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Thrift Store Specials–Birds, Leaf Plates and More

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I know,  I banned myself from thrift stores but I guess it’s like saying I’ll go off chocolate forever……you just crave it too much to quit – ha! I snuck back in yesterday and thought it would be fun to show you what I got.  Bargains + Shopping = Fun for ALL! These heavy birds were so cute!  The big one had a price tag of $32.00 from whatever store they were originally bought.  I got both birds for $7.00. I found a good place for them which always makes me happy   (verses no spot for them and my husband starts to believe I am a thrift store hoarder)  I really thought this leaf plate was pretty.  It’s actually quite big (about 10” by 12”) and it’s by Hull Pottery which is selling on eBay for around $20.00.  I got this for $7.50.  These small little pumpkin plates were just too cute to pass up (right??)   At least at $1.50 for both they were. And last but not least, I found this pretty turquoise bracelet for $2.00.  Isn’...

Thrift Store Treasures #3

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Comment # 31 Kim of Raising 3 Ladies was the winner of the Gypsy Studio Giveaway!  Thank you to all who entered! This last trip to the thrift store was so exciting!   (yep – I’m one of those weirdos!) I have always kept my eye out for something to hold my 10 year old daughters salt and pepper collection.  Not quite sure how this collection started but I believe I started it off with an adorable piglet set I found. Next thing I knew, my mother in law found out she was starting up a collection and my daughter had more salt and pepper shakers than a dog has fleas!  So on this lucky half off Wednesday I found just the thing: DRUM ROLL………..$2.50  SCORE!!!! (I didn’t even need to paint it! – My daughter’s colors are green and pink) Quilt made by my good friend Amy hanging over my daughters bed. On top of showing off her entire collection (note to MIL – the shelves are full. ) all her sweaters which were previously scattered across her floor sh...