confessions of a thrift store junkie

Goodwill Outfit.

2011-07-13T10:25:00.001-04:00

Gray/Brown Talbots linen dress. $5
Silver mesh vintage belt. $1.50
Brand new brown, heeled sandals. $3

Love the details on this dress.

Pier One Bookcase

2011-06-13T03:49:00.002-04:00

It had a price tag of $20, my husband offered $15 and the sellers said, "Sure!"
I love it.

Estate Sale Leftovers

2011-02-09T11:55:00.002-05:00

I work with a woman who along with her husband have a business buying up entire estates. Every now and then she has a garage sale to clear out her inventory and this past Saturday she had a sale. Look at the beautiful things I purchased!

Score!

2011-01-29T17:51:00.000-05:00

A box of hot press type! Now if I just had a letterpress.

Starbucks Christmas Tree

2010-11-22T05:18:00.002-05:00

I've been finding lots of great stuff lately, but have been very lazy about blogging it. This awesome Christmas tree was part of a Starbucks seasonal decor a couple of years ago. I picked it up at a garage sale for $5. The part that blows my mind is, it was the second day of the sale and nobody had bought the tree yet.

Drop Leaf Tables.

2010-10-15T09:26:00.004-04:00

I love drop leaf tables and their space saving convenience, but they are a rare find at thrift stores and garage sales. Fifteen years ago my husband purchased one for me at an antique mall and I couldn't imagine ever not loving it. Well that day has come. Its too ornate for me now with its turned legs; my style is much more stream lined now.

(My table is very similar to this one.)

I have been looking at getting a new drop leaf table at CSN. They have over 100 options, which could be overwhelming except that they have a great sidebar feature where you can narrow your results by style, finish, material, etc. My two favorites are the Carolina Cottage, and the TMS Cottage Drop Leaf Dining Table. What do yo think?

Christmas Presents.

2010-09-22T18:13:00.001-04:00

My granddaughters will be 2 and 4 come Christmas and I think they are going to love these Barbies. I love the price, $15 for both.

Oh. My. Goodness.

2010-08-31T12:56:00.003-04:00

I got a call from my mom the other day as she was shopping at her Goodwill store. She had been looking for forks for her neighborhood club house and found a big under the bed bin full of junk and pieces of silverware. She started pulling out all the forks with other shoppers stopping to help her on her search. As she was going to the cashier to pay for the pieces, she looked at the back and saw that they were sterling silver. For .25 a piece. She called to ask me if she should go back and buy all the other pieces. I exclaimed yes! Its a good thing here hearing isn't what it used to be because I'm sure my enthusiasm would have damaged her hearing. She went back and pulled out all the other pieces she could find and came up with 3 complete place settings and some serving pieces, all for under $8. I went to Amazon and found that a four piece place setting sells for $458. This is her pattern, Joan of Ark, by International Silver. Isn't it gorgeous?

Magazines.

2010-08-08T11:51:00.003-04:00

I found lots of bargains while out at yard sales this weekend, but still need to photograph my finds. Until then, check out this new, free online magazine, called Pure Green Living. Another online magazine I like is Lonny.
Its taken me awhile to get used to reading a magazine online, I'm a tactile person, but I do like that they are free!

New Shoes!

2010-08-06T11:55:00.003-04:00

I have the hardest feet to fit. I'm an 81/2 narrow with a very high arch. Anytime I'm in a store I visit the shoe department and try on nearly every pair in my size, and then leave empty handed. Today while I was out at garage sales i hit the mother load. Two sisters were having a sale and they both wore the same size shoe, which happened to be my size. All the shoes are leather. ( I only wear leather.) They are in GREAT shape; the Talbots loafers have never even been worn. And I got them all for just $18. Wahoo!

Vintage Sheets

2010-07-24T16:17:00.002-04:00

This isn't my home, but I wish it were! I'm going to keep a look out for vintage sheets and try to copy this fun look!

My $400 Dining Room Set.

