Well, I managed to honour National Thrift Day by finding more treasures. Right here I'll answer the question of where do I keep all the 'stuff' I buy. Just this week I packed up 4 big boxes to donate. Things that gave me pleasure for months or years and now I passed them on to others that might want them. It's a harmless 'hobby'. Might even be my one vice. I do have cupboard space to keep many of my treasures that are not on display. Believe it or not I even found a cupboard with an empty shelf!!
So here are my finds.
This piece will find a home in the garden. I can imagine an ivy growing in it. By the looks of the bottom it had dirt in it at one time.
This pretty oversized mug caught my eye. Made in Portugal and the loveliest shade of blue with a tiny bird on the handle. How could I not love it? I plan on using it to keep things in. Paper clips?
Of course I had to browse in the book dept. None of these cost more than $2. I think DH will also enjoy these. I'll put the Christmas one away until December.
Finishing my post with some pictures taken by my DIL of the gorgeous morning sky.
Thanks for visiting today. I hope you are having a good day.
Granny M.
Great prices for books! And I really LOVE the cup with the bird.
ReplyDeleteYou always find interesting things here it would cost lot more
ReplyDeleteGood to see that you had fun Thrifting on Nat'l Thrifting Day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of nature 🤩
ReplyDeleteYou got some great finds GM. I am loving that oversized mug! YES...a good size cup of coffee! LOL! Those coasters are adorable. We use coaters in my living room and I need to buy new ones matter of fact. The sky pictures are so pretty. You done good girl with your thrifty finds. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteDear GM, what? no teacup or saucer...I like that oversized cup with the bird, such a pretty color and rather whimsical. All of your finds are lovely. I get the urge to shop, I just took alot of stuff in as you did, for someone else to love as I did. So I will resist the urge for now. Pretty pictures, nature is the best canvas.
ReplyDeleteFun hobby and you can keep changing things out so you never tire of something. Beautiful sky photo's. Your hubby has a good eye.
ReplyDeleteThe coasters are illustrated by Marjolein Bastin. She is Dutch and very well known in the Netherlands by women of a certain age (I'm 45, so my age and above). I recognized the illustrations right away. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou found some beautiful treasures. I had a box of coasters very similar to those at one time. They were donated when we moved out of our house in Spokane. You'll be reading that Christmas book before you know it. Time seems to fly these days.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
You always find the nicest things at the thrift store. The one here by us has mostly junk - the stuff people couldn't sell at their yard sale!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful morning-sky!
ReplyDeleteI also love the big light-blue cup with the bird. A very nice piece!
I think it is a nice hobby to collect secondhand-decorations and later to give them to other people, who will enjoy. I cannot imagine, that you have any empty place in your house :) like me!! :)))
Christmas will approach more fast, than we think today. Good to think about Christmas in time.
Many greetings from Dori !!!
ReplyDeleteThat mug with the little blue bird . . . oh be still my heart.
ReplyDeleteThat just might turn into your favorite morning coffee cup.
You do have an eye for spotting those little treasures. I can see the ivy growing in the first piece. I love those beautiful sky pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sunrise and I love that little bird on the cup :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice finds! I especially like the big, blue mug!
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely things from the thrift store! I just love the coasters!!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend and take care...
Titti
That mug is quite special -- as are the gorgeous skies!
ReplyDeleteAre you feeling better today?
ReplyDeleteIf thrift shopping is your vice, you are getting by cheaply. Your treasures are things that bring you pleasure to look at. And we sure have fun seeing them.
ReplyDeleteWe all need hobbies! You find some great stuff!
ReplyDeleteI have wondered where you keep all the items that are not currently on display, and you've answered my question! It's really wonderful to redonate. I do it a lot too. And it supports the important charities that these thrift stores support, so it's a win/win! The coasters are really pretty :)
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