tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80911995395863898742024-03-14T06:44:08.133-07:00Gone Thriftin'A mom, her daughter and her daughter in law share their finds from local thrift shops, consignment shops, flea markets and yard sales. mandaroo63http://www.blogger.com/profile/01341486177836403726noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-24686385272701197042016-07-15T10:04:00.001-07:002016-07-15T10:04:47.635-07:00Bits and pieces<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCNEY6Y914MN3GMu_aW6XLHAPsR6nVmtMf2SKaXaBrOxe2nMlA8IfA9nI1oWNfzK9hKIpDo-CEg3tjtK7O3D8oYQRdYmQ-eyBRBt9zNseUVZurwrw1bjmsORXUji5pKDfdUbdWXtufX7T6/s640/blogger-image-1605298142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCNEY6Y914MN3GMu_aW6XLHAPsR6nVmtMf2SKaXaBrOxe2nMlA8IfA9nI1oWNfzK9hKIpDo-CEg3tjtK7O3D8oYQRdYmQ-eyBRBt9zNseUVZurwrw1bjmsORXUji5pKDfdUbdWXtufX7T6/s640/blogger-image-1605298142.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><i>Nicely rusted, aged metal birdcage</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiITzuRx4vmfqJY-LlSxWiv4CmSc1VWuNKJLHcVtwEWWhrnnPp7ikvpGkeJyaYevswtYOWheffxBJqMO_h3bJI8xsRYbUxy7faRJeC5AJTIfrFxRkBR61SpCCDmbPQ5_KZmKtOZzyWDuPYE/s640/blogger-image-1258381313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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My mum and I found this one at the thrift store this week. The electrical was in and out but figured I could fix it at home. Luckily I married an electrician!! So essentiallly I got the lamp for around $24, replacement light part was $3 and free labor by the talented hubby! Isn't it beautiful? Such lovely ambience with this beautiful lamp!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mandy</div>mandaroo63http://www.blogger.com/profile/01341486177836403726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-47842408281494841562016-06-29T17:25:00.001-07:002016-06-29T17:25:50.864-07:00Happy 4th of July!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifi2Gze-QBZ8pwZyweG8dkioKDgHWHUVVXWVfv4zN5Z5Xqei38MUobFdG-ZnmAF1QBsvy3Zux7DWYh-qzfxzUYXXW4eidZDD4ANMnYwDRNzoSkDBw0s3m-SV-UQfx2DFQWO09Kzt6DXoJO/s640/blogger-image-637648502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifi2Gze-QBZ8pwZyweG8dkioKDgHWHUVVXWVfv4zN5Z5Xqei38MUobFdG-ZnmAF1QBsvy3Zux7DWYh-qzfxzUYXXW4eidZDD4ANMnYwDRNzoSkDBw0s3m-SV-UQfx2DFQWO09Kzt6DXoJO/s640/blogger-image-637648502.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!! </div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqtmxMMT-b1KCyshGpGWki8kOmLbaMed1NGOK4HuTnnoSZmBqBuCFLMODXY7M6HoOoaa-lEwjyNaHwWIU2bviAu6hEMbzoBNQzcC4bD6sMr0dlm69eYn-r7xxc2jsQxMluh9p4Sf0_MQO/s640/blogger-image--2052583824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqtmxMMT-b1KCyshGpGWki8kOmLbaMed1NGOK4HuTnnoSZmBqBuCFLMODXY7M6HoOoaa-lEwjyNaHwWIU2bviAu6hEMbzoBNQzcC4bD6sMr0dlm69eYn-r7xxc2jsQxMluh9p4Sf0_MQO/s640/blogger-image--2052583824.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Found this colorful painting at the Valley thrift store today while out with my mama. She found the beautiful multimedia art print below to go in her bedroom. (It's originally from Pier 1). Will look so nice. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQado4KRX2FsEB12tWGJgoi31ER5FT87aimVQJTFgD5QOPELEP23tavqdS5noMXorXqzIOb52qcrSJdIa2mBWV5Vo8Vm-ozGs4e0gA8AOjrlTgfDraQ5un2861nQT-mKFaDwH_fA1vUnq/s640/blogger-image--408262944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQado4KRX2FsEB12tWGJgoi31ER5FT87aimVQJTFgD5QOPELEP23tavqdS5noMXorXqzIOb52qcrSJdIa2mBWV5Vo8Vm-ozGs4e0gA8AOjrlTgfDraQ5un2861nQT-mKFaDwH_fA1vUnq/s640/blogger-image--408262944.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also found some nice carved shabby chic style white photo frames, a painted pottery bowl with a lovely blue bird, a basket and a mini stained glass! Love them all!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmj02BHwp3mXadMyinx4pAAFm8f-6eNCnDlq4Om5E0iHmJJXCpVgXRstpN8FRMs5x7yr6i-D1Duq3R1wCz5HJmYRu6KPPrAgojpDwIddbWPZxq5sEuRJzddKtvx-vg8Gma1y_pcCXcqS1v/s640/blogger-image-267767422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmj02BHwp3mXadMyinx4pAAFm8f-6eNCnDlq4Om5E0iHmJJXCpVgXRstpN8FRMs5x7yr6i-D1Duq3R1wCz5HJmYRu6KPPrAgojpDwIddbWPZxq5sEuRJzddKtvx-vg8Gma1y_pcCXcqS1v/s640/blogger-image-267767422.