Thrifty Loot

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

On Saturday my mom and I decided to do a little thrift store shopping. We only stopped in two thrift stores { Goodwill & St. Vincent }, but walked away with some thrifty loot. That's one of the biggest reason I love shopping at thrift stores, you never know what gems you might find. I found this great ceramic bird, that just needs a coat of primer and white glossy spray paint. The little bird was only 2 bucks. I also bought the little wire basket for fifty cents to go in my garages laundry area { a simple way to keep my laundry products together} 

I love this little lion I found at the register while buying my stuff, I got it for my husband for his nightstand. Not only is it cute, its a nod to his astrological sign in the not so obvious way.

I also found a wicker and glass vase, perfect for the summertime and fall decor. I also came across a little stainless steel berry colander. One of the quirkier finds of the day was the little black bull head, that I plan on leaving as is.


Out of all my thrifty loot, the biggest score of the day were the vintage looking Halloween plates that were $1.00 each. Oh and they were from Pottery Barn, and I think brand new because they still had cardboard divider between each plate. I love these plates, they are super cute.

 
I'm glad I found a some fun items for our house, because the last few times I've gone thrift shopping, I left empty handed. Have you been thrift shopping lately and found some great loot?
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16 comments:

  1. You really cleaned up this time! I absolutely love the bull horns, what a great find.

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  2. Great finds! Thrift store shopping can be so hit or miss. There are times when I go for weeks in a row and find nothing, and then others when there are a dozen different things I want to take home with me. Those seem like great deals that you found!

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  3. I love thrift shopping. It is now what I do on my way home from work on Fridays!

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  4. I saw two birds just like the one you found at my local thrift store. I might have to go back and snatch them up. Can't wait to see what you'll do with the bull head.

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  5. Good finds. I haven't been in a while and I am long overdue. I think I will hit a couple shops up this weekend.

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  6. Thrift stores are awesome you never know what you'll find my mother has found a vintage Versace jacket and she found me brand new Louis Vuitton shoes at Goodwills, and yes it was all "real"! Goodwill is definitely a place to stop at
    at least once a week.

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  7. thats' why i love thrift store shopping!

    i love that wire basket, and the bull's head seems like it would be great in your sons room. you've inspired me to get up now and go hit some of my spots!

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  8. It's so cool you all love thrifting as much as me :)

    Dayka, I wasn't sure where the little bull head is going to land (and I almost didn't buy it!) I like your idea of using it my sons room....hmm good thinking

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  9. Thrift stores near me are actually pretty pricey! So I usually walk away empty handed. Great finds though!

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  10. i always find something great, it has actually started to become a problem. love the blog!

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  11. Be still my heart! My favorite past time!

    Luvs!

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  12. Yess I have just discovered thrift shopping!! Funny, I'm working on a new blog post about thrifting while browsing blogs and you're talking about this too :)

    I love the lion!!

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  13. Woot! Who like thrift stores? we do! Love everything you purchased! I found a cute brass owl the other day!

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  14. The plates are wonderful! Great finds. I too have a couple favorites and plan to go do a little hunting myself. One of my favorite Salvation Army Family Stores has half price Thursday's on furniture.

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  15. Mrs Duncan, I wanna see the cute owl you found!

    Black Orchid - I love when Salvation Army has 1/2 off days!

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  16. The lion for the astrological sign was genius. It would make the perfect nightstand table without being to "designer." Love your blog.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! Best, Katrina

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