I went thrifting last week – I think I mentioned it here. I think it’s the thrill of the hunt that I like the best about a day of thrifting. That ‘I just might find a real treasure around the next corner’ feeling. There are a few things I would dearly love to find someday – an antique dough bowl, a french bottle carrier, a vintage dress form like this, a whole stack of ironstone, a heap of European grain sacks… sigh. Yeah I know, not likely in this state but hey what’s life without some dreams?!
We not only went to several thrift shops we happened onto an estate sale too 🙂 Eureka!!! I LOVE estate sales 🙂 It was the second day of the sale so everything was 25% off. Saturday was 50% off and I really really wanted to go back but I didn’t push the issue too hard with hubby – after all my furnace just got installed and now we have to pay for it!
What do you think? Did I get some good stuff? Let’s check it out a little closer, shall we?
I have wished for a tree similar to this for several years. The first one I wanted was around $80. I didn’t buy it. Another I found was $98. I didn’t buy that one either. Hobby Lobby had some last year for around$35. I didn’t even get one of those.
This one was behind the counter at the last thrift store we stopped at – in their trash pile. All I could see was the top half. I asked about it and they said the base was broken. I thought about it a little then asked if I could at least see it. So they pulled it out and I said I wanted it even with the broken base. So they sold it to me – for $0.99. Yep. 99 pennies. And I’ll thumb my nose at the $80 and $98 price tags.
99 cents because of this. I don’t want the base anyway – I’ll be putting it in a bucket or bigger urn or something fun. Now if I can just keep it for my own decor – Becca wants it in her room.
This was a treasure I found at the estate sale. $1. And all the bulbs work. This may go in my event pile 🙂 Wouldn’t it look cute tucked in a booth of stuff for sale for a Christmas touch?
Vintage silver. The bowl was from a thrift store, the silverware from the estate sale.
Round mirror from estate sale. Ignore the fact that I didn’t dust the mirror first, but isn’t my dining room ceiling lovely?! My hubby did that for me ’cause I wanted it that way. And to the left is my IKEA light.
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The mirror fits just perfectly under my large cloche. My intent was to etch something on it and offer it for sale but… now I’m not so sure.
I was browsing through a back storage room at the estate sale and about ready to head out when I spotted these hanging on the wall. I gasped in delight – honestly I really did. I couldn’t get them in my hands fast enough. I already had 3 of these vintage laundry baskets at home but who can’t use more of these?! Especially at estate sale prices! I was so pumped!
Large brass ? Candle holder I guess it is. It is really tall. Can you tell what color skirt I was wearing when I took the pic? My idea is to paint this and turn it into a lamp. I have a lampshade just perfect for it. But I’m undecided. The brass would add a touch of modern to my hodge-podge of decor. hmmm…
This is the top and there is a hole through the middle that a lamp fixture could be threaded through. So is it a candlestick? It just seems out of proportion for that – my candles looked funny in it.
Cute little abacus, vintage soup bowls, flower frog, and a glittered bird. Abacus 99 cents from thrift store. The rest of the stuff from the estate sale.
Little birdy is just so happy to be added to my Christmas decor.
I said earlier that I’m getting a reputation for finding large items when there are several of us shopping. But just look at this chair! Would YOU have left it there? For $30 I was hauling it out of there almost before I got in the door. I will eventually reupholster and paint this chair but after spending 45 minutes sweeping it, it’s a great addition to our collection of furniture. I love the height of it and Travis likes it too. In fact he thinks we need another one just like it. I agree. So if you see a chair like this could you please let me know?!
And if the chair wasn’t bad enough I also hauled this home as well. It’s metal. It’s on wheels. It’s extremely industrial. ASCP works very well on metal. The price was $6.99. You would have bought it too. It might end up being used for hangers at the kid’s clothing sale a friend and I have each spring and fall. It might end up in Jessica’s basement. But I have a couple of ideas for this if I can get my hubby’s help 😉
So what do you think? Good haul? I also got a couple sweaters for myself, some jeans for Larke and Becca, a jacket for Emma, a couple of belts and a spiderman shirt for Larke, and a pair of boots for Emma – boots with 3 inch heels. She needed them for a pair of jeans that are too long and are wide legged at the bottom. She loves them! Oh and some baskets to use in the church decor I’m still trying to put together. I called it a good day – the fact that I got to spend it with friends made it even better.
