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Adventures in Thrifting, Part 1 (of many)

Sunday, April 22, 2007

When one is in the U.S., it is necessary to do the following:
1) Have a large number of drinks with old college buddies;
2) Drive around with the windows down singing loudly to catchy Top 40 hits;
3) Go thrifting. As much as possible.

In accordance with part #3, my mom and I spent yesterday morning garage sale-ing and the afternoon at various thrift stores, searching for treasure. She's an invaluable thrifting partner: where my eyes will sometimes glaze over after the umpteenth shelf of country-themed bric-a-brac, no vintage Pyrex bowl ever gets past her. While driving between garage sales, she also spent a little time schooling me in what should probably be called "garage sale poker face," as so to wheedle the best deal from the seller (it's not unlike bargaining in Beijing, I might add). It is probably best described as the opposite of walking up to a sale and exclaiming animatedly "Oh my god, look at that stool! Is that Lucite?! Ahhh!!" Which, novice that I am, is something I did during our outing.

I've got a lot to learn apparently. But can you blame me? I mean, really:

I was very happy to pay the full price of $2.

Also scored:
Vintage boots! In my (very large) size! Never worn! $1.

(I very nearly had a heart attack when finding these.)

Vintage magazine holder, $3.43:


60s tablecloth, $2:


And an Eva Zeisel teapot, lidless and slightly chipped but amazing nonetheless, $1.49:

This – and much more – was all in the first two days. Tomorrow: Target!

17 comments :

Unknown said...

i'm jealous! do you know any places to thrift in california? i'll be around there pretty soon!

Anonymous said...

i would've reacted the same way to that stool! AmAZing lucite legs!

Ms. Spinach said...

i've found this site to be a good resource for unchartered thrifting areas:
http://www.thethriftshopper.com/

just punch in your zip code or city, and get a list of charity-driven thrift shops (like goodwills, etc.) in the surrounding area. the yellow pages works well too!

Anonymous said...

Oh man. Jay McInerney called--he wants his stool back. Kidding! I'm sure the cats will dig it. Also, 'Jay McInerney' is a great name for a cat.

Anonymous said...

I can't believe the bargains you've managed to find!! It's simply amazing!! The prices are just...astonishing! I would've happily shelled out more $$$ with a big grin plastered on my face!! So I suppose it's back to the mirror for more practice.

Sigh...you can't imagine how much I wish I was thrifting in the States right now...

Envy! Swoon! :P

Anonymous said...

I'm so envious of your stool and magazine rack! *Love*

Unknown said...

I also love your stool and magazine rack! unbelievable prices!!

Anonymous said...

The stool and the tablecloth are fabulous!

Oh how I wish Nashville had thrifty treats like this!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Score. That stool is amazing. I've never bargained but when the prices are so high (here in Seattle) it makes me think I should start.

** Terramia ** said...

Wicked finds! Lovin' your blog... (:

Anonymous said...

WOW!! You really scored! Those boots are great and love the little seat--that blue is superb.

Joanna Goddard said...

whoa. you really hit the jackpot with these. good hunting!

Anonymous said...

my God! that lucite stool for $2!?!?!? that's a hard one to keep a poker face on. the others are amazing finds as well!

Anonymous said...

that stool = love.

Anonymous said...

do you know where i can find eleanor grosch keds in singapore?

reina said...

the blue lucite stool! to die for! amazing!!!! lovingyourblog in chicago. lets be friends

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