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxA8pQZC6l3sot_O99E1BKUv4M_C5GpdgXL6qwGMCRncze0BpFwJ0RmP3k8Tt7XJO1Vtq5Y6dWWwq1Gu6yKE2QmFFFG7LeOT7Kt8Ux1yxsfvDa0tYnXXWIIYMd40-Qdyx2Mz-SxR0GuVJ/s640/blogger-image--1996827263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigxA8pQZC6l3sot_O99E1BKUv4M_C5GpdgXL6qwGMCRncze0BpFwJ0RmP3k8Tt7XJO1Vtq5Y6dWWwq1Gu6yKE2QmFFFG7LeOT7Kt8Ux1yxsfvDa0tYnXXWIIYMd40-Qdyx2Mz-SxR0GuVJ/s640/blogger-image--1996827263.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZoQRpElCNQvYdr-vjS40WFZ67BZkosTohJxorW3xsR4sTmOgDCBJV1gtxSKcZ1ib5r8ZwMShp_Emnl5z6SiUHRsjOm4m8YcCeC6WssjnQ5WeeCR-VHKgf2dvoBwaa8RLoPBy5NpfjafdB/s640/blogger-image--2059092928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZoQRpElCNQvYdr-vjS40WFZ67BZkosTohJxorW3xsR4sTmOgDCBJV1gtxSKcZ1ib5r8ZwMShp_Emnl5z6SiUHRsjOm4m8YcCeC6WssjnQ5WeeCR-VHKgf2dvoBwaa8RLoPBy5NpfjafdB/s640/blogger-image--2059092928.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wqvu511EpbAu0on3u4IG1xNtO_g06FXPSpjqWSzSx9_T0E1jhExBCrG0nCRdDBQy9ClEY5GLoaNIG6kx2FFKZFGGF6cDhfv2hBiNK4FJtswxu7_Vigdj4r23sXEgBPU6_qZoxLG6Kjc1/s640/blogger-image--606339833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6wqvu511EpbAu0on3u4IG1xNtO_g06FXPSpjqWSzSx9_T0E1jhExBCrG0nCRdDBQy9ClEY5GLoaNIG6kx2FFKZFGGF6cDhfv2hBiNK4FJtswxu7_Vigdj4r23sXEgBPU6_qZoxLG6Kjc1/s640/blogger-image--606339833.jpg"></a></div>Happy 4th of July weekend and hope you find some great thrifted goodies!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mandy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>mandaroo63http://www.blogger.com/profile/01341486177836403726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-23539390606884470042016-06-24T14:09:00.001-07:002016-06-24T14:09:01.176-07:00Trying to stay cool!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQlMm98xSMTwA5vQrQeXiPo5xel7GRV9hdDeSZJYev1jFeMASq6Cbs-8Ekvr6ehP_vYCNr7n5cAx9igoGyjceyqcZnurRylS2UZVlTfx7ixqaa-n1sWoMTdxU-4xG3VDWvJySZUk9c3_T/s640/blogger-image--240620168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQlMm98xSMTwA5vQrQeXiPo5xel7GRV9hdDeSZJYev1jFeMASq6Cbs-8Ekvr6ehP_vYCNr7n5cAx9igoGyjceyqcZnurRylS2UZVlTfx7ixqaa-n1sWoMTdxU-4xG3VDWvJySZUk9c3_T/s640/blogger-image--240620168.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It's been pretty warm here in Escondido and one way to stay cool is by thrifting, in a nice, cool thrift shop! Found this sweet clay Peruvian band today at the local Salvation Army. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WuCah3HQ5kpbjA25Wu8rNRtRvenXemaIC0SzHTa6hKHE8Cgdlkad7WKqDzZ6V8gaTPPA_tNIlIVVotMj4n3rN8N05LrzkeytebjEoX40wAzHRwR3rqG0fTiA0r-Ju270W-1pyI8CCDqH/s640/blogger-image-290430359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WuCah3HQ5kpbjA25Wu8rNRtRvenXemaIC0SzHTa6hKHE8Cgdlkad7WKqDzZ6V8gaTPPA_tNIlIVVotMj4n3rN8N05LrzkeytebjEoX40wAzHRwR3rqG0fTiA0r-Ju270W-1pyI8CCDqH/s640/blogger-image-290430359.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This plate is a smaller version of a similar plate I found a few months ago. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJZ01nbXov62PfHsKI_8yIviGRbhkpDo8I0xCZMAX47hzVjPela_GBZtAod-7Mj66Ao39KQS702xHhfCZaaTE_6qarQGVaQD54jJQOP0XIKwpWmkk3J_rAT5u7tlZL6eN9yZ3t11IQUxt/s640/blogger-image-1368508327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJZ01nbXov62PfHsKI_8yIviGRbhkpDo8I0xCZMAX47hzVjPela_GBZtAod-7Mj66Ao39KQS702xHhfCZaaTE_6qarQGVaQD54jJQOP0XIKwpWmkk3J_rAT5u7tlZL6eN9yZ3t11IQUxt/s640/blogger-image-1368508327.jpg"></a></div><br></div>And I couldn't pass up these colorful gnomes to add to my garden decor. Hoping they bring us some luck and stay out of mischief!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stay cool!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mandy</div><br></div><br></div>mandaroo63http://www.blogger.com/profile/01341486177836403726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-57057551117389948192016-06-19T20:37:00.000-07:002016-08-24T12:59:42.664-07:00Landscape Mother Lode! I have been looking for rustic, homey-looking landscape paintings for our master bedroom, which is on its way to becoming lodge-y. I had found one large one (previously posted) when Ellen and I were in Sun City. We went to a store in Murrieta and hit the Mother Lode of lodge-y perfection!<br />
