Thrifting Withdrawals

We have been crazy busy and haven't gone thrifting in a month!  Having thrifting withdrawals, it was brutal!  Yesterday we finally had time and checked out one of our fave thrift stores but came out empty handed... Today we went to our favorite thrift store and scored this super cute Vintage Adidas jacket for Omar!  The tag says $2.95 but it was 50% off today!  SCORE!    
I spotted this Vintage framed art piece when we were leaving and it was priced at $9.95 but was 60% off!

I wanted this Unicorn but it was too rich for my blood.

Thrift store is now carrying new stuff!

These Lakers Luke Walton bobbleheads were overpriced!  There were 50+ of 'em!  No thank you!

Scary brown baby doll with pink eyes!


Now that Harper's Happenings did away with High on Thrifting Thursday - where are the fun thrift related blog hops?  Anyone out there that wants to partner up and run a thrift/flea market/estate sale blog hop?  Does anyone do a Holiday Thrift Swap?

Linked up at Thrift Share Monday

Thrifted Art for under $5

Good art is hard to find while thrifting.  Most art collectors hold onto pieces forever or sell them (rather than donate) so if you come across a good piece, buy it.  Buy it even if you have second thoughts because I guarantee if you leave the store, it will always be on your mind.

We used to have a rule about not buying art or pictures but I fell in love with an original painting that I could not pass up and now I'm always on the hunt for paintings, prints, figures and frames.

Our price point is $5 and under, we usually won't spend more than $10 on frames, art or figures.  It would have to be an amazing piece to break our rule.  

Even if you can't find a work of art - try upcycling.  Use Pinterest to inspire you!




What type of art and figures do you collect?   

I found this framed, signed and numbered Todd Bratrud print at Goodwill.

This framed, signed and numbered print by John Luke Eastman was actually 50% off!  One of my new faves in our collection!

This is an original painting by EIKO - I haven't been able to find any information online or from friends so if you know anything, let me know!  I love it more than everyone else in our family - was a steal at only $4!

Another original painting - it wasn't signed so I have no information on the artist but I love it just the same! I think it was $2-3.

I'm a huge fan of ornate frames - this plastic one caught my eye!  Was only .98

I don't care for cats but I'm a huge fan of white ceramic figures.  It's a great size and was only $1.99

This was a double score - white ceramic figure and Our Lady of Guadalupe!  I love religious figures but very picky on which ones I buy.

Found this at Goodwill too.  It's a framed print but have no information on the artist - looks vintage.  So adorable!


Also sharing at Apron Girl's Thrift Share Monday

Today's Scores

I guess when shopping doesn't damage my bank account, it makes it feel somewhat okay to shop thrift stores like a maniac.  I promise not to photo bomb my blog every other day with my hauls.  I'm learning to shop smarter and choose what to post.

Who could pass up a vintage dress at a great price?  Not me!  Was pleasantly surprised I could fit my 8 week post-natal body into it and look cute.    

Williams-Sonoma!  Dreamy!  Perfect to experiment with in my test kitchen!

I'm a sucker for vintage!

And Bunnies!  (Made in Japan!)

And Books!

And Buttons!

This Hello Kitty cable knit vest made me laugh.  I didn't pass it up because of the price.  But is it bootleg?  ( Funny thing is that we saw another one at a different thrift store a few days later.  Weird!)

It wasn't till last month that I heard about dooce.com - I've been online since 1996 but no one in my circle really talked about her blog.  I came across this book at Goodwill, loved the cover and it wasn't till I got home that I read the bottom cover and realized that this was the Dooce's book!  


Happy Thrifting!

Today's Scores: The Things I Didn't Buy

Thrift shopping is routine in our family now.  Duke (my 6 year old) has his own favorite sections now. He hits the toys, VHS tapes and books - in that order.  He had a sad moment on Saturday.  We were at Salvation Army, everything was 50% off and when we were at the check-out counter, the lady in front of us had a Toy Story Slinky Dog.  I peeked at the price and it was $1.59 so she was getting it for .80 - Duke really wanted it so I told Chris to offer her $2 but he didn't cause he knew she wouldn't have given it up.  I wouldn't have either.  She scored.  We turned the situation into a learning lesson for him: Be prepared to scour the aisles faster.  Just kidding.  We told him that sometimes you win some, lose some - be a good sport about it and get on with your day.  Life goes on!

