Remember that time I spent an entire weekend with two of my favorite bloggy buddies (Kim and Michelle) and we went thrifting?
Well. I just so happened to come home with some treasures.
First up, this sweet little canister. I was drawn to every single red item we saw that day (natural side effect of being a redhead), but when I saw this one it was love at first sight. However, since I have commitment issues when it comes to spending money I walked around with it for another hour before biting the bullet and actually buying it. (It was $6. I have issues.)
Anyway, I think it will make a lovely addition to our (yet to be created) open shelves in the kitchen.
We also hit up the local Salvation Army, where I spotted this soap dispenser for $6.75. And since I'd been using Kim's identical dispensers all weekend and loved them I snatched it right up.
I'm pretty sure it's a step or two up from the plastic Aldi dispenser in our bathroom right now.
Two tangible reminders of a stellar weekend with friends!
That adventure also confirmed that I'm a better group thrifter than I am a solo thrifter. I easily get overwhelmed by all the STUFF, but exploring with friends was the perfect way to enjoy huge antique malls. We got some good laughs out of what we found for sale, but also dug through the piles and found some treasures.
Any good thrifting finds recently? Are you a solo thrifter or do you prefer to thrift in groups?
Great finds, I love that vibrant red! I am a thrifter with or without others. I love the hunt!
ReplyDeleteI think you may be a better thrifter when you go with two enablers....
ReplyDeleteI think you and Nick should move to the Quad Cities. It's warmer...sort of...
Yes. It's true. I thrive when accompanied by enablers. And I also think we should move to the Quad Cities. I may or may not have tried to talk Nick into it the night I got home.
DeleteI'm a better thrifter when I'm by myself - I love EVERYTHING I SEE and I feel embarassed when I'm with people - ha!
ReplyDeleteThat red canister is fantastic.
Great finds! I love the two colors together too. I actually do better solo, because I can take my time and really decide if I like said item, rather than getting talked in to it!
ReplyDeleteWhile I love thrifting in the Quads, we still have great stores here. Perhaps we can meet up some time in the Twins and thrift?
ReplyDeleteAnd you forgot to mention that you nearly forget your treasures, which would have meant they belonged to me. ;)
ReplyDeleteGood finds!
In general, I prefer shopping with a friend, unless I'm on a mission. If I have something specific that I'm looking for, I prefer to go alone.
ReplyDeleteI love the tea jar! It's such a nice shade of red!
Good finds! That soap dispenser especially. I like to thrift solo. I am just a solo shopper all together I think!
ReplyDeleteThrifting isn't something I've done much of (except for buying a few blog photo props here and there), but seeing your great finds makes me want to thrift more. The jar is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat is interesting to me that you gravitate toward red. I, as a red-head, do not at all! I do not really like that color. (Love my hair though!) However, I really LOVE the canister you found and love the clear soap dispenser too! So neat! :D
ReplyDeletei'm definitely a better group thrifter! and i second the redhead thing :)
ReplyDeleteI really want one of those soap dispensers for my bathrooms! Great find!
ReplyDeleteCindy - I LOVE your finds! I also love thrifting and am pretty positive we need to plan a fun adventure similar to the one narrated above. The glass soap pump has been on my wish list for 6 months and either find one a thrift one or bite the bullet and buy it... :)
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. It is what inspired me to start...(and hopefully continue!). Much love, friend.
I love that tea canister. Definitely a steal, even at $6! I have the same soap pump in my kitchen, from Target. I love it! It's lasted a long time too. =)
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