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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love your fans, and thanks for letting me be apart, this is fun!
Love the birdhouse and, of course, the FAN! Yes, I do hate you! But just a little. And I will get over it before next week. lol.
Great finds as usual!
You lucky lady Rhoda! With your luck at finding vintage fans you should go in the fan selling business. You already know that you have a bunch of "fans wanting fans"!!!
Great Buys! Great Party!
Thanks so much for hosting!
I love that pillow! I can't wait to see what you have done with all your thrifty finds.
Thanks for hosting!
Rhoda…what great finds…You inspired me and I got out there this weekend and found some great treasures…so I am linking up! Thanks for the inspiration.
Great finds, Rhoda!
XO,
Sheila 🙂
Oh man, I've been looking for those pyrex dishes. I found some on etsy and they were way expensive. You really got a deal! Love it all!
Wow!! What a find!! We do not have many yard sales in Big Bear Lake. Had a great visit!! Stop by when you can. Connie
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Thanks for hosting this fun party!
Rhoda, I think I did it this time. Persistence pays. Of course it doesn't help that I am at work. Let me know if I am still hopeless. 🙂 Thanks again for being so patient. Marla
I love those cute shoes! Thanks again for hosting the party. I can barely sleep I'm so excited about it:-)
Hey Rhoda! Love your great finds! I'm really going to be trying to find some clothes, jewelry, shoes, and purses the next time I go for me. I've lost some weight with more to go…a great way to save money on an ever changing wardrobe!
I love the fan! I have found a couple of them myself. I actually had one that I took apart and painted with pink and cream spray paint. It turned out yummy…wish I would have kept it. I may have to be on the look out. Thanks for sharing! Leslie
10 dollars, wow! What a bargain! Those earrings are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your good fortune with us, I really enjoyed it : )
You are soooo lucky finding those fans! I will be searching for my very own. Great deals!
I just finished reading all about your sweet mama and daddy. They look so happy and content. I loved seeing the food IN BOWLS on THE TABLE just like when I was a kid.
Now, most of the time, we serve ourselves from the stove and cabinet and THEN go sit down at the table. Of course, we have 17 in our family so when we all get together, we do buffet style.
The ice cream looked so good…and I used to sit on top of the freezer, too.
I've been looking for an old fan like the one you have…love it.
Okay, Rhoda…this girlfriend loves shoes too…what great finds!
Always so fun coming by your blog and seeing your great finds and ideas! I just saw you beadboard paper tutorial on DIY blog- don't know how I had missed that one!
Is Mr Linky up yet? having trouble locating it.
blessings
mary
I love the book!
Thanks for sharing your finds!
Love the fan. I have a couple myself and love them. They work, but they are needing some work and I've decided to put new wiring on one of them.