#talesfromthethrift What I Bought

Is it too soon for another thrifting post?  I don't think so!  I haven't been thrifting in a couple weeks... was fighting a cold and lost the battle.  Homebound for a whole week straight and getting a little stir crazy!  I'm hoping to get some fresh air and hit the stores on Tuesday!  What have you scored lately?!  I would love to see your thrifting posts and hear your stories!  Show them hauls!  

Found this Vintage Culinary Institute of America Cookbook with wonderful forgotten recipes and gorgeous black & white pictures for .91!  I actually bought it for a friend but couldn't part with it.
Pigs In 'Taters anyone?  Totally going to try it!

Another Vintage find!  I don't want to call it a safe but its not really a recipe box either.  The key was inside and I couldn't resist the throwback colors and print!  Was only $3!

This was a very fun find for me.  I'm always looking for characters and this was a box of 12 but there was only 8.  One of them is chipped at the bottom but it gives it a little bit of personality!  Was a steal at $2!  They are made heavy, doesn't feel like wood and hand painted!

This thrift store is very hit or miss, most of the time miss... they only take cash and we were driving by saw the 50% off everything sign out front, had some cash on us so we decided to stop by.  The shop was packed and I could not believe no one picked up these Brand New SaltWater sandals!  They fit me perfect, my kind of color and a STEAL at $4!

Snowmen are so cute.  We wanted this sad guy in his cute scarf and not-so-perfect nose to come home with us... I turned him over to look for his price and found out he is a Department 56 piece!  Scored him for $3!

Vintage cherry glass.  I imagine there was a set of 4 but only saw 3.  I like even numbers and bought 2. I think they were .99 each

Vintage Santa glass .99 - Somehow I am building a Santa glass collection.

I know... you are wondering what is this and what the hell is she going to do with it.  Its a Vintage GE home hair dryer system!  The case is awesome.  It looks like a round suitcase.  I honestly don't know if it works, I don't care - it is in excellent condition.  Seriously.  Someone either loved this or never used it.  I'm not going to use it on me, I'm going to add it to my props collection.  It was only $1!!!

My husband and I have been looking for a globe forever.  Came across Vintage ones that were pretty scratched up, some were crazy overpriced and found this baby for $5.99!  We love it!  Duke loves it and always has questions!

DuckTales JELL-O molds still in the package!  Was only $1
Have you posted about thrifting, antiquing or shopping at the flea market in the past week?  Link up with #talesfromthethrift and share your finds!  Share the love with this button!  

<a href="http://raisedbyculture.com" target='_blank'><img src='http://i1241.photobucket.com/albums/gg518/raisedbyculture/tfttx_zps8b454796.jpg' border='0' /></a>

First Wednesdays at community in Anaheim + Giveaway

community is like real-life Etsy.  Cute little shopping center with even cuter shops run by amazing people.  I have wanted to stop by forever and finally got a chance to for October's First Wednesdays because I was a vendor!  I was excited, it was my first time selling at an event!  There was a pumpkin patch, live music, pop-up Cake Bar, Seabirds food truck... I was near the back by the DJ and Naranjita Flamenco - surrounded by music and the lovely sound of dancing feet.  

I had two wonderful surprises during the night: Fullerton Mayor Sharon Quirk-Silva stopped by my table (she's Latina and Democrat!) and my dear friend Rebecca who I've known for over 22 years showed up!  I had a really good time and it was a fun experience.  I would love to do it again!

Are you interested in vending at community's First Wednesdays?  Fill out the application for November 7th or December 5th, it's only $15 for a vendor space!  

I really believe in community and would love to see it grow and prosper!  community is also home to The Makery (tell Lisa that we sent you), Ceremony, Rosie Posie Baby and RSSA Vintage.

423 S. Brookhurst St. Anaheim, CA 92894 / communitysocal.com / community on Facebook

My talented Husband does all my art, lucky me!

I had some of my black & white prints for sale!  These were done in the darkroom at Santa Ana College in 2010.  I miss the darkroom so much.  I lived in there for about a year.

Vintage book pages made modern with Hubby's art touches and framed - I'm giving away one here!

I found this cute vintage suitcase at Goodwill for $4, now it displays my ephemera!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclosure:  This is not a sponsored post.  I fully support and believe in small businesses like community.  All thoughts are my own.