Not to mention all the money I'm saving. It just bugs me to pay more when I know I can get the same thing for less elsewhere. Look at all of this stuff I bought on Friday:
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Under 50 smackeroos! Specifically, the tray and silver dish were both $3, the wood bowl was $1, Mr. Mirror was $5, the little light was $3.50, and the bigger, fancier fixture was $30. (Yep, over half the money on one thing. But--worth it!) That's a total of $45.50 for everything.
Let's start with the stuff I got from GoodWill. I went in to get containers for wrangling clutter. Hubsey tends to leave little piles of things all over the house, like a squirrel hiding nuts for the winter. At least his stuff will be in bowls now. And the tray! It's Bears colors without being too theme-y, so it'll get a lot of use this football season.
I also hit up the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. I'm not normally a gold/brass person, but I really love the thin little frame on this mirror. I might just leave it alone.
This thing is my pride and joy. I may have stroked it lovingly as I stood in line. And named it. (Hello, Beatrice.) There were actually two Beatrices at the ReStore, and as soon as I got home I regretted not buying the other one because I wandered upstairs and remembered there was a second hallway fixture that needs to change. Whoops.
Isn't she purdy? She's going in the entryway. STAT.
The other fixture is pretty basic, brass with a white dome, and it's perfect for above the kitchen sink. It will probably get a coat of spray paint before I install it, because, you know, brass.
So that's my latest thrifting adventure! What have you found thrifting lately? Named any light fixtures? Are you also addicted to the thrill of the hunt? What's your favorite reason for shopping secondhand?
Seeing posts like this makes me wish we had a good thrift store closer!
ReplyDeleteLove the blue tray and your new friend Beatrice :)
I recently found several baskets I needed around my apt at the thrift store. I also found an unopened Buffy The Vampire Slayer game. I had to buy at 1.95. I actually looked up the game on ebay and it's kind of a collector's item. I'm just going to leave it alone for now.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! And we just signed a contract for a new, bigger house. I can't wait for you to help me decorate it!
ReplyDeleteAaaah! Congrats! I'm so excited for you. :-)
DeleteNice thrifting work! Those are some great finds. You really can save so much money thrifting. I need to do more of it! Have a good Monday :)
ReplyDeleteGreat finds!! Beatrice is a beauty! And I'm loving that tray!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, great finds!
ReplyDeleteWhat great scores! They will be beautiful in your new home.
ReplyDeleteGo back! Go back!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely:) I would stroke it lovingly too!
ReplyDeleteI love going to ReStore! I also love that you named your finds Beatrice. And the cute bowls/tray - I too have a husband who leave little things around everywhere. I might need to try your method. :)
ReplyDeleteYou found some fantastic stuff! The local Good Will closest to us is kind of depressing and never has anything good. I think the best stuff it's ever seen is probably the stuff I've donated there -lol. At some point after we move, I'm going to have to rent a car and scope out the suburban thrift stores. Also, I think your husband and I have the same lifestyle philosophy...I love my piles.
ReplyDeleteIt must be so fun fixing up your new home :) Your finds are great!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I love the Restore and Goodwill for finding things for my house. I love the blue tray.
ReplyDeleteValerie
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