Sane, Simple, Sacred: I Came, I Saw, I Thrifted

I Came, I Saw, I Thrifted

It has been a long time since I've been to the thrift store. I don't need another thing here! But my husband had business to transact a couple of blocks from "my" store, so I figured a visit wouldn't hurt. It didn't. Our total bill was $2.17 (tax included), and for that amount I got the tin shown above and a matching bowl, a jumbo sized Upwords game (one of our favorite word games), the cloth napkins and a salt/pepper set shaped like grapes.

To see a few more tins in my collection, visit my "Thrifty Style" blog. And if you have any extras collecting dust around YOUR house, I'd be happy to take them off your hands.

11 comments:

DianaJune 17, 2010 at 1:39 PM
I loved the title to your post Rebecca, and it has been a while since I have thrift shopped too. I need to do something about that!
I love tins. I have a few myself. I will have to check out the rest of your collection!
Love Di ♥
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SandyJune 17, 2010 at 2:44 PM
When my dear friend came into town a few
days ago from Indiana, we went to every
thrift store around Asheville. We had a
great time and found lots of pretty and
useful items. We both love pillows and
found several to freshen up our living
rooms and dens. We also found very nice
pictures suitable for nearly any room in
the house. We even found stylish new
dressy jackets and pretty shirts to wear
around the house or out to dinner.
I love shopping the thrifty way!
Love your new blog design.
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BernieJune 17, 2010 at 8:06 PM
I love how you find such good bargains at thrift stores, honestly I sure could use a few shopping lessons from you Rebecca....:-)Hugs
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GlendaJune 17, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Love the bright colors of the napkins and the tin!
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Leaon MaryJune 17, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Rebecca, I LOVE your store!!!
So you're the tin woman!!! I'll have to go have a look at your collection!!! 2.17 .... whooHoOo!
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Jacquelyn StagerJune 18, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Love the thrifty prices at your thrift store! I'm a cloth napkin freak and I'm always on the hunt for them. Love the ones you found today!
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BECKYJune 18, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Now that's what I call thriftin'!! I don't often get bargains like that, and if I do it is at yard or estate sales! Great finds!
Have a joyful weekend!
Becky
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JackieJune 18, 2010 at 8:31 PM
I love the comment "...I don't need another thing here.."....but you know what, my friend...that never stops me when I find a bargain! I love your finds. You got a LOT for your money. Great shopping, Rebecca.
Hugs and many smiles,
Jackie
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Sniffles and SmilesJune 18, 2010 at 10:43 PM
I love tins as well...and this one is simply gorgeous!!! Such a work of art...and the napkins are lovely as well!!! Have a fabulous weekend...I know you will...and you will be in my thoughts!! Love you much!! Janine XO
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EileenJune 18, 2010 at 11:24 PM
Love your thrift finds and I love your tin collection!

Oh, and be careful what you wish for, I'll be cleaning out my attic and basement soon!
Love to you,
Eileen
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Kathleen June 19, 2010 at 1:56 PM
Oh boy, do I love a bargain! I tell my husband often: It's not about the kill; it's about the hunt.

Looks like you found some mighty good huntin'!
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