Monday, March 28, 2011

Goodwill Jackpot Finds And A Freezing Auction

It was a great weekend for thrifting. My daughter and I decided to go to an auction in town that is held every Saturday. It was our first time and I guess we assumed it was being held inside. Whoops! It was outside and it was 34 degrees and snow flurries were flying around. We took a quick look around and decided this was not the week for us to break into the auction world. Fortunately, we had seen a garage sale sign a few blocks away at the Kansas School for the Deaf. They were smart and holding their garage sale in the gymnasium. I Found this cute little owl candle there and a "cloche" cheese dome (forgot to take a picture of it). My daughter found some great picture frames and a great stash of Readers Digest Condensed Novels, the ones with the pretty binding, for 50 cents each! She grabbed those up and took them home, so no pics of those either. So, I ran to Sam's Club after she went home, and since it was so cold out, I could leave my frozen veggies in the car and run into Goodwill on the way home. I found this wood lamp and shade which I have a plan for, watch for a future post. It was $1.99.
This fabulous set of very old spool beds which included headboards and footboards for two twin beds. They were $9.99 for everything.
This adorable powder blue, vintage makeup case, complete with tray insert and key!
A great sturdy chair, perfect for painting, for $4.99
And, last but not least, was this totally awesome black wooden swivel desk chair, for $14.99.This chair is not old, but very solid and very possibly of the Pottery Barn or Ballard's quality.I was so excited, you should have seen me rearranging everything in my car to get it all in. I even still had a carseat in there from having my grandson earlier in the week.
What a good weekend! Also, got lot's of painting done!
Oh, be sure to check out my daughter's blog Who Makes Up This Craft,
she has a great tutorial today.
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16 comments:

  1. Ann@A Sentimental LifeMarch 28, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    goodness did u do good! Love the beds, they are worth so much more...amazing!!

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  2. My Secret Life in LillyMarch 28, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Wow! Those are some amazing finds! I want to go thrifting with you!

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  3. DebbiedoosMarch 28, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    So cool! Thanks for joining my newbie party.

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  4. LeslieMarch 29, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    A great trip indeed... I've actually seen those green frog candles... :)

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  5. DIYbyDesignMarch 29, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Wow, what a great trip you had. Deal after deal!! I found you at Debbie's party. I am your latest follower. I would love for you to come and check out my blog and follow me back at www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. Thanks so much.

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  6. KrisMarch 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    GREAT finds! I too had a FANTASTIC thrifting week last week, at my local Goodwill, and Salvation Army!!! Check my blog for what I came home with!

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  7. KimMarch 29, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Terrific finds! I found you at the Newbie party. I'm your newest follower.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    wow, that blue make-up case brings back some memories of one I had growing up! great finds!! happy to be following your thrifting transformations, i love doing the same!
    -Kristen

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  9. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    You found some amazing deals. I am sure you will venture back to the auction world once the weather warms. Spring is just taking her sweet time this year.
    You have reminded me that it is time to clean out my minivan (very mini) so when I happen upon a sale or great closeout I have room to carry treasures home.

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  10. ScarlettMarch 30, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Just found your blog and what great finds!! I'd love to find that make-up case - its to die for and is now on my wish list when i go out on my bargain hunting missions :o) Scarlett x

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  11. DiannMarch 31, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Wow, you got some great thrift finds! I can't believe you got that great wood lamp for $1.99! that is fantastic. And all the chairs are wonderful thrift scores! Way to thrift!! thank you for joining my first TTF party! I can't wait to see what you show us next week!

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  12. DearHelenHartmanApril 1, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    What a haul! New to your blog via The Thrifty Groove. Lived in KC area years ago and that's where I began thifty/estate sale/vintage shopping so it's fun to see what you find there. New follower for sure.

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  13. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 1, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Man what a great shopping day. I love the black desk chair and bet you will get years of use out of it.

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  14. Linda @ A La CarteApril 2, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Wow Ann you really found some awesome things! I love the spool beds! What a steal at $9.99. I also love that blue train case and the last chair looks like a huge score!! hugs, Linda

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