What’s your VERY FAVORITE thrifty find??

by Rhoda on August 6, 2008

Girls, it’s party time…here’s your chance to share your very favorite yardsale/thriftstore/estate sale find EVER. Even though I could have chosen any NUMBER of wonderful things that I’ve found while yardsaling and thrifting over the last 10 years or so, I think for me it has to be this piecrust table that I shared with y’all earlier this year. It was one of those things that I just stumbled upon out yardsaling that called my name. Even though I really couldn’t afford the $75 that was the asking price at the time, I dug deep and bought it anyway and I’m so glad I did. Since I love older furniture SO much, this piece is a treasure. and even though it didn’t come from my family, it will be part of our family from here on out.
I was not fortunate enough to come from a family (on either side) that had fine, precious antique pieces, but didn’t let that stop me. Buy someone else’s family history! This is one of those pieces that I’ll treasure always.
They just don’t make furniture like this anymore….well, they do, but certainly not for $75!
One of my very faithful blog readers, Kathy in the Boston area, who doesn’t have a blog wanted to play along too, so I’m sharing a pic from her house. She found this beautiful hutch for $75 at a sale and treasures it too. Great score, Kathy! For those of you who pay attention to wall colors, Kathy’s color is Ben Moore Beach Glass, a very popular light blue.

One of my real life friends in Georgia, Judy, sent me these 2 pics of HER favorite finds. The tole tray was purchased from The Bunnie’s Bungalow (sweet Debra) and now graces the wall of Judy’s kitchen. Not sure how much this beauty was.

And Judy found this $75 trunk, now a fabulous coffee table, at an antique store in Georgia.

Another of my very sweet readers, Sheila in Florida, sent me these pics of her very favorite china pattern, Hunting Scene, made by Coalport and Wedgewood. She got an 8 place setting closeout set at an antique store for $200. That sounds like a great deal to me.

Please! No one else send me anymore pics now. I can’t go back and keep editing this post all day. We’ll all just have to enjoy all the links. I’m SO excited to see all these links already and SO happy that so many of you wanted to play. Yipppeeeee!

Now, how about you?! I can’t wait to go and visit all of YOU to see what your favorite find of all time will be! Just add your link to Mr. Linky and we’ll all be by to visit. The party officially starts on Thursday a.m., but we’ll all need time to add links. All you need to do is go to your specific post that you want to link about your yardsale find (not JUST your blog URL)….right click & highlight that posts’s URL, then come here and add your blog name AND paste that URL right there on Mr. Linky. And don’t forget to post a link from your party post back to THIS post so that everyone can come and join the party!

That’s it…Let the party begin!

Thankful Thursday Participants

1. http://whistlestopcooking.blogspot.com/
2. http://thebunnysbungalow.blogspot.com/search/label/rhoda%27s%20thrifty%20party
3. http://diane1876.blogspot.com/2008/07/garage-sale-rugs.html
4. bobbie
5. linda t
6. 3Cheers4Mom
7. Mod Girl
8. Sharon
9. Bailiwick Designs
10. Nesting Instincts
11. a day in the life of bella
12. Angela-The Painted House
13. teresa
14. Sue
15. msjackiesjunque
16. Rose
17. nikki_crumpet
18. http://theblessednest.blogspot.com/2008/08/favorite-yard-sale-find.html
19. Blanca
20. We are THAT family
21. http://gracioussouthernliving.blogspot.com/2008/08/favorite-thriftyard-sale-finds.html
22. Rhonda
23. Kimba
24. http://shorechic.blogspot.com/2008/08/favorite-thrift.html
25. Angie
26. Cameo
27. Feels Like Home
28. http://sanctuaryart.blogspot.com/
29. Mrs. B
30. http://sassygalglamour.com
31. Beverly
32. Jeanne
33. http://howtokeephouse.blogspot.com/2008/08/rhodas-favorite-junk-store-find-party.html
34. Darlene
35. http://danamooredesigns.blogspot.com/2008/08/share-your-finds.html
36. Backyard Neighbor
37. Marie
38. http://www.abeachcottage.typepad.com
39. http://southernlady-nancy.blogspot.com/2008/08/its-thrifty-party.html
40. Judy Clark
41. Picket
42. Alyce
43. Becky
44. Dana of The Stone Rabbit
45. sisters Christina & Victoria
46. http://thedavisfamilynwa.blogspot.com
47. Michelle
48. Southern Lady
49. Rachel
50. ceekay
51. Monkey\’s Momma
52. The Style Sisters
53. Strawberry Blonde
54. Melissa
55. Rue
56. The Berry\’s Patch
57. Cara
58. Gabrielle Mader
59. bj
60. Our Cozy Nest
61. pat griffith
62. Nikki\’s Nacs
63. Cindi from This is My Life”
64. Cindi from “This is My Life”
65. http://inpassionatepursuit.blogspot.com/2008/08/yard-sale-partyyipee.html
66. Ginny
67. Holley
68. Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville
69. Dena
70. Simply Saving
71. http://athomeingeorgia.blogspot.com/2008/08/i-guess-there-is-party.html
72. Karen
73. Tausha
74. paintergal
75. Candace at The Sale Rack
76. Cheryl
77. http://chaionthefly.blogspot.com/2008/08/favorite-thrifty-find.html
78. Maureen
79. http://ourcompletefamily.blogspot.com/2008/08/so-there-is-party.html
80. Jessica Leigh Photography

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{ 77 comments… read them below or add one }

ellie August 7, 2008 at 5:36 pm

thanks so much Rhoda..i left my link today…I can’t wait to browse everyone’s site to see the great deals.

