Early autumn garage sales are some of our favorites; wake up early, throw on a hoodie, grab some cash and coffee and foray into the unknown yards and garages of those who purge at the change of season. Pass through a lot of junk, a lot of could-want but don't need, and hopefully discover a gem or two along the way. These folks did find some gems and have inspired us to never give up the hunt:

Top row:
• 1. Op Art painting from Genevieve and Maxwell's Mid Century Perch House Tour
• 2. Red lamp from Bonnie, Bill, Nina & Dora’s Funky Functional House Tour
• 3. Good Questions: Scalloped Back Garage Sale Chairs?
• 4. Look! Mystery Sidewalk Find (while out and about at garage sales)
• 5. Look!: Woodblock Prints by Bronislaw M. Bak

Bottom row:
• 6. Orchard Ladders
• 7. and 8. Bed frame and marble top sideboard from Marjie's Coastal Cottage House Tour
• 9. Bacchus wall sconce from Look! Living Canopy on a Tiny Balcony
• 10. Great Kids' Rooms in a Nashville House Tour