tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post1730833204230423602..comments2024-03-13T03:17:44.665-06:00Comments on everything pink: everything pink!http://www.blogger.com/profile/07473621549432250983noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-68054550254983752152007-04-26T07:33:00.000-06:002007-04-26T07:33:00.000-06:00i love your thoughts on thrifting. in my home, i ...i love your thoughts on thrifting. in my home, i currently have the following thrifted and repurposed items: kitchen table and chairs (has been with me since college), a lovely hall bench made from a headboard/footboard from a twin bed, a totally desilvered mirror with a great frame, and a great ladderback chair found on the side of the road.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366031457587496623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-81888642778217592812007-04-26T06:27:00.000-06:002007-04-26T06:27:00.000-06:00i can't stand how darling that tea set is. it is s...i can't stand how darling that tea set is. it is so happy and made me smile when i popped back over here. too sweet!carlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116230992853320714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-35510062222436934792007-04-25T23:09:00.000-06:002007-04-25T23:09:00.000-06:00Nice SPT! I'm with you on this one! I love littl...Nice SPT! I'm with you on this one! I love little sentimental things and finding little treasures at antique stores and thrift shops. It always leads me to wonder who owned it before and what were they like.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874047746792619198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-7137160165978622472007-04-25T18:10:00.000-06:002007-04-25T18:10:00.000-06:00The best used item I ever bought was a Tommy Hilfi...The best used item I ever bought was a Tommy Hilfiger shirt for Jared in New Orleans. It got three little bodies out of it.<BR/><BR/>You are definitely the queen of finds! Love that you take your purell with you. So funny.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13344577469992088528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-43677568459457513832007-04-25T16:15:00.000-06:002007-04-25T16:15:00.000-06:00You have a true TALENT! I love the purell on the ...You have a true TALENT! I love the purell on the keychain!!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089736759218830118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-60543143207184815672007-04-25T15:10:00.000-06:002007-04-25T15:10:00.000-06:00My question is....how did you not buy all of it? T...My question is....how did you not buy all of it? That's my problem. I would not be able to decide. Your finds do inspire me to look more that's for sure.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337209591396996983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-36828625927957723222007-04-25T15:03:00.000-06:002007-04-25T15:03:00.000-06:00you are the best thrift shopper I know. What grea...you are the best thrift shopper I know. What great pictures.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203198480349062384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-42853525553804192062007-04-25T09:42:00.000-06:002007-04-25T09:42:00.000-06:00I recently used a kleenex box for good mail - I'm ...I recently used a kleenex box for good mail - I'm totally into the cereal box idea for the future. Great thrifting tips - and creative girl with the Nancy Reagan----->future sundress. I hope you post a picture of Annie Kate in it.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241935762929573583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-85584521780368319372007-04-25T09:19:00.000-06:002007-04-25T09:19:00.000-06:00How do you always find such great things?! I love...How do you always find such great things?! I love the tea sets, what luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-68332189605842961802007-04-25T09:06:00.000-06:002007-04-25T09:06:00.000-06:00You are for sure the queen of thrift shopping. I ...You are for sure the queen of thrift shopping. I wish we had a decent store to go to. They all are pretty much disgusting around here. You find the coolest stuff.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402207157637648309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-62734276786236462942007-04-25T08:52:00.000-06:002007-04-25T08:52:00.000-06:00Thanks for this wonderful post about thrifting. I ...Thanks for this wonderful post about thrifting. I have been reading your blog lately and have so enjoyed your posts! Thank you for sharing your creativity and traditions. I am inspired by how you see the future in things of the past. <BR/><BR/>I love flea markets, thrift stores, garage sales, all of it! There is just someting exhilarating about finding something cast-off and giving it a new life.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841514486769130103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-21599214454899242942007-04-25T08:35:00.000-06:002007-04-25T08:35:00.000-06:00Oh, bytheway, I would have bought the Ed Grimley d...Oh, bytheway, I would have bought the Ed Grimley doll for Bevan. Go back and get it and I'll send you the $2.00.mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03772196106316767374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-52474208067933255152007-04-25T08:31:00.000-06:002007-04-25T08:31:00.000-06:00Kristi, I love your new finds. Those dresses are f...Kristi, I love your new finds. Those dresses are fantastic, and the yellow tea set is so cute. You have a great Goodwill there, Girl. Also loved the silver pieces and the homemade cozy for them. Clever.mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03772196106316767374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-19432352921163124942007-04-25T08:28:00.000-06:002007-04-25T08:28:00.000-06:00My 