August Thrift Store Finds

August was good in terms of thrifting. I actually had the time to dig through one store’s bins of what seemed like junk. Because I only had miss Isabelle in tow during this particular trip, I was able to find some pretty cool things.

In those seemingly junk bins, I uncovered a little baggie full of old thread wrapped around old wooden spools for $1.50. Oh man.
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I also found a sweet little tin box to call my own. The sides are in much better condition than the top. I have a thing for anything old and boxy. Or container-ishy. Yes, that is word. No, it’s not in any dictionary.
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Along with the spools and tin box I found a nice stash of Scrabble racks. I actually don’t plan on playing any word-related games with them, instead I’m thinking of using them as book ledges… something like this. For any locals, I left at least five racks behind, in case you’d like to snatch some up yourself.
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I spotted this vintage Barbie-like doll and bought it for Eliana.
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I’ve been on the fence about getting her any Barbie dolls but I figured, I played with them as a wee lady and turned out decent… kind of. She’s definitely a fan.
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After some research, I found this isn’t actually a Barbie but a Mini-Mod Doll. I can’t find any pictures of one with a dark complexion and dark hair, but I found similar looking dolls (same eyes, markings, etc.). The only marking on her is “Hong Kong”.
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I also found something so extremely awesome at this particular shop that it has to wait for next month. I bought it as a gift and don’t want to spoil the surprise. I know, I know… the anticipation is killing me, too.
Moving on… I scored this lovely picnic basket for only $4 at a thrift store I’ve only been in once before. I almost couldn’t contain my excitement.
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A friend of mine has a collection of these sitting above her beautiful kitchen cabinets to store things that aren’t frequently used. I fell in love with the idea and have been searching for one ever since.
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Patience pays off, I tell ya. God is good!
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At my new favorite thrift store (yes, I pick favorites), I found this vintage travel case for $4, complete with a strong make-up odor.
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(Please excuse the less-than-great pictures.)
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I bought this Chinese Checkers game for $1.50 which is now hanging in the children’s room along with the rest of their gallery wall. For a game with missing pieces $1.50 is a bit high, but re-purposed as a piece of art and it is pretty cheap.
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On a separate occasion, actually just last weekend, I spotted this run down beauty and walked out with it only $8 short.
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I’m not completely smitten with the brown metal legs, but I don’t have good experiences spray painting things with so many nooks and crannies (I’m looking at you, highchair), so it will be staying that color.
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The wood top, however, will be getting a facelift… there’s no denying that it needs one.
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I’d like to paint it, but I need to find something that won’t look horrible with brown and something less safe than white, maybe mint? I already have a shade in mind, it’s just a matter of taking the leap.
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Lastly, I picked up this piece of fabric for a quarter. I’m imagining a sweet baby hairbow or maybe I’ll sow some pants for Eliana’s new doll. She’s a little underdressed, don’t you think?
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Have you found anything recently that made you want to jump up and down? I may or may not have yelped a few times last month. Yelping is cool, right!?
P.S. To see more thrift store finds, go here! To see sneak peeks of what I find during the month, follow me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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