Ultimate Treasure from the Goodwill Bins

Vintage Frye Campus Boots, Goodwill Outlet

When I got to Goodwill Outlet on Saturday, the bins of shoes were full like they'd just been brought out. But I only just managed to grab these nice looking leather boots just as they traded the bins for new ones. Then there was the usual stampede of people toward the new bins as I got away from there as quickly as possible!

Once I was out of the way of the craziness, I looked down at the boots and realized...they were vintage Frye campus boots!!!

I was freaking out to have found them in the reject bins that had already been gone through! Unfortunately though, they are size 9.5. I suppose I can try to wear really thick socks to make them fit, but they are just too big.

Anyone wear a size 9.5 who wants to do a trade of some sort? Let me know!

Always,
Amanda

Treasure from the Goodwill Bins

I was pretty lucky this past Saturday at the Goodwill Outlet :) It seemed that the crazed shoppers managed to leave behind quite a few vintage treasures for me!

Marble Mushroom; Crystal Wine Stopper; Mini Golden Records; Girl Scout Wallet/Belt; Little Soldier; All: Goodwill Outlet (<$1 total)

I had quite a streak of finding old children's items! Of these, my favorites are the little golden records! I love how they look on my wall by my new 'desk' :)

Speaking of which, my wonderful hubby got me my Valentine's Day present early- a new chair for my desk!!! I am so excited about it! I'll definitely be showing you guys sometime this week, since I couldn't wait till the actual holiday to put it in place :)

I hope you have a great Monday!

Always,
Amanda

Treasure from the Goodwill Outlet Bins

While it wasn't a goldmine of vintage at Goodwill Outlet on New Year's, the couple things I found were pretty special :)

Here are my two favorite finds from Saturday, a handmade bunny stuffed animal and a vintage Canon camera!


Bunny and Canon Camera, Goodwill Outlet (~$2)

I love the look of old cameras, but I've never found a vintage Canon one until now! It's really well-made and solid, with what I'm sure used to be a fancy lens and settings. I wish I knew how to fix up old cameras, because this one would be fun to actually use!

And the bunny matches my vintage quilted stuffed bear, so I had to get it! I love handmade stuffed animals- it's like you can see the love that went into making them :)

Have a great Monday!
Always,
Amanda

Hi, Dooney!

I get especially excited when I find something really nice at the thrift store. Doesn't everyone? But the other night, I was browsing at my local Goodwill, and there it was! A perfect vintage Dooney and Bourke bucket bag!


Vintage Dooney & Bourke Bag, Goodwill ($4)

The coolest thing about it was that I had just sold my other vintage D & B bag in my etsy shop. I was kind of sad to let it go, and then a replacement appeared at Goodwill that same day! It's funny how things work sometimes :)

I hope your week is going great!

Always,
Amanda

Man, That's a Big Rock!

I've kind of had a thing for bolos lately! I got my first one months and months ago, and then the wooden man one from etsy. However, the sparkly green rock bolo I found at Heritage Antiques on Saturday for five bucks is my new favorite :)

Rock Bolo, Heritage Antiques ($5); Outfit: Shirt, Goodwill; Jeans, Goodwill; Sandals, Goodwill Outlet; Ray Bans, Goodwill; Purse, Goodwill Outlet (100% Thrifted!)

I decided not to do a whole post about this outfit since I've worn something similar before, but I definitely wanted to show you my bolo :) It's the perfect necklace solution for non-metal wearing gals like me!

Hope you all are having a great week :) It's almost Friday!

Always,

Amanda

Fringed Fabulous

 Goodwill Outlet was an adventure this past Saturday. Unfortunately, they were putting out new bins and were therefore filled with crazies. (The wild-eyed, elbow-length medical-gloved packs with carts filled to the brim and angry voices. I avoid them at all costs.)

