Thrift Share Monday - Back Home

It's true, I'm going through serious thrift withdrawal. I just didn't get in enough Thrifting over the weekend. And here's why.....we arrived on Bainbridge Island on Friday. We ran around doing a bunch of errands and eventually made it to my friend Jacki's to help her set up her sale for Saturday. Saturday I had a mere two hours to thrift with my friends Janet & Roy before having to head toward California. All Saturday and Sunday I saw Garage Sale and Estate Sale signs from the freeway and they were teasing me. We didn't stop at a single one during our entire journey home of 15 hours. We finally arrived home exhausted last night at 8pm.

Thankfully I did find some lovely items at Jacki's despite my husband telling me that the van was full. The van is never full until it's full. Right?

I couldn't leave this stand behind. I've admired it in Jacki's studio for three years now and pounced on it when she said that she was sticking it in her sale. It's going to be perfect to display items at craft fairs this holiday season.

I also drooled over this roll of Mad Men paper since I first saw it two years ago in her studio. Jacki told me that it is wrapping paper. I think it's the most fabulous paper that I have ever seen.

This little velvet mouse and Swedish candle ring were small enough to hide in the van from Dave since he was still going on about the white stand. I also bought a cast iron vintage post box, a bag of jewelry findings for Cerys, some Keen Shoes for Keiran, some rain pants for Keiran and a few other bits and bobs. She wanted to give everything to me but we gave her $15. That stand alone was well worth it.

Saturday was pretty much a bust. The sellers that morning thought their things were worth far more money than they were, especially at the venue of a garage sale. I picked up a small pair of 14K gold earrings for .50 cents, a laptop bag for $5 and a children's book on Sweden. Two hours and that is all that I could find. I suppose with our lack of space perhaps it was a good thing. At least I keep telling myself that.

My friend Janet though gave me these two Denby bowls as a gift after reading on my blog how much I adore Denby.

They are perfect for my collection. I'm looking forward to researching this pattern today. Does anyone recognize it?

The best thing about Monday is that it means there are only four days until the estate & garage sales start up again. In the meantime I still have thirteen banker boxes of books waiting for me and many things to list on eBay. I'm also considering giving Boocoo a try. Has anyone tried this yet? Supposedly the word in the ReSelling world is that Boocoo might be a real competitor to eBay. Wouldn't that be lovely?

Since I found very little this week I really need to live vicariously through all of you. What did you find this weekend? Don't forget to pop on over to Southern Hospitality to visit her Thrift party.

Comments

[DogsMom]

My computer is running so slow this morning I would almost rather clean house than try blog hopping.
I did not get out this weekend so may have to slip off to GW later today.
Everyone around here is complaining about the heat so I didn't miss many sales anyhow.
Glad you got home safely.

[Janice]

Love the wrapping paper and the bowls! Off to check out this Boocoo that you speak of. Ebay is in definite need of a competitor.

[Angie of EismanDesign.com]

Love the tiered stand!

[Van]

I LOVE that stand and the paper, I'm on the prowl for coll patterns like that to dress up my ur, "coffee table" (super ugly, old, walmart tv-stand with wheels). BTW, your rental living room is really pretty, I like the fresh leaves in the vase!

[Sherry]

You made some great finds. I really like the stand. It is very different than most I have seen.

[Shara]

Welcome home! I love the white stand--very nice.

[ana @ iMadeItSo]

do you know how happy i am to see that couch in the background still? :)

[Mama Rose]

That little mouse is just about the cutest little guy! Love the Swedish candle ring also...great scores!

[Sarah]

That paper is the coolest!
Sarah

[Ashley Ann]

I love that stand. It's AWESOME. :D

[Angela]

I'd say you still scored well! Glad you had a safe trip.

[Teresa Raines]

Nice finds! I also like the stand very much. You've inspired me to start blogging and seriously reselling. The job market for librarians isn't very good right now and I those pesky student loans to repay... :)

[Guusje]

I like the mouse - too cute! I spent this Sat. and the prior one at the most unbelievable estate sale I have ever or will ever see.
I didn't take these pictures but I can attest that yes, this is indeed what it looked like.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/swapatorium2/tags/hoarder/

[Sandy]

Love your finds, as usual!

I can just picture you now that I've been "shopping" with you!

Are you going to post all the cool Medford finds? :)

[Ruby]

Very cool Denby pattern! It very much reminds me of blanket-stitching, like on a felted edge.

[Lacey]

so excited to have found your blog & can't wait to do some thrift store monday posting...

[Wendy]

I love that stand!

[Kim Smart]

hi there - I've read your blog for some time and have enjoyed it - I believe we are somewhat of a kindred spirit.
Anyway, when I read this post and saw that you were considering giving Boocoo a chance, I thought that I should mention Bonanzle to you. Have you ever tried that? I've been on there for about a year. I've mostly used it as a place to put my unsold Ebay items, and have had an occasional sale...until lately! Wow, it has really taken off. I've sold four things there already this week. You might give it a try - I have really liked it. It is very user friendly and super inexpensive. I'm a beta user, so my listings are free, and they last as long as you leave them there. I don't know if that's the deal for new users, but I highly recommend them. It's a really attractive site, as well.
I sell on Ebay as Sylvan_Belle and on Bonanzle as Heliotrope_Bouquet. I work full time and do this too - my husband lost his job in October of last year, and this is keeping us afloat, although it is very difficult. I have to depend on thrift stores, because I can't make it to estate sales very often because of my work schedule. I love reading about your own thrifting adventures, and I have learned a thing or two from you, too! Thanks so much, and I hope YOUR financial situation gets better soon! Best regards to you and your family, and happy hunting! Kim