It started 'Up North' at our "Cabbage" cottage/cabin. I often get overwhelmed with the thought of trying to decorate not 1 house, but 2! When I go shopping I can hardly remember what I'm supposed to be looking for.
Well, this weekend, the guys were ice fishing and the girls (and by that I mean my daughter and I) took a drive into our little 'Up North' town. My intention was to go to one of my favorite junk stores. You see, in one of my previously overwhelmed visits I passed on an item that I now can not get out of my mind. It was a cute antique toy iron and ironing board made by the Gabriel Toy Mfg. (our last name is Gabriel) It wasn't on my 'list' so I passed it up and have been regreting it ever since. Sadly, this day, the store wasn't open...the sign on the door read "Open by chance during the winter months." and so I moved on to the next thrift store...
where I found these ....awesome Wisconsin Cheese Boxes!
Living in Wisconsin now I thought...I'm not letting these go. I'd regret it!
I only paid $5 for the big one and $4 for the smaller one! They are huge and awesome~ and a great conversation piece.
So, as I'm talking to the nice lady she says "you look like the type that likes these kind of stores." Not sure what that means (I was carrying my Coach purse), but heck yeah! So she told me of a thrift store in the next town 'north'...so off we went! Where I found....this!
It's a nice size piece of fabric. It was marked a $1 and when I went to pay the nice lady said that there's a sale on all non-wearables...so it was 87 cents. I'm turning it into a floor pillow for the Cabbage! Such great colors!Now my next find was a bit closer to home. I just caught the thrift store bug from the weekend and I wasn't done! I was actually looking for furniture for the Cabbage at the local Salvation Army, but that was kind of a bust. I couldn't believe how pricey it was. But, I did find this....
It was marked $4.99 (totally not worth that price) but I was willing to pay it because the money goes toward a good cause AND it would go awesome w/my pine cone dishes and cake platter (that has no topper) that I have at our Cabbage. I have to admit, I pondered over it...and then this lady SCREAMS "5 mins left to get your items 50% off". What? okay, $2.50 much better!!! Sold! I get up to the counter and the cashier looks and says "$4.99 for this? It has no bottom. I can't do that to you." She wound up charging me 60 cents for it! After what ever price she thought was good minus the 50% off plus tax. Woo Hoo for me!!
I was so thrilled with my Thrift Store finds this week! Now off to 'pretty-fy' them!
Linking Up at:
http://www.coloradolady.blogspot.com/
http://decormamma.blogspot.com/2010/01/frugalicious-fridayand-giveaway-fresh.html
Wow, what a story, I like it.
ReplyDeleteHey, you're right, that did cheer me up. Thanks! Love the cheese boxes...I know right where I would put them ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't believe there was a thrift store employee who actually agreed that the price was too much and did something about it! Good for her, and lucky you!
I love your finds. Did you link up at Colorado Lady for Vintage Thingie Thursday? Can't wait to see how you prettify them. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh man, I love when it gets to 50% off! One time I hung out for an hour waiting... I would have just bought but they were over charging to begin with! LOL
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Great finds! You just made me want to go thrifting today~ (( Hugs )) Susie
ReplyDeleteWow you found some great finds! I love the cheese boxes and the cake dome...what a steal!
ReplyDeleteI love the cheese boxes.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely GREAT finds and love the fact you're going to make a floor pillow with the fabric. The cheese boxes are quite a FIND!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to Vintage Thingies Thursday....what amazing finds and this sounds like the perfect sort of day to me...I love to do that! I really love your cake cover, that is just too cute! Happy VTT!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing all your fantastic finds-- I've never seen a cheese box in a thrift store! Your spun aluminum cake plate topper is really fun-- especially with sort of woodsy themed dishes!
ReplyDeleteIt is great to get that bargain. I love to get lucky like that. And that piece of fabric is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI found a cake carrier like that a couple of years ago and gave it to my little sister! I wish I had kept it, because I love aluminum pieces!
ReplyDeleteWow, those cheese boxes are fabulous, and you got them for a great price! The cake carrier and fabric are really great finds too!
ReplyDeleteWe spend a week in Phillips, Wisconsin every summer. Are you that far Up North? We love it up there, and eventually plan to move there!
Happy VTT!
Carol
Oh my that is really a good fine. Thanks for sharing and happy weekend!
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I love good bargain finding days like that! Makes my day. These are some fun finds (and prices). Hope you have a good weekend.
ReplyDeleteDang girl...you sure did score well with all these goodies!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
What fun finds! Where are you up North? Hubby's family is from MI & spends vacations "up north" in MI. They love it! Have a fun time up there with your family!
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Stacey
Oh My Goodness...what finds you found! I love all of them. I'm totally with you when it comes to treasures. Thanks for the visit and leaving a comment. Hope to see you again soon!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Love walking into a GOOD thrift store! Thanks for your nice comments on my kitchen!
ReplyDelete:) Kristin
Hey girlie!!! If you like those towels maybe you can find a store near you that will monogram for you for a small fee. If not you can always buy those letters at the fabric store...;)
ReplyDeleteWow, you have good thrifting karma! It's so disappointing when thrift stores are way over priced. Good finds.
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