thrifty finds

i found mostly clothes this week, but i found some great old navy jeans for myself that have barely been used. luckily i knew the people having the yard sale, so they let me use the bathroom to try them on or else i might not have taken the gamble.

pillow cases- .50 each
sheets- $1-$2 each

light blue pants - $1

gap shirt- $2

old navy jeans- $5

dresses- $2

skirt- $1


clothes- .50 - 1.50 each

pajamas- $1 each





go see what everyone else has found this week!

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its time for thrift store thursday!

wow it's been a busy week, lots and lots of yards sales!

camping chair- $2

blowup matress- $1

drawer organizers - .25 and .50 each

measuring spoons - .25

i don't usually buy clothes but..... this garage sale had lots of cute clothes and i couldn't resist

shirts- $3 each

pot - $1
storage bin- $2 (you can't have too many of these can you? )
round frame soon to be chalkboard- $5
round mirror -$5



skirt- $2
books - .25 - .50 each
girls top _ $1
and no thrift store trip would be complete without any sheets and pillowcases - .50 - $1 each





x-mas piano books - .25 each
children's books - .25 each
ready made magazine - .25
new (but old but i like ) tablecloth - $2
scattegories game - $2
pillow case, candle holder, and books - .50 each






candy land mini pale - .50
new scrapbook book - $5


wow that is a lot of stuff! head over to homebody's thrift store thursday to see what everyone else has gotten!

Thrifty finds

there weren't any yard sales around town this weekend, but i did manage a couple of trips to the thrift store, here is what i found:

capris and shorts for little ms. m -$2 & $3
i never really look for clothes for myself but i thought i would take a little looksy and look what i found, a cute brown velvet jacket for $4 and brand new cordouroy old navy pants for $3!

giant basket (begging for a new coat of paint maybe turquiose?) - $3
sheet (stay tuned to see what i do with this, i need to go buy a pattern) - $2

no more tantrums book ( i have a 2 year old) - .50

a close up of the cute lace trim on the sheet

may and june magazines for .25 each

another parenting book ( i have a little obsession or need a lot of help) - .50

children's book - .25

cute little "tea set" - .25 each

more pillow cases (another obsession)- .50 each

toddler clothes - $1-$3 each

i am so excited for the weekend there is going to be a TON of yard sales, i can't wait. i am joining homebody's thrift store thursday. go check it out and join in on the fun!

Thrift Store and Yard Sale finds!

sorry about the lack of blogging lately. i know so many of you have been so dissapointed to not hear from me;) i've been SUPER BUSY decluttering my house!! it's really hard for me to part with my things but i am loving the extra space that i am finding. i am trying to "live with the things i love and get rid of the rest". so on another note (my husband rolled his eyes when i came home with what he calls more junk) i did have success in yard sales and the thrift store this week, here is what i found:

cute vintage sheets to make a quilt, dresses, curtains etc. - $2.00 each
best of chopin piano book - .50
i think its a cheese plate thing? but i am going to use it as a cloche- $3
sheets- $2 each
gap jumper- $3
children's place jeans- $2


baby clothes- $1 each

dvd's - $2 each

books - .50- $1 each

children's book- .25

purse- $3

scrapbook supplies - .25 each

thread holder thing? - $1

pic frame- .25

scrapbook 12x12 page holder - $2

i don't usually buy that much but i couldn't help myself i found such great things. once i get my stuff organized i am hoping to get my craft back on and show you some finished projects! homebody's linky isn't working but i am participating in her thrift store thursday weekly post! check out what she found! i'm kind of jealous.

Thrifty Finds

this warm weather is making me so happy because now is yard sale season!! woo hoo! the yard sales this last weekend were lame, i didn't find one thing, but di pulled through and here is what i found:

ugly but practical red notebook to hold my coupons- $1.00


green bucket - .50
coloring book- .25
frame for little miss m's room - 1.50
tiny new testament- .25
sunglasses for little miss m - .25 each (you gotta love those orange ones)
scary stories series - 1.00 (i loved these as a child)
orange flowered vintage table cloth- 2.00
cute owl trivet - .75
pillow cases for dresses or quilt - .50 each


i decided to join the homebody's thrift store thursday. go check her out and see what everybody else has found!