Have you been thrifting lately? What’s your favorite purchase from a thrift store?
Sew a Fine Seam
Yes, a very good haul, Jill! The sales have been few and far between here. Lots of overpriced junk. I hope to hit 2 estate sales tomorrow- maybe they’ll yield some good stuff. Thrift stores are very hit or miss here, too. GW and SA are mostly all clothes. I do not need used clothes! LOL
I want furniture and decorating cast-offs that I can transform and make beautiful! Your “candlestick” looks more like a lamp base. Who knows, though!
I seen on another blog (can’t remember who’s I’m really new to this) but she made a cordless lamp using string LED lights & battery’s. Maybe this ?candle stick” could be used something like that.
Thank you Jeri – great idea! And thanks so much for stopping in and leaving a comment – it means the world to me 🙂
Thanks Sue. It’s hit and miss around here usually but I’ve had pretty good luck lately. These stores were in Dayton and I usually find something even if it’s not this much!
A good haul? I’d say that was an AMAZING haul! I can’t believe all the stuff you found! Baskets, Xmas tree….wowowowow. You know that candelabra Christmas thing? We had those in our kitchen windows when I was a kid. People used to paint on them, too. Some of them came with just the embossed design but no color on them. If it is one of the old ones it is probably from the 50’s. What do you mean I’m OLD?;>) Have a great Halloween- xo Diana
🙂 I am pretty happy with it all Diana – and you know what? There was some really great stuff I had to leave there because we didn’t have room! I am still tempted to head back to see if any of it is still there!
Girlfriend, you hit the MOTHERLODE!~ What a haul! I’m loving the tree, and the silver, and the baskets, pretty much everything…in fact, if you find that you don’t have space, just send me all of it and I’ll…AHEM…I’ll “hang on to it” for you! 😉 Happy Halloween! xo, Kimberly
Haha, isn’t it all great stuff Kimberly?!! I’ll let you know if I need you to ‘hang onto it’ for me! 😉 I’m hoping to start hinting to hubby a little more strongly about the trim next week!!!
VERY jealous of the laundry baskets! I looked and looked at Springfield – ended up getting one. The chair is a very nice find! It is pretty like it is!
🙂 I know how you feel Melanie – I’ve been there too – when other people found them and I didn’t. Keep looking – you will find some!
Oh my, I don’t even know where to start – what fabulousness!! I can picture that tree sitting in a bucket next your pretty chair! 🙂
🙂 Thanks Pam! I’m pretty excited about it all! Can’t wait to get the Christmas decor out now!
You did great! I’m loving the silverware and the abacus! Too cute! That little glittered bird is darling and fits right in. You should keep the mirror-it is too perfect! Hooray for the vintagre laundry baskets! You must post pics of Emma’s boots! 🙂 Tell Jessica not to leave her phone close to the clothes rack.
Isn’t that abacus fun!?! There were 2 and Paula got one too. I do need to do a post of Emma in her heels. They are actually almost 4 inches high and she does look cute in them. And she walks well in them – she is growing up so much!
Amazing haul!!! It’s been hit and miss here lately, more miss than hit. Vintage laundry baskets, chair, and metal on wheels….swoon!!
Thank you Tonya! I was so happy too. I don’t always find this much great stuff but lately it’s been pretty good. Thanks so much for coming by and commenting – it makes my day when I see new names pop up!
Nice haul! I especially love the tree and can’t believe you got it for .99, that’s insane! I have a lamp that is made from a brass base like that, a trash picker special. Love the silver and industrial piece too! You are one lucky lady to find such goodies. My last great find was an Ethan Allen chair that needs to be recovered.
