The thrifts have been slow around here. Very Slow. Alas, I have thankfully not become discouraged and continue to check frequently, so I have found a few small goodies to share. I've also been hitting the antique stores more frequently. Last week during some mother daughter bonding time, I got to hit up four Goodwill stores as well as two antique stores... normally this would mean a full car...but sadly the quantity wasn't up to par...luckily, I found a few awesome pieces on my wish list.
I finally found a complete canister set without any cracks in it, hallelujah! Okay, so it isn't the most beautiful at the moment, but I'm betting a magic eraser and a silver paint pen will really improve them. And if not? Well, the full set was only a dollar so it was worth the gamble. At the same store, I also picked up the Pyrex shaker as well as the turquoise Hamilton Beach Mix Master. The milkshake maker is missing a beater...but luckily i have the exact same one in cream. I've always prefered the turquoise one though, so I figure I'll switch the beater over to it and re-donate the cream one. I picked up the fantastic vintage metal apple trash can at an antique store for $5... I think it's adorable and is already being put to work in my room.
But what are those tubey thingys?
At the same antique store, I found these glass Pyrex Lab Ware test tubes. I don't know what to do with them, but they're the first I've seen and they hold a certain appeal. Any suggestions?
We have a continuation of the junking experience in my mom's garage before their big move: a vintage metal sign for Tip-Top bread. I love the colors on it and think it will be perfect in my future kitchen. Thanks Mom!
Over the weekend, I got to go out for some father-daughter time and talked my dad into hitting an antique store. I was pretty tickled with the few items I had found. I picked up the metal bread box for $8. Although it is missing the handle, it should be easy enough to fix up. As for the chippy spots? I love them! The blue mason jar and "Merry Christmas!" Shiny Brite ornament also came from the same store. The Pyrex See-and-Store canister, two salt dips, and odd green plastic and glass Corning pitcher like creation were gifts from my mom. Does anyone have any additional information on the pitcher?
An alternative view of the bread box.
Well that's all for now folks, hopefully next week brings some more fruitful thrifting...my wallet can't take the antique stores forever. Hopefully y'all are having some better luck.
Linking up at Thriftasaurus, The Nifty Thrifty, Rednesday, and Apron Thrift Girl!
Linking up at Thriftasaurus, The Nifty Thrifty, Rednesday, and Apron Thrift Girl!
