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- 02/22/2011
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- Kellie
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January & February Thrifted Finds
I realized the other day that I have found a bunch of wonderful stuff at thrift stores lately and I haven’t shared them with you! Since I love bargain shopping, thrifting is right up my alley :) I especially love to go thrifting with my Mom although sometimes we end up wanting the same things!
Some of these things will get a new coat of paint and some will stay as they are. Which means you may be seeing more of these items later, once I have time to work my magic! So here we go, these are some of the things I found in the last couple of months:
I found this bird oil painting for $2. The backside has information on it and the artist is Gloria M. Rae, painted in February 1981 in Sydney Australia. Cool huh?! I have been wanting to have a few original oil paintings and this is the first one I found for cheap. Not too long ago I found another one but I let my Mom take it because I was already at my spending limit for the day :)
Found for $1. I’m not sure where I am going to hang this yet but I will find a good spot for it. It might possibly go in the guest bedroom.
A cool chunky wooden candle holder for $1.25. Again, I’m not sure what I will do with it yet :) I guess I’ll stick a candle in it, ha ha!
Since I really love to have plants in my house, I feel like there can never be too many white pots. Especially because this one was only 50 cents.
Here is an item you will see again later. I bought this little wooden tray for 50 cents. It’s definitely going to get a paint job but I have to decide which room it will go in before I decide what color. I think I will put a pattern on the tray part too.
One of my favorite things to find while thrifting is fabric. I love, love, love, the peacock blue velvet on the bottom. It’s so wonderful, my Mom is trying to make me part with it and give it to her (well, trade for something she has that I want!). I found it for $2.99 and I was super excited. The others on the pile I found for $1 each and I have some plans for them as well.
I found these white curtains for $4 for a pair. The cool thing is they are 96” long which is what I’m always looking for but never seem to find. I think these will go in the guest bedroom. I’m also thinking of adding a little bit of pom pom trim to the edges (kind of like this picture). What do you think?
And lastly, this little giraffe caught my eye and I loved him. He was only 59 cents and worth every penny. Currently he hangs out in the living room next to a plant.
Talking of all of this thrifting makes me want to go again! What about you guys? Have you found any really great finds lately? I’m also really excited for spring because that means garage saling. Oh what wonderful treasures I might find!!
Comments
Kellie – which thrift stores do you go to? Are they in cleveland or chattanooga? I think I need to go with you and your mom sometime because I don’t seem to have the vision for things like you guys do. It is simply amazing….you two are a dynamic decorating duo!
Ashley,
I mostly go to the thrift stores here in Cleveland although I do like
the stores in Chatt as well. Most of this stuff came from Goodwill and
Habitat for Humanity Resale. You should come up sometime and come with
me, it would be so fun!!
Seeing all of these great finds makes my heart flutter!! My absolute favorite thing to do is flea market and thrift! I’m with you! Makes me want to go right now!! Thanks for sharing!!
Love those curtains! I need to find better thrift stores!
Yay! Love all of this and it is inspiring me to thrift! Now when I go to a thrift store, I think what would Kellie find in here? It helps my mind engage a little better! I would not mind a good list of your favorite places here where I live :) if you ever feel like sharing. I know your mom has taken CIndy and Deb knows too but I never remember to talk to them about it then I am out and thinking darn, where else should I go!