Thrift Haul - 8/12/11

My Goodwill haul for the day.

 

 Super snazzy new clutch/wristlet.

 Vintage button-up blouse. You will never get hit by a car while wearing this. Fact.

 Threadless tee.

 My new favorite shirt ever. The back has even more characters!!!

Bright shoes to cheer up a wonderful friend whose doggy just passed.

All in all, spent about 20 bucks! Not too bad.

Thrifty Finds - Whoa, Pins!

Phillip and I spent the morning at the local Flea Market and hit up a couple of thrift stores as well. I'll be productive this afternoon, I swear.

 Really cute (and bright!) vintage oven mitts. $2.00

 Woven Belt - $ 1.00

 Selection of pins, and a Power Ranger Slammer. $1.00 each, POG was free.

 Close Up of the vintage Brownie Girl Scout pin! The seller had walls of pins and somehow I saw this one.

Victorian Dream

So, I'm totally in love with this dress that I recently found. It's a Jessica McClintock Bridal piece from the 1970s, or so I believe. The flutter sleeves and lace neckline are just too pretty.

I think I'm just a fan of clothing that transports me to another era or way of thinking. I'd rather dress up that be super casual any day. :)

Thanks to my lovely friend Kayla for modeling!

Sewing...

I just finished sewing my first piece of swimwear. Mad props to people who do this on a professional level. It turned out relatively okay for a first try, and I'll take a picture wearing it when I'm in Florida next week. ( Which I am so stoked for. Beaches and colorful drinks? I'm there.) 

Anyway, the pattern was one from 1974 and the fabric was a purple and white striped spandex that I got on sale at JoAnn. 

Thrift Haul - 06/21/2011

Lots of really neat buttons (love the lions!)

And a good bit of new vintage patterns to add to my growing collection.

Thrift Haul - 05/20/2011

Look what I found...

The most adorable vintage light switch plates. They only cost me $6 each!

Downtown Cruising.

We've had severe storm warnings all morning, but we fearlessly braved the streets in search of pre-owned trinkets. Some hair was blown out of place, we came out unscathed.

We started out the day with a banana caramel latte and a slice of chocolate cake. Super delish and it provided a much needed sugar rush. Well, maybe not needed. But delicious anyway.

Here's some of the things we found but didn't buy.

 

 I don't even have words...this thing was knee length. Serious.

I loved all these bottles and random tools. 

This toy crib 'mattress' was beyond adorable. Wouldn't that be the cutest fabric?!

This dollhouse dresser needs a place in my home. I covet. So much.

And here's what I actually bought. Big spender here...

Tin Man happy meal toy (or so I'm assuming). Its eyes open and close, which is pretty creepy. And a vintage picture. $3.70 for both.

We'll close this post with some roosters cruising the downtown scene. Gotta love Blue Ridge.

Thrift Haul - 04/17/2011

 This weekend, I...

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1. I had a delicious glass of strawberry sprite! The strawberries were from the orchard where I work, the first of the season. Also note the beautiful glassware (which I adore).

2. We went thrifting! I found a few new (to me) dresses and the following...

Amazing 80's sequined dress. I so wish this was in my size, but it's currently on it's way to someone who will love it very much!

I'm a sucker for Disney sheets. Or Disney anything, really.

How ridiculous is this Fiddler on the Roof artwork?!?!? Had to have it.

And a pirate hanky. For when I go " Aaarchoo!" 

3. We wandered around downtown Blue Ridge. Phillip caught up with old friends and we both bought too much candy. :)

4. And I actually got some sewing accomplished!

Rikku offered some moral support.

30 patchwork squared sewn!

 

A favorite...

How was your weekend?

Chocolate Devotion.

I went to Cold Stone Creamery for the first time yesterday. Super delicious. I got a Chocolate Devotion waffle cone (I think....there were too many choices to know for sure) and Phillip got a Strawberry waffle bowl with strawberries mixed in. I can see this being habit forming.

 

Thrift Haul - 03/30/2011

A good chunk of my March thrift store finds! Thrifting is one of my absolute favorite pastimes, and sometimes I get the coolest stuff ever.

 Disney Villains picture frame - $4.00

 Various Sewing Supplies and Fabric - $4.00

 Mushroom SET. Plate, jar, ladle, and lid. WHAAAAT?! The bottom has a Happy Birthday inscription from 1973. - $10.00

 Set of cups/bowls/???. They look like flower petals and are just adorable. - $2.50 for set of 3

 Vintage Mr. and Mrs. Bird hooks from 1970. How could I not take these home?! - $5.00

New York and Co. scarf - .50 cents