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I also found the accent pillows you see there too. The pillows were all in perfect condition, clean and fresh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The green weathered looking vase I also found there and filled it with some 99 cent store flowers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The framed handcrafted Molas I found at the Assistance League thrift shop which is across the street from the Valley thrift shop. They cost more but are well worth it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Mola is the word for "clothing" in the Kuna language of <a href="http://www.molagirl.com/j/content/view/44/29/" style="text-decoration: none;">the Kuna</a> people living off the northern coast of Panama on the <a href="http://www.molagirl.com/j/content/view/43/29/" style="text-decoration: none;">San Blas islands</a>. It is the most famous form of art produced in Panama. Molas are incorporated into a woman’s clothing, usually with one panel on the front of the blouse and a matching or related one on the back." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">From: </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://www.molagirl.com/j/content/view/25/29/</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I wanted something over the flat screen tv so I put up two shelves from Target and picked up a few little treasures from the thrift shop to put on them, the little "dance" sign and the old world map bottle. I'll probably add a little more when I find the right things.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Here's how they look all put together with old and new. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lxiIxX8tjdGR_8xCmvpKrZWZdOZOnX1U7UviE_BuaJtd6ievZO-oPmquEh2l26PV4fmr6LqtkdQRmFAVLTNbezBXetbpcSaooHtWyCof-yriyQ3vXl1lev7S2LTRnBfQqbDz84hy6Kcg/s640/blogger-image--112168964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lxiIxX8tjdGR_8xCmvpKrZWZdOZOnX1U7UviE_BuaJtd6ievZO-oPmquEh2l26PV4fmr6LqtkdQRmFAVLTNbezBXetbpcSaooHtWyCof-yriyQ3vXl1lev7S2LTRnBfQqbDz84hy6Kcg/s640/blogger-image--112168964.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">(Little odds and ends thrifted items in the round shelves as well)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3A2OyNKaN2TOsQSeShvInPqJIPLqbOZym_e5wmKTg5yD4DIozTOkp2rFrmtZvbbm3QQ6hO478eJPBpoiQnpsmX_HYtQhGo_VXYtJQfVHU9jc0lrOfttDivrSh87hMBIK5lH_1ZwWcREW/s640/blogger-image-1435053429.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3A2OyNKaN2TOsQSeShvInPqJIPLqbOZym_e5wmKTg5yD4DIozTOkp2rFrmtZvbbm3QQ6hO478eJPBpoiQnpsmX_HYtQhGo_VXYtJQfVHU9jc0lrOfttDivrSh87hMBIK5lH_1ZwWcREW/s640/blogger-image-1435053429.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Also the white and orange flowered pillows were thrifted material my mama made into pillows for me. 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There were half-a-dozen or so yard and estate sales on my way home from taking Sarah to school yesterday. I managed to scare up some McCoy Floraline pottery at one of them. Floraline is the line of inexpensive McCoy pottery that was made specifically to sell to florists in the 1960's. They could use some cleaning up, but I love the matte white finish.<br />
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I also got this red glass bowl a while back while I was with Ellen. I confess I don't remember where. I do remember it was around $5. I didn't blog it earlier because I had no idea how to photograph it. Any background I chose was wrong. I'm sure there is a better way to capture it, but Martin always says, when in doubt, take it outside and put it in full sun. I'm pretty hopeless at the photo-taking, I admit. Pretty bowl, though!<br />
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That's all for now! The hunt continues!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-30257491576902171332016-03-20T00:30:00.000-07:002016-03-20T00:30:38.924-07:00Big-ish stuff!<br />
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I am usually drawn to the smalls at the Thrift Stores, the crockery and tchotchkes, things like that. I've had some luck lately with some things that are a bit larger!<br />