In the already picked over bins, I managed to find a few treasures, though, including something for the hubby and the hippie-awesome fringed sandals from yesterday's post:

Pirate Ship Container for Hubby; Fringed Sandals; Both: Goodwill Outlet

The hubby loves this pirate container, which he says will be perfect for holding his smoking pipe accessories. (I am just super glad when he finds something he likes while we're thrifting! It's so fun to watch someone else have a great time too:))

The fringed sandals I can already tell will be a favorite. The best thing about them is that they pretty much cover your toes, so if your toenail polish is a little (or a lot) chipped, no worries! Your little fringed buddies will have your...er...back.

I hope your Wednesday is treating you well! I'm definitely a fan of short weeks, although I do have to work a half day this Saturday. But after that, it will be thrifting time, then a day and a half more work, then vacation :) Ahhhh, so close to total relaxation and amazing Florida thrifting.

Always,

Amanda

What I Found: Bakelite and Bows!

The hubby and I were (thankfully!) able to dig my car out of the snow yesterday morning and get out of the apartment for the day :) After a hardy breakfast at Waffle House, we set off to Goodwill, West End Antiques, Heritage Antiques, and The Vintage Store in Carytown. (Basically all the cool places that were open!)

I found some lovely things, including lots of little treasures, a little glass dog that reminds me of my dog back home, cool pins, geode bookends, a tiny set of drawers for tiny treasures, and these three things, my favorites of the day:

Large Polka-Dot Bowtie, The Vintage Store ; Super-Awesome Leather Lace-Up Shoes, Goodwill; Yellow Bakelite Bracelet, West End Antiques

It was so nice to get out and thrift again, although I certainly can't wait to get out to Goodwill Outlet! I made the mistake of calling them Saturday, just to see if they were open during the snowstorm. They were. Of course, there was no way I could get there! Oh well. It will just be that much more exciting when I get to go this coming weekend :)

I found a bunch more cool things that I can't wait to show you all, so stay tuned for more treasures!

Always,

Amanda

What I Found In North Carolina (Not Much!)

So here I am, ready (and finally unpacked!) to make a post about my North Carolina finds. But the truth is that I wouldn't have anything if not for the Goodwill we found and the one open antique store we visited.

A couple of the things I found are up in the shop. (And I also added a dollar section! Check it out!)

And here are most of my measly finds:

70s Peppermint Candy Jar for Crayons, Salvation Army ($1)

Books, No Name (Kind of Icky) Thrift Store ($2 each)

Martin Guitar Strings for my Acoustic Guitar, Goodwill ($1.50)

I also got: a cute red Samsonite train case (thanks for finding it, Dad!), some cool typewriter paper, a red flannel shirt, an old issue of Boy's Life magazine, and some vintage buttons.

In other words, about a fourth of the stuff I usually find here in Richmond. I haven't been to my favorite thrifts here for over two weeks, and I'm really itching to go! You can bet I'll be there tomorrow!!!

Happy New Year, everyone!

Always,

Amanda

My Thrifting Outfit: Green Envy

What I wore thrifting yesterday (was it my outfit that gave me so much luck? Hmm..):

Green Jacket, Goodwill Outlet (<$1); T, Dollar Tree ($1); Capris, TJMaxx ($5); Bag, Goodwill Outlet ($1); Circle Scarf, DIY from regular Dollar Tree scarf ($1); Socks, DIY from old pair of sweater tights; Boots, Goodwill ($4)

Have an awesome Sunday, everyone! I can't believe this long weekend is almost over!

Amanda

What I Scored!

Before I left this morning, I wrote out the list from the last post to keep me on track with my $20 thrifting spree.

And guess what? It helped! Not only did I score everything I needed (minus the Justin boots...those are going on Josh's Christmas list for me!), but I got some AWESOME deals on things I wouldn't think were possible with limited cash!

Here's what I got from my list:

 (Plus a bulletin board, not pictured due to it's boringness, minus the Trouble game that I got for fun!)

