Cindy and her friend Kiva had an idea to hold a virtual thrift shopping trip on our blogs. I don't even need an excuse, really, to go thrifting. But signing up for this gig absolutely made it mandatory.
Unfortunately my stinkin' job got in the way of my fun last week. My phone wouldn't stop ringing and the work came pouring in. I even had to work on SATURDAY! The saturday gig was really annoying because it prevented me from driving to D.C. to go to the Big Flea with BFF Beth.
So inbetween work and more work I managed to squeeze in a few side trips to just a few of the prolific number of thirft stores in my area.
I visited one of the CHKD (Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters) in Norfolk, the CHKD in Hampton, Salvation Army in Virginia Beach and a CHKD in Newport News.
I spent $3.45 on this lot. My 10 yo was thrilled with the tupperware jello molds! Now we have jiggly jellos for dinner! The swanky swig was marked down to $0.15 from $0.45 and that was it's 2nd markdown!
Seashells for $1.45 for all. Wooden balls for $0.65 and my favorite find was the vintage satin rayon ribbon for $1.96. It's sooo soft!
Lastly this vintage sheet for $1.96. Groovy.
Are the little jello mold things tupperware or glass?
Posted by: Sarah | January 14, 2008 at 03:06 PM
Great finds for you at the thrift stores.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 14, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Great finds for a hard-working girl!~~XXOO, Beth
Posted by: Elizabeth Holcombe | January 14, 2008 at 03:45 PM
I love the jello molds! so cute!! what great finds!!
Toodles-
Sarah
Posted by: sarah | January 14, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Great sheet - I'm really loving orange and pink at the moment.
Posted by: Pauline | January 14, 2008 at 03:57 PM
Awesome loot, Suzy! I like the glass, very idea looking. I also buy and buy and buy and buy....ribbon whenever I see it. You can certainly jazz up a blah bag with a bit of a bow and your friends think you went all out. :O)
Hope next time you have a bit less work!
Thanks for joining us and now go and have a cookie and smile at a job well done! And the jiggly jello, too!
Posted by: Cindy | January 14, 2008 at 05:11 PM
This was so fun, the best part seeing what everyone brought home. I love that vintage sheet, curious to see what it turns out to be.
Take care,
Laura
all about Pretty!
Posted by: Laura ~ all about Pretty! | January 14, 2008 at 06:59 PM
Fabulous finds!!! I'm always a nut for seashells but those jello molds....oh, and that ribbon! Mark me jealous. ;o)
Warmest bear hugs, Aleta
Posted by: Aleta | January 14, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Wonderful finds!
Of course my favorites are the wide ribbon and that FABULOUS pink daisy sheet fabric!
Kimberly :)
Posted by: Niesz Vintage Home | January 14, 2008 at 08:07 PM
I feel for you- having a job can really get in the way of FUN. At least you scored at the thrift stores! Cool stuff!
Posted by: Beth Leintz | January 14, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Nice to have so many thrift stores there. I've enjoyed seeing everyone's finds:)
Laurie
Posted by: laurie | January 14, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Wow!! Great finds..
Posted by: Mary Issabella | January 15, 2008 at 01:20 AM
What a great excuse to shop!
barbara
Posted by: Barbara Jacksier | January 15, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Love your items, I really like that sheet. Thanks so much for joining us on the virtual shopping trip. Take care!
Posted by: southerngirlmusings | January 15, 2008 at 05:11 PM
yay! nice finds and nicer prices! woo hoo! there's nothing like a good thrift shopping experience!
xo natalea
Posted by: Natalea | January 16, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Heh! I have the matching pillowcase to your sheet! Thrifted as well.
Love the site!
- Leslie
Posted by: Leslie | January 16, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Great finds! Groovy sheets! Lovin' the daisies! Oh, and the $29 sewing machine you've written about in another post! super cool! sew away, girls!
Posted by: *Heidi* | January 21, 2008 at 01:34 AM