Thursday, June 21, 2012

Thrifting Thursdays

I get uber excited when I find good things while thrifting.  In the last couple of weeks I was on the hunt for old picture frames, but found a few other goodies. 
 I love old apothecary jars...I think these will look great with single stemmed daisies, no?
I didn't really need a hanging plant basket, but I bet I could paint this and hang it in the nursery and stuff toys in it.
 I also didn't need new lamps....but I came across these beauties and couldn't resist.  
How cute are these owls?  Apparently they are old Avon jars that held perfume...I googled them and they sell for about $10 each on ebay, so I felt like I scored.  Now the challenge--doing something with my finds!  What have you scored thrifting lately?

Linking up with Mandy at Harpers Happenings. 

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  1. I LOVE the owls! So cute!! Where did you find all this great stuff?? I only really go to the North End Goodwill, and that place is totally hit or miss.

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    1. goodwill, st. vincent de paul, and other random places i see on the side of the road!

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  2. I LOVE all of your finds! You should paint the lamps too...maybe a grey color? Or a turquoise in a room that needs a pop of color?? I painted old 80's brass chandeliers from Habitat for Humanity grey for our back porch and rust orange for the front porch and I LOVE em!

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    1. definitely plan on painting these!

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  3. Awesome deals! I love the owls :)

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  4. I love the apothecary jars.. single stems in slim vases are my absolute favorites.

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  5. Love all of these! Such cool finds. :) I think the apothecary jars would be gorgeous with daisies :)

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  6. love the idea of using the hanging basket for toy storage! i have an unused ceiling hook in the apartment washroom so i am always looking for a hanging basket at the thrifts for toiletries.

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  7. Oh my gosh, I am in LOVE with those owls. I have probably 15 owls through out my house (owl obsessed)

    I've always wondered why I can't find those hanging baskets in stores, because my mom used to use it in the kitchen for fruits and veggies. I never thought of them being for hanging plants.

    Come say hi over at http://crazydayscrazynightsblog.blogspot.com/

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  8. Man I WANT those lamp bases! LOL! I would spray paint them for my daughters room! GREAT score!

    I had a nice little haul myself....and already renovated a globe I purchased for a themed party. Check it out:
    http://www.hardinghappenings.com/2012/06/deals-bookworm-theme-thrift.html

    Rachel
    hardingshappenings.com

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  9. I think the hanging basket is a fruit basket but it would be so cute with toys in it!!! Those jars and owls... I want some. You've inspired me to go thrifting.

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  10. You are so talented in thrifting! I love everything you scored!

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  11. seriously love those owls ruthy, these are all amazing finds, fun fun!

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  12. Hi Ruth! Just found your blog via the Tuesday Tango and I love this segment! I'll be following via Bloglovin to read about your baby journey and to see your Thrifting Thursdays!! :)

    Evani
    http://www.simplyevani.com

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  13. Those jars are amazing! So are the owls. Great finds. :)

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  14. Can you use the hanging plant basket for fruits instead? It could look really cool in your kitchen!

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