Good morning ya'll. These last couple of weeks have been such a delight to visit the thrift stores . Last week, Mr. Pinker and I took a jaunt into Alabama where I made quite a haul.
Now ya'll know me , I am no minimalist, and I do adore the crusty and rusty - what most people might call junk. But that's ok for it's just my style. Let me show you some of my country goodies.
Checkerboard, doilies and stoneware bowls.
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| The little Bible was dated 1942 and has the Eastern Star symbol on it. |
I have always wanted a big enamelware tea kettle. I was doing a happy dance when I found the Coca Cola crate for a song.
A vintage Thanksgiving tablecloth will be put to use next year.
Lots of odds and end . These were goodies I purchased in the dime buggy. Yep a dime!!! Except for the Rae Dunn mug . I paid a whole whopping dollar . This is my 1st Rae Dunn mug, and you know I had to have it for my bee collection. The lettuce teapot will be used in the spring time
I wish you could see this grand old whiskey jug in person. Oooh how I love it !!! Granny used to have whiskey jugs in her old sheds. The old bean pot will be put to use in the future as will the butter crock.
This popcorn bowl is so big and heavy. It is handmade as is the patriotic pincushion.
These old scissors were just fifty cents. They remind me of my Nanny who was a doll maker. She always had a pair of black scissors in hand.
So all of you junk lovers- How do you think I did? I think pretty good. I will admit that the most expensive item was the whiskey jug at $10, but I just had to have it. Lol
After spending the day shopping , we made our way home, but not before we stopped in a small town park to see the Christmas lights. My dear sister had told me about this park 2 years ago.
Christmas music was playing from speakers as we drove through the park.
The bike was a new addition .
Frosty was there to greet us.
Thank you so much for dropping by to see my thrifty clutter. Have a beautiful day, my dears and ...
As always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll
You got some good buys, happy stitching, Happy Christmas!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I had a marvelous time looking for thrifty treasures. It was one of those rare occasions where there were thrifty finds around every corner.
DeleteWe used to live in a small town in IN where you could drive through the park with the holiday decorations. We'd drive through several times for the kids.
ReplyDeleteYou make a nice haul at the thrift store. Ours is pretty much hit or miss!
Christmas blessings!
The lights were amazing, Donna. I wish I could have taken better photos. You could park and walk and look at the lights as well. I wish our small town would do the same. Lol Thank you for the sweet visit.
DeleteYou found some neat items to add to your collection. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful day for thrifting that is for sure. I had a great time as well. I am looking forward to going back very soon. Have a great week, Vicki
DeleteWow, Melisa! I think you made quite the haul!! One day when you venture into Alabama, we should make plans to meet and have lunch! I love that old whiskey jug and the popcorn bowl!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Brenda. We always have a great time when we go on our thrifting adventures. I think that would be a fabulous idea to meet up sometime. Have a wonderful week and happy quilting.
DeleteWhat a wonderful adventure you had with thrifting and Christmas lights, Melisa!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Robin. We had so much fun and I was pleased as punch with all of my finds.
DeleteYou sure got some goodies while thrifting, Melisa. I love finding what people find at thrift shops and even enjoy watching YouTube videos with people's finds :) What pretty lights! We need to take a drive soon and go check out the lights (if I can bear to go out in this frigid weather :).
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Carol. I was over the moon with my thrifty finds. I like watching people's thrifty hauls on youtube as well especially when they show what they did with them. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteI have never met a doily I didn't love and want to give a good home to. You are a Thrifting Queen!
ReplyDeleteLol, Maureen. You are a girl after my own heart. I go crazy over doilies as well. It is hard to resist those sweet pieces especially when I can get them for a song. Thank you for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteSuch great finds! I have that same tea kettle. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI really liked your purchases, especially the whiskey jug
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Oh thank you so much, Isabel. I was thrilled when I found the whiskey jug. I have a few of them so this will be a nice addition to the collection. Have a great week.
DeleteYou constantly prove that it's the little things that mean the most. Good job!
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Susie. You made my day. I had a great time treasure hunting. Have a very lovely week .
DeleteI love all your finds and great deals, I love thrift store. I found a beautiful wooden recipe box once, well used....I cleaned it up, burned a few words on it and put it to good use, love it. hope you have a year fillled with more of the same.
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, dear. You never know what you are going to find at the thrift stores. Oh how fun that you found a wooden recipe box. It is rare that I see wooden ones around here. So glad it found a home and you have put it to good use. Have a wonderful week.
DeleteTambién soy amante de las cosas viejas y de segunda mano y has hecho muy buenas compras. Aquí las tiendas de segunda mano son muy caras, se paga mucho dinero por todo aunque no esté en buenas condiciones. FELIZ NAVIDAD Y BESICOS.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the sweet visit, Arish. It is a lot of fun to go to the thrift stores. Fortunately , the ones in my area are pretty cheap which is what I like. Have a blessed week. Hugs.
DeleteThanks for giving us a look at your thrift store finds! Ooh, the candy cane glasses (mugs?) are really cute. I'll look for the lettuce tea set next spring as well as the little barn and the snowman jar in season. They are all so "you" ! I had to look up the Rae Dunn mug...that was my "learn something new" for the day...what fun. I think my favorite find is the little basket pin cushion. Those Wiss scissors will sharpen up really well. I had a pair from my husband's grandmother and after sharpening they are top notch. Oh, I wish we had good finds like this at our nearby thrift shops. I don't have a hutch, but put out a few treasures here and there. I feel as if you gave me permission to enjoy my "bits and bobs" and to do what I like with them. Thanks, too, for the x-stitch patterns. They are just the right size for me to do while watching TV with the Mister. Have a Merry Christmas, Melisa (and to your Mister and family, too) and I will look forward to seeing what you bring us in the New Year! Kris
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Kris. You are the sweetest. I had such a great time at the thrift store. I rarely make such a large haul at one time, but there were good deals to be had on this particular day. I am so glad that you enjoy your treasures as well. Sometimes little things can bring a smile to ones day . I hope that you had a very Merry Christmas and I truly wish you the most blessed new year. Hugs.
DeleteMerry Christmas, it is a real treat reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteAaaah you are too kind, Karen. Thank you so much. You brought a smile to my day. Hugs and blessings.
DeleteI have tried in recent years to cut back on my "finds". I am so glad that you explore and fill your world with so many fun things. I am living vicariously through you and your wonderful world of overflowing goodness! Not only do you find great things but you hae a way of displaying it all to it's best advantage!
ReplyDeleteOh , Ginny. I have tried to cut back on "finds " as well. But every now and then I do have to go on a treasure hunt. Lol and I do give in. Hee Hee! Thank you for the sweet visit and kind words. Hugs.
DeleteWow, you have managed to find lovely treasures! I especially like the lettuce teapot and the whiskey jugs!
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Oh thank you so much, Diana. I can not wait to put those two pieces into displays come spring time. Hugs.
DeleteOh, I love that kind of stuff! I haven't been to that kind of place in years. Paul and I used to go to places in NJ that were like that. In those days, I collected things like flat irons and rug beaters and Ball pitchers. Oh, how I miss that! I think you did great! Love the lettuce teapot.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Susan. We are so lucky to have some good thrift stores in a short distance. I do like the older items for they are always made so much better than what you can find today. It is always a treasure hunt and sometimes a hit and sometimes a miss. Lol. Hugs.
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