There’s a new girl in town. Lovelady Thrift.
It was a busy weekend for me, starting on Thursday, when I stopped by this new store. Brand new and located on Crestwood Ave. in Irondale, the new Lovelady Thriftstore is stocked for business. I hope you local girls will check it out, as this is such a worthy cause, benefiting the Lovelady Center, which I’ve talked about many times before.
I stopped in to take a peek and it’s very well organized.
The girls at Lovelady center are working there and keeping it all organized and ready to sell.
Purses
Plenty of clothes
A whole warehouse just for furniture.
This table would be a likely paint candidate for sure.
One of those Frenchy nightstands.
And a pair of blue ginger jar lamps. I think these just might be coming back around again. I can see these with updated drum shades in a bedroom.
And this reminds me of the 60’s with some of the bright colors popular then.
I found this pretty scalloped white plate for 99 cents to add to my ever-growing white dish collection. This one would be nice hanging on the wall.
And this yummy white bowl by Anthropologie for 45 cents.
Original sticker was $10, so I got a deal.
I also found this pretty blue comforter which is perfect for layering across our bed, with ivory trim and a two-tone blue which complements the current fabrics I have in here. I had been looking for something blue just for this reason and at $7, it can’t be beat. And YES, I have washed it. That’s the first thing I did when I came home. Threw it in the washer and dryer! You can see the slip covered white chair has a new home here in the master bedroom now. And by the way, you might remember I was looking at new bedding a few months ago. I ended up getting another scalloped matelasse coverlet and shams almost like the first one I had.
On Friday, me and my friend, Debbie and her daughter, Tiffany, headed down to Petals from the Past’s Antiques in the Garden (just south of Birmingham in Jemison, AL), which they have every spring. Always fun to go to this beautiful nursery and with antiques, that’s just icing on the cake.
Here, you can pick yourself up a gen-u-ine Redneck tire swing……there’s the guy responsible sitting in the chair.
I had to laugh at these, he had all sorts of these unique creations. That’s about all I can say about those. Only in Alabama! Taaaarr swangs. 🙂
Petals from the Past grows some beautiful roses and if you haven’t been here and you live nearby, you must visit their gardens. Always inspiring!
More antique vendors, this one sold cute birdhouses.
More antiques and collectibles.
Gazebo at the gardens.
Tiffany and Debbie, the redheaded girls.
The wisteria was peak and those hanging clusters of purple blooms were breath-taking. Ahhh, spring! We headed out from Petals and stopped by the Jemison Antique mall, where I found a couple of goodies.
This sweet old little framed print of Wall Street in NY was $5 and I just loved it. It’s now gracing my salon wall.
And this pretty aqua USA pottery vase was $15. I adore this color in these old pieces. I’ll show you soon how I’m bringing this color into my living room revamp even more.
I found more goodies at the Saturday yardsales, but they will have to wait til another time.
So, now it’s YOUR turn for the party this week! What have YOU found lately. Add your link to the Linky list and remember our guidelines for the party:
- Add your permalink to the link list, which is the actual post that you did for this party, NOT your general blog url. To get the actual post, after you publish the post, just click on the title and THAT will be your party post url. Last year, I can’t tell you how many links I had to fix. This year I might get mean & delete them, so PLEASE try to get the correct url in the first time! 🙂
- Please add my button to your post or blog OR at least link back to this post in your post. That’s all I ask. It’s common courtesy to link back to the person having the party, so that all of your readers can find it too.
- Please do NOT link to an Etsy shop or something similar (even if you think it’s a fabulous deal) or I will delete the link. This party is for sharing thrifty finds from yardsales, thriftstores, or something along those lines.
Let’s have some fun this week with the Thrifty Treasures party!
Natasha says
I just wish I could find great places like this over here! I have one place that I visit regularly but it is nothing like this! You are so lucky!
Thanks for having me today-my first link up to this great party!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Wendy says
Looks like fun! The first place reminds me of Goodwill 🙂
CherShots says
I ‘love’ thrift shopping! I just wish I were closer to nice stores like that one. I could have filled more than one vehicle! Happy shopping 🙂
Scribbler says
I will definitely check this out, as I am in this area.
I just have to say this one thing: “tar swangs” is funny… Very funny. However, as an Alabama native and then as a returning retiree, I do get so perturbed with the stereotype of what a bunch of ignoramuses we are here, don’t you?
Scribbler
Rhonda @ Blue Creek Home says
Love your aqua vase and Wall Street print.
And as another Alabama gal…I have nothing else to add to the tar swang thang!!!
Rhonda
Laura says
Hey Rhoda-
What great treasures you found.
I love white plates- but I have a serious space problem!
I’m joining in tonight-
The little house has been a complete thrifty overhaul!
Laura
White Spray Paint
Jan says
Hi Rhoda,
I just found your blog and I LOVE it!! I’m now following you. I live in Alabaster and I LOVE LOVE LOVE thrift stores, so I will definitely be checking out the Lovelady Thrift Store!
Jan
Robin says
I was just telling my husband today that we need to go to the new Lovelady Thrift store! After seeing your post, I HAVE to go soon! I’m sure I will find some treasures!
Kelee Katillac says
Hi Rhoda!
What a great thrift and sale! I would have bought enough to make my husband officially disown me!
Thanks for the great party Rho!
love,kelee
Becky in SC says
Don’t you just love when a thrift store is so well organized?? It makes the trip so much more enjoyable. I love that pretty blue comforter on your bed…very pretty!!
Marianne@Songbird says
Good Morning Rhoda,
I hadn’t been to your blog in a while and I love the Makeover!!
Looks like you have a new gem of thriftstore at your disposal, it will be fun to see what kind of treasures you will be able to find there.
Thank you for hosting, I am glad to be partying along!
Boracay beach resort says
I just passed by to say hi and God bless.
Nicole RJ says
Looks like a fabulous antique show! I’ve seen those horse-tire swings at craft shows around here {Toronto, Canada} ~ I think they’re so fun!
Joyce Ackley says
Rhoda, I’m from Alabama too. I just can’t understand why you didn’t buy yo’self one of them taar swangs, girl! That would be just the thang for your back yard when you set outside and have some ice tea!
Creations By Cindy says
What awesome places to shop! Girl I would be soooo broke! Ooh, wish we had places like that! Be blessed. Cindy
Kathy :) says
We are on the lookout for a round table….that one is a beauty !!!
Great finds Rhoda…have a wonderful week !!!
Kathy 🙂
Kathy :) says
ps Love your new bloggie look 🙂
Kathy 🙂
Sue says
This is my first time at your wonderful Monday Happening and I’m so glad to have found this Thrifty Place. Enjoyed seeing the LoveLady store….we have a similar place here in San Angelo, Texas called Christians In Action…CIA. It’s huge too, and a charitable organization. Loved seeing all the outdoor stuff, too. You surely are a thrifty shopper with an eye for a good deal. Thanks for hosting this fun party…Sue
Carmie of the Single Nester says
What a great store! I find that near me, the “thrifty” items aren’t so thrifty and rather expensive.
Fairfield House says
Rhoda –
You had a busy week treasure hunting! I love the white pieces you discovered. The anthropology bowl was a steal. I would be in heaven at Petals with all those antiques and vintage pieces to search through.
Love your new header!
Your Friend,
Deborah