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PAT August 7, 2008 at 6:14 pm

Hi Rhoda, I’m enjoying the party. We’ve had a very busy couple of days, running here and there.

Although I didn’t get in on the party, I posted about one of my favorite finds, in a post about J’s Aunt Ruth, today.

Love that piecrust table. Kathy and Judy’s finds are fabulous, too!

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PAT August 7, 2008 at 6:17 pm

Sorry forgot Sheila. Told ya, it’s been a busy couple of days! I love her find, also.

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Neutral Dwelling August 7, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Your table is quite lovely! Great purchase!

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We are THAT Family August 7, 2008 at 7:34 pm

What a fun idea Rhoda! Thanks for letting me play along!

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Nikki August 7, 2008 at 8:44 pm

This was fun! Thanks for hosing this!

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Mary August 7, 2008 at 8:44 pm

Oh Rhoda, I missed posting for the party, but I sure had fun visiting everyone and seeing their treasures!

Congratulations on your feature in the newspaper! I read it and loved it. You are truly a yard-sale diva!
xoxo,
Mary

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Jen r. August 7, 2008 at 9:49 pm

I love that table and I think it is such a great find! Jen R

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The Berry's Patch August 7, 2008 at 10:36 pm

Hey Rhoda,

Your table is absolutely gorgeous. I love the detailing. Your so nice to post other pictures for the people that don’t have a blog. They have lot’s of great finds too.

Are you partied out yet?

Brandee :-)

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GinGin August 7, 2008 at 11:07 pm

I am a blog newbie, also, and I ran out of time today. I had already posted a blog picture of my chair, so I just added a little info.

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windycorner August 7, 2008 at 11:33 pm

Hi Rhoda,
Better late than never. I just did a mad dash through the entries and they are great. Can’t wait to go back when I can take my time.

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Pink Slippers August 8, 2008 at 12:41 am

I missed the party. Oh well. Next time maybe. I do love your table. The details are gorgeous. I agree with buying other peoples history. It works for me so I can enjoy the “pretties” of the past.
Wendy

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Leigh August 8, 2008 at 7:56 am

Good ones! I love this post! And I look forward to a thifty sale in our future. Mine is late, but better than never?

Come and see me ya’ll!

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Melissa Wertz August 8, 2008 at 9:41 am

Rhoda, I found something and I took a photo and posted it!!! Thanks for hosting this party! Now I am inspired to go find a yard sale or go to a thrift store (now I do go to thrift stores from time to time… I just do not like to go with a 10 yo in tow. She was fun when she was younger, but not right now…LOL!)

I bet you are in Gadsden working your way up the highway in the Worlds Longest Yard Sale! Can’t wait to see photos of what you see and bring back.

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Dena ~ swaddlecottage August 8, 2008 at 9:42 am

Hi Rhoda,

What a fun party!! I can’t wait to visit all of the sites and check out everyone’s treasures :) I love your table, what a wonderful find!

Hugs,
Dena

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Joanne August 8, 2008 at 10:20 am

I added a post about all the fun Disney items I’ve been picking up for our upcoming trip.

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The Decorated House August 8, 2008 at 10:31 am

Well Rho, I had no idea you were thrifty blogging today! LOL

I’ll have to come back and browse when I have time.

BUT!
I just saw your post about your newspaper article with you showing your garage sales techniques! LOL
I love watching you or anyone else, in pictures. :)
Congrats, the article was really wonderful.
Donna

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Reynie August 8, 2008 at 10:57 am

I’m gonna try to get a post up on this early next week–in hopes I find some really awesome new stuff this weekend!! If not, I’ve got plenty of fabulous junk in my house to post about.

What a great post, too! So excited to go visit everyone!! Thanks Rhoda!

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Sue August 8, 2008 at 1:39 pm

Hi Rhoda,
That was some party that you had yesterday. It was the first time I’ve participated in one of these and it was a blast. So fun getting around to visit several new bloggers. Thanks for sending so many of us around to visit eachother. I wonder if other folks site trackers were high. Mine recorded my second highest visitor count ever. Hope everyone had as much fun as I did.
Thanks again,
Sue

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A Hint of Home August 8, 2008 at 2:24 pm

I love your pretty table and your other pieces. Antiques are very special.

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justabeachkat August 8, 2008 at 3:13 pm

What fun! Sure wish I could play along, but I just can’t right now. Too much going on and my computer time is so limited.

I must apologize. I’ve been a bad blog friend. My days just have flown by and I can’t seem to keep all the “balls in the air”. But I’m trying. That’s what counts, right?

Hugs!
Kat

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Ms Jackie's Junque August 8, 2008 at 7:20 pm

Rhoda, thanks for your kind comments on my blog and THANK YOU for hosting the party! I can’t wait to see what you will be painting green!

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paintergal August 9, 2008 at 5:31 pm

I just started my blog today, so I hope I can figure out what to do here!

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Joy August 9, 2008 at 10:16 pm

I don’t know you— but I missed the coolest blog party on the block!!! DARN IT!!! Do it again soon!

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Maureen August 13, 2008 at 2:53 pm

This was fun. I took my picture right away, but hadn’t gotten to posting until today. Thanks for doing this. I had fun checking out the finds.
Maureen

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Our Complete Family August 18, 2008 at 9:18 pm

What a F-U-N hosting idea you have done here on your awesome blog! First of all, I LOVE your table~ It is gorgeous! I have really enjoyed looking at, and reading stories behind, all of the folks finds. Loved it! Happy Monday to you, Rhoda! Leslie

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Jessica September 5, 2008 at 8:50 pm

these are my finds for today. . . i love your blog!

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