2010-07-14T16:33:00.005-04:00

That's what we paid for it second hand, nearly 15 years ago, and the set includes a table with 2 leaves, 6 chairs, a buffet and a china cabinet. As you can see, it looks pretty good, but...its not my style anymore.

I want to change my dining room to something more current and with cleaner lines; and yet I love this Paula Dean Round Pedestal Table, (Who knew Paula Dean had a line of furniture?) that I found on the fabulous CSN shopping site. (I've been searching Craigslist for ages with no luck.) I like the chairs that they've paired with it too, but wonder if these chairs would work as well, even thought they have very straight legs. What do you think?

Now that I'm a grandma, I want to be REALLY careful not to have a grandma looking home. Any suggestions on a dining set?

$5 Birdcage.

2010-07-13T16:37:00.001-04:00

I was pretty excited when I found this. The top lifts off and the door opens. I was going to paint it, but the cream has started to grow on me and it works well with the picture frames.

Hot!

2010-07-12T14:45:00.002-04:00

Because of the hot muggy weather here in Florida, garage sales are few and far between during the summer months. I was lucky to come across a sale a couple of weeks ago that had clothes in my size, and found this brand new Tommy Hilfiger skirt for $1!!
The shirt isn't garage sale, but I included it in the picture because I bought it on clearance for $8 at Express. I love the two pieces together.

And the Winner is...

2010-06-01T14:29:00.003-04:00

Comment #5, Josh.

Email me your address and I'll get your CSN certificate to you.

Giveaway time! How would you spend your $60 gift certificate?

2010-05-25T07:08:00.009-04:00

I'm not talking thrift or garage sale here. While I love the thrill of the hunt, sometimes its nice to get something new, especially if you need or want something in particular. For me it's bar furniture. Bar stools to be exact. I've been searching garage sales for several years trying to find the perfect stools for my daughters counter, without any success. Then while shopping around the CSN website I found the perfect stool for just $65 with free shipping!

Now it's your turn to shop. The generous people over at CSN stores have provided me with:

A $60 gift certificate to give away to one of my lucky readers!

Here is how you can win.

1. Leave a comment on this post.. Telling me what you would buy if you won the $60 gift certificate. Make sure to leave your correct info in the proper comment fields.

2. Tweet to your followers about the giveaway then leave another comment on this post that includes your twitter name. (private Twitter feeds not allowed):

3. Mention the contest on your blog and include a link back to this entry. Then leave another comment with a link to your blog post.

The most crucial thing to remember is to make sure you leave a SEPARATE COMMENT for each option because the winner will be chosen using my good friend the Random Number Generator and, obviously, the more comments you leave the better your chances!

I will pick a winner around noon on June 1st!

I'm a Lazy Photographer.

2010-05-10T08:03:00.004-04:00

Which is why I haven't been posting lately. But because this is going in my Etsy shop, I had to take pictures, so I can show you this gorgeous Hall teapot that I picked up at a yard sale last weekend. I was so excited because teapots almost always have chips, cracks, or missing lids. This one is near perfect!

I'm not sure if I posted a picture of this cream and sugar set before. I found them, (in like new condition!) a year or two ago at a church rummage sale. I bought them with the intention of selling them, but have had trouble letting them go because I love them. After a year of sitting on my buffet unused, I decided it was time to part with them. Anyone else have this problem?

It was Worth the Wait.

2010-03-09T06:46:00.003-05:00

Normally here in Florida, the winter months are prime garage sale-ing months, but its been so cold that nobody has had sales. This past Saturday was sunny and gorgeous, perfect treasure hunting weather. The first couple of sales we hit had mostly childrens things and I was able to get a couple of outfits for my granddaughters and some onesies for my soon to be born grandson.
Then we came upon a small sale that we almost didn't stop at. I'm glad we did because look what I found!

I'm a sucker for old china. I can never pass up a tiered server, or 1920's Noritake.

I bought this vintage cookie press too. Along with being in the original box, it still has its original recipe book.

At another sale I bought these Pier One pillows and a matching brown lampshade for a total of $7! Now if I can just get the perfume-y Pier One smell off of them.

