Believe it or not, I have still been showing some restraint when it comes to my Goodwill trips. Of course, when I come across a vintage faceted glass lamp for $2.99, restraint goes out the window.
And that restraint, well, when you see a gilded gold ornate chunky frame for $4.99, that restraint again goes out the window.
I've already popped the painting out of the frame {which will go right back to Goodwill}. I plan on either putting a chalkboard inside, or turn it into a cork board. If nothing else, I'll use it as a prop for pictures, like we did for Grace's arts and crafts birthday party.
I found this beat up vase for .99 cents. Though it isn't real silver, I loved the shape. And, who knows, maybe I'll get some flowers for Valentine's day to fill it up with.
Restraint is also forgotten about when it comes to hearts. I have a weakness for anything heart shaped. When I saw 3 Pottery Barn heart shaped 'love' plates for .99 cents a piece. My heart skipped a beat. I guarantee, even on sale at Pottery Barn, there is no way these plates were ever .99 cents.
Hearts got me again, when I spotted this brand new, still in the package set of 4 heart handled coffee mugs from Williams-Sonoma. Williams-Sonoma sold them full price for $39, marked them down on clearance for $18.99 and then Goodwill sold them for $4.99. This is a bit more than I would normally spend but I was thinking teachers gifts for Valentine's day.
No trip to Goodwill is complete without looking through the little girl clothes. I found this Gap Vest, for Grace, for $3.99.
Currently, Grace will only wear dresses. She happily approved of both of these dresses. The green one dress is Carters and was $3.99 and the pink one is from Old Navy and was $2.99. I also grabbed an Old Navy jean jacket for $3.99. Grace was less excited about the jean jacket.
Now it's your turn. Make me feel better and share your thrifting finds.
