Sunday, March 16, 2014

Thriftasaurus

Thriftasaurus


I do have some nice finds this week, but let's start from the beginning... 

I didn't get out to many thrifts this week - at all. I went to one after work one day. I have had people in my life who have been making me feel like complete & utter shit lately, so I haven't been enthusiastic enough to bring myself anywhere but home after work. The one I went to, I was basically dragging my face on the floor after walking through the housewares section & not finding a damn thing. My thing was, "if you find something here, go check out the next one." Yeah, well I am sure the dealers had a hell of a day because there was nothing worth a dime there. I'm trying to keep a positive attitude, but it's really not me. It's easy to say ignore the assholes, but it can be quite hard. 

Lucky, I have someone who cares about me & knows how to cheer me up. We dropped off the dog at mums, stopped at the Value Village near her house, jumped on the highway towards Niagara Falls, stopping at the Value Village in St. Kits...

The one buy mums is quite out of the way & not that great, but finds it's way into my regular rotation at least once a month. My only finds there, really are: a shirt I sold for $90, vintage risque swizzles, a Butterprint fridgie with lid & now this! 




 Totally psyched! It's been sitting on the table & every time I walk by it, I look at it & smile. I've wanted this for a long time & have been having such horrid luck in the thrifts lately. Another one bites the dust from the list! It wasn't in perfect condition, but any halfwit could clean it up! $3.

I got these Christmas pieces. The choir boys, I ah, kinda regret. Ah well, they'll make their way into Christmas this year.



This pin. I always love pins. It's been so long since I've brought one home. "Don't monkey with me", 1950s style.


Just in time for St. Patrick's day (which I won't be celebrating). I passed up a set of vintage shamrock placemats near Christmas, regretted it. Love this vintage shamrock tablecloth more & it'll go great when I eventually get my Shamrock Salad Pyrex Set. I also have a cute set of vintage Shamrock tumblers with gold on them. 

Lastly, this Fire King splash proof at the antique market for $10. I think it's the more turquoise, robin egg colour. I don't know where my other one is to compare. 

Anyways, hope you had a great shopping week!


   

   

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19 comments:

  1. Protector of VintageMarch 16, 2014 at 7:43 PM

    Love the tablecloth! I haven't seen that one before.

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  2. Mid Mod MomMarch 16, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    Congratulations on the hearts bowl! It is such a stunner! The day I found mine, my mother in law couldn't figure out why I had jumped ahead of her at the flea market! Lady was unpacking it when I spotted it, such a great find!! I will never let it go. You know, finding that hearts bowl when you were feeling down is a clear message that you are loved! keep on smiling.

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  3. ZorahMarch 16, 2014 at 10:22 PM

    LOVE the heart bowl, what a great find!

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  4. Deanies StashMarch 17, 2014 at 1:14 AM

    I love the tablecloth! I also love the Fire King bowl. Have a great week and hope it is better.

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  5. DanaveeMarch 17, 2014 at 3:59 AM

    I would love to see what shirt you sold for $90!!! WOW!!!!

    Love the color of that Fire King bowl!

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  6. Helen and her DaughtersMarch 17, 2014 at 5:11 AM

    Wow, I think you got some great stuff! I have that exact Santa! The little pin is fabulous!

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  7. EvieMarch 17, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    Sorry to hear you had a rough week :0( You did find some wonderful special pieces though--the hearts bowl and the Fire King!

    Thanks for the party!
    Evie

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  8. CheapchickMarch 17, 2014 at 8:28 AM

    Is that Santa Napco? The spaghetti decoration is common on their pieces (I have a Napco Christmas mouse with the same thing). Great finds

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  9. Joy@aVintageGreenMarch 17, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    The love blue bowl. Rarely find any blue. Hope this week goes better.
    Joy

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  10. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    love the table cloth Happy St Patrick's day

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  11. Denise @ secondtimearoundfindsMarch 17, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    I hope you have a better week this week then last week.
    Love the Fire King bowl and choir boys.
    Denise

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  12. veg-o-maticMarch 17, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    I think I'm nuts about everything you picked up. Hope your week gets better!

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  13. UnknownMarch 17, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    OMGEEEEEEEEE!!!!! That bowl. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!! The best bowl to find when feeling down and such a treasure. It is high on my list and my fingers are crossed. One day, perhaps. Congrats!

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  14. VanessaMarch 17, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Love that heart bowl! Great finds.

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  15. BigLittleMarch 17, 2014 at 11:53 PM

    The little shamrocks are adorable, they are my favourite of your lovely finds this week xx

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  16. UnknownMarch 18, 2014 at 7:18 AM

    Sorry to hear your having a tough time but I'm delighted to hear you've someone to cheer you up. That makes all the difference!

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  17. ThrifterSistersMarch 19, 2014 at 4:53 AM

    Why can't people just keep their negativity to themselves? So sorry to hear about the crap you are dealing with.

    Love the tablecloth. I don't decorate for St. Patrick's day but if I had that, I would!

    Erica

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  18. MelissaMarch 19, 2014 at 6:05 AM

    I'm sorry to hear you've been having a tough time. You don't have time for those Negative Nelly's! There is absolutely no good reason for bringing someone down like that.
    I'm so glad (and grossly jealous) that you got that bowl to help bring you up! It's awesome and I know you had been wanting it. I hope this week brings better vibes. : )

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  19. AnikóMarch 21, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    beautiful Finel bowl - i live in Finland and it's hard enough to find one here in such a shiny condition and never for the equal of $3 more like 30! Lucky!
    (Btw, I hope you don't mind I've borrowed the Thriftasaurus logo you have in your link up to display on my sidebar to link back to here.)

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