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2010-01-20T15:32:00.003-05:00

I Can Tell I'm Feeling Better,

Because I'm a bit discontent with my surroundings. I've had the same wall color for 10 years, and while my home looks perfectly fine...I want a change. New paint for sure. Maybe some new furniture...and a new rug....and accessories...yeah, the I wants never end. For fun I thought I'd give you the $$ break down on my family room as it is now, (because it's something that always interests me on other peoples blogs.)

Here we have my family room. It was a dark cave when we bought the house, so we had 2 sola tube skylights installed, thereby saving my sanity. I like light. The tile...I really don't like. It came with the house and is a greyish white with a stippled rust border and rust colored grout. Oh, and the three adjoining rooms that it's in, well each room has the tile laid in a different pattern. The wall with the big mirror used to be beat up dark wood paneling and had a regular rectangular door and door opening; we took care of that. The ceiling was crumbling popcorn with 11 pot lights in it. The walls were builder white. Despite the fact the house was built in 1968, it had never been painted.

Brewier and I scraped the popcorn off the ceiling, took out the pot lights, and painted it bright white, then I painted the walls the same color I had in my previous family room, Ralph Lauren's, "Crested Butte." My stepfather, Dick, and I put up the crown moulding, (we did the entire house,) and I love it. The moulding adds so much to a room, and because it's mdf, it was a very inexpensive project.

Here is the other view of the room. We took out the single pocket door and put in a double wide arched doorway here. I like having all the main living areas open to each other. (See my bed on the floor of the dining room? Long story.)
Now, I'll give you a break down my decorating costs.
The Duncan Phyfe buffet was a steal at $25. The 3 wooden candle sticks were $5 and the vintage framed print was $45. The sofa is 22 years old, a handme down from my mom. The slip cover was a brand new Pottery Barn cover that I found on ebay for $20!! The pillows look like P.B, but are from Costco. $30 for all of them. The little antique side table, $10, the leather ottoman was $250, from Overstock. The curtains were $2 an panel at a garage sale, (3 panels total,) but shrunk when I washed them, so I edged them in some dark green fabric that I already had. The silver lamp was $45 at Old Time Pottery.

The chair was another hand me down from my mom. I bought a bedspread to act as a temporary slip cover...that was fifteen years ago. The side table was $15, the lamp $40 and the silk pillow, $20. Opposite the chair are 20 picture frames, $1 each with vintage luggage labels stickers in them, about $15 worth. Underneath the frames is a $3 tray table.

This is our entertainment center. It was $45, and UGLY when we got it at a garage sale. Think 1970's faux early American pine. Brewier couldn't understand why I would want it, but he trusts my vision and is willing to paint things for me. :) Next to it is a $10 basket/table where we store extra blankets and pillows. On top is a $12 plant. The mirror was a Costco find, $145 I think. The lamp was $5 and the basket that holds my cd's was given to me, (thanks Allison!)

Everyone always asks where our (hand me down from my mom,) tv is. It fits perfectly in here.

And now, the biggest and most expensive obstacle to my redecorating. The 9x12, hand knotted wool rug. Its beautiful and is meant to last a life time...and the price reflects that. It was somewhere in the $1200-$1500 price range, which was actually an excellent deal, but the red really dominates the room. I'm showing you both sides of the rug so you can see how beautiful and well made it is.

So there you have it. My Family room as it is now. Did I mention that all the other rooms tie in to the same color scheme? yep, change one room, change them all. Hmmm.

Sometimes You Just Have to Have It.

2010-01-06T21:58:00.002-05:00

Like when I saw this purse at a garage sale. Even Brewier said I needed it!

Kinda Like Pottery Barn.

2009-12-20T21:09:00.002-05:00

I was surprised to see any garage sales at all Saturday. First, because it is so close to Christmas and second, it was a very chilly 65 degrees out. I found these at a sale just a couple of blocks from home. They remind me of the candle sticks P.B. carried in the fall, except where theirs ranged from $24-$49 EACH, mine were $5 for the set.

Saturday Morning Goodness!

