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Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Thrifting Highs and Lows

After an extended hiatus, I went thrifting over the weekend.  The sunshine and warmer weather must have had the same affect on others as everywhere I went there were crowds.  

The shopping started Friday during my lunch hour.  I visited a Goodwill that is close to my office.  Since I was just looking, I didn't get a cart.  There are lingering red marks on my arms from trying to carry everything.  

Want to see what I found for a whopping $7.18?
The plates are even painted on the backs.
Four hand-painted floral plates, Four basket-weave plates, and a French motif hand-painted plate.  You will see these pretty plates on my spring table.

Saturday, I went out on the town shopping.  First stop: the local Goodwill, of course.  Wouldn't you think I would learn from Friday's trip to get a cart?  I didn't.  Those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat their mistakes.
I found these unique glass coffee cups for $.50 each.  I think they will be ideal for iced coffee or cappuccino.  I also found this sweet and springy lotus bowl for $1.00.  After I donated an extra dollar to Goodwill, I left the store with a full bag and $3.18 less in my wallet.  
My next stop was to the local antique mall.  This visit provided both the high point and the low point of my shopping excursion.  I found an interesting glass chimney that I thought would be fun for creating different vignettes.  What really excited me was a beautiful pink transferware bowl.  It was only $3.50.  SCORE!  I was flying high as the clouds.  My mind was all aflutter with ideas of how to implement this pretty little bowl into my spring decor....until I dropped my bag.  

CRASH!


@&#%!  

NO!  Say it isn't so!

It is so....my interesting glass chimney.... my beautiful pink transferware bowl.... reduced to a bag of debris.  Do you know how much it hurts to fall from a cloud onto the earth in a split second?   OUCH!

What are ya goin' to do?  Sometimes s%#t happens.  I picked myself up, dusted myself off, and skulked away.  Better luck next time.   
   
 MAKE IT A GREAT DAY!

I will be joining Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.  
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21 comments:

  1. DonnieMarch 22, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Oh No, Say It Ain't So!...lol....Poor baby. It does look like you had some great finds from the Goodwills though.

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  2. SusanMarch 22, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Oh I am so sorry! I have had that happen to me before!

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  3. Crystal Rose CottageMarch 22, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Oh my gosh....so sorry to hear that! I guess it was not meant to be. Take comfort in the things that you did find. Brush it off and think of what you will find on your next hunt! Be careful!~Hugs, Patti

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  4. LynnMarch 22, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Nice spring-y plates and great cups La! They'll make a pretty tablescape! The only thing worse than dropping the bag before getting it home is, getting it home, taking the time to hand wash the dishes only to notice that you chipped one while washing them. I feel your pain:@)

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  5. Jacalyn @ rmebathproducts.comMarch 22, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I audibly sighed when I read that you dropped your bag! I am so sorry. But, your plates are gorgeous and I love those glasses! Did you say iced coffee? Yum!

    Hugs,
    Jacalyn

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  6. SueMarch 22, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Okay- have you learned your lesson, yet? Use a cart, La!!! Wasn't the weather gorgeous? We were in Indiana for a furniture show. So pleasant out. I'm looking forward to being in High Point, NC next week for the big market!! Glad you found some pretties for pennies. Be careful! Sue

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  7. Cindy AdkinsMarch 22, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Oh no, La! I'm so sorry that happened! I hope you'll find new things to replace them soon. Sending (((hugs))) your way,
    Cindy

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  8. KathMarch 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Nothing worse than breaking a treasure :-( especially when it was a steal.
    When we down-sized, I gave boxes of flowery china to the thrift shop, if only we were neighbours, I would have left it on your porch xx

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  9. MicMarch 22, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Oh, no! My heart hurt when i read about the disaster! Just take solace in that there are more treasures out there to be found....Pam N.

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  10. Tablescapes By DianeMarch 22, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Hi lovely lady ~~~ I know the feelling!!! I had order 37 pcs set. of Memory Lane China and it came in the Mail in a thousand pcs. Im sorry about your treasure ..Im your newest follower on your Blog. I hope you come join my Tablescapes. I did get more of my Memory Lane China. I hope you have a Great Day sweet lady.
    Diane

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  11. KerriMarch 22, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Good finds La! This makes me want to run out to Goodwill ASAP! I love your greenish yellow bowl! I also like your new spring header and background!

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  12. The Decorative DreamerMarch 22, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    OMG! As we say in the sailing world, shifts happen! You definitely experienced that! I am sooo sorry! But you did have a good run earlier! I love all of those dishes and cannot wait to see some spring settings with them! Great scores!

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  13. Red Couch RecipesMarch 22, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I hate breaking dishes and just even chipping them if they are small on the back. Love the floral dishes. Wish so much that we would have a GW nearby. Joni

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  14. Pam KesslerMarch 22, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Oh, No! Don't suppose you could glue the pieces to something and make a mosaic out of them? I do love those floral plates though!

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  15. LoriMarch 22, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Oh I know the feeling, I chipped a plate once taking it out of the bag. Everything else is great.

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 22, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    I feel bad for you...I hate to see anything broken! But you do have some fabulous plates and hopefully you'll find something else just as good..or better next time! Hugs! ♥

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  17. Tablescapes By DianeMarch 22, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Hi lovely lady, Thanks so much for your lovely comments on my French Country Side Tablescpaes so sweet of you !! and becoming one of my followers on my Blog, have a Great Evening with your family.
    Diane

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  18. Custom ComfortsMarch 22, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Ah La ~ feel so bad about the drop :( I would be bummed too, especially about the transferware. Not too often you find it at such a good price. There will be more treasures out there. The season is just starting and I love your floral plates. Can't wait to see your spring table.
    Cindy

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  19. xinexMarch 22, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Oh no! I am so sorry! But at least you already have those other beauties from Goodwill...Christine

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  20. LisaMarch 23, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Those dishes are just gorgeous. You really lucked out with one great deal.

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  21. DebbiedoosMarch 26, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    That is a bummer La..such great loot too.

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