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Let's Go Thrifting
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Showing posts with label Let's Go Thrifting. Show all posts
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Let's Go Thrifting: Thrift Store Finds Vol 10

A curated collection of vintage furniture and decor from auctions, Facebook Marketplace, and thrift stores! I've been hitting the thrift stores hard in preparation for the Lucketts Fall Market and it's been paying off! My local Goodwill is hit or miss, so I often travel out of my county to go thrifting.  I won't complain though, the thrift stores I visit are in older towns and I usually walk out with great finds!  I thrift often, arrive when the stores open, and follow my  18 favorite thrifting tips and tricks  to increase my chances of finding the best deals!  This will be a heavy picture post, so get comfortable, and let's go thrifting! First, I wanted to share a couple of auction finds I remembered to take pictures of. I've been hunting and collecting antique convex federal mirrors and have been fortunate to find four great ones.  Two large wood mirrors and two smaller syroco and metal mirrors.  I also snagged a large collection of vintage cameras, suitcases...
Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Blue and Brown Vintage Fall Decor Inspiration

Blue and brown vintage decor and fashion finds! The Lucketts Fall Market is fast approaching, so I'm spending more time on the road thrifting and antiquing .   I must have been in a blue and brown mood last week and unintentionally gravitated toward a collection of curated vintage decor.  I didn't realize it then, but when I got home and laid out a few pieces, I noticed how beautiful and curated they looked.  DO BLUE AND BROWN GO TOGETHER?  Yes!   Blue and brown (orange) are opposite on the color wheel making them two colors that naturally complement one another.   From fashion to decor, pairing deep cool blue and rich warm brown tones creates a beautiful and undeniable contrast. Storm Cloud /  Navel / Dover White / Butternut / Griffin / Hickory Smoke I've seen many large white embossed turkey platters while thrifting, but I have never encountered a brown vintage platter.  I knew it was old as soon as I saw it and was surprised to see it was marked, McCoy.  I have see...