2009-11-14T16:08:00.002-05:00

Today was our neighborhood garage sale and instead having a much needed sale ourselves, Brewier and I canvassed the community looking for treasures. Our search was not in vain. Despite my constant mantra of, "I don't need anything!" we came home with all of this, including the buffet, which was the deal of the day. $25 for this beauty, delivered. The couple who sold it to us had people coming up to them after we had already bought it offering as much as $100 for it. I'd guess it to be about 50 years old.
Everything else on top of the buffet was $1 except the salad spinner which was $2.
Yes, it was a good day.

Are These Just a Southern Thing?

2009-11-12T19:35:00.000-05:00

I found these vintage sterling silver iced teas spoons at an estate sale, They are hollow like a straw, for sipping your sweetened iced tea.

Vintage Sparkley Goodness.

2009-10-30T19:48:00.004-04:00

This was a gift to me, found by a thrifty friend for the bargain price of $2! I love just about anything with rhinestones. I find this wallet totally awesome.

The inside:

The rhinestones are all handset.

Lovely Little jar

2009-10-17T17:23:00.002-04:00

Brewier and I went to our favorite antique in Madison In., this morning. This is what caught my eye, and at $3 I considered it a bargain.

I think its old, but don't know for sure. Here is a look at the bottom of the jar. It appears to be hand blown. Has anyone seen anything like it, or know what it is?

And the lid.

The detail on the side of the lid.

Vintage British Picnic basket

2009-09-01T20:10:00.004-04:00

I'm a pushover for picnic baskets, I can't tell you how many I've bought over the years. This one however, is the nicest by far. It contains 3 thermos's a container for cream and another for sugar, tupperware type containers for sandwiches and other goodies, and complete place settings for 6 people...and it has never been used. The couple I bought it from had received it long ago from friends who had come to visit them from England. Even if I never used it for picnics, the bascket itself would be so cool as a storage piece!

The Plate I Sent Brewier Back to Buy

2009-08-16T16:03:00.003-04:00

The last thing I need is another piece of china, but just look at this lustreware piece. It is so beautiful and in such great shape!
Brewier and I were at a garage sale and I kept going back to look at this plate; I just love it. But as I said, I don't need any more dishes and despite Brewier's encouragement to go ahead and buy it, I didn't. Then as we were pulling away from the sale I realized I'd regret that decision, so Brewier stopped the car and hopped out to go get it for me <3

Zebra Love.

2009-07-28T10:14:00.003-04:00

I have been wanting a zebra print bag, but I don't do vinyl, or any other kind of synthetic material, so most handbags are out of my price range. When I saw this leather and fur/hair beauty for $2, I knew it was meant for me.

My Fifty Cent Skirt.

2009-07-24T10:55:00.002-04:00

I'm still alive and thrifting, after being out of town for over a month, but my camera is acting wonky and my pictures aren't turning out. I had taken this shot a while back and realize I hadn't posted it. I actually got this skirt as well as a second skirt and a pair of shorts, (that were new with tags!) for .50 a piece, and they all fit perfectly! I love when that happens.

Dishes!

2009-05-30T13:49:00.004-04:00

I live in a neighborhood that has quite a few older, (80 +years,) people in it. I love when they have garage sales, and today one of them was having an estate sale. I found a few cute vintage things. I especially love the mugs.

More for the House Staging.

2009-05-21T20:45:00.001-04:00

I desperately needed a pair of bedside tables and $5 each, (yes there are two,) these are perfect...or will be once they are painted espresso.

Bathroom Light

2009-05-06T09:53:00.003-04:00

The house I'm staging has builder grade strip lights above the bathroom mirrors, and I really want to replace them. I bought a new fixture for the master bath but it wasn't in the budget to get one for the guest bath. I was very excited to find this fixture for just $4 at a garage sale. It will be getting a fresh coat of anodized bronze paint before it goes up.

I'm a Visionary

2009-04-29T15:41:00.002-04:00

I just received the latest Pottery Barn catalogue, and this is the cover picture. Cute lanterns, don't you think?

