Thursday, May 19, 2011

Thrifted Treasures

Oooh-weee, I've been finding some great finds recently! I've been hitting up every thrift store we pass here lately. Lucky for me, that super wonderful husband of mine is always game!

My first find is this great little floral tray. I almost never go down the "plastics" aisle of thrift stores but that day I did!

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It almost looks like a fabric was mod podged on to the tray but I can't be for certain. It was a steal at 99 cents and it's currently living in the living room.

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Next up is this cute little cane tissue holder. It too was only 99 cents and I scooped it right up.

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I had plans to maybe spray paint it but I also really like the natural state, as well. I was inspired by Miss. Camila to turn it into a planter after reading this post!

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Oh, and p.s. those are my very first peony blooms from my side garden!! They make me so happy that they finally bloomed after three or so years.

My super great find of the week was this trio of books! I was immediately drawn to their great geometric covers and I was even crazier about their bold hues found in the inside cover.

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I was lucky that the day I bought them they were having a "three for $3.00" sale! Woohoo! I've spotted some more on Etsy and eBay {if you're interested : )}.

Have I told you how much I adore thrifting? It is truly my hobby now and I couldn't be any happier.

xoxo

15 comments:

Dwellings by DeVore said...

What great finds! Loving those books! I LOVE thrifting, definitely addicting!! :)

Cori said...

Well, you are the best at thrifting! I always love your finds, especially those with color! I wish I was brave like you :-) xoxo

Sharstin said...

I want to go to your thrift stores! Awesome finds:) thirsting is so fun, like a treasure hunt

Paige said...

That floral tray is similar to one I saw on the CWE house tour. We def. need to check out the Brown Elephant while we're in Chi-town.

Handbags*and*Pigtails said...

I love your finds! Ive gotten some great finds myself lately but havent felt like blogging much as Ive been really sick. Soon, soon...
Oh and I won a custom pillow cover that made me think of you. Again, I'll post about it soon.
And now I shall sign off since this sounds like an advertisement for my blog. Totally unintended.
Buenos Dias!
Sarah

Sing of Singature Style said...

I love the tissue holder turned planter. Great idea.

Kristen said...

Great score!! The tissue holder planter is a great idea that I'll have to steal myself

Stacey B said...

Oh man I saw those books at our Goodwill Outlet, where hardback books are just 50 cents. There were 10 of them and I KICK MYSELF every day for not buying them!!

Elizabeth Burns said...

Awesome finds (those are the most PERFECT coffee table books) - and gorgeous peonies! I am very jealous of both :)

jandjhome said...

Great finds. It's funny, I used to be embarrassed about thrift stores, now I LOVE them.

jonalynn said...

Please come to the AZ so we can go thrifting together! You always find the best ish! Love the tissue box-turned-planter and books!

turn up the rad blog
turn up the rad creative

Jennifer said...

Good finds and I am so jealous of your peony blooms! I LOVE peonies and I am dying to have several bushes so I can cut for in the house too!!!! Maybe soon when we get some landscaping done in the backyard...

Jesse {GoodGirlGoneGlad} said...

What great finds!! Always love your style girl!
xx

###### said...

those books are the business girl. i love those. great job you have done! I am jelly....if you decide you dont want them. I know a girl by the name of tam that will take them.

House Of Scout said...

Love those books!

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