I have been counting down until the new Goodwill opens, which just so happens to be in walking distance from my house. What great luck!!! It opened yesterday, but because I had to work I was not able to go until today. My sweet husband went to the opening, and he said that almost 200 people were waiting in line.
It was so fun to walk into a brand new good will and see it all fresh and clean.
I found a few cute tops and a book, but not very many vintage treasures. I will of course continue to visit to find those wonderful treasures. Now onto the treasures I did find this week.
At the swap meet I found this chest of drawers full of craft supplies. I asked the seller how much he wanted thinking it would be to much money, and he surprised me by saying $5.00
It is full of craft supplies
He also sold me this wooden spool for $1.00
At a moving sale I found this awesome black and silver Pyrex lid. I have never seen this pattern before, which makes me think it is a promotional piece. When I asked her how much she wanted for the lid and the cradle she said $0.25. What an amazing price.
The cradle fits a few of my other dishes, and I was excited because it is my first cradle.
This is my favorite find of the week. I always tell Mr Joyful Thrifter that I love him this much with my arms spread out, so when I found this wonderful little girl I had to get her. I just think she is the cutest thing. I paid $1.00 for her, and I would have paid more if I had to because I just love this little one.
Hope you all had a wonderfully thrifty week!
Smiles,
The Joyful Thrifter
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I am so envious of you for getting that chest and all the supplies. What a great buy! It's funny how Goodwill stores differ from state to state. When hubby and I went to Myrtle Beach this fall, we noticed that the SC Goodwill stores do more "staging" of clothes, but the prices on clothes are higher. On our recent trip to New Orleans, we couldn't find any Goodwills. I'll be looking forward to your future good buys.
ReplyDeleteSCORE on the drawers and craft supplies! Love the pyrex lid....great finds!
ReplyDeleteThat close to home ... oh they will know you now on a first name basis, LOL. I have to go 10 miles to visit the 4 thrift stores within a block of each other. Great finds, can't wait to see what else you find.
ReplyDeleteI too am loving our new Goodwill, yes not a whole lot of Vintage but do at times find a treasure... keep stoping in and you will be surprised one of these days! Diane
ReplyDeleteLove the craft cupboard - what a find!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
I found my first Pyrex cradle this week too!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun things you found. I have a Pyrex cradle somewhere and I need to find it and use it! Love that lid and the little girl also. I think your best find was that chest with all the crafting supplies~ hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteWow! What awesome finds! I hope you score some great items at that new Goodwill! I'm in love with shopping those stores, and it's always so fun to share what goodies can be found there. Thank you so much for coming over to my Party! It's wonderful to have you here!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Doni
We don't have Goodwills on the west coast (i'm in British Columbia) but i visited one in Ottawa over Christmas and loved it. you really did score some great deals there - love that spool!
ReplyDeleteA goodwill within walking distance? I would be there a couple times a day. You found some goodies, especially that dresser full of crafting supplies for a bargain price.
ReplyDeleteDanielle
wowzaaaaa! you got some great stuff and great prices! that drawer set with the craft supplies for $5! are ya jokin? that is superb. and that black dish lid is sweet. and that spool! totally diggin that.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I'd be in trouble if a goodwill store opened within walking distance of me. lol! What a bargain price on the spool. I have one just like it. The little girl figurine made me smile. I remember giving my hubby one so similar years ago. Wonder what i ever did with it? Probably gave it to goodwill. lol! Visiting from Knick of Time. Now a new follower.
ReplyDeleteJann
A thrift store within walking distance? Oh man! That would get me in trouble, i.e., I would love it! :) Thanks also for the list of other blogs. Always nice to find other thrifty friends/bloggers.
ReplyDeleteWow you found some amazing things. So nice to meet you just found your beautiful blog over at Knick of Time link up post and so happy I did. I have enjoyed looking around and I'm now following you, wonderful to meet new friends. Hope you find a spare minute to visit me sometime follow back if you like. I’m looking forward to keeping in touch in 2012.
ReplyDeleteAlways Wendy
Great finds....don't ya just get all giddy when you find this stuff....me too! So glad I found your blog so I can follow you on all your thrifty finds...Stop by anytime, Lori
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