Me too, which is why I bought this lantern 3 weeks ago at a garage sale for $1. Love it.

I Almost Didn't Buy Them.

2009-04-23T22:34:00.002-04:00

I'm glad my husband talked me into them, because I do really like them and have used them a bunch. They are vintage Hall pottery restaurant ware and cost just $4 for all 10 pieces.

Things are Picking Up.

2009-04-19T22:08:00.003-04:00

We hit quite a few yard sales this Saturday, and her a just a couple of the items I bought.The first is a vintage linen table cloth and four matching napkins, for $2!

I bought this tray at the same sale for $2, and the silver dish at a different sale for .50! I like how they look together.

Garage Sale Goodness

2009-04-13T15:48:00.003-04:00

There were only a couple of garage sales Saturday, but I was still able to find some treasures. I bought these four sweaters for .50 each. The two blue sweaters are cashmere. I have already felted them and they will soon be resurrected as something other than a sweater.

I love vintage luggage, I find it so romantic. This is an Oshkosh Luggage train case that I picked up for $3. I still need to clean it up, but other than a cracked miror, its in good shape. I may use this in the house I'm staging.

Treasure Map

2009-04-11T08:30:00.002-04:00

THIS is the best thing ever for anyone that garage sales!
The site searches Craigslist for sales in your area, then maps them for you! Put your curser on on of the sales, and the Craigslist add pops up so you can see what they're selling. Awesome.

Buttons!

2009-04-07T20:50:00.004-04:00

This plastic shoe box full of vintage buttons, still on there cards. $8. Not the best deal, but there are some great buttons in there.

This thing is huge!

2009-04-05T17:15:00.000-04:00

I bought this big green glass jug for the house I'm staging. I'm going for a coastal look.
I picked this up at a church rummage sale where nothing was priced, you decide on the, "donation," amount. I decided $3 was what I'd pay for it at a garage sale, so that was what I got it for. I wonder...if I had said a quarter, would they've still sold it to me?

I Love Linen

2009-03-26T08:52:00.000-04:00

My eyes search it out whenever I approach a table filled with fabrics. I spotted these two, like new pillow covers as I walked up to a garage sale. They had no price on them, and when I saw the Pottery Barn label, I figured they'd be more than I wanted to pay. Wrong! The woman was asking $1 for both. Do I know where I'll use them? No...but they're linen!

Staging a House

2009-03-24T16:24:00.000-04:00

A friend has asked me to stage her home that is for sale, she has already moved out of state and there are friends living in the house for now. I have a $300 budget, and the whole house needs decor, ( I'll post before and after pics when the project is completed.) Here are a few Items I picked up at garage sales for use in the guest room.
The lamp, (I started peeling off the fabric to recover, but stopped. I may just go with the leopard print.) $1
Rattan tray $2
Rattan picture frame $1
Bed spread and shams $4

2009-03-15T17:56:00.000-04:00

You would think with our summer weather in full swing, and people in need of cash, that there would be lots of garage sales, but that's not the case. We did manage to find 4-5 sales Saturday, and as soon as I saw this little red box for $1 I knew it was coming home with me.

I Didn't pay $4000

2009-03-10T18:20:00.000-04:00

I picked up this dresser, (that I use as a buffet,) at a garage sale a couple of years ago. It has dovetailed joints, is solid wood, and is made by Drexel. I would guess it to be from the 1970's. I paid $45 for it and a matching nightstand.

Today as I was looking through a Williams Sonoma Home catalog, I saw this dresser, for $4000, that looks a lot like mine; though it does have a lovely marble top. A pretty good likeness don't you think?

Royal Haeger

2008-12-22T08:33:00.000-05:00

I was at an Estate sale and noticed a garage sale going on next door. I wandered over and saw one of these lamps perched on a table. I snapped it up and when I went to pay was told there was a matching lamp inside, was I interested. Oh yeah. I bought them because of there unusual design, and because they are completely original and in excellent shape.... and they were only $6 for the pair. I came home and googled "Royal Haeger," (the sticker was still on the lamp,) and found out that it is an art pottery company in IL. I all so found a pair of lamps online, from the same time as these, on sale for $680, and they aren't completely original.
So, how do I find out how much these are worth and where to sell them?

