Thrifty finds!
In case anyone was wondering, I'm still planning to start my own version of a thrifting linky party. There are some good ones out there, but I want mine to be a bit different. The thing is: I want mine to be ONLY thrifty finds -- not craft items where thrifty finds were used, or tablescapes using thrifted items, or makeovers of a thrifted item (before/after), or frugal meals/recipes. Not that there's anything wrong with any of that -- I just want my party to be about the thrifty find itself, fresh out of the shopping bag. I guess I'm just a purist! I'll debut my linky party in the new year, okay?
Do you like these little covered crock? I really do! I love their shape, age, and their cute flower and leaf design. I love how there are four identical ones, all in their own little holder!
I think they're great for this time of year -- to hold chili, or french onion soup -- but could also be used in other seasons, like at a cookout to hold condiments and burger fixin's, and stay covered to keeps the bugs away! I got the set for $5 at a thrift shop, and they're unmarked. Does anyone know the maker?
I forgot to show you this from my Florence day -- beautiful little feather-tree, glass ornaments. I love them like crazy. I especially love their non-traditional colors! They were a splurge at $1 each.
I found this little stick- or hat-pin at an estate liquidation store. I recognized that it is the same blown glass as some older buttons are made from; in fact, it might even be a button that was made into a pin. The clerk looked at me like I was nuts when I told her that. But we know better, don't we, button lovers? It was $4 and the reason I agreed to pay that much for it is because of the great deal that I got on the next item I'm going to show you:
This BEAUTIFUL McCoy Jardinere! I can't even tell you how excited I was to get this -- it's something I can now check off of my bucket list, as I've always wanted to own one!
It was marked $48, which is typical estate sale price, and then 50% off. When I took it to the counter, the clerk told me that all pots in the store were an additional 25% off. So, I got this beautiful pot for $12. It is an incredible deal, as I normally don't see these for any less than $70, and sometimes up to $120, depending upon the color.
I found this little stick- or hat-pin at an estate liquidation store. I recognized that it is the same blown glass as some older buttons are made from; in fact, it might even be a button that was made into a pin. The clerk looked at me like I was nuts when I told her that. But we know better, don't we, button lovers? It was $4 and the reason I agreed to pay that much for it is because of the great deal that I got on the next item I'm going to show you:
Oh, happy day!
Speaking of happy days: how about those Cardinals?!
Dennis is born-and-raised in St. Louis, so they are our team!
Here's Ben with his rally squirrel on his hat!
Linking up with Sophie today:
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