Thrift Storia

I just went to the thrift store for the first time since my injury in August.  That is a long stretch for me to go without a thrift hit.  It felt real nice to get back out there.  And as an added bonus I got quite a haul!

Check it out!

I'll only go into detail about the stuff I bought for myself, though I did score quite a few special gifts and some great stuff for my Etsy shop.

At this particular thrift store I always check out jewelry first.  It's right at the front of the store.  I almost always find something worth while. I found a vintage Avon Pin Pal IN THE ORIGINAL BOX for ONE DOLLAR.  I already have the pin, but the box art is half of what makes vintage Avon so appealing.  I'll be putting this adorable dude (Chicken Little) out with my Easter decor.  The pink garland was a buck as well.  I'm going to rip off the weird styrofoam eggs and use it to embellish some decorations.

Next I hit up holiday, because it's next in my line of sight.  I was surprised at the amount of Christmas stuff that they still had.  Tons!  But, they have all holidays out all the time at this thrift store.  I bet they make more money that way.  Lots of thrift store junkies are also decorating junkies.  Not that I'd know anything about that.

This honeycomb santa is new, but I'm not above mixing old and new, alike! Display all the honeycombs!

The Elf stocking is vintage (from the 80s) Avon.  I really did hit a treasure trove of vintage Avon, which, as you know, is one of my favorite things to find!  We had this particular tidbit when I was a kid, and it made me ever so nostalgic.  My parents had lots of decorations and I was the one to put them out, as far back as I can remember.  So, basically, I blame them for my madness.  Look how cute this dude is!  I need to find some vintage faux candy canes to jam in there.  Or some vintage floral pics!  OR BOTH.  All of these finds were $1.

This little ceramic medallion is "sugared", or coated in clear glitter.  Man, I love that junk.  It will need a new ribbon soon.  I'll probably swap the green velvet out for something red or candy striped.

One of the last things I hit is purses.  They are on my route to the checkout when I'm all done with the rest of the store.  I found this little gem! $3 for a vintage shell decorated tiki purse?  Yes ma'am!

A close up of the tiki action and a pair of 80s heart earrings that I found for $1. I can't wait to use this purse on vacation to somewhere sunny and warm, preferably with a swim-up bar.  A girl can dream.

So, In Summary:

Watch out, 2016. 

I can walk and need to make up for lost time!