A Little Bit of (Boomer) History

Look at the lines on this retro chair! Boy, does it bring back childhood memories for a baby-boomer like me. I found it at the local Goodwill Outlet Store and it haunted me until I broke down and bought it. My husband is being a good sport about it. Avocado green nubby fabric. All the covered buttons are still there. (!) Cost me $8 - the cost of a lunch.

Pottery from the Deep South

I found this Gail Pittman heart shaped bowl at one of the local thrift stores for $2.99. It's about 6 inches across and in perfect condition. This piece of pottery brings back memories. We lived in Ridgeland, Mississippi (where Gail Pittman has her factory) for almost three years. A beautiful state with lots of personality, just like this little dish.

from thousands of miles away

i've been looking at these for weeks. and they went 50% off and so i had to buy them...only $1.50 a piece. they remind me of my niece and her time in the rainforest in brasil. they were handpainted as a souvenir gift in brazil. they are made from a wood that came from the rainforest i think....they are incredibly lightweight kinda feels like balsa wood. too fun! don't ya think???

Ralph Lauren Womens hand knit sweater

Ok, ok, I didn't actually buy this today, but I did get it recently and for only $1.25 at the local Goodwill Outlet (or as one friend calls it, "The Boutique.") In perfect condition! Tsk, tsk. The things people throw away....

vintage western shirts

okay...so here i begin the first of my blogging adventures.

now maybe some of you out there have never stepped foot into the doors of the thriftworld. it is a trip to the ultimate treasure hunt. it truly is an adventure beyond anything you can experience at the malls, department stores and boutiques.

i began thrifting as a teenager. i was always interested in antiques and vintage clothing and couldn't afford the prices they wanted at the stores and boutiques specializing in these items. thrift stores were my only option. thrifting didn't become serious business to me until i reached my 30's...maybe it was the size of our family? (we have 5 kids) i'm almost 40 now and i realize that it's not so much an economic decision anymore as it is a conscious effort to use less and enjoy more. it really is a green choice and one i can feel happy about, and it's just fun to go to a store where the merchandise changes daily.

pictured is one of my latest finds...doesn't it remind you of Bonanza??? i love vintage western shirts!

People made of nuts and seeds

This blog is all about bragging about thrift stores finds. So I'll start it off. I found these two little people made of nuts and seeds at the local Salvation Army. Cost: about $2.00 (it's been a while - don't remember the exact cost...) German in origin. Just too cute/weird to pass up....