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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Wow, what great finds…thanks for sharing! Thanks also for hosting the party tomorrow! (I'm kinda new at this whole 'joining the party' stuff but I'm planning to be a part of it this week 🙂
~Michelle
(Treasure the Moment)
Wow, Rhoda! You are the undisputed QUEEN of Thrifty Treasures!!! It's only fitting that you're our gracious hostess for the event.
I love bamboo too! That's a great tip about using small stools to add interest to bookshelves! I think I have a bowl like the ones you bought … it was new when I acquired it … so that makes me at least "VINTAGE," doesn't it?
Thanks again, and have a wonderful week!
Warm regards,
Bill
Rhoda you have done a good job of explaining the rules and regs of the meme.
No excuses now.
Little tip to everyone.
Just right click on your post title and choose "copy link location" and then you just paste that into Mr. Linky. You don't have to go up to the address bar at all.
Wow, you got some really great things. I have been looking high and low for a fan like that. I'm so jealous. I also love the earrings.
Biiiiiiiiiiiiig score on that fan!! It's adorable!!! Lucky you! Hugs, Vanessa
Rhoda–love the fan! What great finds this week!
Rhoda, how do you do it? Time after time you find such great bargains – another winner! Linda
Hi Rhoda,
I tried the Mr. Linky and I can see everyone's links when a separate tab opens; but I don't see the links below your post as usual.
But love all your treasures, especially the birdhouse.
Hugs,
Alicia
You really hauled in the bargains! Love the shoes and the earings!!
Have a great week…
Great finds! The Pyrex bowls are sure a "blast from the past." I got many pieces of Pyrex in that pattern, as well as the matching Corelle dishes, as wedding presents in 1972! I was surprised to see so many commenters before me had/still have the same pattern. It must have been one of Corning's most popular patterns. LOL. It just proves that if you wait long enough, what was once old becomes "new" and fashionable again. 🙂
I need to take you shopping with me – you find the best deals. 🙂 I have a couple of the old Pyrex bowls from the early 60's, but not like yours.
Glenda
Hey,Rhoda! Love the earrings and the shoes! And the GAP top!! Too cute! Thanks for letting us link up today!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!
Hugs,
Susan
That's crazy wonderful. I'm green with envy.
☼Hope you're having a sunshine ☼ filled Sunday!☼
The fan is my favorite too. I hope you are going to have it rewired. Even though it works, that plug looks a bit old and unsafe.
WOW! What a haul! Amazing!!
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Love. Those. Shoes. Great finds!
I am still crazy about your fan, but now I am gaga over the little bamboo stool. (I have no idea how to spell gaga, but spell check left it alone)
wow Rhoda, another fan, not fair!
love all your finds, those buttery shoes, mmm mmm
I found the exact same pyrex pattern a few weeks ago, it's called Daisy Chain I think and I am now on the lookout for more…
Sarah
Lovin' that fan! What a good deal too! I would have snatched that birdhouse right away!
Love the earrings.