Been Thrifting again! And another trip to the auction!

Last week, Kayla stayed the entire week with me and we hit up several thrift stores in Rome, GA.. We ended up finding the most at the Re-store and at a little thrift store on Shorter Avenue.. Most of what I got was glass! Then, Saturday night my friends and I went to the monthly antique and collectibles auction here in Calhoun.. We had so much fun, as usual.. I just couldnt wait to show you my pretties!



When we were thrifting, I started to run into a lot of those cute little jars with the lids for really cheap.. I figured I could make them into small apothecary jars, so I got more glass candlesticks too as I found them. I paid from between 50 cents to $1.49 for each jar, but no more than that!




I had also been looking for a small decanter for mouthwash for my bathroom.. I found one of those cute glass salad dressing bottles for 50 cents and I think it works great.. Also a pretty little glass to go along with it for 35 cents..



At the auction on Saturday, I didn't buy a lot BUT what I bought was awesome! I only spent $62, including tax and fees, and I got a mini crystal chendelier for my bathroom, a picture/sconce, an open-back frame, and a set of coffee and end tables that need some TLC.

The chandelier is perfect for my bathroom. It is a small brass chandelier with crystals all over it. It's VERY heavy and has beautiful details. I ended up spending most of my money for it, at $40.



The coffee and end table set needed a lot of work BUT they had GREAT legs and I got the whole set for $10!



The frame is oval and a hideous color of green BUT it has GREAT details and is very heavy wood.. I got it for $3.



And last but not least, I got a really pretty picture of roses that has a sconce on it. The auctioneer went down to $1 and no one bid, so he asked if anyone wanted it for free!! Hello, me!!! I shot my number up fast. You cant beat free! I plan to change the gold to silver and put it in my bedroom since the other colors all match..I'd say it was a pretty good week!

WOW! My Most Thrifty Treasure EVER!!!!!

My best bud kay and I went to the Goodwill store in Marietta,GA on Friday and WOW did I ever find a deal.. I spotted the scarves (one of my new obsessions) so I went on over to check them out.. the first one I found that I loved turned out to be a YSL... That's right... a silk Yves Saint Laurent Scarf for $1.10!!!!!!~ First my mouth gaped open like I was a crazy person, then I ran over and scared Kay to death as I thrust the scarf into her face (I also had to explain to her what Yves Saint Laurent IS lol.. You must forgive her.. she's not into designer), and after all this was done I did the happy dance in the middle of Goodwill! lol Here's some pictures of my beeeeeautiful new designer scarf!

FREE.. Is there anything better?

My lovely friend Kay has been extremely good to me this week.. She went thrift and antique shopping with me in the snow, AND She brought me goodies!!! She also bought me this really lovely silver dish at Goodwill. I will post it in my Silver Sunday post.And I got a mirror and a cool old security key (we both do security) for FREE!!
Wont this mirror be pretty once it's painted black?



I think my key is pretty perfect as-is!




And we can't forget the snow pics from our trip!!!! We went to Marietta and it was a lot worse there than it was here in Calhoun..

More Thrifty Goodness....

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Calhoun, where I live, has quite a few thrift stores considering it's such a small town.. We have Junk in the Trunk, Whittles, Yes We Can, Providence Ministries, The Vac, Heart's Desire, A new one that I can never remember the name of, Hankey Pankeys, and a couple that I havent even been to yet. We also have two antique malls. I go to the auction at one of them and get lots of cheapies there. Also just 7 miles down the road there's 3 more antique and thrift stores. So all in all it's a lot.. Anyhoo, in my trips around town this week I got those WONDERFUL vintage turquoise and silver dishes as well as many other treasures.. Here's some things I picked up on my rounds at the various stores.. (I also got another SUPER HEAVY vintage bundt cake pan for $2..not pictured)
This cool little glass guy was only 25 cents. Im not sure WHAT it is but I liked the shape and it looks good with my red rocks in it.
This little silver bird was 50 whole cents and only lends into my silver obsession.
This little guy cost me about 95 cents buthe was worth it..He's going to look great silver!
I loved the contrast between the aged look on the basket and the decorative iron details on the handle. AND it was only $1.50.
This cute little turquoise and silver cup was the only one I could find but he was only 25 cents so I thought I could make a candle out of him!
I have this thing for stainless steel and aluminum vases. I found two of these little dudes for $1.00 each..
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this shelf! The decorative details are amazing and it was only $1.00!! I love how the little feet curve back around to the wall.. It will look great after a nice paint job!
And last, but not least, another little saucer/plate. You cant see the design as well in this pic but it does not do it justice.. I got this little baby for $1.00..

