Thrift & Shout

I have been out thrifting a couple of times lately.  There is a new place near me that has some pretty good deals.  Nothing big, just a few things here and there.  Been looking for a plaid thermos in good shape for a long time.  We will use this on the boat for sure!!  It is in perfect shape, right down to the screw on drinking mug on top.

A roll of cute cherry paper.

I always keep my eyes peeled for Tupperware.  Newer pieces are hard to find, but I love the vintage too.  In fact, in some cases, better.  But I spied these newer pieces the other day, for a song.  They went straight into my buggy.

I also saw these two cute Bunnies.  Not a chip on them.  I love their flower garlands around the necks.

A new oscillating fan for my sewing room.  I took it all apart, cleaned it piece by piece, then reassembled it.  Good as new.  Quiet as a whisper.

I love baskets.  Especially market style totes with handles, and trugs.  I found one with a cute gingham lining, and one that is picnic style.

I love Vera Bradley.  I have several of her purses that I use often.  I have makeup bags and totes, and they are all so nicely made, and wash well.  They last forever. If you are a fan, you know that they are all quilted pieces too.  I saw this cute little wallet with a .99c price tag and tossed it right into my buggy.  Bonus, it is RED!

I washed it and pegged it out on the line to dry.  It is just like new.  I like to pop a small wallet like this in my market basket when I run to Farmer's Market, or thrifting, etc.  Sometimes I just don't want to carry my purse, but need my ID, money and cards.
When I first began to thrift a lot, I looked at clothing for one reason.  For my sewing and crafting needs.  I used to buy a garment for their unusual buttons, then when I got home, I would cut all of the buttons off for future use, and toss the garment.  Some of the fabric I would repurpose.  I bought bought wool coats, and washed them, and used the wool in my sewing stash.  But then.....I began to find some amazing pieces.  Some that still had price tags on them.  Some never worn, some gently worn, some straight from the dry cleaners with paper tags and starch still on them.  On Mondays at one of my haunts, all clothing pieces were 1.00!  I have found SO many great things, that now I not only buy for unusual buttons, and fabrics to repurpose, I buy for ME to wear!   I look for BRANDS!  I look for items in GOOD condition.  I look for DEALS and STEALS!  And I find them!!!!!  AND, I rarely spend more than a few dollars on any given piece.  I bring them home, and wash as directed, then line dry.  Here you see a brand new pair of Lauren Conrad leggings with tags that were still on them.  A summer top, a cotton V neck t shirt, and a red plaid shirt for little brother.

I also spotted these darling pajamas.  They are cotton with a knit and cotton lace trim around bottom of top and collar, and also around bottom of the capri style pants.

I don't typically buy PJ's with buttons down the front, because I am large busted, and the buttons pucker.  If I do, I will sew the shirt front down at the button opening to prevent this from happening.  These are so cute and comfy.

I also picked up this near new pair of swimming trunks for my grandson.

Lastly, a pair of pink shorts with pockets, to work in the yard.  Pockets, pockets, pockets, this lady must have pockets!  I am always carrying eggs in, or whatever...and I need my pockets!!  Well, I don't know where the picture of the pink shorts went?  But you can see them in the corner of the below picture.  Which shows the red basket with gingham lining better.

Have you found anything interesting while out thrifting lately?
XO  Kris