My favorite thrift shop, Second Chance, closes for the summer. They open for one day in August, called "First Chance at Second Chance." Here are a few things I picked up yesterday, some for me and some for my friend, Robin.
This is a tiny sauce boat, about four inches in length, $2. I already have a smaller, plainer one. I feel a collection coming on! :)
Some framed pressed flowers to join my growing collection. These are not pressed flat, but almost look as if they are in a shadow box. A bargain at $3.
An old painted tole letter box. This will look great in my kitchen. I think my rooster salt shaker likes it...
This one is for Robin. She is on vacation now and couldn't go to the sale. I think it will look marvelous in her bar or family room, where she has hunting themes.
A painted glass decanter. Robin collects fox hunt themed items, and I gasped when I saw this as it is perfect for her. I can't wait to show it to her -- I'm sure she will love it!
Well, that was my haul at "First Chance at Second Chance." Pretty good, huh?
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Excellent! And that pressed flower was a great deal at only $3. Robin will be so pleased.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun shopping for others? The anticipation of the happiness they will have is part of the fun.
I'd say so! That decanter is gorgeous! I might wait to give that to her as a Christmas present...;)
ReplyDeleteThat must be one fun store to shop at, I love everything you got, wow!
ReplyDeleteBella
in need of a local thrift store! :)
Your thrift shopping is always amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful things! I love the tole painted box and the sauce boat, the things you got for your friend are beautiful too! How lucky she is to have a friend who thinks of her while thrifting:>)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great day you had at First Chance. Everything you found is a treasure. For you and for Robin. Thanks for sharing them with us. ~Adrienne~
ReplyDeleteI love the pressed flowers. The sauce boat wold look good with some flowers or dried weeds.
ReplyDeleteMarnie
Everything is beautiful but your photography really enhances each piece. Looks like a great shop! Lucky girl. Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteYou did great. Your thrifting skills are in the stratosphere, and it seems you have great shops in your area. Lucky you. I'm feeling a thrifting adventure coming on.
ReplyDelete- Suzanne, the Farmer's Wife
So many great finds. I love that pheasant plate!
ReplyDeleteI used to know where all the best roadside flowers/plants/ vines were and never was without my clippers to gather old lilacs, Joe Pye weed,QA Lace etc and sadly the same thing has happened around here. Most of my favorite "stops" are gone for development or because roads have been widened for additional traffic.
ReplyDeleteWhat is happening with Robin's house? Is she still moving?
Janet
And oh yeah, I left a comment on Suzanne's blog that might enlighten you, lol.
ReplyDeleteJanet, mother of boys
...Very pretty! I especially love the tole letter box! You did very good I must say... :o)
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Great finds. I love the pressed flowers and I bet Robin will be so excited. What a great friend you are to think of her.
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How sweet that you bought for your friend too. I know she will love them. That little sauce boat is adorable!
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I love that little sauce dish. I have several sizes, and they all come in handy.
ReplyDeleteYou have some great finds.
I held that very same little sauce boat in my hands just this morning when i stopped in a local antiques shop. It had the underplate too, but that one was $27! (I didn't snap it up...) You are the ace thrifter!!
ReplyDeleteMarcia
I think you've found a wonderful place to shop!
ReplyDeleteGreat shopping! I especially love the tole letter box. Sally
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very successful bargain hunt! I love the pressed flowers...they are really nice!
ReplyDeleteOHHH love the little gravy boat. And the tole letter holder. You always find such lovely things. cherry
ReplyDeleteFabulous finds!!!! You really got some wonderful and very unique things.
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Becky
HI Mary!
ReplyDeleteYou did real good, girl! I love everything. Your friend is going to love the goodies you picked up for her.
((hugs)) Rosie
You again make my day with these beautiful photos of so lovely things. I could feel your positive energy and exciting for the new but old things you have found so that it made me smile for which I too felt some special. Thanks for sharing all this wonderful things which unfortunately cannot talk!
ReplyDeleteI love the little cabbage pitcher - I have a cabbage bowl my grandmother gave me and it is one of my favorite things ever.
ReplyDeletePretty good haul! Good luck in the photo contest.
ReplyDeleteClosed for the summer? Oh I would have a melt down! Cute finds Mary :)
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Dena
Oh Geeaw! If I took you to our local antique stores you would run outside and throw up in the parking lot. We have nothing even remotely as cool as anything here.
ReplyDeleteOh Mary! You find the best deals! I am so envious of your thrift store. Unless I am in the need of thrashed baby gear, our thrift store never has anything close to what you find. And I swear I am going to steal those two things you picked up for your friend Robyn! What a sweetie you are! Does she have a blog..? I would love to see her hunting theme room, as I was attempting one myself in our "study". I am a few days late on commenting on this post but I am glad I came back. Enjoy your long weekend. I am looking forward to doing absolutely nothing! well except blogging...:) ~ Laurie
ReplyDeleteHow funny! I used to be partners in an architectural salvage co. called Second Chance!
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