Every month I collect all the coins left about our room and in my husband’s pants when I do the laundry. (what? that’s how much I charge.) I put them in an old tea tin that my friend Suzie gave me ages ago while we were doing a show together and when it gets full I take it to Coinstar and then I unleash my shopping fury on the local thrift store.
okay, you and I both know I thrift more than once a month, but coin day is like a thrifty holiday because- to me- if feels like I got everything for FREE! And if there is one thing I like more than getting things on the cheap, it’s getting things for nothing.
Follow my logic?
Sigh. Oh that I had more quarters to satisfy my furniture craving because someone clearly unloaded a whole HOUSE full of kick ass stuff at my local goodwill. I’m still dreaming of one dresser in particular. I miss you dresser.
Boss is always up for a treasure hunt, and Huckleberry just loves being snuggled in the Ergo so he is a willing participant as well. The Boss flat our refused a Red Ryder bike for ten bones. I might go back…I mean, really. It was bee-yoo-tee-full!
I bought a Burberry skirt for 5 bucks, some awesomsauce red shoes (I’ve never bought shoes before but these were brand new and i lurve them) for 5 bucks, an activity table for the Huckleberry for guess what? 5 bucks. A Baby Einstein activity bouncer for 20, a bunch of picture frames and nick nacks for my soon to be up and running etsy store (yeah. you heard it here first! YAY!) including an adorable Beatrix Potter Peter Rabbit bowl that is so cute I almost want to keep it. And, get this, a vintage Coach bag for 9 bucks.
Yup.
I listed a few of the things I’ve refinished on Craigslist and happened upon a ride on toy we have been wanting to get for Boss. For nothing. So we loaded up the car and we moved to Beverly…no wait, but we did head on over there to pick it up and BONUS! They were moving and gave me so many gallons of paint, stain, faux glaze…I cannot wait for Spring to get here so I can get my furniture painting on!
And then I cashed in my GC from my MIL and bought myself a real live Sewing machine. And I threaded it properly! So, I called that a win and walked away before I hurt myself.
Next up…attempt to sew. And maybe go back for that dresser….
Living vicariously through you and your thrift shop adventures this morning. Excited for your etsy!
I’m definitely looking for you on etsy. Will you be going by minkymoo there?
I desperately need new furniture for my kids. It’s all old slapped together stuff that doesn’t fit their matressess or their rooms, and every time I walk in their rooms, I get all overwhelmed and walk back out. I worry about thrifting- I have no idea how to look for salvagable items or good quality, and i never seem to see anything at our local goodwill. I wish I could take thrifting lessons from you!
My dream is to design rooms just like that! I am sure your goodwill has good stuff, it’s all about developing an eye for the potential!
Goodwill is going to open an upscale shop in….. guess where??? Wait for it… Cherry Creek! Too much
Prada,Coach and designer duds to ship out to the burbs apparently!
Thought you’d like to know!!
well. now I know where we are going when I come to visit!
TOTAL win day for sure! Should go back for the dresser, it’s a must. I haven’t been thrifting for so long, I’m FINALLY feeling like I could be up for it again. Maybe because I finally redid my kitchen table I bought 9 months ago. Anywho, so glad you had such a fab day.
I am PRAYING that dresser is still there when I go back tomorrow. Say a prayer for me!
Oh my, I love that bag. Sounds like an awesome day.
Well I am going to sell it! Make me an offer and it’s on it’s way to you!
I so want to go thrifting with you – those shoes and the bag, I die.
And? Etsy store did I hear? You go, girl!
yeah I think I’m going to just do vintage knick nacks and stuff! Should be so fun!
I totally follow your logic. My change jar is full too. Perfect way to kill my need for shopping! Where is this thrift store anyway?!
ESTYs!!!!! YEAH!!! I can’t wait to hear about that!!! You certainly have an eye for finds and what’s this I hear about up scale goodwill stores?! I have had a couple of good finds my self. Nothing to the goddess MinkMoo thrift store finds. I am your student. Teach me master!! It is so awesome and exciting to hear and ‘feel’ the excitement of new ideas, opportunities and adventures. I am so excited for you!! Can’t wait to hear more -your rambling friend LV
YOU HAVE TO GO BACK FOR THAT DRESSER!!!!