Saturday, July 7, 2012

Treasure Hunt Finds - Sale of the Year Pt. 1

Hello Fellow Thrifters and Friends,

  Remember how I was complaining last week how I have not been to any good garage sales lately, and  I have not found anything vintage lately. Well that all changed the day after I wrote that post. You know when you go to sale where the whole time you are thinking "I better enjoy this because I may not go to a sale like this for another year." Well I went to one of those sales with my mom last Sunday, and it was the most amazing vintage sale I think I have ever gone to. I could not believe it was all together and ready for me to buy. The sellers were just getting rid of stuff, and I wish I had gotten to go to the sale when it opened because the amazing treasures I found were the left overs from what was originally at the sale.

Because I found so many amazing treasures I must break the post up because I still need to photograph the rest of my wonderful finds.

First let me start off with the price of my items. My mom and I gathered about 40-50 items and put them all in a pile, and when we were ready we asked the gentlemen holding the sale how much he wanted for everything. After looking at are lot of treasures for a moment he says is $20.00 ok? I looked at him in shock and said ARE YOU SURE?!?!?! He then asked to little? I told him no I guess not, but are you sure? Everything for $20.00 WHAT?!?  I am still in shock at the amazing deal I got on everything.

Yes I found a mint clock. I jumped with excitement when I pulled this awesome clock out of a box. I can't seem to find the perfect spot for this pretty little clock, but I will eventually.


I love this vintage globe piggy bank. I have seen these bought by other treasure hunters and always wanted one for myself. I can't wait to throw spare change in it and then use it for a date with Mr Joyful Thrifter.


A sweet little yellow Pyrex bowl. I love the size of this bowl for keeping jewelry in or of course baking in. 


One of my most unique finds is this pink tin bowl. I have seen white ones with red trim on the edge, but never a pink one. It is not in the best shape, but I think that is what I love about it.



Teeny tiny frogs. How sweet. I love the size and shape of these little frogs. They are so great for holding vintage photos.


EEEP! Look at this vintage bag. Its so sweet, and I can't wait to use it.




These two sweet pot holders are from my adventure today with Mr Joyful Thrifter. We got to spend the whole day together, and we drove to Ojai. It was so lovely going to a new place, and just being together. Of course we went to some thrift stores while we were out and about.

I paid $0.75 each for these cuties.

After purchasing the pot holders we headed to another thrift store. I am sure you have all been to a thrift store that makes you check your bags in at the front to prevent just popping things into your bag. Well I did that at this thrift store and shopped around for a bit. When I went to go get my bag the lady is acting very confused, and I told her I was just checking in my bag. She thought I was making a donation, and had actually already put out my items on the store floor. I was laughing so hard, and asked her to return my treasures. It was so funny.



I do hope you all had a wonderfully thrifty week!

Smiles,
The Joyful Thrifter

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47 comments:

  1. Seems like we had a similar experience this week, we both went to a great sale where the prices were fantastic and I bought 3 flower frogs. Great finds, I love the purse!

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  2. Everything is amazing (and for $20!!!), but the bag .... wonderful!

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  3. Your globe bank made me think of one I used to have........

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  4. Yes, I had a great weekend too, but I am so jealous. Love when you stumble on a great sale like that. It is what keeps us getting up early, doesn't it? I have never once found a flower frog. LOve the look. One day...
    Karen G

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  5. The clock is awesome! Love the pink enamel. My mum still has our baby bath tub in the same pink enamel.

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  6. You found some great tresures!! I especially like that cute purse!!

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  7. oooooh. if I ever start dressing in drag, can I borrow that fabulous bag?

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  8. Wow - you did score some wonderful finds! I love that clock! I have the same world bank and the same Pyrex bowl! I rarely find those metal flower frogs - sure wish I could get my hands on more of them that are reasonably price.

    Blessings,
    Angie @ Knick of Time

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  9. I love that globe. Does it turn or is it just for that added incentive to save for an around the world trip?

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  10. Wow! This makes me want to get OUT THERE again! The flower frogs & enamel pan are my favorites, I think. What a lucky day for you.

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  11. That clock is gorgeous, best colour ever!

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  12. Sweet finds! Love your new money box globe, pretty and useful, and the clock is gorgeous!

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  13. That clock is adorable! What an awesome find!

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  14. That clock and purse are fabulous! Can't wait to see the rest of your goodies!