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I got this cute end table with magazine storage and drawer at a yard sale up the street for $10. I love the lion's head drawer pull. They had already stripped the top, which gave me a preview of what's under the finish.<br />
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At the same yard sale, I got this display case with glass fronts for $5. The pieces of glass just slide in on a groove. Imagine our surprise when we realized the glass slides in and out of either side unimpeded! We managed not to break any, but I might ask Martin if he can remedy that situation. It is painted on the inside, which I love, and has a little decal on the top, which has seen better days. I think I might have something cooking for it, makeover-wise.<br />
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Then, Ellen and I were in Sun City, poking around and came across this painting. It is large, like, 34 x 22. It immediately reminded us both of the Monterey area. Of course, that is where Martin lived before relocating here. I am slowly making the master bedroom more Lodge-y, so I thought this was a good fit. I vacillated about it, considered and reconsidered. I had almost decided to pull the trigger when Ellen insisted on buying it for Martin. Good call, Mama! It looks right at home. Thank you , again!<br />
I am enjoying my new-found luck with the sort of large stuff! I hope it holds out!! I DO need a china cabinet of some sort... *fingers crossed*Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-62523936900657277922016-02-16T14:22:00.001-08:002016-02-16T14:22:20.218-08:00Mexican wedding plateI love Mexican painted pottery and it's hard to pass it up when I find it at the thrift store. I found this one this weekend and it has so many stories to tell in the details. 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Hope you do something fun with your loved ones. I found these twig basket hearts at a local antique shop. I bought the flowers, ribbon and chalk hearts at the dollar store. Made for a cute entryway V-day decoration. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mandy</div><br></div>mandaroo63http://www.blogger.com/profile/01341486177836403726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-69986643967230561602016-01-12T12:27:00.001-08:002016-01-12T12:27:28.949-08:00This and that<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmM1m9qyvZKOthYWfQRANMosA_uxT1dlQGBBayhNRuaQH91fNUAMGe0d69x_9G69PjjV4iAGljLHQ8aiPX2lTeJzcnVCBg7b-bwbmtpA_MlzC3MIG-OSsl_I3oGQlHgstQIrSN629mE2mO/s640/blogger-image-284752200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmM1m9qyvZKOthYWfQRANMosA_uxT1dlQGBBayhNRuaQH91fNUAMGe0d69x_9G69PjjV4iAGljLHQ8aiPX2lTeJzcnVCBg7b-bwbmtpA_MlzC3MIG-OSsl_I3oGQlHgstQIrSN629mE2mO/s640/blogger-image-284752200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Today I found these goodies at a newfavorite local thrift shop. We've moved and are now closer to the Valley thrift shop. I was out looking for some wall decor for our front room but didn't find anything. I did find a nice purse, some jewelry, some sandals and a little painted cat so the visit wasn't a bust. But then, it never is!! Happy new year and hope you have a great new year of thriftin and junkin'!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mandy</div>mandaroo63http://www.blogger.com/profile/01341486177836403726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-8270872376173313462015-10-14T16:48:00.001-07:002015-10-17T22:45:05.604-07:00Booty from Angel ViewJust a quickie from when Ellen and I went thrifting the other day... I'm always looking for garden stuff and I managed to find a couple of things that I couldn't leave behind.<br />
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Very heavy (probably cast iron) planter with a pretty patina. I want to put something special in this one, and then never move it again! Once it's filled with soil and a plant, I'm sure I won't have any interest in schlepping it anywhere.<br />
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Two small terra cotta pots that look old. There was another one that size, but it looked brand new. I am drawn to the look of age and patina, no doubt!<br />
