When I get in my car on Saturday mornings and head out to the yardsales and estate sales, I never know what I will run across. And to me that is the most fun thing about shopping this way. I don’t always have things in my head that I’d like to find, but I’m just open to finding things that jump out and grab me, saying “take me home with you”. And if the price is right, I do.
So, this week, I bought all of this for $10. No big huge finds, but fun things. Everything was a $1 or $2. Cheap entertainment, don’t you think? The wooden birdhouse was $1 and I’ll paint it a creamy white and probably add it to my garden collection in the laundry room.
This pretty coral and white pillow was only 50 cents and I’ll put it in the blue guestroom. One day soon, I’ll do a post showing where I’ve used some of my finds, so stay tuned for that.
I just love bamboo things and have picked up a few things made out of it in recent years. This little stool was $1 and is not big enough for a stool, but will be great on a bookshelf with something sitting on it. I keep that in mind when I’m out there too and love to use textured things on bookcases and shelves and there is always something that needs some extra height. That’s a little tip for you to keep in mind when you’re out scouting and see something small like that. Ask yourself, “where oh where can I use this?”. Lots of places, I can assure you.
These vintage Pyrex pieces were $1 each and match my kitchen, so I couldn’t pass them up. I like to use glass pieces like this in the microwave to warm things up. Trying to stay away from the plastic.
Girlfriend loves her some shoes! In fact, stay tuned next week for a fun shoe post (with a giveaway, no, not a shoe giveaway). These were too cute to pass up, gently worn probably only a couple of times, judging from the almost pristine leather soles. Original clearance price on the box was $80. I got them for $2. Vero brand, which I’ve never heard of, but they are soft as buttah and I love the pointy toe and cute little heel.
Aqua blue metal earrings were $1. My jewelry collection has grown so much from inexpensive yardsale finds, it would be hard for me to walk in a store now and pay the prices.
Gap white cotton sweater was $1. And, I know you’ll be jealous of this next find….I did it again!
Scored another old vintage fan, this time for $1.50. It works too. I know! Hate me now. One for each guestroom. Check out the shabby white base on this one.
This wasn’t a yardsale find, but a library find. Our little library has book sales most all the time and they sell hardback books for 50 cents. I’ve always admired Jackie and this will be a fun book to own.
So, let’s get the party rolling. OK, girls this week I’m going to post some rules and stick with them this time. If you are not sure that you’re doing your links correctly, PLEASE read up. I’m spending way too much time on Mondays fixing links. So, I need everyone to read these next 3 things. I’ll explain it in detail HOW to do links correctly.
1. Add your permalink, NOT your blog link to Mr. Linky. A permalink is this: Once you do your post on your blog, click on the TITLE of the post. Then look up at your browser where the address is displayed. THIS is your permalink for THAT post. You’ll notice your blog name is there, in addition to more letters and numbers that are for that post only. Right click on the url address, copy it and then come back and PASTE it here on Mr. Linky. It’s really that simple. If you post your blog url, no one will find your thrifty post later. If done correctly, people can click on your link months from now and land right on your correct post. So, my new rules from here on out (and everyone who does Linky parties does this too). If you do NOT put the correct link in, I will have to delete it. This way everyone will learn how to do it correctly. I know some of you are new and that’s fine. We all had to learn how to do links.
2. Please add a link BACK here to my blog post either by a text link OR by using my Thrifty Treasures party button that is posted on my sidebar. I really don’t care which one you use, please use one of them. That’s the fair way to do these parties. That way when you participate in my party with a post at your blog, everyone at your blog can come over and join the party or at least see the other participants. If you do not have a link back to my party post, your link will be deleted.
3. Please visit other party goers and leave lots of comments! Everyone loves comments, so go and blog hop and comment on as many as you can.
I’m not trying to be mean, but need to have some guidelines that are followed. These parties are getting big every week. That’s it! Please read all of this and if your link gets deleted, you will know why!
If you haven’t visited The DIY Showoff, go on over and check it out! She highlights lots of projects around blogland. I sent in my beadboard wallpaper project and Roeshel put it up this weekend.
