Thursday, January 19, 2012

Thrifted Thursdays

Hi all! Another Thrifted Thursday here. Just wanted to show off a few of my latest and favorite thrifted treasures.

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Sweetpea wanted in on the shoot again, she loves getting into whatever mama is working on :] This chevron blanket wasn't thrifted - sorry - but I did find it in my basement and had no clue it existed until a few days ago. This blanket was given to my mom some time in the 70's by a sweet neighbor. She thought the colors were too wild growing up but I fell instantly in love with them. The colors are still so bright and looks brand new. Although it wasn't thrifted, I was just too excited and had to share with someone.

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Lace Skirt - This skirt came from Forever 21 but I picked it up at Village Discount for less than a dollar :]

Leather Purse - My mom had a coupon to one of our favorite thrift stores so I picked up this genuine leather purse for under $2. I don't think anyone used it by the looks of it. I was in dire need of a new purse so I was glad to find this.

Metal guitar - I found this at a local Savers. I really like all of the detailing on it. I plan on cleaning it up and repainting it. I like the distressed look it has at the moment though, so I will try to allow some of the bottom copper color to show through.


Happy thrifting everyone!! Have you found anything exciting recently?

44 comments:

  1. I'm just melting over that leather purse. In Germany we don't really have thrift stores like that, I'm sure we do in really big cities like Berlin or Hamburg, but in smaller cities not really. I swear, if I went to Nurnberg I'd be buying that purse for like 240euro or something. It's so pretty dear, I hope you enjoy styling with it :)

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    1. I am sorry to hear that. We have a bunch in my town. There is a lot of junk in them, but you can find gems too. Thank you, I haven't used the purse just yet but am excited to start pairing it with outfits soon :]

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  2. Ahhh these are awesome finds. I haven't been thrifting lately, but hopefully when I head back to school I will go. I am in search of the perfect lamp for my dorm!
    -Alyssa

    www.pinchoflyss.blogspot.com

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  3. I always love looking at thrifted treasures! I particularly love the bag- it's such a classic piece. And your pup is quite adorable as well. And- wow- your mom is so talented. The blanket is rad!

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    1. Thank you :] I love looking at other peoples thrifted things too. Almost as fun as finding the stuff yourself. You never know what will turn up!

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  4. That purse is brilliant and it looks in perfect condition. What great finds.

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  5. I love the colors in that blanket! And that purse is seriously adorable- what a great find!
    www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

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  6. That purse is awesome! I never find good stuff like that...

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    1. I just go way too often :-/ it's sort of an addiction.

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  7. Your thrift store has coupons? That's amazing! Great finds this week!

    Love & Lollies... Jessa

    Confessions of the Cupcake Countessa

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    1. My mom listens in to this radio shopping show and two of our favorite thrift stores have coupons so we pay like $3 for a $10 coupon, etc. It is pretty awesome and gives us and excuse to get our thrift on :]

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  8. I seriously am totally jealous of your finds. Especially that awesome 70's blanket!! The colors are bright and gorgeous! I so need to get back into thrifting.

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    1. The blanket was my favorite find of all, even if I only found it in a box in my basement haha.

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  9. What lovely finds, I think I've officially been bit by the thrifting bug, I've been thinking about going thrifting constantly since my last outing. This is a really pretty blanket, I love the bright colors! That metal guitar is beautiful!

    <3Honeysuckelle

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    1. Once ya start you can't stop! And thank you :]

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  10. You found some amazing treasures at great prices! That blanket is gorgeous! Love the colors and chevron pattern! And Sweetpea is such a cutie!

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  11. That guitar would be so fun to paint! Great finds.

    P.S. I love that blanket!

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    1. I can't wait to spruce the guitar up. It used to have a turquoise color on it, so I think I am going to stick with that but brighten it up a bit.

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  12. That purse is a GREAT find and for $2 is a steal!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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    1. I know! I almost felt bad for paying that price, almost... :]

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  13. That purse is so perfect! Such a great find! Thrifting really is the best <3
    The blanket is gorgeous btw. I love chevron prints; and the colors are so vibrant and fun!

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    1. Thank you. It really helps to brighten up a room :]

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  14. That purse is a goodie and will remain relevant for a very long time. Score!

    I also really dig that iron guitar/banjo. But I have to admit that I would probably attack it with a brightly coloured can of spray paint too. I have a spray paint problem.

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    1. It definitely will :]

      Haha, I do too! There isn't anything a can of spray paint can't spiffy up. I just spray painted an antique mirror a baby blue color and love the results.

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  15. I need to go thrifting soon! It's been too long.

    Mary from ♥ meowwzie.blogspot.com ♥

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  16. That bag is just AWESOME. And your blanket…those colors, the pattern, everything! LOVE! It's like a cotton candy blanket :)

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  17. That blanket and skirt are TO DIE FOR. So cute!! I'm off on my own thrifting adventure right now! Good finds lady : )

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  18. The bag is absolutely gorgeous and the style and colours of the blanket are insane, so 70's, I adore it <3
    http://cupcakesandtreacle.blogspot.com/

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  19. you have such a pretty blog! i love the bag too!

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  20. Loving that bag and blanket :D So bright! <3

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  21. Oh, I really like the lace skirt and purse! Such a great thrifty score!!! I've heard Savers are awesome, but I don't have one near by :/ ... Anyways, wnent thrifting a couple times this month, and I am going to do a monthly thrifty find post soon! :)
    Good luck!

    skinnymoonstick.blogspot.com

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    1. I will definitely look out for your thrift post :]

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  22. Wow what awesome finds. I'm loving the purse a lot. I've been looking for one like that, but haven't found any luck. My coolest find lately what a curio cabinet. :)

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    1. Thank you. I am so glad I found the purse, I wasn't really looking for one but there it was and I had to have it. Haha. Awesome! I need to find one of those to store my vinyl toys in - right now they are on a bookshelf and catching dust :-/

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  23. That is the most awesome guitar I've seen! And the bag is lovely, too! Perfect finds! :)
    xxx,
    Lily
    http://lilycupcake.blogspot.com/

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