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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13564 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13564 Posts

Posted - Feb 03 2012 :  09:59:31 AM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
Same thrift store, different day.

A beautiful tablecloth with yellow center and roses around the edge, NO stains and only one tiny pinhole. A well loved small platter from Finland (for 25 cents) bright sunflower napkins and 2 fruit themed ones that I'll give to my daughter as they will go in her dining room . . and a sweet little potholder. Tablecloth and sunflower napkins will go "glamping" and the tablecloth will probably get to shine in my Farmers Market apron booth this summer.
Love this thrift shop!!
CJ




..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl

2313 Posts

lori
Fort Atkinson Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts

Posted - Feb 04 2012 :  09:03:55 AM  Show Profile
I was at a thrift yesterday and scored big on 2 wool skirts and 2 wool coats- half price on all 4 items...wash dry and cut up for rug hooking! Yeah!!
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tangledthreads
True Blue Farmgirl

185 Posts

Michelle
Middle Tennessee
USA
185 Posts

Posted - Feb 04 2012 :  10:17:41 AM  Show Profile
@crafter

Where is my LIKE button?!! I like that kinda wool score!


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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl

645 Posts

Lorraine
Morris IL
USA
645 Posts

Posted - Feb 04 2012 :  12:16:44 PM  Show Profile
I agree Michelle - we need the "Like" button!

CJ - you go girl... You've got one heck of a thrift store near you! Love the tablecloth with the yellow roses - so nice.

And congratulations Lori - nice score! Don't you love it when you find something and its the right "color" for 50% off. It makes the score even sweeter...

Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com
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Bayou Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

252 Posts

Jennifer
Star City Arkansas
USA
252 Posts

Posted - Feb 04 2012 :  5:24:27 PM  Show Profile
Girls, I loved reading about all of your finds.
Last weekend, I scored three pieces of Miller's Mud Mill pottery for 5 dollars total. Then, today my girls and I went I the best little secondhand store in Fayetteville, Arkansas called "Used 2B New". We were visiting my brother for the day. Anyway, my eight-year-old bought herself a new shirt to wear when showing her goat (perfect condition); a denim mini dress; a puffy vest (like her big sis's); a like new pair of running shorts; and a brand new pair of handmade earrings for 19 dollars. My 13 year old bought herself a cute navy party dress and a beautiful shirt with a lace insert on the back and a vintage locket necklace -- all for 14 dollars. They were so tickled with their finds.

~Jennifer~
Farmgirl #3803

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
4928 Posts

Posted - Feb 08 2012 :  03:43:58 AM  Show Profile
I don't thrift store shop too often, but yesterday I went to a small shop.

I brought home a small dish to use as a soap dish (picture is on today's blog post), two hat boxes to re- purpose for gift boxes and two tin cups to re-purpose into pin cushions. The hat boxes were $1.00 each.

I may get time to stop at another one today, but they typically don't have vintage items (Goodwill around our area sells all those items on-line on ebay etc).


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Tea Lady
True Blue Farmgirl

645 Posts

Lorraine
Morris IL
USA
645 Posts

Posted - Feb 11 2012 :  09:39:35 AM  Show Profile
I hit a great sale at my favorite thrift store - all clothes were $1.00. I found 3 blouses and 2 mock-turtlenecks (brand new with tags). Then I found a very nice vintage pyrex rectangular container with lid (in great shape - no chips in the lid) for $2.00 (originally $4.00 but it half off). It was a good day...



Lorraine
(aka Tea Lady)
Farmgirl #1819
www.birdsandteas.com
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13564 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13564 Posts

Posted - Feb 11 2012 :  12:51:17 PM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
Found this CUTE, RETRO tray/stand at a thrift yesterday for $1.00. It is a bit smaller than some of those "TV Trays" . . it is 13 1/4 x 18 inches. I have some other ones that my father-in-law gave me that are 15 3/4 x 22 inches.
Anyway, great for setting up anywhere . . and taking "glamping"!
CJ



..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com

the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com

From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com

Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/

From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com

Edited by - ceejay48 on Feb 11 2012 12:54:44 PM
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Bayou Girl
True Blue Farmgirl

252 Posts

Jennifer
Star City Arkansas
USA
252 Posts

Posted - Feb 11 2012 :  2:49:19 PM  Show Profile
CJ, I love the tray! That is a great find. It can be used for lots of things and in lots of places.

~Jennifer~
Farmgirl #3803

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jan49829
True Blue Farmgirl

2428 Posts

Janet
Winter Haven Florida
USA
2428 Posts

Posted - Feb 11 2012 :  3:48:39 PM  Show Profile
Great find, CJ. I am sure you will get alot of use out of it glamping.
Janet

Farmgirl Sister #3340

http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com

http://Jan49829.etsy.com
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl

362 Posts

nancy
boise idaho
USA
362 Posts

Posted - Feb 11 2012 :  4:00:18 PM  Show Profile
I'm going out tomorrow, and see what I can find!

