This past month the stars were aligned in my favor, I snagged so many great finds from my local goodwill that some gratitude must be payed. First I must explain the deep love that I have for thrift stores, I feel that once I have embarked over the stores threshold the sky is the limit, nothing is too expensive and treasures abound. I become a pirate plundering every isle filling my cart chock-full of loot.
This first little ditty is too charming for words, found for a mere $10. After some research I found its value to actually be around $150. I feel it will grace the walls of my home for years to come.
This great little crocheted dress was made with so much care. I can't wait to put it on my future mini me. I think it was $2 and it's in perfect condition!
This fabric was a "find of the day" I got about 3 yards of it and am currently in the process of making curtains for my kitchen. It is so sturdy and colorful.
This next find takes the Goodwill cake I was out in the drop-off area when a lady pulled with some boxes of things to donate, she pulled out this little treasure, saw Parker sitting in the stroller and asked me if I wanted it. I was thrilled (never turn down anything free, never) she said it was an antique child's chair and was happy it was going to a good home.
The next picture is of little Parker sitting in his new "big boy chair" it makes him nervous because his feet don't touch the ground so he gets stuck on it...he's very cautious, bless his heart.
It's a shame that both the men in my life are more opposed to Goodwill then any other retail store, little Parker starts fussing the minute we hit the entrance. It may be the curious smells wafting down each isle or the fact that I don't let him touch any toy until it has been properly sanitized. No matter, it is my sanctuary. Hopefully more successes are soon to follow.
i love all of your finds!!!! take me with you next time!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ps, Im having a little birthday picnic on the 9th with some of my friends and their kids for Kurts birthday. Kurt has requested his best friend Parker be in attendance. Ill talk to you this weekend.
ReplyDeleteCute! I love when you blog! : ) Goodwill is where it's at! Why on Earth do people feel like spending a fortune? (Usually the expensive item is less cool anyway) You're a pro shopper!
ReplyDeleteTeach me your ways!!! I feel like I am a terrible thrift shopper.
ReplyDeleteThese are all very impressive finds Melise. I am like super proud of you and need you to teach me how to sew curtains. or thread a needle. whatever.
ReplyDeletethat clock tho...wow