The Only Thing Left Is The Chair

This is the only item left from the sale at photographer John Zumpano's house. I am posting two pictures. John's photo caught me up with feeling a move. It is a lot to sell a house. I've been thinking a lot about that lately. Time, money, memories. Separating the things you have accumulated into piles of Give - Sell - Keep. I hear a lot of people say how difficult it all is. I rather like moving and the demand it makes on me to simplify my life.
Anyway... back to selling the chair. My picture gives you more detail even though it isn't as interesting. The chair has to be about 100 years old. And it is in overall very good condition. If you are looking for a Wood Mission Style Rocking Chair, give me a call at 406-224-1559. $200

124 South 3rd Street

Thursday and Friday from 3pm to 7pm and Saturday all day after 8am. This is a sale about books really. I tried to guess how many 1000? 2000? They are all fine titles. Western literature, photography. Beautiful fiction - and all very well cared for. There are power tools too, lamps and some antiques. We are selling a fine mission rocking chair and a great dining room or work table. Those are some canvases! If you like the art - great! If you don't gesso over them and create something wonderful of your own. 

Just for clarity, I don't open the doors early as a rule. However, because I do so much internet exposure, I will sell a piece of furniture if you are willing to buy it from my photos. My job is to liquidate housefuls of things for their owners. The worst thing for them is to have to give it all away at the end of my job. So if you are interested in something - give me a call at 224-1559. 

Storage Unit Sale This Saturday, May 5th

Well, its that time again. We manage to accumulate a number of interesting things throughout the year and store it at #17, Business Park Storage - behind the Stafford Animal Shelter. This is as eclectic of a grouping that I can think of lately. Among other things, if you are interested in psychology books, camping gear, or tools this might be a great opportunity for you. I'd like to sell everything in this unit - come early and make me an offer on the whole thing! We could be our own Storage Wars Show! I'll be adding to it as the day goes on and as time allows. We'll get there at 8am. I'd better not start it any earlier than that and be good to my word.
I'll try to take some pictures and post them in the next day or two.

For any of you that might be checking in about the
Handcrafted Cedar Strip Kayak, scroll down a post and check out the pictures. It is a beautiful boat. Maybe I will bring it to the sale on Saturday for you to look at. Feel free to call me at 224-1559 with any questions. This boat needs to be taken out an enjoyed. Its getting to be the perfect time of year for it. And the price just got reduced on it!

And then there is the Airstream.
Its getting an exterior makeover this next week and I am pretty dang excited about it!  For those of you that don't know what I am talking about, I have a 1972 Globetrotter Airstream that I have been slowly fixing up for the past 4 years or so. I'm not making it into a 4 star hotel, but its pretty cute. I am very excited with the response so far. There are some openings, especially in June, so if you have some company coming to town and you want a little extra room, we can pull it over to your house. Its a pretty modest fee compared to any hotel here in town.
This is the before photo. I WILL post afters!

Check out my spot on AirBNB Here (its just a click away!) : 

Rent KT's Airstream Dream this summer!

Drumroll Please...

Lastly (but not least), I have diversified! 

Thanks Man! is a small division of Nice Sale Today. If you have lawn care or a job that needs to be done around the house, specifically lifting or moving things, I have employed an able bodied teenager for the summer. He's got a good disposition and some experience. I've got a great feeling this is going to work out really well. Give us a call!

Now $1300! Sale on Cedar Strip Wood Kayak!

There is a big price reduction on the beautiful 15 foot Cedar Strip Wood Kayak! 

Perfect for Lake Yellowstone this summer. 

View it on eBay here:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Handcrafted-15-Foot-Cedar-Strip-Kayak-With-Paddle-and-Sun-Element-Bag-/140740736206?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c4cd34ce#ht_622wt_1121

Aphrodite of Cnidus Pita Chip. Most beautiful Pita Chip ever found! Miraculous!

Fun Stuff! 

Here is the link to the eBay listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140891769898?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

You never know, a grilled cheese sandwich with the face of the Virgin Mary sold for $28,000 once!