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I also got this plate. It's a souvenir from Wyoming, a place called Little America. Restaurant? Lodge? Amusement Park? Unknown. But I got it for my black and white plate collection. At some point, I may have a black and white plate wall.<br />
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I love the crazing. You can see it in this close-up. I also like the touch of color. Perks it right up!</div>
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That wraps up the loot from this trip! Time to pot some flowers!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-14700586017641559932015-06-25T11:46:00.001-07:002015-06-25T11:46:18.038-07:00A few of my favorite things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Haven't posted in awhile, but I have been thrifting and garage sale hopping, nonetheless! Here's a few (from the many) finds I've bought the last few weeks. </div>
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These cute little ceramic kitty teapots will look very cute on someone's Christmas/Yule tree this year<br />
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I'm always a sucker for lovely painted Mexican clay pottery . I also found this lovely flower vase, too.<br />
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I am such a book <del>hoarder </del>collector/lover. But, I do so love finding lovely vintage books. This one is a French primer from 1894! It's so lovely! <br /> <br />
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Thought I'd also share some of my bird and nature books I've pretty much found all of them at thrift shops, maybe an occasional one on amazon (used). I love looking through them and identifying some of the birds in the garden. There's some wonderful illustrations in many of them, as well as some poetry books about birds and nature. Happy Summer Solstice and happy hunting. (We've got more sunlight hours in the day to shop, Yeah!!!)<br />
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I hit up a few yard sales this Saturday and found this vintage RCA record player for $10!!! Got it out today to show the kids and they were very excited and had fun playing a few old 45s I had laying around. It's a bit beat up, but it works!<br />
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The Paramore 45 was a record I also picked up at a yard sale for a buck, I knew Violet would enjoy it.<br />
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(top picture by my daughter Violet on her iphone, rest by me)mandaroo63http://www.blogger.com/profile/01341486177836403726noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-54901506664290551642015-03-22T16:16:00.001-07:002015-03-22T16:16:24.695-07:00Blue and White and cut glassOn our recent foray, I found lots of stuff I "couldn't live without"! I am a fan of blue and white. Especially transferware. When I saw the mismatched pair of blue and white salt and peppers, I could not resist. The salt is Currier and Ives, and the pepper is Blue Onion. I love that they are not meant to go together, but match perfectly! And nearby was the matching creamer! yay! And 2 ashtrays from a fancy hotel in San Francisco. Though we don't smoke, it's nice to have them for guests, especially, friends of Bill W., who tend to be smokers...<div>
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I also found some pretty salt cellars at a yard sale. I have no need for them, but have always liked the pretty, tiny things. Maybe because I have a hobnail cellar from my grandmother... But I saw these and thought "instant collection!" They cleaned up nicely. The closest two might even purple up a bit, so I'll put them on the windowsill.</div>
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Spring is in the air and we're ready to catch up on our thriftin'. Robin and I checked out a couple of local stores and also found one humongous yard sale. Robin was doing all the shopping until we arrived at St Thomas' Thrift Store. Here are some of the treasures I found... <br />
