Every Tuesday Elizabeth hosts "Tea Stands for Tuesday". You can post about most anything as long as it is somehow related to a drink. Be sure to check it out.
This week I'm going to show you some thrift store decorating. The River House is a second home that is used by our whole family. It replaced a home we lost in a fire nearly 2 years ago. Since I was decorating "from scratch" so to speak I decided to do it in a colorful style with hand made contents or things from thrift stores when possible.
Thrift store shopping can be weeks of nothing and then suddenly several finds at once. Yesterday I showed you a coat hook, today there are some kitchen things.
thrift store - 99 cents
I found this sign. I was originally going to use it as a base to paint my own sign. When I got it home I played around with it and decided to use it as is in the kitchen.
It fit perfectly under a kitchen cabinet. The bowl are thrift store finds as well - 49 and 69 cents. I'm drinking water from a glass that came from the Dollar Store. These things are quite inexpensive but somehow make me very happy.
Do you shop thrift stores?
I am a bargain shopper and I do love furniture shopping in thrift stores or other second hand stores. I didn't know you lost your home in a fire though. Sorry to hear that as I always think it must be terrible to go through that. But it is fun to scour the stores and then make a find. The thrill of the hunt I guess. Happy T day. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWonderful additions to your kitchen. I love thrift shopping and hunting for bargains but now we are at a time in our lives where we are trying to clean out and downsize so if we go it's just to browse and enjoy without purchasing. Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteThat fits so well! I am a big thrift store shopper as well ! I totally agree with you!
ReplyDeleteHappy T-Day dear Darla!
Wow, your popcorn sign is amazing - I love it! I can't believe you found it in a thrift store and your colourful bowls are beautiful too 😁. Wishing you a very Happy T Day! J 😊
ReplyDeleteI love thrift stores, and always try to buy there when possible. Love the sign. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh Yes i do... One man's trash is another man's treasure... And i agree you can go for months and not find much of anything then BAM you find too much...lol Happy happy t day! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteawesome sign... of course i LOVE thrift stores and would love to have one nearby. so nice to stroll through them.
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I'm actually glad you kept the sign because I think it would have been a shame to paint over it. It already has that aged patina only age can give old wood. It's a wonderful piece and a great way to give the piece new life.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed seeing your colorful thrift store bowls and your dollar shop glass. Unfortunately, all the thrift store in my neighborhood have gone away, and I have to drive clear across town if I want to have a look that might or might not end in a worthwhile trip.
Thanks for sharing these beauties with us, along with the glass, for T this Tuesday.
That's a terrific sign, Darla. I'm glad you decided to leave it as is. Little by little is a good way to decorate IMO. You can live with new pieces for a while before proceeding. I do most of my bargain shopping online, so I'm especially impressed by things people find by haunting thrift shops and flea markets.
ReplyDeleteTerrific bargain finds and you have made great use of the sign
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Love Chrissie xx
Thrift stores are a delight, and you're right that it seems to be feast or famine. I find nothing one day and then much too much another. I like the bowls. I think popcorn would go great in them :)
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Very cool sign, glad you left it alone and found a great spot for it. Thrift store finds are often the best.
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Nothing can beat finding a good bargain, The sign looks like it was mean't to be where you placed it in your room.
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Yvonne xx
Oh yes, I love thrift stores. It started when I was buying vintage things for centerpieces fory daughters wedding, and now I'm addicted! Love your finds.
ReplyDeleteI Love thrift store finds and here also lots of garage sales too-the hunt is so much fun
ReplyDeleteHappy T Day Kathy
Love the popcorn sign!
ReplyDeleteI don;t do a lot of thrift shopping (or any other kind of shopping) because I am trying not to bring more stuff into my home. But I like to see what others find.
I do love to visit what we call charity shops, which I think are the English equivalent to thrift stores! I also like bargain shops such as Poundland although I try not to spend too much these days as we have all we need! (saving it for craft supplies..wink!) The sign does look brilliants it is! Very belated Happy T Day! Chrisx
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