I had a really good day at Goodwill's 50% off Saturday this weekend. Sometimes I really hate going because
A. It's crowded and the people are mean
B. Everything is usually gone by 9am and
C. It smells
However; I've learned to love thrift stores even amidst all these reasons.
I actually used to really hate shopping at thrift stores up until this past year. I've always been a bargain shopper, but I just hated picking through SO much junk. About a year ago I started reading DIY blogs and discovered the AMAZING deals some people were getting, and the beautiful transformations they were making. So I put all my bad thoughts about thrift stores behind and began to love going! I'm not one of those crazy people that goes all the time. You'll only find me there once or twice a month and it's usually on the 50% off Saturday. Let's be honest if I'm going to buy beat up furniture, I have to get a REALLY good deal on it. So here are a few of my finds
Desk: $9... I can't decide on what color to paint it though. I'm thinking light blue with black knobs?... what do you think?
Little boy clothes $1-$2 (hurley, gymboree, polo old navy).
Women Shirts $2
Some fun Jars$.50-$1.50...I'm thinking Red for those lids!
I couldn't pass up this damask pillow even though I don't need it. $2
A nightstand for $6. Yes she's dirty and needs a little... okay a lot of sanding and love, but she will be beautiful one day!
So did anyone else have any good finds? See why I love thrift stores SO much?? Look at all that fun stuff I got for pretty darn cheap!
p.s. I still have not found my love for garage sales... maybe I just don't get up early enough!
You found some great things!! Can't wait to see your transformations! Last week was a bust for me, but today was fun....yea, I don't get up early for garage sales either. I love my sleep too much. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff! This was the first Sat I went to Goodwill and enjoyed their 50% off sale. I too got some great things I will be posting tomorrow. Check them out at www.MakazHome.com. I will link you up.
ReplyDeleteGreat bargains! Will be fun to see you bring them to life again!
ReplyDeleteLove the pillow!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I always get jealous of these steals, my goodwill sucks!
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous finds. Our Goodwill isn't very good, so I'm also jealous of people who find such fun things.
ReplyDeleteYou must have a killer Goodwill! I'm drooling over your great finds.
ReplyDeleteyou found good stuff! I never find good stuff and if I do it's always expensive. I haven't been brave enough to go early on a crowded 50% Saturday yet...when I NEED furniture and have a house to decorate for real then maybe I'll be more motivated. Can't wait to see what you do with that stuff!
ReplyDeleteDURN! I am so jealous! Our GW stinks!!! We never have ANYTHING! Love everything you got!!
ReplyDeleteNice finds!! Love those jars!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Jealous! You scored!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I think that desk would be really cute in blue and I can't wait to see what you do with that nightstand!
ReplyDeleteWow! Some great finds there - especially taht desk - what a bargain! Looks like you've some fun ahead of you dressing them up!
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Great finds!
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I am such a Goodwill addict. I love it and can not get enough. I even think I might have a goodwill shopping problem...LOL
ReplyDeleteYou sound like me! I'm training myself to love Goodwill, but can't quite handle garage sales.
ReplyDeleteMy main Goodwill purchases so far are frames and kids clothes, but I've recently found a few things for myself to wear, which actually made me rather giddy!
Great finds, I especially like the nightstand, I'm working on a similar one for my daughter, great to have the drawer and shelf.
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I love the desk and the nightstand. I haven't had any luck with yard sales or thrift stores lately. I'm hoping my luck will change this weekend!
ReplyDeleteI always loved thrift stores and consignment shops, but I never really LOOKED in the "home" section til a few months ago... and now I love it! I love going and looking at things with a, "What can I do with this?" attitude. :) Great finds!! Love that pillow.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I'm stopping by from New Friend Friday. Your title really grabbed my attention.
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