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The little truck is perfect for holding a houseplant, the tray is for "someone" who needs one when we have tea on her patio (sssh!!!) and the wine box <i>may</i> be re-purposed, with a shelf added (I'll need some help from hubby), into a hanging shelf for my glass jars holding my button collection. All these items were half price and the sales lady told us they had just been put out on the floor! It certainly pays to shop often if you're looking for bargains as 'new' items arrive every day.<br />
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I even love the old boxes. The Shiny Brite brand box is in worse shape, but it's not terrible. I saw an old Shiny Brite ornament box used for a sweet little Christmas diorama once. It gives a girl ideas!<br />
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I didn't pay much more than the original purchaser, who brought these beauties home from Ole's for 75¢. I wish I knew what year they were purchased. I'm glad someone way back when had my same love for nontraditional colors on the tree.<br />
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So crackled and fun! I couldn't love these more if they were prefect and brand new.<br />
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The silver is quite hazy and antique-looking, too. I use these all over the house to up the "vintage Christmas" look.<br />
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Thanks for indulging my penchant for shiny things! We need to get out and thrift soon, ladies! New year? New treasures to find! Let's go get 'em!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-79984096844547962462014-11-08T09:28:00.001-08:002015-03-21T18:53:01.985-07:00Just Like Nana'sNot exactly thrifted, but while Mandy and Violet were out and about in Escondido recently Violet noticed some china “just like Nana’s” at Deborah’s Next-to-New consignment store. They gave me a quick call and after a few exchanged photos and a check on line Mandy kindly made the purchase for me.<br />
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I’ve always loved blue and white china and I’ve had a basic set of Blue Danube for many years. I never did buy all the various serving pieces, mainly because they are so expensive. Over the years a few of my pieces have been broken so I’m thrilled with these lovely additions. I checked on line and the replacement for the serving platter alone is listed at $99.99 - that’s half what we paid for all these dishes! Thanks Mandy and Violet, you certainly know a bargain when you see one! <br />
<br />Nana Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08298222828439634205noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-70420888531060878322014-10-16T16:58:00.000-07:002014-10-16T16:58:02.541-07:00A little shopping in BeaumontMartin had an errand to run in Beaumont, so we decided to make it an outing. There is main street that has lots of antique shops with the little booths which all belong to different people. There's gotta be a name for those, but I don't know it... Anyway, Sarah helped me pick a couple of things. She seemed very determined that we would take these things home. Who am I to argue? She has great taste.<br />
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We found a child-sized rolling pin and a sweet goat bell. I love the bright yellow paint and wee little scale of the rolling pin. The bell is metal, and although it looks like it would be loud, it makes a nice little *ting ting* when rung.<br />
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From the top of the bell, you can still see the brassy/coppery color of the original metal. I can almost hear it down in the meadow! After shopping, we had the best Thai food! What a lovely day! Thanks, Martin!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-72648064038931292342014-09-18T15:22:00.002-07:002014-09-18T15:22:22.545-07:00Fun stuff!I find some of my best stuff when I go into a thrift store to make a donation. Maybe I should just drop and run! Anyway, I found some enamelware coffee pots and a pair of tiny wooden shoes at a shop in Sun City.<br />
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Kinda fun! I'm thinking about mosaic-ing (is that a word?) the clogs, which are souvenirs from Holland. I think they'll be adorable in the garden. Not sure about the camp coffee pots yet, but that never stops me! I have some ideas, I just have to narrow them down!<br />
