I found a lot of note-worthy things in the month of November, both at thrift stores and garage sales. Today I’ll be sharing what I found at thrift stores – since you know, this is titled thrift store finds – and will be back next week to share all the garage sale scores.
I added a hefty amount to our book collection last month and we’ve been putting them to good use. Nani’s favorite seems to be My Box and String – which has already been torn to pieces and taped back together – and Are You My Mother? Some I actually haven’t even read, like A Kid’s Guide to Making Friends, Pinocchio and The Real Mother Goose (which is the third edition I’ve brought home – I just can’t resist!)
![Books](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/11-books2.png)
I also managed to buy some non-children books. The Wildflowers book is pretty to flip through and that book that resembles Sunday comics is actually titled Brave New World and consists of a lengthy description about men who own freezers and other humorous things.
![Books](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/12-wildflower.png)
![Books](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/13-brave-new-world.png)
I’ve added this twin sheet to my collected of now two vintage sheets. How cute is that pattern?!
![Twin Sheets](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/50-sheet.png)
This vintage striped tablecloth has already been put to use at one picnic and is patiently awaiting to attend more.
![Tablecloth](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/51-tablecloth.png)
The same day I snagged the above linens I also left with these copper-like measuring cups and old measuring spoons.
![Measuring Cups](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/53-cups.png)
![Colorcraft Cup](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/54-colorcraft-cup.png)
I somehow always manage to break my plastic measuring cups and spoons so these are a nice alternative to their predecessors.
![Measuring Spoons](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/55-measuring-spoons.png)
That day, I left this shelf behind only to return the next weekend to retrieve it. I’m indecisive about whether I want to paint it white or leave it be but I do know it will be used to house Elijah’s ever growing rock collection. Because every rock deserves its own shelf, right?
![Display Shelf](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/72-shelf.png)
Now completely unrelated to rocks, I spotted this Aladdin thermos at a usually picked-dry thrift store which I’m hoping to find a new home on my Etsy shop.
![Aladdin Thermos](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/43-aladdin.png)
![Aladdin Thermos](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/46-aladdin.png)
Lastly, this vintage horse somehow found its way to my car – I have no idea how!
![Vintage Play Horse](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/73-play-horse.png)
And then this happened and I melted into one big pile of slop on the floor. How did this girl get so sweet?
![Vintage Play Horse](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/74-play-house.png)
The paper on the horse is peeling away – and complete gone in some areas – so I am considering sealing it with some spray acrylic to prevent any additional ware.
![Vintage Play Horse](https://www.turningithome.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/75-horse.png)
Stay tuned next week for what else I found in November but until then tell me; what have you been thrifting lately?
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This is fantastic! I need to start checking out some of the non-chain thrift stores around my house.
In my opinion, the smaller – and more cluttered – the thrift store the better!