All I want for Christmas are my two brass deer!

So, I took my usual trip to the DI, but returned home with disappointment. Let me explain I have been on the lookout for a pair of brass deer. A few years ago I had seen a set of shiny silver deer in the potterybarn catalog and was in love, so I thought I can make those out of the old brass deer, I can just spray paint them silver. So, as I walk up to the check out counter at the DI (I usually try not to look at other people's carts) but I couldn't help but spot a pair of brass deer (just like these)in this lady's cart. I asked the lady if there were anymore and she responded "no, I'm sorry" I responded politely but lying through my teeth "that's okay" I wanted to say that's okay I have only been looking for some for over a year now. I shouldn't be hostile towards her she was nice, but she found my deer that I have been looking for! So, I guess I'll keep looking. I guess I could splurge and buy the ones off ebay, but I can't bring myself to pay that much when I know I can get them at the DI for $2! Here is what I did find at the DI:

Shoes $1 a pair, napkin holder $1.50, toilet paper holder $1.50

I'm not sure what I am going to do with this, but I know its got potential $2.00.

Here are some of my thrift finds over the past few weeks. I promise I'll post some after photos of some of the finds.

I thought this would be cute to put some pumpkins on. Black thing? .75 cents
I found the cute tea set in the middle for $2, far left .50 cents, far right $1. I plan displaying these in my hutch as soon as I get it painted.
Cute red lanterns $5 each.

I found these two gap items at a yard sale $2 each! Yep that stinkin cute sherpa gap coat was $2. It had some spots on it that I wondered if I'd be able to get out but they came out great, it looks brand new now.
Vases .75 cents each, glass thing (I have plans for it stay tuned) .50 cents, mail divider $2
Here is a closer look
Jumpers were $3 each, cardigan was $2
Some cute pillow cases for pillow case dresses, .50 cents each, vintage fabric $2 I'm thinking I'll make an apron out of it.
I didn't get these recently but I thought I would share a few of my favorite DI finds for Mylee. These were all $2 each. (far right is a denim gap jumper)

Jacket $3, dress $2 both are old navy

ruffled skirt $2, osh kosh bgosh overalls $2

left to right gap corduroy pants $2, velvet pants $2, gap denim pants $3

can you believe how cute those pink boots are, especially for $2! red gap boots $1, pink fuzzy boots $1

Mary jane's $1, black shoes $1, sandals $1 (don't worry I bought both shoes I just couldn't find the other one for the picture)

I love looking for such great buys for Mylee. You can find some cute clothes for kids at DI! I don't find these every time I go, but every once in a while some good stuff will show up.

Thrift finds

These are most of my thrift finds over the last couple of weeks from garage sales and DI. I should let you know that I have a little obsession with thrifting.



I got these frames at DI for $1.50 a piece a little more than I normally would pay but I like the shape and I've got an idea for them for Mylee's room.

Metal frame .10 cents, ceramic thing .25 cents, cute shower rings $1.

The clock was $2 but she gave it to me for $1. Doesn't it fit in perfect with Mylee's room? I was going to make a clock but heck for a $1, I think it fits in great. The best part is I don't have to paint it.
I got these at DI the toy was $1, the circus painting was $1.50, the book was .25 cents. I love the illustrations in it. One day when I have a playroom I want to decorate it with vintage toys, books, items, etc. And I want to use bright colors and I thought these would go great with that theme.

I got these clothes at a garage sale for .25 cents each. Can you believe she sold me that cute jean jacket for .25 cents?
Same garage sale, same price but the yellow shrug is esprit, the shirt is baby gap and the pants still had a price tag on it!
This is Mylee sporting her sandals that I got at DI for $1. I thought they went perfectly with her children's place capris ($1 DI)

I was super excited about this find. I have been waiting all summer for end of summer clearance patio furniture for our front porch when I came across these wicker chairs for sale in the paper. Both for $25! I like them better than anything I've seen in the stores lately. White on white? I think they need a new outfit. Red or black?
I decided black is so classic with white. I'll add a pop of color with cushions. How do you like my painting studio? Stay tuned for the finished project.