31.5.11

Thrifted Trésors

Last Wednesday the Gods of thrifting were on my side.   Wanna see mes trésors?

Here's what I found:

A new hanging lantern for our front porch $12.01 (chain, cable, light bulb and of course vintage dust, were included in the price).  I wish I knew what kind of glass it's made of.  I love the colour and how it works with the door. The bottom part of the fixture is in the shape of a pineapple. No better place than the entrance of a home to display a pineapple (meaning = 'welcome'). I'll post a picture when it's up!


Can you see how the Gods of thrifting will have tremendously improved the front of our home? 


A beautiful handbag, 100% Italian leather, with beautiful hardware, perfect dividers in the inside and a much needed zipped pocket.  It's a gorgeous burgundy brown $5.99


Another handbag, navy blue, in vinyl, with gorgeous silver hardware annnnd adjustable strap also $5.99


And as if all this wasn't enough.... I also scored two window panels for my son's bedroom in a beautiful denim colour.  They work perfectly with his new duvet cover $3.99/each


There you have it.  Gotta love a good day at the thrift shops.  Now.... Did I leave the house on my weekly thrifting expedition with a clear idea of what I was looking for?  Of course not!  Low expectations equal big thrill!  What do you think?  What trésors have you found recently? 

4 comments:

  1. OMG !! J'adore la lampe ! Je n'ai pas trouvée de trèsors encore mais je veux faire une vente de garage ce samedi !!!

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  2. Ah, ça c'est une vente garage que j'aimerais bien voir!!!! L'année passée je me suis fait plein d'argent de poche alors bonne chance à vous deux ;)!!! Amusez-vous bien et merci d'être passée me visiter, Magda!

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  3. The lamp is 70s gorg and I bow to you, oh very talented purse thrifting goddess! We both share an appreciation for vintage purses with fab hardware. I love the navy one!

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  4. Thanks for stopping by G-Q! I love vintage purses with silver hardware, they tend to be very difficult to find!

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