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Snaps to reader Jackie who alerted us to this estate sale in Tonawanda, New York. Oh my, this is the kind of sale that we all DREAM of. I am having palpitations. Palpitations, I tell you! Enjoy this fantastic video!
Wow … I see pieces of furntiure that are Mid-Century Modern, Danish, Hollywood Regency, Queen Anne, Early American, and even a little French Provincial and Spanish Mediterranean. Quite the eclectic blend of styles.
pam kuebersays
Hey PSS, nice to see you’re still here and this one brought you out to comment! 🙂
Marthasays
Talk about palpitations! Too bad it’s not hapenning in Miami.
52postnbeamsays
Of course the street it’s on is “Idlewild” – lol. I love the way they shot the video with all the “reveals” and the great music. It’s super low budget but works! Adore both the sectionals. Best thing about the curved one is it has the matching curved corner table behind it – a must.
I am going to ABSOLUTELY DIE…if I don’t get that white vinyl mid cent sectional…and the end tables…and the vintage bar goodies…and the bedroom set…and all the knick-knacks…that’s it, I’m a gonner ’cause I live in California!
cathyknitsays
This was someone’s life. Real people and a life time.
pam kuebersays
cathyknit — you are absolutely right. whenever i go to estate sales, i am excited — yet mortified at the same time to be there going through someone’s actual house. the last ‘big’ one i went to, i went back a second day, mostly to ‘pay homage’ and to imagine who these folks where who created such a wonderful life. i think most everyone on this site feels the same way, and also that as a whole, everyone is most respectful and grateful for the tender care that these homeowners have taken to collect and treasure these items all these years… and our goal is to do the same. it’s hard not to get all excited to see these wonderful things – and your reminder is well taken. thank you.
Lynnesays
I know what you mean……kinda sad. I would really like to know about these people.
Maryannasays
Those white sofas are a dream come true! Also, I’m a huge sucker for vintage linens. SWOON!
RetroSandiesays
OMG! This was wonderful! What a treasure trove!!! Wasn’t that doll faced tea set adorable? And the furniture, clothes, knick knacks–oh just everything-what a fun, fun, fun video! I may just have to watch it several times over in order to see everything that’s in each shot. It WOULD be a trip back in time just to go look everything over. Like a museum….ahhhhhh… 🙂
Lynnesays
Like my grandparents’ home…….museum quality for sure!
Terasays
OMG! ORGASMIC!
Michellesays
FABULOUS! The curvy couch (did they call it a davenport back then?) is just to die for. And that headboard with the book shelf and sliding doors…I’ve been looking for one of those – it’s identical to the one I had as a kid – for YEARS! But, alas, I live in the South and will have to continue with my search.
Palm Springs Stephan says
Wow … I see pieces of furntiure that are Mid-Century Modern, Danish, Hollywood Regency, Queen Anne, Early American, and even a little French Provincial and Spanish Mediterranean. Quite the eclectic blend of styles.
pam kueber says
Hey PSS, nice to see you’re still here and this one brought you out to comment! 🙂
Martha says
Talk about palpitations! Too bad it’s not hapenning in Miami.
52postnbeam says
Of course the street it’s on is “Idlewild” – lol. I love the way they shot the video with all the “reveals” and the great music. It’s super low budget but works! Adore both the sectionals. Best thing about the curved one is it has the matching curved corner table behind it – a must.
52postnbeam says
oops Idlewood – well, Idlewild in my mind!
frankieswife says
Pat D. – please, please tell us what you buy at this amazing sale…
frankieswife says
I am going to ABSOLUTELY DIE…if I don’t get that white vinyl mid cent sectional…and the end tables…and the vintage bar goodies…and the bedroom set…and all the knick-knacks…that’s it, I’m a gonner ’cause I live in California!
cathyknit says
This was someone’s life. Real people and a life time.
pam kueber says
cathyknit — you are absolutely right. whenever i go to estate sales, i am excited — yet mortified at the same time to be there going through someone’s actual house. the last ‘big’ one i went to, i went back a second day, mostly to ‘pay homage’ and to imagine who these folks where who created such a wonderful life. i think most everyone on this site feels the same way, and also that as a whole, everyone is most respectful and grateful for the tender care that these homeowners have taken to collect and treasure these items all these years… and our goal is to do the same. it’s hard not to get all excited to see these wonderful things – and your reminder is well taken. thank you.
Lynne says
I know what you mean……kinda sad. I would really like to know about these people.
Maryanna says
Those white sofas are a dream come true! Also, I’m a huge sucker for vintage linens. SWOON!
RetroSandie says
OMG! This was wonderful! What a treasure trove!!! Wasn’t that doll faced tea set adorable? And the furniture, clothes, knick knacks–oh just everything-what a fun, fun, fun video! I may just have to watch it several times over in order to see everything that’s in each shot. It WOULD be a trip back in time just to go look everything over. Like a museum….ahhhhhh… 🙂
Lynne says
Like my grandparents’ home…….museum quality for sure!
Tera says
OMG! ORGASMIC!
Michelle says
FABULOUS! The curvy couch (did they call it a davenport back then?) is just to die for. And that headboard with the book shelf and sliding doors…I’ve been looking for one of those – it’s identical to the one I had as a kid – for YEARS! But, alas, I live in the South and will have to continue with my search.