Here's a look at the grilled cheese sandwich listing - 

http://www.goldenpalaceevents.com/ebay_archives/grilledmary01.html

Candelabras and Pyramids

I had a lovely day meeting with a new client today.  She has a number of beautiful items to sell. Here is a wonderful piece from her collection. It either came out of the Rockefeller estate (back east), or had an attachment to it. It was made by their Farrier, who is said to have the last name Fink. This hand forged wrought iron floor candelabra has traveled down through this family for many many years.  

And then there is this photo taken with the Sphinx and the pyramids in Egypt. I will have to share this image with my dear friend Michael Sprouse. From the numbers written on the back, I think it was framed in 1918. Whoever had it framed spared no expense. There are no names on the back of the photo.
 Any thoughts?

Original Minuteman Missile Photos and Reports

This stopped me in my tracks.
Once Secret and Confidential and now declassified, so I think it is perfectly OK to find a home for these - photos and reports from the Minuteman Missile Project - circa 1960. Crazy... I never know what is going to surface in this job. I am listing them on eBay tonight.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140734642292?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_761wt_1187

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140734636775?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_840wt_1187

Morris Chair marked #830, original finish circa 1920 to 1930

Take a look at this chair I found this weekend. It is marked #830 on the bottom and has not been refinished, although the cushion has been recovered. 

It is a beautiful piece, and if I don't have to do any thing to it, will sell it for $350. 

Is it a Stickley? It could be, but I don't think so. But is of the age and quality of one. 

So if you like mission furniture, today is your lucky day. Livingston and Bozeman, I will deliver.

Take a look at this link to a marked Stickey #830. It sold for $1990.00

http://www.rubylane.com/item/482733-YKx2e222/Large-Original-Antique-Stickley-Reclining

Wylie Way Silverware from Yellowstone National Park

I found these this week - almost 4 place settings (3 knives, 4 forks and 4 spoons) of Wylie Tent Camp Silverware from Yellowstone National Park - in the original juniper serving tray. I'd really like to keep them, but am trying to search for YOU! They are listed  on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140730731517?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1187

Marcia McCarry's Kawai RX-5 6'6" Grand Piano

For those of you that know Marcia McCarry, or for those of you looking for a fine piano, please consider this one. The price is more than reasonable (I think you'll be pleasantly surprised) and it needs to find a new home very soon. Hundreds of Livingston kids have learned on this instrument. Call me for details 224-1559.

Sale is Feb 24th and 25th at 324 South Yellowstone, Livingston MT

These Easels are still available!

I promised yesterday that I would take new pictures of some things at this sale. I am a woman who keeps her promises! I took a lot, so be sure to scroll all the way through them.

This is just one of the bookshelves in the house.

Original Artwork

There are some cool finds on the mantle. I love the old pulley - I can picture it in a kitchen
with a pot hanger suspended from it. 

Hand Made Antique Gun Rack

This is the first thing that caught my eye when I started working on
this project. It is a hardwood gun cleaning rod. I believe it is from about 1915.
I am posting a few pictures of it. I was surprised none of
you guys took a look at it last weekend.

These saws are in really nice shape and very collectible. 

Its a sheepskin mattress cover. Good for warmth, padding, and they tell me fibromyalgia.
 I had it professionally cleaned even though it didn't look like it needed it.

Camping gear from LL Bean and Coleman

Art Supplies

Framing Supplies

Pendelton, Woolrich, LL Bean, London Fog.
Mens large and XL
Waist seems to run at 35

Nice kitchen items!

I love this coffee pot.

Office Supplies

There are two of these chairs and an ottoman.
The one chair creaks - I think it needs a screw.
The other one seems just fine. Upholstered in Microfiber.
buy this chair and the ottoman and I will give you
the 2nd chair. $100.

Every home decorating magazine and TV Show
have great ideas for these trays. This is as nice of an
antique wood one as I have found.

Forget the gas. Do it with Gym Power!
And YES! Those are antique golf clubs.

I had the rag rugs cleaned. They are a steal. 

A p

Pretty pink wool blanket for your cabin. 

Seriously, the lamps at this house are what Pottery Barn and
Restoration Hardware are trying to reproduce!
These are treasures. 

Just in case the power goes out.

Misc tools and hardware. You could save a fortune!

Kennedy Kits Tool Boxes

That should give you a good idea of what is in the sale. 

Come see for yourself!