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Martin and I went to a show with lots of vintage vendors and found more stuff. The first thing was a silver over copper pot of some sort with a screw cap (lined with cork) on the end of a short spout. When we asked the vendor what it was, she said she'd tried to research it but still had no idea. <br />
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We got it for a steal and when I researched it, I found out it is a fancy-schmancy martini pitcher. Of course, that is the last thing we need, but I will find a way to re-purpose it. It was just too cute to leave behind. We also got a few ridiculously charming old drawer pulls shaped like cherries.<br />
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I'm not sure why, but these remind me of my childhood. They ring a vague, far-off bell, but I can't place where I might have seen them. I love the hand-painted finish and the chippy, used patina. So sweet! Again, no concrete plans for these, I just knew I'd be sorry if I passed them by.<br />
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Well, that's all the "stuff" for this time. I think I got pretty lucky with this latest batch! What do you think, ladies?<br />
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Some really wonderful finds lately. Mostly pieces of art/home decor type things. I come across them and they're just so beautiful I can't pass them up! This beautiful hand created wood jewelry box was made by "Rich". I looked for it online and came across <b><i><a href="http://www.craftyboxes.co.uk/" target="_blank">these</a></i></b>, which are made in the UK. Not sure if that's where it's from but definitely inspired by it. I put some orange oil on it and it looks so lovely. The boxes are lined with a soft felt. I only paid $15 for it at the<a href="http://www.discoveryshop-ranchobernardo.org/" target="_blank"> American Cancer Society Discovery Thrift shop</a> in Rancho Bernardo. Love that place, so many beautiful things there and it goes to a good cause.<br />
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This beautiful and unique little metal hand painted peruvian looking horse I found at the local St Vincent de Paul's thrift shop. They don't have a store specific website (<b><i><a href="http://www.st-vincent-depaul.com/home.html" target="_blank">this </a></i></b>shows all their stores, though), but here is their <b><i><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/st-vincent-de-paul-escondido" target="_blank">Yelp </a></i></b>page. Never mind the bad ratings, I think it's a great store. I've always had nice, helpful volunteers helping me there and there's a wonderful selection, the store is clean, and nice product, also, nicely organized. Don't miss out back where they have patio furniture and other outdoor stuff. There's some other stores in the area, but I like this one best. Lots of great books, usually listed at 50% off. Their collector's books are quite pricey.<br />
**<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">correction, just remembered I got the horse at Deborah's Next o New consignment shop, more about that shop in another post</span><br />
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I think I found the above Kokopelli hand crafted & signed plate at Sally's. (Salvation Army Thrift shop) in Escondido. They've recently been having numerous 50% off sales as they tried to liquidate much of their stock before a remodel. They even had a 75% off, but I didn't make it down there. I recently also saw a Living Social coupon for the SA stores, so keep your eyes peeled, they're always having great deals!!!<br />
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This beautiful, hand carved walking stick I found when I was out and about with my mom in Murrieta. Found this at the Angel View Thrift shop out there. It's a wall decoration (has a hook on the back) but I rather like it as a walking and talking stick. We've been using it at our family meetings! If you look close it has an alligator on it!<br />