Thank you Suzy!! I can’t believe the tree either – I am just so excited! And so happy I never talked myself into buying one of the expensive ones! And thanks so much for coming by and commenting – I’ve had a few new names pop up my last couple posts and just want you to know I noticed and it makes my day! God Bless!
My parents had (have??) that same candlestick. I think it could be a weapon if needed 🙂 Also I have a nice size stack of those white soup bowls. I only have ever used them for dessert 🙂 Great finds!
Jenni, it would make a GREAT weapon – I will have to remember that if ever I need something to wield! I am really liking the idea of making it into a lamp – however, I suspect it will get painted first. I’m just not sold on the latest brass craze for my own decor!
Ummm. no, if I see another chair like that, I will not be telling you about it! lol
Belle! Humpf. I can’t believe you would do that! LOL!! It’s actually really heavy and wouldn’t be a great thing to haul all over the place for photo shoots but in a studio or once in a while trips out and about would be great. you are welcome to borrow it while it looks like this! Once I get it redone in belgian linen I may not be so sharing 😉 Maybe you will find TWO and can get them both – give one to me and keep one LOL!! 🙂
GREAT HAUL. Impressive haul. You certainly do win the award for purchasing the biggest items :). You got some great deals on some great finds. I can’t believe you got that tree for less than a dollar. I want to go shopping with you!!!
Thanks Amy! I don’t always find so much great stuff but when I do it’s a ton of fun! I’d love to go thrifting with you – we could race around trying to get the best stuff before the other one saw it – teehee! 🙂 It’s always fun to go with friends – everyone spots different stuff and it’s a great way to get ideas too!
Jill, I clicked on your ‘dress form’ link, thinking, Hmmm, I wonder what it looks like-then laughed when I saw that it’s mine! Thanks for the ‘shout out’ of sorts. 🙂
I still think you found lots of fun goodies-LOVE the tree, and what a steal! I absolutely love the hunt, too!
Susan
🙂 I am pretty happy with my thrift finds! Funny about the blog button! I thought you needed to be in my list of ‘finest blogs on the web’!!
You found some really great items! I think regular thrifting posts are in order.
I hope the person driving on this excursion had a U-Haul.;)
We had a mini van – 4 adults and one baby – and we all bought a lot of stuff! We are great a packing it in!!!!
I’m not a regular thrifter but I did go to our Goodwill yesterday. I’ve got a new project for my Etsy shop and it’s working out pretty good so far! My goal in life is to own an authentic dough bowl. I have never even seen one anywhere around here…hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Good for you Ann! Can’t wait to see what you are doing with your etsy shop! Mine has been sadly neglected but I’m working on rectifying that in the next couple of weeks!
You scored Amazing finds! I just noticed a Goodwill Outlet World is opening near my work,,,,you pay by the pound I guess and it collects goods that haven’t sold at twenty some Goodwills in the area….getting kind of excited to check it out 🙂 finding used treasures is so much more fun than buying new.
Goodwill outlets can be a great place to find treasures! The one I’ve been too everything is piled in huge cardboard bins and you have to dig. THere can be broken glass and metal stuff so take work gloves – you’ll be glad you did!
You got some really great stuff! Definitely the thrill of the hunt does it for me. I get a huge adrenaline rush when I thrift. It can be a little addicting! I had to put a self imposed stop on thrift store shopping for a few months while I use up the inventory I have! I might have to go this week though, it has been too long!
Thank you Karen! Yes, you better get out there now and then or you will get so starved for a good thrifting day that you will bring home way more than ever when you do go! LOL!
You have some amazing finds! Love the mirror under the cloche and my parents still put candles like that in the bedroom windows every year at Christmas. 🙂 Oh, and that silver??? It is the EXACT pattern that my mother-in-law has, and I’m SO hoping it will be mine some day! I borrow it on occasion and just love everything about it.
Thanks Jennifer! I’m pretty happy with all my great finds! I hope too you get that silver someday – it’s so beautiful!
The best thing about thrifting is you just never know what you will find! And I yes, I would’ve bought that rack too. So many uses for it! 🙂
I love thrifting!