Today, I introduce my new category of something I probably enjoy doing more than anything (drum roll), thrift store shopping!
When perusing thrift stores, I no longer buy the first thing that's vintage or funny, I actually practice a lot of self-discipline and only get the things that are truly "a find" or something I cannot live without.
What could I not live without this weekend?
1. Wool, J.Crew Peacoat ($10) that fits perfectly and has white buttons. After I lost my favorite fitting red peacoat last year, I haven't been quite the same, but this makes up for it and then some. Yes!!!
2. Antique Windows (free)!! These were lying on the side of the road as scraps and because Andrew and I have one already that we love dearly, we decided to get them all, why not? They are antique windows with frames --some with panes. Many of them have antique latches and handles. Sure to make for some interesting projects. I can't believe someone would want to get rid of these!!!
3. Coffee canister ($1.99)!!! Oh I love canisters with typography on them. I have two already (I'll post them as well), one that says "beans" and another that says "flour," this will be the perfect addition to my collection.
I went to the Tri-cities this last weekend and was lucky enough to be in a car full of others who like to thrift-store shop like me. Goodwill was the first destination where I scored these great glasses for 75 cents each.
Afterwards we hit-up about 4 antique stores in the same strip-mall where we all kinda over-did-it, but found tons of great stuff. I found this lovely bathing suit and really cheap buttons for $1/bag (replacing perfectly fine buttons with older ones is totally fine).
Gigantic Teak Cabinet.
Door hinges.
Old school gym lights.
Claw-foot Rentals.
$5 Stone Sinks!
Beautiful hardwood floors.
Every vintage color of tiolet lids.
Seats $15
Ok, I'll tell you where it is... Second Use is a place that has been reclaiming building materials for re-use in the Puget Sound region since 1994 and they have the biggest and most reasonably priced selection I've ever seen: hardwood floors (intact and loose, finished and un-finished), doors, trim, kitchen sinks, toilets, claw-foot tubs, old signs, paintings, maps, cabinets, furniture and millions of vintage handles and doorknobs. It's pretty amazing!
2. Antique Windows (free)!! These were lying on the side of the road as scraps and because Andrew and I have one already that we love dearly, we decided to get them all, why not? They are antique windows with frames --some with panes. Many of them have antique latches and handles. Sure to make for some interesting projects. I can't believe someone would want to get rid of these!!!
3. Coffee canister ($1.99)!!! Oh I love canisters with typography on them. I have two already (I'll post them as well), one that says "beans" and another that says "flour," this will be the perfect addition to my collection.
