Sunday, February 3, 2013

Super Thrift Sunday


"Super" may be a bit of a stretch, but the thrifting today was better than it has been lately.  But first up - the goods from the estate sales we stopped at yesterday.




My husband found a decanter to add to his collection, for only $2!  He also spotted the stapler, which will go in the etsy shop. I actually found the candlestick last week at a sale I spotted on the way home from the grocery store. It was only so-so, until I walked into the room in the back of the house. Even then it was still so-so - just a pile of toys and....this awesome candlestick abandoned in the corner! I immediately began searching for its mate, but no luck there. It's shiny lacquer and marked Japan on the bottom. It wasn't priced, but I was happy when the woman running the sale said she'd take $1.

Today I vowed I was not going to leave the house, but the siren song of the thrift store could not be ignored. I went first to a place I've discovered only recently that I really like. It's clean, organized, and never crowded. The two pennants are dated 1982 and 1985, and were too fun to ignore. The stapler is way cooler looking in real life - it's a nice pastel yellow and has good lines. And, finally, I found a clock that is in good shape and works (this never happens). It's a nice, simple, vintage Westclox. All these will go in the shop.

I was planning on heading right home after that thrift store, but decided to make a quick stop at another that is very close to my house. I never buy ashtrays....except today. I loved the shape, the good condition, and it's marked USA on the bottom. It will go in the shop. The little Pyrex restaurant ware saucer is a keeper, and was only 40 cents! I love Pyrex restaurant ware and always find uses for little plates - it will probably go under a plant pot or a lucky cat will be served his nightly wet food on it. Sadly, the little plate didn't have any friends hanging around. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled - maybe more will turn up!

That's all for now - there are Super Bowl snacks calling my name!