Thrift Share Monday - Sept 13

Thrifting to me isn't just a hobby or a business, it's a lifestyle. Saturday afternoon, the entire family went back to an estate sale in Novato in search of the other six of these cards. I had found four Piedmont Cigarette cards featuring Rip Van Winkle on Friday. Realizing the value I went back on Saturday in search of more. I didn't find any but I did get to witness my family at a packed house estate sale. The two children went into the garage with me with Dave casually wandering around. Cerys and Keiran followed my lead and began digging through boxes. One of the estate sale workers was in awe at the children and kept telling me that the children really knew what they were doing.

I told him that they had doing this since they were toddlers and by now they understand about thrift prices, what to look for and what to leave behind. I didn't find the other six cards but did find a couple boxes of items to ReSell and items for me or for the children. At the next sale Cerys was quite annoyed with me that I spent so much money ($40). It was a very high quality yard sale. I bought 4 sealed printer ink cartridges for $20. I didn't like spending that much money but each one can sell for $20 alone. That fits into my ideal ReSell math where my return is four times what I paid. Cerys I guess wanted me to pay $5.00 for all four. I love that her interest in thrifting is actually showing signs her becoming a young entrepreneur. It's not about the toys for her anymore, it's how much money I can make.

When we were at the estate sale and others were complimenting her (she kept asking prices for me) I told them that my children have such a different idea of money than your average child. They know that they can buy a pair of gap jeans for $1.00. My daughter knows the average price for a vintage fur since she collects them. (and if you told me 10 years ago that my girl would be collecting vintage furs and antlers I would have laughed) Keiran on the other hand thinks a lot about the ReSale value of items. He says to me constantly "I bet you'll get a thousand dollars for that." I love his enthusiasm.

This really reassures me that I am teaching my children such an incredible skill that no matter what they do in life, they will always be able to fall back on thrifting and ReSelling if times get tough for them. All of us that thrift and are parents, are truly giving our kids a legacy both in knowledge and of course all that stuff we've been buying for years that eventually will be worth money.

I found these sweet little metal drawers at an estate sale in San Rafael. I paid $3 each for them. One is for me and one is for her.  Little drawers like these were $25 at the flea market last week. $3 seems like a bargain now. It's all about perspective.

I found a stack of these in the garage at the Novato sale. They are actually cards rather than stickers. I think the font is just lovely.

I realized yesterday that when I lived in Bainbridge I just didn't come across many vintage Christmas items for sale. I've loved collecting little bits of vintage Christmas over the last year. These glass birds with clips made me giddy when I found them. They were 25¢ each. I now need to find an inexpensive aluminum tree. I've been search for one for the last few years but they usually are too expensive or someone had already popped on it before me.

These have to the the best ornaments in my collection now. Ever since I discovered Elsa Beskow books ten years ago, I have been crazy about toadstools.

Or maybe he's the best.

Did you thrift this weekend? What did you find? Don't forget to pop over to Southern Hospitality to check out her Garage Sale Party.

Comments

[Queen of Fifty Cents]

I am swooning over those ornaments!

[DogsMom]

I have not taken time to post my loot today but always love seeing everyone else's finds. My son grumbled when I took him to sales, but it did sink in. He was actually a wonderful student.

Oh- your S. Hospitality link is faulty.

[Selena]

Thanks, the link should be fixed now.

[Lisa G.]

Selena, what a wonderful post. It really gave a glimpse into the life of your family. Those toadstool ornaments are just the cutest!

[Puanani]

I am in love with the Gmomey Toadstool...My biggest find this week was a set of Roseville mixing bowls in perfect condition. The price was steep, $24. But I couldn't resist. They are lovely and very useful.

[Laura]

That sort of training for your children is so valuable! I'm seeing the fruit of years of food co-ops, thrift store shopping, and frugal living habits pay off in my college-age children now. Teaching them how to live is better than endowing them with money!

[Shara]

I knew you would strike gold at this sale--awesome!

[Erica@ZunkyChic]

What lovely treasures. Are you going to sell the toadstools and birds? I'd love to buy them. You have such great finds in CA that we don't come across here in TX. My best purchase this weekend was three vintage felt and sequin ornament kits for $1.25 each.

[Jane Diehl]

I adore mushrooms & Elsa Beskow, found a brand~spankin'~new copy of The Sun Egg at Goodwill for a $1 at Goodwill last Saturday.

[Van]

Lovely finds all around! The cards are pretty and practical for events, the ornaments are gorgeous, and I can imagine the drawers accommodating bits like the ornaments nicely. Great haul!

Get Rich Slowly had a beautiful article today about capitalist kids and encouraging entrepreneurial spirit http://bit.ly/aGqWiX I love step one, let your kids peruse their passions creatively.

Brings back memories of my childhood businesses...bad ideas like cat washing, and sell clams and plants door-to-door...

[Amanda]

I love those little drawers. Such a great price! I got a gold gilt bamboo letter holder for $1. I love it!

[Rebecca]

LOVE this post today! I, too, am starting early with my son (he's three). He tells me he loves "Frift Stores"...I don't think he knows what a new toy looks like :). And those ornaments are wonderful....great finds!!

[Shopping Golightly]

Hey ATG, Love the metal cabinets! I've one that's three drawers wide and nine tall. Each drawer has a label insert. Our family loves it. It sits under a gold Victorian mirror (love the contrast) and is filled with mittens, sun glasses, change, anything that's great to keep at the door. I paid $30 for it and found a letter from the 50's when this cabinet sat in a factory in Ohio. I love it when little things are left behind that help lend the history of the item.

[Barbara]

Ooh I love the little drawers. I foolishly passed some up a few weeks ago and when I went back they'd gone - funny that. And the toadstool, the last one, just so sweet. I look after two children who's parents would never shop second hand but the kids have the bug from me and just today one said 'you always get cool things for bargain prices'. So true.

[mo]

I hit a fantastic rummage slae and got a Dansk yellow enamel paella pan in amazing condition for $2! It is beautiful and I love to cook with that stuff. That is not all I got but one of my favorite finds of the day.

[Cathe Holden]

How wonderful you are to pick up a little metal cabinet just for me to go with my studio collection. You can find ANYTHING at a great price- I'm absolutely convinced!! Thank you so much Selena!! See you for coffee soon! 'Can't wait.

[Laura R.]

Love your blog! So glad I found it!

[Rachel]

Love reading all of your thrifting/estate sales adventures: wish I could go to an estate sale in the US: they sound awesome!!

[Cassie]

Great post.
I love the toadstools...Lucky you!

ps my linky title froze mid upload...sorry:{

[Shabby Vintage Junk]

Oh Selena that little gnome in the mushroom is my FAVE....If you ever decide to part with him let me know....!!

Cheers for now from Shakopee MN,
Tamarah :o)

[Colleen]

THanks for the picture of the little glass birds. The one on the bottom is the same as a set my parents used to have. I don't know what happened to the ones from my childhood, but I keep an eye open for ones like it.

Thanks for showing me they do exist.

[Pretty collections]

I'm one of those kinds collecting antiques and accessories.The vintage doll with feathers look cute.https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&send_id=817789614&email=7cff47bb7cdcb76fbfa15e66c81a1961 I'm totally impressed by the toadstools. I've got couple of them in blue. The last picture with the elf is cute.

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