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Monday, August 8, 2011

New Thrifty Finds

I haven't had a chance to post about my latest buys yet, but over the last several weeks I have accumulated a ton of fabulous stuff. I've been to an estate sale, Goodwill, Salvation Army, and antique stores. Get ready for lots of pictures. Here are my new thrifty finds!!


I love Hallmark ornaments and snowmen, so I couldn't pass these up for $1.50!


A sewing drawer filled with vintage house numbers, letters and old postcards



I bought the books to make wreaths and I loved the metal baskets

Ironstone!!!!!!

Look at that Ironstone pitcher!!!! Gorgeous!

The monogram on the covers of the books are so pretty

I have been looking EVERYWHERE for vintage locker baskets. I finally found one at an antique store



An old sap bucket that will be the trash can in our newly remodeled bathroom.

I am redecorating our office at the church where I work. I bought this frame for a project.

This will be used in a Pottery Barn knockoff project.

I am loving the detail on this frame

Brand new boxes of note cards and envelopes


Again, loving the detail!


More Ironstone and white china!!

I also bought 2 chairs to go around our new farm table, but I forgot to take a picture. I'm in the process of painting them now, so I will post about them soon.

I'm linking to the parties listed HERE and to:


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54 comments:

  1. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 8, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    You did find some great items...some of which I have in my own home!!

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  2. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Excellent Haul! Super Fab. Plates, locker basket, keys -- dreamy! xo jeanne.
    www.beeskneesbungalow.com

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  3. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresAugust 8, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Wow did you find some great stuff or what!
    I love that mirror!......and the keys, and the ironstone......

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  4. AndreaAugust 8, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    What a GREAT score! Now I'm itchin' to go to Goodwill. And I really, really miss our Salvation Army thrift store =(

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  5. TimeForLemonadeAugust 8, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    LOVE the old locker basket. Wish I had one!

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  6. foreverdecoratingAugust 8, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Great treasures for some great decorating.

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  7. DebbiedoosAugust 8, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    WOW those are some serious scores. I see so many fun possibilities here. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party. Have fun!

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  8. SusanAugust 8, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Beautiful finds!

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  9. KathyAugust 8, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    OH my! Did you skip or float all the way home with these treasures! They're absolutely fantastic finds!
    Kathy

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  10. JoAugust 9, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Wow, a girl after my own heart for sure. I would have bought each and every one of those things if I had seen them.

    The barbicide container made me laugh (being a hairdresser n all).

    The picture frames are to die for and........well all of it is amazing. Now all you have to do is find the time to do all the little projects with them. I have a box of projects sitting in my garage naging at me everytime I go in. lol

    Love the blog

    Jo

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  11. AnonymousAugust 9, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Your commenters make me laugh. We think alike.
    I have some of the same fabulous items too. First - the Hallmark ornaments! Last year I never even got to decorate a tree. Let's hope this holiday goes better.
    Love the books but it tugs my heart a little to hear you will be tearing them apart. Please just make sure they are not 1st, 2nd, 3rd editions of something valuable.

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  12. Tanya AnuragAugust 9, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Great finds. The Ironstone pitcher, the books and keys caught my attention. Waiting to see what you come up with next.

    I am hosting my first link-up party - Tea Time Thursdays @ Kreative Korner. Would be glad to see some of your awesome posts there. See ya at the party.

    http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2011/08/celebrating-one-party-time.html

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  13. Janette - The2SeasonsAugust 9, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Hello from your neighbor at WOW Wednesdays. I have been looking for some gym baskets, too. Yours are great. I did a great project with some old keys like yours. I stole the idea from Pottery Barn. They are now on my wall and are beautiful.

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  14. Yvonne @ StoneGableAugust 9, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    What a tgreasure trove of great finds! I love your locker baskets, too! I have just the spot for them! Great eye!!!!
    I can't wait to see what you do with them.
    Yvonne

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  15. Bunny JeanAugust 10, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    You have a good eye for finding little treasures. I can't wait to see what you make with this.

    I host a party on Wednesdays that is a showcase for bloggers with less than 500 followers.... and I would like to invite you! (the linky is open now)

    xoxo BunnyJean @ BunnyJean's Decor and More!
    www.BunnyJeansDecorAndMore.blogspot.com

    I am # 141 in the Met Monday party.

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  16. oops!August 10, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I am a thrifter with training wheels! I am impressed!

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  17. WhyCuzICanAugust 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Take me WITH YOU next time you thrift!!!!! You could be my GOOD LUCK CHARM!

    Nice finds and I LOVE the skelton keys!

    Visiting from Bunny Jean's Linky Party (Bunny Hop)

    ~Suzanne in IL

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  18. SImple and Serene LivingAugust 10, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Looks like a pretty awesome haul to me.

    Happy new follower from White Wednesday.

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  19. Shannon GreenAugust 10, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Oh my gosh I'm so jealous of your goodies! You found some great stuff.

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  20. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmAugust 10, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Look at all that fun stuff...love the first aid kit :) Laurel

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  21. LindaAugust 10, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    love all of these!! I particularly like the old keys and the details on the frames... hmmmm... time to visit the attic!

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  22. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageAugust 10, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Melissa, you must feel like you found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Wow; so many fabulous goodies in that stash! And you are going to share your remakes of some of them, right? ;)

    Thanks for linking to the party again this week.