Sony Vintage Alarm Clock ($1.50. Check!); Pencils ( $0.45. Check!); Etsy Shop Item Holder ($3.00. Check!); Christmas Sweater (<$1. Check!)

I also got these goodies that I couldn't believe the prices of:

Huge Vera Bradley Purse, Love of Jesus ($1!!!); Grey Suede Boots, Love of Jesus ($3); A pair of non-sunglasses (for finding golf balls) and a pair of sunglasses, FanTastic Thrift ($0.45); Vintage Dooney & Bourke Purse, Goodwill Outlet ($2!!)

Plus, I got other cool stuff that I'll tell you about later, but I just couldn't wait to share these things! I couldn't believe I got basically everything on my list and two designer purses and leather boots and I could go on and on... for $20 total!

I mean, you could buy some ill-fitting pants at Wal Mart for $20! It just amazes me how great of things I can find for so little. It makes me smile :)

Have a great evening everyone. My outfit will be posted tomorrow!

Always,

Amanda

Window Shopping At Goodwill

Oh, what to do on a Wednesday night before Thanksgiving when you're saving your $20 for thrifting on the weekend and you're bored?

Window shopping at Goodwill, that's what!

I decided to drag the hubby there last night in search of a creepy-cool item to photograph for tomorrow's post. I'm sure we looked a little shady- me with my camera phone aimed at the shelves and him scuffing along behind me- but it was fun and free!

Here are some of the things I saw that were more geeky-cool than creepy-cool. (Wait till you see the creepiness tomorrow!!)

 Presidents Mug (Learning our nation's history over morning coffee, anyone?)

 

Somehow-Majestic-Looking Owl (How about this gem for the mantle? Scary!)

Embroidered Duck Picture (This I kind of loved, not gonna lie...It reminded me of the ducks by the water behind my parent's house.)

I am thankful for the awesomeness that is Goodwill. See? Even when you're broke, you can have tons of fun at thrift stores!

Always,
Amanda

Creepy-Cool Friday: Bird!

For the next little while, I've decided to do "creepy-cool" Fridays instead of "thrift-by-color" Fridays. (Gotta give myself some time to get more cute color items!)

Today, meet creepy-cool Bird:

Bird, Goodwill ($1.25)

Creepy-cool (adj.): An item that, while slightly menacing in some ways, is also undeniably awesome.

(My definition, of course!)

Something about his little chipped beak and puffed-up body is a little "I have bird doo, and I know how to use it!" But oh, is he cute!

Happy Friday!
Amanda

Tunes and Tiny Tomes

Another Goodwill run netted me some of my best deals EVER. (I guess it's good I live 20 minutes away from the other thrifts, 'cause otherwise I might go to them all the time too!)

Anyway, I found these cute little illustrated classics that are totally purse-friendly for $1 and these great unopened CD collections of Joni Mitchell and all-time favorite Carole King for $3.25 each!

Awesome.

Always,
Amanda

Bears and Blue

It's so good to be back in my regular routine. As worth it as the new apartment is, I really hate moving!

As a treat to myself for finishing moving (like I need an excuse!) I went to Goodwill after work.

I found a cute outfit that I'm pretty sure I'll wear thrifting Saturday afternoon- so cute and comfy!

From top: Bear Print Bandana ($2); Soft Sweater ($3); Blue Pants ($5), all Goodwill

Have a great Wednesday! It's getting closer to the weekend by the minute :)

Always,

Amanda

Moved In!

Soooooo, we're done! All moved in :)

We did have a couple little snags (I twisted my ankle Friday night and we moved all weekend), but overall it was great (My dad came up from Florida as a surprise to help us Saturday! We found great deals on furniture at thrift stores!)

I'm just glad to be done!

