Recent Thrifting Finds and What's in my Garage

Happy Friday!  

It's been a little slower around here the past few weeks because I've been busy thrifting, hunting for deals and painting and updating furniture.  If you missed the announcement, I'm joining my friend Cassie at Sweet Clover, a 1900's dairy barn in Frederick, MD that hosts a monthly vintage tag sale.  I've always loved thrifting and flipping furniture, but since I've only ever shopped for my own home I needed to get busy shopping for the barn.  I've been sharing a few of my finds on IG stories, but since I've been getting a lot of messages about my thrifting adventures I thought I would share a few of my recent finds here on the blog.

Back in March, I shared 5 Simple and Thrifty Decorating Ideas for Spring, which included a bunch of second-hand finds.  One of the items I displayed in my entryway were a few round flat weave baskets.  I love that you can use them on a table to ground decor or hang them on the wall to create inexpensive wall art.  It's one of the items that I keep my eye out for everywhere I go.  

I usually look for ones that are flat and have a neat design or texture, but the other day I got a little carried away and ended up with a cart full of all sorts of baskets.  Just call me the basket lady.

I get a lot of comments that I have the best thrift stores, but it's definitely hit or miss and many times things are just way overpriced.  I loved these yellow dishes (I was really only interested in the plates), but they were selling them as a set for $27.00!!!  I wouldn't even spend that much if I was buying them for myself.  

 And this hard shell suitcase that wasn't even a pretty color was $29.99!!!  Yikes!

Many times I walk out of a store empty-handed, but there are days when I hit it just right and come out with a cart full.   Keep in mind that I visit many different Goodwill's, thrift stores, church missions and value stores, so I have a lot of places to shop.  I'll travel around 45 minutes to find new stores and I've definitely learned what stores and areas are best to shop. 

(My son rides dirt bikes and 4-wheelers, so the helmet was for him)

Along with baskets, I also keep my eye out for simple brass candlesticks, milk glass, Ironstone, green depression glass (just because I like green),  planters, vintage suitcases, train cases and briefcases, books, vintage Christmas decor as well as anything unique that catches my eye.  

I was so excited when I found this huge Ironstone pitcher at Goodwill, but my mom quickly claimed it for herself.  She's done so much for our family that the least I can do is let her have a thrifted pitcher.  Enjoy, mom! 

I've been storing most items in my garage since I haven't taken anything to Sweet Clover yet and as you can see it's a hot mess.   I shared the campaign desk makeover the other week as well as the MCM dresser, which I've been keeping in our mudroom.   Both will be headed to Sweet Clover for the May sale. 

The vintage barrel back cane chair was a Facebook Marketplace find as well as the MCM hutch.  The console table was a recent Goodwill buy and as you can see is still in the process of getting made over.

I just picked up this MCM dresser and nightstand yesterday as well as the vintage leather suitcase.  The rug is from Hobby Lobby and was going to replace the one in our mudroom that the puppy destroyed, but after reading the horrible reviews I decided to take it back. 

Tomorrow is my birthday and I'm excited to be celebrating it by waking up bright and early (6:15 to be exact!) and heading to a local flea market with my daughter.  I hope to snag some good deals then I plan on slowing down on thrifting until I get rid of some of my hoard in the garage :)  

Have a great weekend! 

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