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  23. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeAugust 10, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    ohhh I love it ALL! That pitcher rocks and the locker basket too :)

    Lina
    Fancy Frugal life

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  24. Debbie KayAugust 10, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Wow Melissa, you scored!! Great finds, I bet you will enjoy every minute of them!!

    Debbie

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  25. Journal SwagAugust 11, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Great buys! Don'tcha just love it when that happens? I've had some pretty good luck lately too, can't believe it!

    Sheila

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  26. People Who Know Me Would Say:August 11, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Holy cow, you had so many great things, I lost count!!!

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  27. Elle and LouAugust 11, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    What will you do with those doors? I love them! Great searching-fab buys!

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  28. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 11, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Wow! What wonderful vintage goodies. Great stuff especially those skeleton keys, shutters, and that dark frame. Love 'em!

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  29. BiancaAugust 11, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I followed you over from At The Picket Fence, Lovely blog, I'm glad I found you!

    What fantastic finds! I am in love with the first aid tin and sap bucket, and those doors are fab!!

    Bianca

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  30. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 11, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    I love the books and the old keys! What great finds! ♥

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  31. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Wow, you have found some great treasures. The frames are all so interesting and I love the ironstone you found, especially the pitcher. Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous finds!

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  32. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 11, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    What a bunch of great finds, love those shutters. thanks so much for sharing the inspiration at VIF, xo Debra

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  33. Emily@LovelyBeastsAugust 11, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Um, these finds are awwwwesome. The keys and ironstone are great, but I'm totally jealous of the vintage locker basket. How will you be using it!?

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  34. Bunny JeanAugust 11, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    I just dropped by to say thanks for coming to my Bunny Hop party :)

    Hope to see you next week if not sooner.

    xoxo BunnyJean @ BunnyJean's Decor and More!
    www.BunnyJeansDecorAndMore.blogspot.com

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  35. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 11, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    You really did find some fabulous items. Love the ironstone and those cute Hallmark ornaments!

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  36. MicupofteaAugust 12, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    cool loot, love the wire basket :)

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  37. Amanda @ Serenity NowAugust 12, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Great finds! I love the skeleton keys!

    Thanks for joining the party. I'd appreciate it if you'd please add my link to your post. Thanks!

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  38. the cape on the cornerAugust 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    those keys! want, want, want! popping over from amanda's party.

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  39. OlgaAugust 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Great stuff you found! Love the keys and the windows!

    Visiting from Serenity Now

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  40. The Charm of HomeAugust 12, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Melissa,
    You have had some great finds! Love the locker basket and the ironstone! Your frames are lovely too. Thanks for linking it up to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  41. Petie@inspirednesting.comAugust 12, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Wow! You hit the jackpot! Love the keys, wire locker basket, vintage numbers. You've motivated me to start looking a little harder for some treasures :) Looking forward to seeing what you do with all those goodies.

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  42. Good Girl Gone GreenAugust 13, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Thats a lot of great stuff you found. I love all the different mirrors!

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  43. KarenAugust 13, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Now that's a nice haul! so many great possibilities, love that ironstone.

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  44. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute.August 13, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Sa-weet finds!

    My favourites are the keys and the locker basket.

    I wish they were miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine.

    K, I'll stop whining now. ;)

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  45. UnknownAugust 14, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Hi Melissa~

    I am so green with envy!! Wonderful treasures you have aquired. Please be sure & share these at my {K.I.S.S.} Blog Bash. :)

    ~Christina~

    Drop By The Tattered Tag

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  46. KeiAugust 14, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    You sure know how to shop! Amazing finds!

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  47. Life Of A Southern Couple - BrittanyAugust 14, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    You had some great finds! Can't wait to see what you do with all of it! :)

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  48. JenniferAugust 14, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Wow - you found so many AMAZING things!! I especially love the vintage locker basket, and drawer full of goodies! Thanks so much for linking up to Saturday Social this week! I hope to see you next week as well!!

    xoxo

    Jenn

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  49. JacqueAugust 15, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    You did find a gold mine here! I love all kinds of vintage items, but my all time favorite are the old skeleton keys. They are so awesome! Thanks for sharing it on "Creative Bloggers' Party and Hop".

    From this week's party co-host:

    Jacque @ Jacque's Soda Parlor
    thesodaparlor.blogspot.com

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  50. JacquelineAugust 15, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Wow! You have found some amazing things! I love the keys, the vintage numbers, the locker baskets and the straw holder!! Thanks for sharing these great finds at my party!

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  51. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeAugust 18, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I'm so green with envy now! Thanks for linking up at Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :)

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  52. CamilleAugust 19, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    These are seriously such great finds! I need to go to thrift stores with you so you can help me find amazing things! :) Thanks for linking up to our Strut Your Stuff Link Party every Saturday! We would love to have you come back tomorrow and link up some more amazing stuff! :)
    Camille @
    SixSistersStuff.blogspot.com

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  53. Michelle HughesAugust 29, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I adore ironstone!!! And that First Aid Kit is awesome! Love it... wish it was mine ;)
    xo~ Michelle

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  54. WendyNovember 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I just found your post, so apologies for the late comment. I wanted to propose that the metal baskets you have under those books aren't baskets at all, but fan housings. You know, the guard to keep little fingers from getting cut off? I may be wrong since it's hard to tell from these pictures. In the end, they are what you use them for, so who cares if they're fan housings or baskets! I just was curious and thought I'd share.

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