Here's a couple of the pieces of furniture we bought:

Dresser and Mirror (With Updated Pulls); Goodwill, $50

Black Leather (Perfect!) Chair; Goodwill ($50)

Broyhill Desk; Good Samaritan ($50)

Awesome, right? We couldn't have gotten Wal Mart furniture for that cheap, and these are all super-nice! I knew that my thrifts would come through for me :)

It was weird though to go to the thrifts I love and not look at the bags and shoes and other fun stuff...but as you can see, it was totally worth it!

Always,
Amanda

Can You Believe?

...That this many people were at Goodwill Outlet Wednesday? Geez.

Is it just me, or are more and more people going thrifting? While that is a good thing for me and this blog (I am with the times! Yay!), does this mean I'll be fighting off more people for thrifted treasures?

I'm not sure. I have been thrifting for years, and I never used to have to wait in line at checkout. Many of my classmates would have rather gone to the mall than Goodwill. But I feel like now, it's different. Thrifting maybe isn't exactly hip, but it's hipper. A lot of the fashion blogs I read have featured thrifted finds that put mine to shame!

Anyway, I'll be back to regular posting and goodies tomorrow when my internet's back up, and we're officially in the new apartment! Have a great Monday, everyone :)

Always,
Amanda

A Wednesday Thriftday

Yesterday, I had the day off, and I decided to go to my thrift stores in the morning before packing all afternoon (we move this weekend!).

Here's what I wore:


Michael Michael Kors Shirt, Goodwill ($2); Old Navy Cardie, Diversity Thrift ($2); Jeans, Goodwill ($4); Docs, Goodwill Outlet ($2); Coach Bag, Goodwill Outlet; Necklace, Thrifty Quaker ($1); Idee Geniale Headband, Etsy ($12)

Here's a close-up of the headband I got from one of my favorite blogger's (Idee Geniale) etsy shop, Little Knitty Things. It's so cute! And perfect with my little vintage pin :)

I found some really cute things yesterday, although many of them are gifts, so I can't show them here! I did find yet another vintage Coach purse that I'm in love with, and some really cute vintage Christmas stuff. Once we move into our new place and I start decorating for Christmas, I'll definitely show you all :)

Have a great day, and a great rest of the week!

Always,
Amanda

Necklaces and Bowling Shoes

Although my Docs are by far my favorite purchase from Saturday, I also got some "bowling" shoes. (Quotations because, although they look just like bowling shoes, they have a tag that says "not for bowling"!)

But, first, let me show you my cute new necklaces and bracelet from Thrifty Quaker, $1 each:

Bowling shoes, Goodwill Outlet ($2)

Hope you all have a great day! I am excited because I have tomorrow off for Veteran's Day :)

Always,

Amanda

A Coach Bag For Me :)

As you all have seen from my posts, I have been really lucky finding vintage Coach bags at Goodwill Outlet. However, most of them have proven too small for the amount of stuff I like to carry around.

But Saturday, this changed! Along with a bunch of other treasures at G.O., I found this Coach bag:

It's actually big enough to carry my junk around in! And I love the front compartment- it's the perfect size to hold the paper I edited this weekend for a friend. Just for fun, another find this weekend, from Love of Jesus:

Lol. I'm pretty sure I'm going to put this on my keyring, if only for a good chuckle every time I reach for my keys.

I found some other great stuff- I'll post my necklaces and crazy shoes tomorrow; my really cute new coat Wednesday :)

Always,
Amanda

Call The Doc!

I had a really good thrift day yesterday, especially (as I could've predicted) at Goodwill Outlet. Not only did I find two more vintage Coach purses, but I found the most perfect Doc Martins! In my size! For $2!

I know it is fairly easy to find Docs at thrift stores, but it is hard to find them in almost-new condition, in your size, for $2. Man, am I happy :)

Now, don't get mad at me or think I'm crazy, but I also got...another Samsonite train case. I couldn't resist. For $3, it's light blue and so cute. I just plain love them. (Of course, my hubby thinks I am very strange indeed to have this obsession, but oh well!)

And here are my lovely Docs:

Ahhhh. Have a great rest of your weekend :)

Always,
Amanda