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I am a stay at home Mom from Oregon who has landed in Texas.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Weekend (thrifted) spoils

I was FINALLY able to get some garaging done! Our weekends have been so jam packed that it just hasn't happened this summer for me. Saturday after WW I called the house to see if anyone was awake, and since they were all still sleeping I headed out! I found some great treasures! It was definitely meant to be!


My spoils. All of this stuff for 18 bucks, which is way more than I normally spend, but one woman was selling out her house because she has to move into a care home, and there was no way I was gonna haggle her!

Acorn candle container, brand new ($1), bath and body works white candle holder plate (10cents), 2 brand new boxes of jar lids (25 cents for both!), hand crocheted collar and doily ($3-from the little old lady. Way more than I would normally pay, but it was for a good cause!), amazing pink jump rope (75 cents), 2 dorky yet fun CD's...both Simpson sisters (25 cents each), white jar lid..for which I have the perfect fruity glass jar(10 cents).

brand new recipe tin filled with recipes from Sandra Lee ($2), Lady and Sons dessert book ($1!!), bag of pony beads ($1)

AMAZING E.O. Brody Co. milk glass vase ($1). This was a STEAL! And I am thrilled about it!
And my favorite purchases, by far, three gorgeous vintage sheets. The blue ones are a set, twin I think and the pink is just a flat. I have never seen the pink pattern before and for that reason I was willing to pay the old lady $2.50 a piece. It will make for some great crafting...now I just have to be brave enough to cut into it!
I absolutely love garaging, it's such a thrill when you find a steal or something great for your home. And I have no shoppers remorse when I buy second hand!

P.S. If you haven't entered yet, be sure to head over to the Etsy Fort Worth blog to enter my giveaway! Only 10 people so far, so your chances of winning are HUGE! Anyone can enter, so feel free to spread the word!

I am linking up the the Thrifty Linky Party at Southern Hospitality. Click over to see other's great finds!

 http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/


14 comments:

Simply Sarah *K* said...

Thrifting is the best! I want to go garaging with you some weekend!

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Hi, Shannon! I am in LOVE with the sheets you scored. So cute!! I think it was really cool of you to not haggle with the old lady...she could probably use the money. Great find with the vase too! Visiting from Rhoda's party! :) (PS. Took a look at your Etsy shop...super cute!!!!)

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Great finds. I love Milk Glass so that vase caught my eye right away. Wonderful and only $1...woohoo!! Love the vintage sheets and that acorn candle is adorable.

All That Glitters said...

Awesome deal on the paula deen book! I'm so jealous!

Debbiedoos said...

Well you certainly where not ripped off....you did get some great things. I love the Paula Deen book...and the fabrics, they are fun looking colors and pattern. Thanks for joining in on the party. Have a great weekend.

Donna said...

Hi Shannon,
Wow! You found some really great things! I love the milk glass vase & have one very similar. The acorn candle holder is so neat! And I would love to get my hands on any of Paula Deen's cook books! Also love the vintage sheets! I am addicted to garage sales too & already am looking forward to this weekends sales. Thanks so much for visiting & for checking out my etsy! Now I am off to yours!

Marigene said...

For $18 you got a great haul...I remember buying my daughter sheets in that pink/orange pattern!

Mrs. L said...

That milk glass is awesome! And I'd pay the little old lady good money too, as it's for a good cause (and score on the recipe stuff too!)

Victoria said...

Wow, you did great! I love the milk glass vase, that's gorgeous!!!

KimMalk said...

What fun finds! I'm glad you did haggle the elderly woman :). I especially like the cookbook.

Suzy said...

Great finds! The sheets are neat..reminds me of something we had when I was a kind..the pink one.

artisticblend said...

I love those vintage sheets Shannon! But I'm with you, cutting into them is the hard part! LOL I picked up one at an estate sale with the intention of making a schoolhouse tunic from Sew Liberated but haven't worked up the nerve to cut it yet! Hopefully courage will arrive soon cause I REALLY want that top. :)
Thanks for sharing your wonderful finds!

Susan said...

Wow. Those are some very fun finds. You're going to have a good time with all your new treasures.

Hope you're having a nice sunny day,
Susan

Sherrie said...

I love love love the fabric. The possibilities are endless. Thanks for joining the party.