First of all, let me say that I have been a good little girl. I haven't been to the thrift store since April or May. In fact, my favorite thrift store moved into a larger building over the summer, and this week was the first time I had been there to check it out.
And wow, what a difference! Where before it had been housed in the basement of a very small church, it is now in a large, bright and airy room with lots of space to show off all the great things for sale.
As you walk in the door, there is a large table filled with all the housewares that I love -- dishes and trays and lamps and candlesticks -- and everything is styled beautifully. In fact, it almost looks like an upscale home decor shop. But with really good prices. ;)
So what did I get? I got this beautiful Wedgwood covered casserole dish, for $8. Yes, as you have probably guessed, I'm a sucker for covered dishes. And this was just the perfect color to go in my kitchen.
So now I have to make up for lost time at the thrift store, right? I have my eye on a small tea set and a Victorian chair... ;)
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Oh, lucky you to have such a wonderful place so nearby. Love your photos here, Mary.
ReplyDeleteps - just went to your photography website, Mary. It is beautiful! Congratulations. Have I been gone that long?
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ReplyDeleteI love the dish you bought. I need to visit the thrift shop soon. I haven't been in a long time.
Sueb
Beautiful dish, Mary. I love hunting around for hidden treasures in thrift shops. Recently bought 10 "Country Days" dinner plates ($6 each) for our Thanksgiving table. They were a treasure I couldn't pass up.
ReplyDeleteOh Mary, that is gorgeous. I LOVE covered dishes. The colours are beautiful and look perfect where it is placed. I think I would be making frequent visits there. I just purchased a sweet little tea-pot for .25 at our local thrift shop. Have a lovely weekend, Mary. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4
ReplyDeleteI love it.. I am sure the food will taste even better when served out of this beautiful dish. I wish you to have a great weekend:)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful dish. I love this corner of your kitchen. (I don't think I've seen it before.) I think I'd be making many trips to that thrift store. Have fun shopping! Pamela
ReplyDeleteWonderful find, Mary. Perfect for your kitchen and perfect for the Fall! Thrift on!!!!! :D :D
ReplyDeleteJust give in to it, Mary. If your cupboards become overrun, you can sell the extra pieces on Ebay. ☺
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect set-up for the new thrift store.
...What a steal! That is a gorgeous casserole dish and one must ask, will you actually use it? I would, everyday should be a special occasion, yes? ;o)
ReplyDelete...What a lovely find and as always, gorgeous photos!
...Blessings :o)
I went to a thrift shop yesterday too. It's not something I have time for very often, and I enjoyed every moment, because like the one that you visited, this shop is set up in 'stories' and I had to take my time to savour every little vignette. I came away with a lovely cushion cover and a set of lobster salt and pepper shakers - kitsch for my sister's cottage.
ReplyDeleteWell, you had to go. They were probably worried about you since it had been so long.
ReplyDeleteAnd, just look at this beautiful dish. It was a well-deserved reward.
You definitely have lost time to recover.
You always choose just the very best of what fits into your life so I say - go for it!
ReplyDeleteI'm laughing, you resisted all summer? WHY? Your covered dish is lovely and the price fabulous! Happy shopping!
ReplyDeleteGreat find and perfect for your pretty kitchen!
ReplyDeleteI love the 'new' covered dish (end envy such a place as your thrift shop for such BARGAINS) but the green and gold banded one in your header is still my favotite.
ReplyDeleteI have always lived in tiny spaces, so I limit myself to 'smalls' - sterling teaspoons, some treenware and of course china, esp transferware. As I've gotten older, I've also gotten better about purging things that no longer make my heart sing.
I haven't been thrifting for a long time...I think it's time to change that! Carla
ReplyDeleteThe dish looks pretty on your counter and would be terrific on a Thanksgiving table, Mary. (We've already had Thanksgiving in Canada.)
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely, Mary! The Thrift stores here in Southampton are so pricey, I don't know how they stay open. One just closed as they couldn't make the rent payments, and I know why. They were so overpriced!
ReplyDeleteHave a good week!
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteI love the covered casserole! It would be so pretty for Thanksgiving dinner. Is that last pic your kitchen or the thrift store? Either way, I love the kitchen. Especiall love the plate rack!
Beautiful kitchen counter and cabinets.....organized and looks fabulous! Love it! You inspire me!!
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I lived near that shop of yours! Love your kitchen decor:)
ReplyDeleteOMG. $8?! Gorgeous. What a steal. Ideal for fall and perfect in your kitchen.
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