Thrifting at Goodwill..

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On my thrifting adventure last week I ended up hitting the Goodwill in Kennesaw, GA.. We don't have one around here, unfortunately, but it is always worth the drive.. I usually get to hit several good stores while Im out and about down there.. Anyway here's some of my cool little treasures.. I also got a nice vintage Bundt cake pan for $2.49 that Im going to use for the kitchen wall (not pictured).. I think all together I spent about $7.50..

I found 4 of these really cool (and HUGE) silver curtain tieback thingys lol I am not sure if I will use them for tiebacks or as huge pretty knobs on the wall to hold some of my treasures, but for 55 cents each I had to get them.. Next is a closeup of one.
I LOVE this smiley little skull bank! I have a great place for him on one of my shelves. He adds a little bit of whimsy and my rocker side of my personality into my decor.
And finally this awesome little decorative silver soap dispenser for my kitchen. I love the sort of damask design on it.

My First Trip to a Re-Store..

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After hearing the ladies online here talking about Re-Store for Habitat for Humanity, I got online and began to look for one in my area. I found a couple within close driving distance. On my thrifting adventure last weekend I found quite a few treasures at Re-Store.. Initially, I found some things to be a bit expensive for a thrift store, but once I looked deeper I found some bargains.. PLUS they were having a 50% off everything sale! Total score!~ I ended up with a BIG bag full for about $6.50!!!! here's some of my goodies...

This little frame ended up costing me about 50 cents I believe and will be great with some new paint!
I thought that given the wide top on this candle holder it would be great as the base for a cake stand (for about 38 cents)..
These two little hobnail candleholders were originally bought to be a base of something else, but after another thrifty purchase today I think I have another place for them. I gave 75 cents for the pair.
I thought this pretty little crystal cup, with its unusual shape, would look good as a candle.. AND it only cost about 13 cents.
I got two of these silver trimmed champagne glasses for $1.50 for the pair. I thought they would look cute on my mantle with a tealight and some buttons in them. AND they feed my silver obsession.
This heavy frame ended up costing me about $1.25 and will be great painted with a nice picture in it.
And another little 13 cent cup to make a candle out of..
And finally, a silver trimmed saucer/plate. It cost about 50 cents and has a nice smooth surface. I may do a monogram.. hmm..

All in all I think I got a really good haul for my first time in!

A Few of my Auction Goodies!

I am finally getting around to posting pics of a few of my auction goodies that I got on my birthday.. I will try to post the rest of them sometime this week, along with allll the goodies I got on my thrifting adventure. here are a few of them..

I originally bought this mirror with intentions of repainting it. But after I have had it for a while I cannot bear to paint over it! I am going to add it to the antique gold decor of my bathroom! I LOVE those marvelous details!




This gold shelf was bought in a lot.. I got this shelf and a vintage brass HUGE magazine stand for $2. The color is not great but the details are awesome!! It will look GREAT after a nice paint job.




I got two of these chandeliers, just alike, for $1.00!! Of course the brass is hideous, but after a nice overhaul it will look great I think. Ive already bought some parts to spruce it up!



This is the lovely little table that my friends, April and Kevin, got me at the auction! These pics do NOT do it justice at all. The details are amazing and I plan to find it a nice spot in my bedroom.