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Thrifty Thursday

Karen · 10 Comments

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Every time Fabgrandpa and I arrive in a new area, one of the first things we look for are the thrift stores. I am totally addicted to them, and love to go shopping in them whether I buy anything or not. We saw this thrift store last week, but haven’t had time to go there until today. It turned out to be the mother lode of thrift stores! I remember back in the 1960’s my favorite aunt owned a thrift store much like this one. She had a lot of stuff crammed into a very small storefront, with things piled on top of other things. Even when I was eight or nine years old I loved going to that store and poking around all the junk.

I love this dresser!

I loved this dresser! I have always wanted on like that. I couldn’t tell much about it because of all the stuff sitting on it, but still, isn’t that just lovely?

here's another dresser

This antique dresser would definitely need to be refinished, but I love the style of it. It has a rectangular mirror that is better shape than the first one, but I really like the first one better overall.

Pink Ceramic Lamps

Aren’t these just too cute? Who wouldn’t love these ballerina ceramic lamps? with the right shade, they could be a really interesting addition to any room.

If I need a new iron, I know where to go!

Can you believe there are this many irons in a thrift store? What are all those people doing now? going around crumpled and wrinkled? They had several fruit juicers, toasters, and can openers, too.

This is a nice antique kitchen pantry

This is something else I have always wanted–an antique kitchen pantry cabinet. This one is not exactly what I want, but it looks pretty good for what it is.

I liked these lamps, too.

I liked these crystal lamps too. Really, I think they’re cute.

My big find of the day!

But the big thing I found, and purchased, today, was this gorgeous china tea set. Yes, it IS probably a stretch to call it pottery, but meh, I liked it. I have been looking at tea cups, saucers, tea pots in thrift stores and antique shops for oh, about thirty years or so. But I have NEVER found such a complete set before. This tea set has the pitcher, a sugar bowl, six cups, and six saucers. None of the pieces have any cracks or chips in them, which is amazing in itself.

The mark on the bottom--anyone know what it says?

Does anyone know what this mark says? Please don’t tell me it says “A sucker born every minute”.

One of the cups.

This tea set is light as a feather, and feels rather fragile. But if you come to visit me in my new house, we can have a tea party. The set was marked $154, but I asked them to come down to $120. And they did, but the guys  lack of hesitation told me I could have gotten this for less. I’m not disappointed, though, because I love this tea set.

One of the saucers.

I love the scene painted on the saucers. It looks so inviting and peaceful.

The sugar bowl

Even though I spent way more than I intended to when I went in the thrift store today, I feel good about my purchase. I love this tea set, and can’t wait to use it in my new home! So, my friend Gaelyn, what do you think of this frivolous purchase I made today? When we go back next time, I am going to be looking for a george foreman grill.

 

 

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  1. Sarah @ Minnesota Mama's Must Havess says

    November 3, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    Wow I can’t believe how much stuff they have in that store! Nice tea set you got!

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  2. Cheryl says

    November 3, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    Very pretty – and every southern gal needs a tea set!!

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  3. ohkeeka [The Type A Housewife] says

    November 3, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    I love thrift stores too! It’s especially satisfying when you find something that’s not in the best condition and you make something fabulous out of it. I’m really loving that dresser–very unique! You need to go back and pick that up ASAP. 🙂

    Lovely tea set!

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  4. Bethany Larrabee says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:08 pm

    I love Thrift stores! Nice find!

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  5. Froggi Donna says

    November 3, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    I love thrift and second hand stores. My mother had that same dresser except the wood was darker. So many memories buried in those places. LOVE the tea set!!

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  6. trisha (mom blogger) says

    November 3, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    those are so super cute. IM such a big fan of thrift stores

    trisha

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  7. Kimberly@PrettyPinkMomma says

    November 4, 2011 at 2:20 am

    I love thrift stores because its like going to big garage sales! The antique kitchen pantry was really neat to see. Congrats on your tea set find 😀

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  8. Marcie says

    November 4, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    My Nana had 2 of those wonderful dressers. And my Aunt owned those ceramic ballet lamps! Thrift shops are my favorite form of entertainment! When we are on the road we stop at almost everyone we see and here in Tucson I’ve been to more than 30 of them.At least one a week.

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  9. Beeb Ashcroft says

    November 4, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    What a pretty tea set!

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  10. Brandy says

    November 4, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    I think the lamps are my favorite of all!

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