Showing posts with label thrift. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thrift. Show all posts

Vintage Suitcase Steal

Happy Father's Day to all you Dads out there!  My hubby is having quality time with the guy friends today!

Yesterday I went yard sailing.  
I got such great bargains ... 
probably because it was freezing and no one else seemed to be in the yard sale mood...  
those goodies usually grabbed up in the first 5 minutes were still there for the taking when my mom and I rolled up!

Yep, the pictures say it all!


I had a blast shopping (I wish it were always so good!)


 The little clock will be perfect in the vintage car bedroom (and the hands glow in the dark - how cool is that!)


I can't wait to fix up that metal cabinet!  Pre-WW2 and I bargained it down to $15!

I also got some books for bAMM-bAMM that I don't have a picture of 'cause they were snatched up as soon as I came in the door!
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Thrifting Through Thursdays: Habitat for Humanity ReStore

I recently had the pleasure of shopping for the first time at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore (in Oakland, CA).

This place was described to me as a "housewares/hardware meets thrift" store... whatever that means.

It was so cool!  I would describe them as a hit-and-miss (you never know exactly what you may find) hardware store that's strong on the doors/cabs, and has great prices!

First Second thing I saw after entering were these HUGE entry doors (what, maybe 12 ' tall!).


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Thrifting Through Thursdays: The Best Deals

A friend who doesn’t shop thrift very often asked me recently “What are the best buys at the thrift store”?

This question really has two answers, and it depends on what kind of thrift shopper you are.

Those who Shop Thrift Once in a While

The best deals are from items that tend to have a high retail price.
Chandeliers, high end clothes, expensive home goods and sports equipment, furniture.
These items cost >$50 at the mall, but can often be had for 10-20% of that price at the thrift store.
In comparison, extension cords, dishes, books, and basic housewares may only be a dollar or two less than what they cost at Walmart (or Big Lots).

Still a deal?  I say so, but it I’m one of

Those who Frequently Shop Thrift

If you can (and like) to hit the local thrift a few times a month, you can make your dollar stretch in multiple ways.

1)  Cheap(er) basics that are easy to find at the thrift.  Extension cords, dishes, kitchenware, books, candles, picture frames, clothes, and toddler and baby clothes (they outgrow ‘em so fast that these are often in great shape.)

2)  Harder to find (at the thrift store) basics.  It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes I find Diaper Genie refills ($2), sandpaper, office and cleaning supplies, and even new-in-box baby bottle nipples.
Picture 003 This week’s haul: a mix of easy and hard to find “basic” items

3)    Harder to find big ticket items.   That perfect chandelier –or antique school desk-  you’ve been keeping an eye out for months for, high-end designer clothes and jewelry, valuable collectibles, and fancee appliances.  (Personally, I’ve found that gorg chandelier, an automatic soap dispenser, designer silk dress, and even a paint sprayer. )

I’m still looking for a table miter saw… Bookmark and Share

Thrifting Through Thursdays: Artist's Canvases

Good finds are still abundant at the local thrift store.  I did well again this week.  That super-cute airplane was only $1.99.


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Birdcage Planter

Last week's birdcage transformation reminded me of another birdcage in my home.

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Thrifting Through Thursdays: a guide to shopping thrift

I picked up an assortment of goodies this week.

I'm reminded that I follow my own "guide" for thrift shopping (you probably have one too if you thrift a lot).
Here's mine:

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