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As you can see, I really love earthy, multi-cultural, colorful earthtone kind of pieces. Sometimes I get more practical things, like clothes or kitchen ware. But I love when I find unique artsy, craftsy type home decor items that I otherwise wouldn't spend the big bucks on.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Mandy</i></b></span>mandaroo63http://www.blogger.com/profile/01341486177836403726noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-80753996896082007292014-07-29T16:48:00.000-07:002014-07-29T16:48:12.222-07:00New shops!My Mother-in-law, Ellen, got me out of the house the other day in an effort to cure my cabin fever. We recently moved much closer to Ellen and Mandy, so now, thrifting together will be much easier to do! Ellen showed me a few of her favorite shops in the area and naturally, we came across some things we couldn't live without!<br />
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There were also some unbelievable, intricately-carved toothpicks that I couldn't get a good shot of for the life of me! Each one was different and amazing to see! I'll have to see if I can put Martin to the task of getting a good photo or two.<br /><br />
Thanks for the fun day, Ellen, and for sharing some of your good poking-around places! Can't wait for our next day together!<br />
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One of my favorite stores is Sally's - or The Salvation Army Thrift Store. I hardly ever come home from there empty handed, but I really do try hard not to buy things I don't need. Then there are times when something catches my eye, calls out my name, and I've just gotta have it! That's what happened today when I saw this cute little one-of-a-kind pitcher. I walked by it two or three times. Picked it up, put it back, was ready to leave, went back and grabbed it because...as my hubby reminded me... I'd probably regret it later if I didn't buy it now.<br />
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The name inscribed on the bottom is <b>Cama Deruta</b>, which tells me it was made in Italy. I love the colors, the simple design, and the feel (the white dots are raised) of this little pitcher. It holds just over a quart and with its pointy little spout will be just right for watering my house plants.</div>
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Speaking of plants, I also found this nice flower pot for my succulents which were badly in need of re-potting.<br />
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Well, that's my first post. Hopefully I will eventually overcome my "paralysis of analysis". Mean- while, Happy Thriftin'!Nana Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08298222828439634205noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-19054469356921733592014-05-22T15:25:00.000-07:002014-05-22T15:25:05.256-07:00Peruvian treasures!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Found these Peruvian treasures at my new favorite thrift shop this week, St Vincent's de Paul on Escondido Blvd. I love the ceramic donkey candle holder, he's so magnificent and a steal at $7!!!<br />
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Also found these two plump little fellas on my way out, $4 a piece. I'm so in love with them! They make such a welcoming addition to my bookshelf in the front room.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Mandy</i></span>mandaroo63http://www.blogger.com/profile/01341486177836403726noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091199539586389874.post-49456820172868964822014-04-25T22:03:00.000-07:002014-06-04T12:30:43.703-07:00Re-purposingSince our house is on the market, we've packed and de-cluttered so much that when it came to staging, I was at a loss! I needed something for the dining room table. This fact was in my head when I drove by an estate sale, so I stopped to take a peek. And there they were. An old silver-plate coffee pot and creamer and sugar. It was $20 for the lot, but I haggled it down to $15 for all three. I'm nothing if not frugal...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">with flowers...</td></tr>
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I love the patina of old silver and I think the flower arrangement will look even better once the lilies open. Necessity is the mother of Excuses for Shopping! Yay!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0