From Fabulous Since 1961

More Finds From a Neighbors Trash.

2008-10-27T19:18:00.000-04:00

Brewier actually spotted this as we were driving through our neighborhood. It was a bit dirty, but a quick wash took care of that. Nice, huh?

From Fabulous Since 1961

Trash!

2008-10-20T09:54:00.001-04:00

Look what my neighbors had next to their garbage can along side the curb this morning! I saw it and headed out the door, forgetting in my excitement that I was wearing just a tshirt. I ran back inside, threw on some clothes and lugged this thing across the street, while my neighbor two doors down stopped his leaf blower to stand and watch me. The cabinet has a sticker on the back that says "Ernest and Julio Gallo Winery." The neighbor whose trash I pulled it from works for a liquor store so I imagine it was a display piece, but its pretty nice, all wood, no mdf. Now, to find someone to paint it espresso for me.....

Its Ok to Hate Me

2008-10-13T10:44:00.000-04:00

For paying less than a dollar for all of this. The silver needs polishing, but for now I'm leaving them as is and put pumpkins in them for my fall decorations.

Things Like This Make Me Happy

2008-09-20T21:45:00.000-04:00

I bought a bag of broken, beak-less, legless craft birds at a garage sale for 50cents last year. I had no idea what I would do with them, I just knew that I had to buy them. I had picked this finial up at another garage sale a few years back and it had been sitting in my garage because I didn't know where to put it in my house.

Then yesterday afternoon, I had a vision. I painted the bird green, carved him a new beak out of a wine cork, and made some legs out of floral wire.

I'm very happy with how it turned out.

I Love Trays

2008-09-20T16:54:00.000-04:00

There are several things I am invariably attracted to at yard sales, trays being one of them. I like how just putting a tray under a bunch of stuff can make it look organized. This was an amazing find for only 25 cents.

Where the Good Light Was.

2008-07-16T07:59:00.001-04:00

That's why they are on top of the bed. The table is solid wood and folds, it was $1. I kind of like the orange color. The huge wood tray looks like mahogany. It was some white paint speckles on it, and a couple chips, but for fifty cents I can deal with those.

Please Don't Judge Me.

2008-06-28T15:45:00.001-04:00

Garage sales tend to be fewer in the sumer because its just too hot, but we were able to find a few. I bought all these beads and embroidery floss for $4.

The asking price on this lamp was $7.50. Brewier offered $5 and they took it! The fish. I don't know why I bought it. It was $1 at a neighbors sale, I looked at it and went home. A couple hours later I asked Brewier if he would go buy it for me, and what do you know, it hadn't sold yet. Shocker huh? I'm still trying to figure out why I have to have it. Its so not me.

I picked up this model of the Space Needle a couple of weeks ago for $2. I love architecture.

After going to garage sales we stopped by Greg's for a visit. He fed us a breakfast of Peets coffee, biscotti, and smoked ribs that he had made last night. Mmmmm, it was a great breakfast!

I Love Little Girl Clothes!

2008-06-13T12:09:00.000-04:00

Yesterday while thrifting with Vickie, I found this cute dress, and top for Addison. The store was having a buy one get one free, so both items just cost $2 :)

Weekend Bargains

2008-06-09T17:26:00.000-04:00

We've been looking for a piece of furniture to hold our dvds, and at $20 for both the dresser and headboard, it was the kind of deal we've been looking for. The wicker is a bit beaten up, but once Brewier paints the piece, and it will look like new. The cd, Scrabble game, hula hoop and cd cases were more good deals, totaling $5.

Let There Be Light.

2008-05-28T17:33:00.000-04:00

I pulled these cute little candle holders out of someone's trash. (Because donating them to Goodwill wouls have been too much trouble???) Megan and Matthew have them next to their bathtub.

