The Great Glebe Garage Sale is upon us again. This coming Saturday, May 23rd, one of this girlaboutOtown’s all-time favourite springtime events will take place. For those who thrive on the thrill of the (bargain) hunt, and who love to wander wondrously through one of Ottawa’s most established neighbourhoods, there is nothing better that this, the grandest of garage sales.
From antiques and art to skis and skirts, this massive street event has something for everyone. Just about every home east of Bronson Ave., west of the Canal, and south of the Queensway has something to offer the hoards of people who descend in droves to uncover some fantastic find. Serious shoppers and casual browsers alike can easily get caught up in the festive spirit that spreads through the streets like the smoky aroma that emanates from a busy hotdog stand. Bands play. Baked goods are homemade. Beer is available mid-day!
And, as if all this fun weren’t enough, this is a community event that also makes a contribution. Since 1986, the Glebe Community Association has encouraged everyone involved to donate to the Ottawa Food Bank, which serves more than 38,500 people a month.
So how, you might be wondering, could this possibly cause a conundrum?
Well, this girlaboutOtown is in desperate need of a downsize. I’m overrun with enough of my own previously procured trinkets and treasures, and my resistance to the temptation of thrift is futile. Any foray in the near vicinity of vintage furniture is almost guaranteed to end in an acquisition, for which accommodation is near impossible. There are no walls left to line, no closets to co-opt, and my basement has now officially gone beyond chaos.
Rationally, I know what to do. Better to stay home and tackle my stacks. Recycle my jumble and junk. Filter and fix my previous finds!
But then again, I might miss something simply marvellous…
Images by me.
How about this — browse the garage sales and leave your wallet at home!! That way you can enjoy the thrill of the bargain hunt, but you won’t be able to buy anything
I know, that could be really painful!! Maybe better to just go, bring your wallet, and have fun
And promise yourself that if find a great treasure that you absolutely NEED to have, then you have to get rid of something in your house to make room for it. If that end up being a kid or your husband, so be it 
Kelly @ DesignTies
Want an excuse to go? Come visit me on Regent Street!
I’m not selling garage sale “stuff”, but displaying an array of Tomboy Tools! Drop by to say hi, and try using some designed-for-women home improvement tools. I’ll have the basics (hammers, screwdrivers, tape measures, an awesome drill, etc.) as well as items for painting and gardening.
Everything to help you turn the place you live in, to the place you LOVE!
Karen and Tomboy Tools
Eeek, I didn’t realize it was this weekend. Thanks for the heads up.