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  15. If I could ever find such a sale, I'm sure I'd go to more of them! What wonderful things...

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  16. I haven't been to that good of a sale in a long time! You found some awesome things and you aren't done showing us yet!! Love the purse and of course cute little frogs! Funny about the thrift store! Hugs, Linda

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  17. Love your sweet finds! The clock, and pink enameled bowl are so cute! xo Heather

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  18. Oh dear. Those flower frogs! I would have snatched those up in no time! And basically everything else too!

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  19. That globe bank is sweet! And those tiny frogs are adorable. What great finds!

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  20. I love your new vintage globe, great find!

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  21. WOW, I am swooning over that clock! Everything you found is amazing, and I can't believe the price. The little handbag is so cool, too!

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  22. You did score some treasures! Newest follower from Coastal Charm. Love for you to stop by and return the follow. I am also hosting Mom's Monday Mingle. Love for you to join the fun ;)

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  23. I adore that clock! Just love the colour- great find! Great finds all round!

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  24. What cool finds! And I LOVE that purse!!! I collect vintage handbags. That was a real find!

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  25. The little handbag is adorable! It's so much fun to treasure hunt and it doesn't take a lot of money!

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  26. That clock would be perfect in my kitchen. I keep my eye out for such things and think I'll never score one either, but things have a way of finding us, don't they? That's something else about the lady putting your treasures out. Hopefully you remembered everything that was in the bag! That purse is amazing. I can just picture some stylish lady carrying that back in the day. Make sure you wear your pillbox hat when you use the purse! Hee, hee.

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  27. PS: I'm following you now. Hope you'll stop over and see me at Quirky Vistas!
    Liz

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  28. Wow--so many cool finds! I love the purse, and the little frogs, and that turquoise clock is just fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

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  29. Oo la la. Love the mint clock. The frogs are wonderful, too. I'd like to add those to my collection. And, that purse. Yeah! Great finds.

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  30. PLEASE send me that purse ;) What an awesome find! You made out really well this week! P.S. I bought my first piece of Pyrex last week and had to think of you as I was doing so!

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  31. Wow, great finds at great prices! I have the yellow Pyrex bowl, it's such a cute size. (I used to keep jewelry in it, but now use a pink Pyrex teacup.) I have to say I'm really dying over that clock, though!

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  32. What great prices !! Love the purse ;)

    New follower from the Blog Hop
    -Buffi
    My Wonderfully Dysfunctional Blog

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  33. cute finds...but that clock is way awesome! got to love going to the mother-load of all vintage sales eh?!!

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  34. What a great yard sale...you did really, really, really well!

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  35. WOW! What awesome finds - that little purse and that clock both make me mint green with envy.

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  36. Wow can't believe your luck! Totally jealous over that purse-what a great find!

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  37. Get the heck out!!!
    Great deal for $20 so far.
    I love, love the pocketbook and the clock.
    Love a great yard sale.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Michele

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  38. ABsolutely l.o.v.e. that vintage aqua clock! If you can't find the right place for it, let me know! :) Now following you.

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  39. love the clock! sooo cute

    funny, funny story about losing your stuff! She was on the ball, eh?

    gail

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  40. You really got some wonderful things. Especially love the clock and I actually gasped when I saw that amazing vintage bag! How cool is that, and it looks to be in perfect condition. Great thrifty finds!

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  41. You got lots of great goodies! The clock the frogs and the handbag are among my favorites! I know it's a bit childish but I love pirates and that treasure says pirate to me lol. Thanks for sharing at Cap Creations!

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  42. I love those little frogs. I am on the hunt for some of those as well. Great find! And what an awesome deal you got with a ton of treasures for $20! Amazing! found you from the blog hop and am now a new follower!

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  43. I have a seller near me who gives me great deals. He cleans out buildings and sometimes I can't believe how good he is to me, so I get that "ticker shock" feeling. I've sometimes given him more than he quotes me, but boy, he is spoiling me and I appreciate it so much. I should bring him a cold drink today.
    LOVE the clock! How funny how our tastes change, since 15 years ago, I would have walked right by it. I have started to appreciate the decor of the 50's, when I was a kid.

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  44. You found some wonderful treasures! But, I love the clock. It is so fun and retro! Thank you for sharing at TTF last week. I hope to see you join us again!

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  45. Thanx for coming to THT!:) These are great treasures!

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  46. Such amazing treasures! That clock is crazy cute :)

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