A Birthday Present for a Certain Someone

2008-05-22T16:47:00.001-04:00

Shhhh, this vintage tv tray was only $1 at a garage sale.

And It Was Free!

2008-05-14T15:52:00.001-04:00

Because this vintage library table would have never fit in my Miata. (I would love to trade it in for a Honda CR-V.) When we drove by a large pile of trash, the table top caught my eye so Melissa turned around and we loaded it and the detached legs into her van. (Unfortunately the drawers are missing.) I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it, but when Megan mentioned she and Matthew needed a coffee table, I knew once I cut the legs down this would be perfect. I love curbside shopping.

It Reminds Me of When I was Little

2008-05-07T10:57:00.000-04:00

I love this vintage pink vanity tray. I didn't know what I'd use it for when I paid a whole .50 for it, but it has come in handy for holding my buttons while making my button flowers.

Something Else for Matthew.

2008-04-29T22:09:00.000-04:00

Brewier picked up this beauty from a neighbors trash.

For Matthews Birthday

2008-04-28T08:33:00.000-04:00

And I can post it because he doesn't read my blog. I picked these vintage 1970's globe mugs at a garage sale; a set of 4, for $1 each. I remember seeing them when I was a little kid, being used for instant coffee on a tv commercial. Matthew loves maps and globes so I'm hoping he will enjoy these.

It Didn't Take Long

2008-04-06T13:16:00.001-04:00

To find a use for my lampshades.

I Like Red

2008-04-05T17:01:00.000-04:00

And I was more than happy to pay $1 each for these never used lampshades. With the adiction to lamps that I seem to have, it won't take long for me to find something to use these on.

Under $25

2008-03-29T11:29:00.000-04:00

Cabinet - $10
Mirror - $1
Fake Grass - $5
Wicker basket, (filled with thrifted vintage table clothes) $3 (including table cloths)
Iron and glass candle holer - $3

I love garage sales and thrifting!

I'm a Bag Lady

2008-01-14T15:55:00.000-05:00

Brewier found this Samsonite Leather computer bag for me at a garage sale for $7! Its so Out of Africa, I love it! So does Brewier...he keeps trying to talk me out of it.

The same day I found this handbag at Goodwill for $5.....before Brewiers 10% senior citizen discount.

Would you Buy a Car From This Man?

2008-01-05T20:56:00.000-05:00

Brewier and I went to Community Thrift to find some clothes for an audition he had. We bought everything but the pants there. How about those shoes? He just had to have those.

Vintage Ornaments..$2.50!

2007-12-09T20:49:00.001-05:00

I bought these from a very old lady, who told me these were hers when she was young.

Solid Oak!

2007-11-26T20:46:00.000-05:00

Matthew was looking for a desk and this was a great find. $20 at a garage sale.

My Soon To Be French Note Board

2007-11-23T06:39:00.000-05:00

I was able to get this frame and canvas for $8 at a garage sale. I'm debating about painting the frame another color, though I do like the green accent color .

Treasures!

2007-11-11T15:12:00.000-05:00

Oh the deals we found at garage sales yesterday! These brand new green leather gloves for a dollar. Vintage shiny brite ornaments, (they reminded me of when I was a kid,) for thirty five cents and the deal of deals, a brand new Capresso espresso machine, NEW, in the box, for $5! (It retails for $75!)

Brewier bought a laptop carrier, (like new,) at the same garage sale as the espresso machine, for $5. When he got home he started started unzipping all the pockets on it and found 28 cents in change and $11 in 39 cent stamps!

Handbag Goodness

2007-10-23T20:09:00.002-04:00

Brewier and I were out thrifting this morning and I found two never used handbags that I like. I won't use them untill next summer......and one might end up being a gift for someone. I also found a never used black patent leather wallet ($3) with a pink intereor, to repace my falling apart pink wallet.

I've Got a Thing for Lamps.

2007-10-10T16:22:00.000-04:00

I loved the shape of this $3 lamp. I'd like to find an aqua colored shade for it.

