Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Thrift Store Thursday

Saturday I stopped by a couple garage sales and a consignment store. Didn’t find too much, just three things. The cute tiny covered dish (is it a butter dish?) was $2 at the store. The tall glass container was $.50 and the fabric $1, both at a garage sale. The fabric is 2 3/4 yards of pure linen, so it was a good deal. I sort of couldn’t decide if it was hideous or kinda cool. I guess I’m leaning to kinda cool; I’m thinking accent pillows.IMG_2725

So, I thought that was about all I was going to have for today’s post. Then today I popped in to United Volunteers for 25% off. Guess where all the stuff that doesn’t sell at the garage sales is going to? Oh yeah, the thrift stores! It was a bonanza!

IMG_2720 This didn’t photograph very well, but here we go. (These prices are within a few pennies; I made adjustments for the 25% off.) A small white mirror with hooks (will hang in mud room for keys and last minute preening) $2.15. Black ledge shelf (leaning vertically) $1.40. Two white 8x10 frames $.65 each. Two white 8x10 mats, $.20 each. A Belgian waffle maker $3.65.

IMG_2723 A pair of Old Navy capris for Pinkerbelle and a silk top for me, $1.58 each.

IMG_2721This neat old print of a pen and ink drawing was $2.18. I thought it might be an original, but on closer inspection, I doubt it.

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I also got this purse, $2. It was a pretty good week…my total was under $20!

Now let’s see your stuff!

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20 comments:

Christina said...

I love the fabric!

The pen and ink picture is wonderful. Even if it in not an original. I love pictures like that.

Caro said...

WOW did you ever score!!!

That fabric is not 'kinda cool', it's freakin' cool!! i just love it! it looks like some of my fave kind of scrapbook paper!! Definitely use it!!

And the stuff @ 25% off, wowza! so cool!!

I really love that frame and picture... and that's a rare thing- i usually dislike all the pics/paintings in second hand frames!!

Lakeshore Cottage Living said...

You found incredible stuff...you are really making me want to go to a thrift store and I don't usually shop there! I may have to and join in next Thursday!

Kristine

Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said...

I like everything but especially the drawing. It's really cool even if it's not an original. I think the fabric is cool too NOT hideous. :)

Mrs. Petrie said...

You are the master!! I'm glad you found a waffle maker. Your kids will really enjoy it. I can't believe all the white home accessories- the frame looked brand new! Congrats on all the great stuff.

Cottage Lifestyle said...

I want to shop at your thrift store.

Renee

Lucy Marie said...

I'm leaning towards the cool side for the fabric. I often have those moments when I'm unsure whether something is kind of vintage cool or just old and ugly. I'm always asking second opinions!

aprilfoolwed said...

Wow - I wish I could find even one of those cool things at a yard sale or thrift store near me!

Not sure I'd want a sofa covered in that fabric - but for pillows it's rockin'!

Niki Jolene said...

I am lovin' your finds...are those frames from IKEA? We have some that look very similar.

:)

Awesome finds.

Raise Them Up said...

That fabric looks so much like the sidebars of your blog, it made me smile! :)

Great finds!

Sewing-Chick said...

That fabric isn't hideous at all! I love it :) I also can't believe you found mats for pictures for twenty cents! I got two mats the other day for fifty cents apiece, and I thought that was good. The white frames are also great! Overall, I would have to give you an A+ !!

Unknown said...

That fabric is a great find--it'll make gorgeous pillows!!

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Shopping Golightly said...

Love that thrifting just came home today with goodies for pennies on the dollar.

Just posted a second thrift store trunk show on The Thrifty Chicks. Tell me what you think?

Godspeed,
Ms Shopping Golightly

Mandi @ Sweetly Home said...

Wow! What amazing deals! I'm heading to Pennsylvania tomorrow and one of the things I can't wait for is thrift store shopping. The prices here are just far to ridiculous. I can't wait to score some real deals. I'm totally coveting your black shelf and the mirrored thingy. Great great great deals!

Full House said...

I really like the fabric.

Saver Queen said...

The frames are great! What a deal! I have been waiting to hang the diploma from my Masters degree for a few years now. I wish I could find something like that - it would be perfect! Custom framing is so expensive.

Jenny said...

Great finds! I went to several garage sales on Wednesday and didn't find much. My daughter got a coupon of toys for a quarter each.

This is a fun post, I'll have to come back on Thursdays to check out everyone's deals!

dixie said...

I love your finds. You're making me jealous again!!!

Tricia said...

Hi Holly,
You scored some fantastic deals!
I love the frames. I always love frames.
I wish I could have joined in this week. We were out of town. Hopefully next week.
Have a great weekend!
*Tricia