16 year old son is into finding interesting coa...My 16 year old son is into finding interesting coats, ties and suits for church at the thrift store. I have always sat in the car - I suppose if I had your vision of what to look for it would be different. Perhaps next time, I will try it! <BR/>I love how you see potential in items. This was a great recap!Price Cream Parlorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06395018855812278552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-91878639349775545362007-04-25T07:43:00.000-06:002007-04-25T07:43:00.000-06:00The best thing I ever bought was a dining room set...The best thing I ever bought was a dining room set - a fabulous antique dining room set - table with 6 chairs, buffet, and china cabinet. It was in the Goodwill store in Virginia Beach, VA. We were there while my husband was TAD for a couple of months. We went to browse, saw this fab dining room set and it was priced $500 for the whole thing!! We were thrilled until another shopper advised us Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438287115051321526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-48811277320379460792007-04-25T06:40:00.000-06:002007-04-25T06:40:00.000-06:00Bah! Ok, so I'm DYING over your little yellow tea...Bah! Ok, so I'm DYING over your little yellow tea set. I collect tea sets. And the yellow is spectacular! Good for you. I'm so jealous!Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14761993349210047482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-80766344500317934842007-04-25T02:09:00.000-06:002007-04-25T02:09:00.000-06:00Hmmm...it's a toss up between the tea set and the ...Hmmm...it's a toss up between the tea set and the 4th July dress for me as your 'bargain of the day'!<BR/><BR/>I love them both. Can't wait to see how the 4th July dress turns out. LOL to 'Nancy Regan' description!<BR/><BR/>We got a brilliant little child's garden chair in a jumble sale last year, perfect size for Erin. She feels so special, having her own little fold-up wooden chair like the Amanda :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12942891521200360640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-27965452534764292322007-04-25T00:18:00.000-06:002007-04-25T00:18:00.000-06:00Okay, I tried this last week with Brynlee looking ...Okay, I tried this last week with Brynlee looking for a costume for her 4th grade musical, and I ended up with only a freak out fest as my prize. I don't think I will ever try this again unless you come with me as a personal coach! I'm always astounded by what you find, and the potential you can see in things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-39094548014405296272007-04-24T23:54:00.000-06:002007-04-24T23:54:00.000-06:00I too have an eye for the good stuff. I am a hero...I too have an eye for the good stuff. I am a hero at my local thrift because I wrote nice things about them in my newspaper column. <BR/><BR/>My favorite thrift find is some toy blocks that were made in the former West Germany.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575936726304867096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-2022411116006019342007-04-24T23:32:00.000-06:002007-04-24T23:32:00.000-06:00You have a gift for seeing the future of items tha...You have a gift for seeing the future of items that I wouldn't even give a 2nd thought. That's another of your gifts!<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see the Star Spangled Sundress on Annie Kate.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032420498045893374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-76649637177882426222007-04-24T22:43:00.000-06:002007-04-24T22:43:00.000-06:00I love your blog and your wonderful ideas! I am a...I love your blog and your wonderful ideas! I am also a thrift store lover! My best find would have to be my daughters four post white bed for$20! And, the best part I didn't have to do a thing to it.Webb Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449593429200029052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-57893160770590079272007-04-24T22:42:00.000-06:002007-04-24T22:42:00.000-06:00I am a thrift store girl through and through. You...I am a thrift store girl through and through. Your tips are fun to read. <BR/>Some of my favorite finds?<BR/>A pair of brown crocs for K for $1.<BR/>A shiny new red bike for my daughter for $2. (I followed it from the donation bin and cornered the stock boy in the back. He was so nice to tag it for that little.)<BR/>And a punch bowl with 12 cups that I just found. I have been waiting for Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11030315543735984148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-13333025179066582007-04-24T22:18:00.000-06:002007-04-24T22:18:00.000-06:00I think I will make it my goal this month to drop ...I think I will make it my goal this month to drop by the thrift store. I think of it, but never take the time. I really enjoyed seeing the wonderful things that you found!michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00302967424903233519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-25326191667807257682007-04-24T22:17:00.000-06:002007-04-24T22:17:00.000-06:00I love all the pictures you take of your thrifting...I love all the pictures you take of your thrifting finds. Very fun.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695647322001645909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19081373.post-52166412146022756332007-04-24T22:14:00.000-06:002007-04-24T22:14:00.000-06:00You have a MUCH better Goodwill than we do. I buy ...You have a MUCH better Goodwill than we do. I buy books there and the occasional basket, but don't find much else.. I am determined to go back and look with new eyes from now on....Bekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421106490759593190noreply@blogger.com