Not bad for $1

2007-10-06T10:38:00.001-04:00

Who says a nice flower arrangement has to cost a fortune. THe blue and white tray was .50. The cut glass glasses were .25 each.
Even the carnations were a deal, $3.34 at Publix.

Biikes!

2007-10-05T17:02:00.000-04:00

Both from garage sales. One was a triatheletes bike, she wanted something lighter. The aqua bike was bought froman older couple. The woman used to ride it all around Boston when she was younger.

Fall Dishes

2007-09-18T15:35:00.001-04:00

I love dishes and glassware, probably because I like entertaining. I was so excited to pick this Mikassa set up at a garage sale for $5. Tis is as close to fall as I get here in Florida.

One Dollar

2007-09-10T20:07:00.003-04:00

I love, love, love this garage sale platter. Its iridescent and just perfect for summer.

Vintage Bar Set

2007-09-06T18:16:00.001-04:00

I found this vintage, never used barset at a garage sale. Will I ever use it? No, but it's so shiney and cool looking!

New With Tags!

2007-08-10T13:08:00.000-04:00

I bought these two jackets at Silverstar Thrift, both at 40 percent off. I love when thrift stores discount merchandise.
The blue suede jacket was $1.71. The white denim jacket was $6.75. Granted they are both mediums and I can only button the bottom two buttons...but they are from Macy's....brand new......and the white one has rhinstone buttons! (Which is the only reason I bought it, because normally I don't do white.)

Gap Skirt

2007-08-02T18:21:00.000-04:00

I took Brewier to the Silver Star Thrift Store today. It was slim pickings, I have seem to have better luck earlier in the week. I did find this lovely Gap skirt for only $5. Its all cotton and super comfy. Notice how I have artfuly folded in the waist of the skirt to make it look like I still wear a size 2.

Shades for Jessica

2007-07-21T19:38:00.000-04:00

I picked up a pair of these at a yard sale know they would be perfect for Jessicas home. Even Ray approved!

1960's chair

2007-07-17T08:44:00.000-04:00

I saw these chairs, (there is a second one not pictured,) at a garage sale just a block from my house. I loved them and thought my sister in law Melissa would too, so for the bargain price of $15 each I bought them, and they fit her home perfectly.

Bird Cage

2007-07-15T23:20:00.001-04:00

I saw this immediately upon entering the thrift store and made a beeline for it. Lisa thought I was joking. Nope, I love it. It may be painted a different color one day, but for now I'm enjoying it just as it is. Not bad for $2.75

Lisa's Finds

2007-07-13T21:26:00.000-04:00

Here are some things Lisa and I found for her new home, at Silverstar Thrift store. The grand total for all this....$26!!

Its Contagious

2007-07-03T08:26:00.000-04:00

Brewier now stops by thrift shops without me! He picked up this jacket for only $3. Isn't he handsome?

I Love Dishes.

2007-07-02T09:24:00.001-04:00

And vintage silverware. I can't pass them by and thankfully Brewier is very understanding of this : )

Happy Birthday Megan!

2007-06-27T17:19:00.001-04:00

Megan recieved a thrifted $3 skirt for her birthday. Cute huh? She loves it.

1960's Necklace

2007-06-23T20:16:00.001-04:00

I picked this necklace up at a garage sale today for $1. The beads are glass and will eventually become part of a bracelet that will show up on my craft blog.

Garage sale Bargain

2007-06-22T11:56:00.000-04:00

I thought I'd finish up my $2 finds week with this vintage turquoise tiered platter. Perfect for Megans birthday cupcakes.

This Must Be $2 Week

2007-06-21T18:24:00.000-04:00

Vintage wool and fox fur cape. So its Florida. I'll never wear it. But its so cool.

Painted Tray

2007-06-20T16:13:00.000-04:00

Another $2 tray, this one from our local hospital thrift store. I LOVE the colors in it, pink and turquoise, so pretty.

$2 Find!

2007-06-13T20:59:00.000-04:00

I found this Brock (California pottery,) platter in pristine condition, at a garage sale for two bucks! It will make a great birthday present for Jesica.