I also picked up some candlesticks, a picture frame, and a few other knickknacks. A little black paint will fix them up nicely. ;)
Though I was shopping mainly for my bedroom, there were a couple of other "wants" I was keeping an eye out for. One was a cabinet-style side table for my living room - and I really got lucky on that one. I happened across a pair of tables in excellent condition. They're the perfect size!
They were $20 for the pair, which would have been a good price... but it was 50% off sale day, so I paid only $10. :D Score!
And on the topic of shopping...
My favorite grocery store is pretty new and very nice... and always crowded on the weekends. I usually won't go until about 9:30 in the evening when the crowds have cleared out. Today, however, was a special day. It was not only Super Bowl Sunday, but the local team (Denver Broncos) were playing. I knew lots of people would be at home watching the game, so I chanced a trip to the store around 5:00 pm. I have never seen the parking lot so empty. I was practically the only person in the store. It was awesome. :D
And I've just been hearing fireworks, so I assume the Broncos won.
That entire shopping trip was a score!! And yes, they won. ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt was indeed. I had to wait in line almost 15 minutes to pay for the tables (new store and the cashiers were obviously still learning), but it was worth it. :D
DeleteWow, great finds! I adore the round shelf, very Victorian! And $20 for those end tables? At our local stores they would probably be $100! I guess that just shows how ridiculously "upmarket" some secondhand shops are trying to be!
ReplyDeleteThere are a few of those "upmarket" shops here as well. Typically they're private, for-profit shops... though I don't know how they stay in business charging $200 for a worn-out chair or $30 for a polyester dress. I stick with the charity shops where the prices are reasonable and my money goes to a good cause. :)
Deletenice finds!
ReplyDeleteIt was a very successful shopping weekend. :D
DeleteNice finds! Looking forward to seeing what you do with those side tables!
ReplyDeleteI have a few ideas... some might include black paint. ;)
DeleteI've shown my hubby some of the stuff you've done DIY and he's finally come around to being okay with thrift store shopping and refinishing stuff. I'm so thrilled. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSweet! :D That's awesome!
DeleteThrift store shopping is great for so many reasons. A big one for me is that I'm not just getting a thing (at a low price!), I'm getting an opportunity to be creative and to feel that wonderful sense of "I did it myself" accomplishment.
Cool finds.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I totally needed more wrought iron candlesticks. :)
Deleteawesome finds!!!! the round drawer is a dream, and you can never have enough gothy candle holders :P damn you american thrift stores with your super cheap stuff! wish we had more of them in germany!
ReplyDeleteThere are always tons of candle holders in the thrift stores. It takes willpower not to buy 10 or 20 every time!
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