Be the change...

http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/
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vintagediva1
True Blue Farmgirl

1251 Posts

Michele
Brighton Michigan
USA
1251 Posts

Posted - Feb 12 2012 :  07:12:43 AM  Show Profile
CJ, I have a tray just like that from a garage sale that I use glamping. I'll think of you, now, every time I get it out.
Michele

www.2vintagedivas.etsy.com
www.sissyandsisterstitch.etsy.com
www.dreamingofspringtime.etsy.com
Love that good ole vintage junk
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13564 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13564 Posts

Posted - Feb 12 2012 :  09:12:11 AM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
YAY! Michele . . now that I know we have matching trays I'll think of you as well.

It's fun when these things happen. Gracie "katmom" and I have matching retro look radio/CD players and "glamper" trailer nightlights! So I'll think of her when I use them.

How fun!
CJ

..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com

the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com

From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com

Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/

From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl

362 Posts

nancy
boise idaho
USA
362 Posts

Posted - Feb 15 2012 :  6:08:21 PM  Show Profile
On Monday, coming home from work, I went into a thrift store calling me! I found doilies of all things, reminded me of Idaho City and the little shelves! $1.00 each, I have washed them, but not ironed/blocked them yet. This site was too slow too load them, will try again in a bit. None vintage find: a like-new glass Pyrex blue pie dish- $3.00! I always wanted one...





Be the change...

http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl

362 Posts

nancy
boise idaho
USA
362 Posts

Posted - Feb 15 2012 :  6:32:38 PM  Show Profile








Be the change...

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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13564 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13564 Posts

Posted - Feb 15 2012 :  9:05:30 PM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
Ooohhhhhh, Nancy! Lovely!!
CJ

..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com

the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com

From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com

Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/

From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl

362 Posts

nancy
boise idaho
USA
362 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2012 :  5:01:06 PM  Show Profile
Thanks!

Be the change...

http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13564 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13564 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2012 :  6:31:46 PM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
I actually found two doilies yesterday, at the same thrift,in a "country yellow", vintage . . . will look great with my farm-y, vintage-y items on my credenza/buffet and a red square tablecloth which will be great under some of my vintage/retro print tablecloths in a layered look (one of my favorite things to do).
CJ

..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com

the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com

From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com

Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/

From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl

362 Posts

nancy
boise idaho
USA
362 Posts

Posted - Feb 16 2012 :  6:49:57 PM  Show Profile
I found about 6 or 7, but went with the ones I liked best, and 2 that matched. The cashier said "we don't see these very often". Glad I stocked up!

These are the 2 little shelves I saw in a restaurant bathroom, chocked full of vintage stuff! Found the doilies the next day-



Be the change...

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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13564 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13564 Posts

Posted - Feb 17 2012 :  11:15:44 AM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
WOW!! CUTE!!
CJ

..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com

the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com

From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com

Through my lens - http://ceejayscamera.shutterfly.com/

From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17023 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts

Posted - Feb 20 2012 :  10:24:16 PM  Show Profile
yep, gotta love those little 'detours' to the local Thrifts!

ceeJay... I LUV that tray...awesome colors!
and guess what? i found another retro looking radio,,, so now I have 2! nan ners! lol!

I scored another vintage mixer as well as a pair of red western boots ($8) Wowzers!
I also bought a cut glass whisky dispenser,,which is downstairs on my craft table waiting for the glue to dry,, I added some bling to it,
Oh and I found 2 more Lipstick holders, one a pink plastic on ( I just replaced the rhinestones) and the other one is brass which will be repainted as soon as I get some decent weather.


I also got this Clover 'iron' & cooling pad for $7, brand new unopened package at the Thrift!

you just never know what you'll get! :>)

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17023 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts

Posted - Feb 20 2012 :  10:30:16 PM  Show Profile
oh and here are some brass trays that I plan to spray paint!

the whiskey decanter before being blinged! lol!

the red boots which will be living in my little trailer, 'Farmgirl on the Loose'.


>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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nancypo
True Blue Farmgirl

362 Posts

nancy
boise idaho
USA
362 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2012 :  12:49:53 PM  Show Profile
I found 3 pairs of jeans in the last 2 days, smaller since I'm shrinking!

Be the change...

http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter

13564 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores Colorado
USA
13564 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2012 :  2:05:26 PM  Show Profile  Send ceejay48 a Yahoo! Message
Gracie, We have a decanter very similar to that one . . . my hubby keeps his fine Scotch whiskey in it. It's not "blinged" . . he probably wouldn't let me.
LOVE ALL THE GOODIES . . you lucky little "katmom"
CJ

..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE

living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com

from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com

the "Purple Thistle" http://www.ceejay48.etsy.com

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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl

17023 Posts

Grace
WACAL Gal WashCalif.
USA
17023 Posts

Posted - Feb 21 2012 :  2:09:38 PM  Show Profile
lol! awe why not? lol!
ok here is the 'blinged' version...

I am actually thinking,,, how fun would this be to fill with flavored olive oil(w/garlic) or flavored vinegars???? Would make a perfect gift bottle for the oil or viegar.

>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"

www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com

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