Not sure what is going on with my regular Mr. Linky, so try this one!! Just click on the link below and a new window will open with all the links. Then you can add yours. Regular Mr. Linky will be back next week.
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Marianne@Songbirdisnesting says
Queen of the hunt should be your name! Love the fan, but truly envy the Jackie book. I hope my link to my 'thrifting at the inlaws II' post will work, because I really want to be in your party.
Sue says
Ooooooh, that green crazy daisy pattern was one of my wedding gifts almost 35 years ago… I think I have one bowl left unbroken. As usual, the queen of garage sale-ing has prevailed- the fan is your absolute best bargain, I think! Fantastic finds,Rhoda!
🙂 Sue
Silke says
What a great post! It makes me want to head out to some garage sales as well – despite the heat… I love that fan!! 🙂 Silke
marmielu says
Love those green bowls, the earings, and, of course, that fan!
Mary Lou
Cheri Peoples says
Love that fan. You find some great things. I haven't been around much-this months weekly give away has kept me so busy-but it is good busy, just not good that I can't get to all the blogs I like to check in on. This is the 3rd week of the give away-come see me if you have time.
Cheri
Wagonwife Designs says
I love the fan too. So vintage.
Great finds as usual.
Debra
Cottage Rose says
Hello Rhoda; Not a bad days work,, you sure did great with only ten dollars.. I used to have a fan like that, years ago, it was a really pretty green….. Have a great week
Hugs;
Alaura
The Lazy Peacock says
Fantastic finds, I can't believe the fan…you are so lucky. Love the book, the birdhouse, everything!
~~Carol~~ says
You've done it again girl! I REALLY like this fan, because of the pretty base. Those earrings are lovely, and it's too bad you didn't find a skirt or pants, because you've almost got a whole outfit there! I think you've done that before, haven't you? Showed how you were able to get a whole outfit by thrifting? You could do that every week!
The DIY Show Off says
Great finds! I'm so jealous – I see about 4 things I definitely would have snagged! Unfortunately, I didn't make it to the sales this weekend.
Have a great week!
Roeshel
Ashley @ AshleysBusy says
Wow, I am totally kicking myself in the butt for not going yardsaling yesterday!! I always tell my boyfriend, "I might be missing out on something great if I don't go to the Goodwill right now!" Haha. And see, what if I had found that great fan? I'd be soooo happy. Great finds!!
Cheap&Sweet says
I am so sorry about the forgotten link back, its my second week with you. Oh Ya, I'm in love with your bowls. lol Have a great week and Ill remember next time;-)
Charlene says
If you use the regular Mr Linky, put in a help desk notice asking to be moved to the new server, then the regular Mr Linky will work.
For some reason, I can't get this one to click, though it shows it has links already. Must be busy, I'll come back.
Good finds–I love the fan!
Barb says
Oh too, too, too wonderful fan!!!
Blessings,
Barbara Jean
The Pleasures of Homemaking says
Yep, that's cheap entertainment! Love the old fan and isn't that base just perfect! Cute shoes too! As usually you have some fun finds!
Manuela
Girl with the Curlz says
Oh my gosh I love all your finds. Too cute. I really need to get out there. All you bloggers are finding the cutest things.
Anonymous says
Great finds, Wish I could be that lucky in Northport. I did get a Pottery Barn silver charger to do the Chalk paint on for $1.
Enjoy your blog and all that link to you. Can't wait till the post comes up so I can enjoy.
Terry says
Thanks for hosting Today's Thrify Treasures – it's so much fun to see what everyone has found!
Marla says
Rhoda, I love your site. You always find the coolest stuff. I have been stalking your blog for some time now and was inspired to start my own blog. So I have just started it. I hope that I am doing this Linky party correctly. This is my fist time to do it. let me know if I am doing something wrong. If it's not too much trouble. thnkx Marla
Sandra says
Hi Rhoda! What great finds! The pyrex brings back memories. 🙂
Blessings,
Sandra