Thrifty Thursday

Man, I LOVE a good Thrift Store!

Not all thrift stores are created equal, and if you have a good one that you frequent, you know what I mean!

I was able to hit my favorite spot twice this past week! It is only open 2 days a week so obviously this was a big deal. hahaha....Our break in weather has brought on my Spring Thrifting Fever!

Day 1: This sweet little pin and these two super sweet pillow cases. I am totally in love with the sweet pink roses!

Day 2: These SUPER cute spectator shoes! This super cute brown wool hat...and a few supplies   

Leather belts, Wool blazers, and busted up old jewelry!   Oh My...

I will be making another trip out today.

I will let you know what I find!

Sweet Mother of Treasure Hunting!!!

She was smiling on me today!!! I mean...really smiling on me! I have been in search of a Vintage typewriter for some time now....not an all out treasure hunt, just keeping my eyes open. I found one 2 weeks ago but it had a hefty price tag - heftier than I was willing to pay after seeing multiple small children banging on the keys while I was in the store - so I passed on it.

Today my mom and went to check out a new spot...we were thinking of renting booth space to unload some of our treasures. We did some hunting and then stumbled upon a yard sale in the back of a thrift store!
Lucky for me, I have some finds to show on Southern Hospitality....it is her last week...boohoo....

I was browsing and finding some GREAT treasures! I almost walked right past it...but something about the case caught my eye. Maybe it was the $2.00 price tag....did I mention I am super thrifty when I treasure hunt????....but whatever it was, I cracked the case and Seriously, JUMPED!
I grabbed it off the table so fast I think I almost knocked my mother down! Look at it...isn't it beautiful!!! It isn't perfect, but darn close! Who needs perfect when you just want it for fun!!

Everything in the above 4 pictures, cost me a total of $22.00!!!

Then there were the Antique Mall finds...not quite as cheap but not too expensive either! Remember...I am pretty cheap when I am treasure hunting!

I scored LOTS of treasures this weekend (Thursday-Sunday).....
Vintage Jewelry box
Vintage mirrored dresser tray
BEAUTIFUL milk glass vase
Tea cup and saucers for tea sets
Multiple pieces of Rhinestone bling
Planters....and more planters....and more planters (all vintage)
Trim for my Silver Bella Swap
Wade collectibles for my kids
Fireking bowls
hankies

Pictures!!!

These are terrible pictures....but pictures! I just realized that my big camera is not working with our new laptop???

Weekend Treasure Hunting

I am jumping in on a little blog I found recently. I love seeing everyones thrifty finds! Unfortunately, I read this morning that next week will be the last time that she is doing this for the year....sigh.....always late to the party!!

I have a few favorite "Treasure" spots that I like to visit on a regular basis and we hit them over the weekend.

Honestly, I like to go on Thursday - before all the 9-5 people come out on the weekend! Sorry...being a bit greedy....lol.

These three little treasures are actually a 2-parter because I am changing them up to fit into Lily's room. She is totally loving horses right now and wants to start taking Riding lessons (thank you!!!) So...I just rearranged her room this weekend and added these pieces. I will show you the after picture tomorrow....you will be suprised!

The one picture is painted on canvas (easy to pop out of that gross frame) and the other two cost me $1 each!

I love these little vintage ornaments....I don't think I will be keeping all of these. I have some plans for them! They were about to make their way out to a yard sale the Antique store was having. See....being early pays off!


Last but not least...I found these babies! No pun intended!! But the shoes are in their original box and even have the date of someone's christening!

The trim is vintage cotton lace! The trims only cost me .25 Cents!

I spent about $15.00 for everything....

Stash

Sunday it POURED here!! Great day to stay home and work in The Glitter Lounge , after all I have a million swap pieces to create! Instead...I changed out of my comfy flannel pants and grabbed my favorite girls and we headed to an indoor flea market/antique mall.

It was my first time there, it had such a variety, over 70 vendors! So many choices - almost too many choices - I will have to visit several times in order to get the full scope! To add to the excitement, it is also connected to an auction house! They are having an auction this Friday night and we had a chance to preview the set-up, OH the FUN!! There are over 20 boxes of costume jewelry, I think I counted 8 hat boxes that are FULL and a several sewing kits!

I came home with a small stack of goodies this time...a few postcards (which have to stay a secret for a while) a couple of really neat black and whites and of course.....a nice addition of trim for my Vintage Trim swap for Silver Bella!

There are about 20+ yards of trim in there! Mostly cotton, but there are also a few other pieces in there that are more of the polyester variety...one that looks like it would be a beautiful garter or edging on a vintage slip! Not sharing all of this stash! I am NOT getting too close with my picture because I want some of the details of these pieces to be a surprise! I am giving you a bit of a spoiler, here...you should see the fine detail of this one roll...it is all these teeny-tiny little daisies...so cute!

Hopefully, I will have a few goodies to share with you after the auction on Friday!

Your weekend Report

The weekend went by so fast ....

It was jammed with activities and right now it all seems a blur!

The Big Guy and I went on a date, it was one of those dates where your both sooooo tired that you can barely be excited that your alone.

We went to buy appliances ~ That is HOT...

We ate Homemade Tortillas and Guacamole....are you starting to see a trend with my dates??

We came home with out any new appliances purchased....
We grounded our children for breaking the rules while we were gone....

Saturday...
My Superman/Loverboy hit a HOME RUN!! Brought in three runners and himself! So proud of him!!

The Senator played a good game....it rained and I was a wimp who sat it out at the shop.

Then I went on a mission of my own. Visited one of my favorite Antique stores to start building my stash for Silver Bella which if you have ever been in my craft room you know it was just a ruse to go buy more treasures!!

I SCORED so many treasures that I can hardly contain myself!! I will post some pictures tomorrow...

Then I went and bought a refrigerator....I like to get things done!


Sunday came and went and I have no idea what happened to it!