Hi everyone! Even with all the Christmas chores to get done, I managed to sneak in some thrifting this past week. On Friday I hit an estate sale and on Saturday my sweet husband and I popped into Goodwill as we were running errands. Then during the week, I had a “play date” with Constant Companion Nancy. She and I met at Salvation Army, had a coffee at Starbucks, and finished our date with a stop at Hobby Lobby. I always find winter pretty slim pickins as far as vintage goes, but I managed to scrounge up a few things.
This little collection of goods came from the estates sale.
Top left is a spool of GE magnet wire (whatever that is), next, some jute, some clothespins (I like their wire wrap), a roll of very cool, off-white cotton seam binding, and finally, a nice old folding ruler.
Here’s a close up of the spool.
And the folding ruler, by “Revere.” I will likely list it for about $15.00
The other purchases I made at the estate sale: four tins of buttons.
Each for one dollar.
 I can’t say that I unearthed any spectacular specimens,
but there are plenty to sell and plenty to craft with.
I plan to paint and glitter it for Christmas 2015.
These cute little spice containers came from Salvation Army–CC Nancy took some, I took some.
They’re nothing special, but they cost 79 cents each, and we both plan to glitter them up for 2015.
The “hat box” is really a “wig box.” I liked its diminutive size. I’ll be tossing the wig. The mercury ball is a new imitation of an old German type of ornament called a “kugel.” It’s already found a home on a brushed nickel candlestick in my living room. The candlestick it sits on in the photo will serve as the base of a future pedestal stand of some sort.
Bird books tend to sell quite well.
This one has some fabulous illustrations. I’ll list it for about $15.00.
Isn’t he cute?
Pretty amazing shot.
This photograph is pretty beat up,
but I loved the uniform, so I brought him home with me.
The wicker-wrapped bottle had to come home with me, too, right?
This stained glass window, one of a pair, is the find of the week, probably the find of the month. It, and its twin sister, were leaning up against a wall, when I asked a Salvation Army employee if it was for sale, and if so, how much? She replied, “Do you want it?” To which I responded, “Well maybe, if the price is right.” And she said, “Oh yea, I think the price is right. How’s $1.99?” I wanted to say, “Are you crazy? This is real stained glass!!” But I kept my mouth shut and just quietly took it up to the cash register.
No, I have no idea what I’m going to do with it, but it cost a stinking two bucks (four bucks total). They had to be bought. (Same with the beautiful, oak high chair, which CC Nancy scored at the same time.) If I sold through a bricks and mortar store, I would price this at about $75. I’m not sure how I’m going to sell it. Maybe Craigslist? We’ll see.
That’s what I found. How about you?
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Very nice! I hadn't been thrifting in a long time because of busyness but ran over to the local VOA when I got an email from them about their 50% off sale! Got some great stuff that I now have to find time to research and list! No problem as I love the thrill of the hunt!
Loving that wooden church up there pal! What outstanding finds! I always enjoy seeing what you collect….you have an amazing eye! Merry Merry this weekend friend!!! Nicole xoxo
OH my…that stained glass window really was a find…it's incredible what you find sometimes! Love all those goodies in your first photo, too! You've inspired me to start glittering houses!
The tins full of buttons are like hitting a double – you got buttons AND tins. And such a good price too. Around here, just one of those tins of buttons goes for around $ 15.00 at an estate sale. Ugh.
Oh, I love the Goodwill! I found a really nice —- and really old — school desk/table there about ten years ago. It serves as an end table. You've inspired me to make a visit today. Yesterday I went to an antique shop in Raleigh and bought an old Edison Golden Moulded record canister. They had a bunch of them for $8 apiece. It sits with other old "smalls" on our really old console radio, a find when we bought this farm.
I was scrolling, scrolling, scrolling and I came to the buttons. My envy rose, but by the time I got to the stained glass windows, my jealousy was exploding. Of all the luck! You got a great haul! My Goodwill produced a pair of Vanbriggle mugs about a week ago. The problem is that I can't find much information about them. I don't know how to date them, so I don't know if I have a $10 set or a $100 set! One in a different color sold on ebay the other day for over $50. I suppose I could ask for more than I'm willing to accept and see what happens. I paid 99 cents each, so anything above that would be gravy! Yummy gravy!
My jaw dropped at the sight of all those buttons, but then….oh my goodness! Love the windows and the steal of a deal you got. What can I say. You did good!!!!
Envy you the buttons and great stained glass. Did you keep the s.g? I love old buttons for my doll house creations; jello salads, meringues, cake plates, picture frames, serving trays, candy dishes, ash trays, etc. And some people only use them to hold their clothes together! Well, I have embellished Christmas decorations with them…
Very nice! I hadn't been thrifting in a long time because of busyness but ran over to the local VOA when I got an email from them about their 50% off sale! Got some great stuff that I now have to find time to research and list! No problem as I love the thrill of the hunt!
Loving that wooden church up there pal! What outstanding finds! I always enjoy seeing what you collect….you have an amazing eye! Merry Merry this weekend friend!!! Nicole xoxo
OH my…that stained glass window really was a find…it's incredible what you find sometimes! Love all those goodies in your first photo, too! You've inspired me to start glittering houses!
Nice haul. The stained glass might be the find of the year at that price! Merry Christmas!
I am swooning over that stained glass!
The tins full of buttons are like hitting a double – you got buttons AND tins. And such a good price too. Around here, just one of those tins of buttons goes for around $ 15.00 at an estate sale. Ugh.
Lot of nice finds! I thrift all the time, I never find any cool vintage stuff. I do find things I can alter to make new again.!
GIrl, you are so GOOD at finding the BEST things! Big-time score on those windows!
Oh, I love the Goodwill! I found a really nice —- and really old — school desk/table there about ten years ago. It serves as an end table. You've inspired me to make a visit today. Yesterday I went to an antique shop in Raleigh and bought an old Edison Golden Moulded record canister. They had a bunch of them for $8 apiece. It sits with other old "smalls" on our really old console radio, a find when we bought this farm.
I was scrolling, scrolling, scrolling and I came to the buttons. My envy rose, but by the time I got to the stained glass windows, my jealousy was exploding. Of all the luck! You got a great haul! My Goodwill produced a pair of Vanbriggle mugs about a week ago. The problem is that I can't find much information about them. I don't know how to date them, so I don't know if I have a $10 set or a $100 set! One in a different color sold on ebay the other day for over $50. I suppose I could ask for more than I'm willing to accept and see what happens. I paid 99 cents each, so anything above that would be gravy! Yummy gravy!
My jaw dropped at the sight of all those buttons, but then….oh my goodness! Love the windows and the steal of a deal you got. What can I say. You did good!!!!
Once again, I'm nearly drooling…great finds.
As a matter of fact, I DO thrift right through the holidays 😉 Coveting your button tins & that gorgeous stain glass!
Hello Debbie, incredible finds! I will be featuring your post in this week's Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Hi Diana, I love all of your finds and featured this post on my latest link party! I hope you'll link up again. http://www.dagmarbleasdale.com/2015/01/thrifty-vintage-finds-link-party-50/
Envy you the buttons and great stained glass. Did you keep the s.g? I love old buttons for my doll house creations; jello salads, meringues, cake plates, picture frames, serving trays, candy dishes, ash trays, etc. And some people only use them to hold their clothes together! Well, I have embellished Christmas decorations with them…