The Things I Didn't Buy:
Cows in dresses.  I kinda wanted them.  Wish I looked at the price!

Blue Eyed Jesus on Black Velvet.  This didn't have a price.  Not sure how your thrift stores are but all the ones I shop at will not sell an item without a price.

This was all kinds of gorgeous.  Especially the frame.  It would have come home with me if it was a real painting but it was a reproduction on a wooden board.

I always check for used rolls of film in cameras.  Most of the time the roll isn't finished so when I pop open the back and expose the film to light, I don't even bother...  I have picked up 3 finished rolls but I worry about getting 'em processed and printed - what if there's some crazy stuff (or even criminal) on there?  I would be so embarrassed picking it up!


What are some things you didn't buy?  Any big time regrets?
A recent regret of mine is not buying (2) 10 lb. bags of Legos that were about $12 each.  Duke has been busy every day of his Summer vacation building with his Legos and it would've been nice to have bricks that weren't part of a set.

Thrift Shop Row in Orange, CA

Let's be honest.  When it comes to thrifting, no one shares where they shop at.  It's almost like asking for my social security number.  It's that serious.  I found out about "Thrift Shop Row" a few years ago from a coworker but never stopped by till last week.  There's about 4 thrift stores in the shopping center but only 2 are worth checking out.  Since I found out about the row from a coworker, I decided to pay it forward and share the information.  

The Sheepfold Thrift Store supports The Sheepfold which provides a refuge and shelter for abused mothers and their children.  The shop is huge!  They have daily specials - the day we visited, everything was 50% off.  Most of their selection is good stuff probably because people feel it's going to a good cause.  I saw designer bags (Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Coach), I wanted to peek at the clothes but because we were rushed on time, decided to look at my other favorite sections instead:  books, housewares, toys and art.  I found a box of never opened Ziggy Valentine's Day cards .50, The Social Customer book .50 (Brand new! This is on Amazon for $16!), 2 books for my 6 year old 2 at .25 each! and 2 frames for my Husband.  There are some great finds here!

The Sheepfold Thrift Store

335 E. Grove Avenue

Orange, CA 92865

(714) 637-1132  

Family Thrift is big too.  They have daily specials - we went on a Wednesday and all white tags were 40% off.  Also on Wednesday is buy 1 get 2 free (has to be same department and daily color tag special) - People were going crazy in there.  I managed to find 2 vintage dolls $1.91, Yashica Microtec camera $2.92 and 4 used place mats $1.51 (for product photo shoots).  I was bummed that it was one of those thrift stores that markup certain items.  Used vintage Tupperware and vintage Pyrex were overpriced.  I passed on a Jell-o mold and bowl.   I loved how they separated clothes by size.  Most thrift stores we shop at arrange clothes by gender and color.  This store had gowns, plus size, vintage and designer sections.  I saw an older wood entertainment center priced at $2.92 and the magazines were all recent issues at .95 each - It's definitely worth a visit.  

Family Thrift

303 E. Grove Avenue

Orange, CA 92865

(714) 974-9141

Today's Scores

I have a problem, it's called thrifting.  I hadn't even been home from having my baby for 2 weeks and had the itch to go hunting.  My husband enjoys it too because he was all for a trip to a local thrift store.

I was wondering... Is there any interest out there for a "Thrifted Giveaway"?

Found more books on this trip.  I couldn't resist these vintage school books.  There were 13 in a bag for $1.98 

And vintage baby books for $1.48 each!

Inside of the white baby book
Inside of the pink baby book

And a vintage Mattel 1967 Mrs. Beasley for $7.98 - her pull string works but there's no sound.
Most dolls at this store are in plastic bags, there were about 20 dolls in bags sitting in a pile and when I pulled her out, I knew I had to see her tag.  Thanks to my Droid (while still at the thrift store), I found her information just by doing a Google search on "1967 Mattel doll".


Lastly, a vintage silk scarf from Japan for $1.98 - I love the colors and print on this...



& Thrifty Treasures