A Necklace and a Lighter

This week is just flying by! It's amazing how fast it goes when you're off on Monday, even though being at work would've been much less tiring than going through the crazy travel ordeal we went through!

Anyway, I have more finds from Brandon to share with you :) The first is from Lighthouse Thrift, which I mentioned yesterday, and the second from a little antique store right by my parent's house.

Sead Bead Necklace, Lighthouse Thrift ($1); Vintage Lighter, Antique Shop ($3)

I had been to the little antique shop years ago, and I didn't remember it being anything special. But my mom brought my Grammy and I there anyway, on the off-chance that something good would be there. In the midst of overpriced knick-knacks was this really neat lighter marked down to three bucks.

It was the only cheap thing in the shop, and pretty much the coolest too! The hubby loves it :) (Although because we didn't check bags this trip, we'll have to bring it back to Richmond in June- our next Florida trip!)

The necklace was also too special to resist :) I have had such great luck lately finding non-metal necklaces- it's so nice to have options!

I hope you have a great Friday! I have to work tomorrow morning, but then I will be off to my fave thrifts for the first time in a month!

Always,

Amanda

Florida Favorite Thrifted Finds!

Before I say (um, write) anything else, try saying that post title three times fast! It has a "She sells sea shells by the sea shore" feeling :)

Anyway, on to more exciting things...like my finds from Brandon, Florida, from this past weekend! About time, right? I'm finally caught up on sleep :)

Crazy Print Beach Cover-Up, Consignment Shop ($2); Odd Mexican Woven Belt, Lighthouse Thrift ($1); Antique Book, Salvation Army ($1); Bass Leather Loafers, Goodwill ($4)

We ventured into a little consignment shop near my parent's house on Saturday after a couple thrift stops. I wasn't expecting to find anything, but when I saw this beach cover-up on the $2 rack, I had to have it! How cool is the print?

The belt is Mexican-style, and I guess you just tie it around your waist. I loved the colors and the $1 price tag- we'll see how I can style it up!

The antiques book is a no-brainer...a fun look at what old things went for in the past. I'm always up for learning new things about vintage items, so I get these books whenever I find them very cheap.

Lastly, the Bass shoes have to be my favorite find of Saturday's couple thrifts. They are brand-new super-soft leather and are perfect for work! I wore them on the way back to Richmond, and they were so comfy for speed-walking through the airport :)

I also went to a couple thrifts in Tampa on Monday before we flew out, so I'll have those and a couple more Brandon finds soon!

Always,

Amanda

My Thrifted Travel Outfit: Jeans and Stripes

I am so tired from this past weekend's trip to Florida! It's hard to even remember everything we did, since it went by so fast. I checked out a couple thrift stores in Brandon and Tampa with my family, but most of the time was spent catching up and going to graduation activities for my little bro. :)

The travel part of the weekend was less than perfect. Let's just say getting home involved changing airlines altogether, going back through security at the Tampa airport, flying through Miami, and getting in after midnight. Then both the hubby and I had to go to work early yesterday morning. Whew! I am tired!

Anyway...here's what I wore on the plane Friday night:

Outfit details:

Wolf Tee, Goodwill; Striped Button-Up, Goodwill; Jeans, Goodwill; Vera Bradley Bag, Goodwill Outlet; Flip-Flops, TJ Maxx

If I look a little worn-out in this shot, it's because it was taken in the Richmond airport right before boarding our plane, and we'd come straight from working all day! Luckily, it was a casual Friday at work, so I just changed my shirt and was ready to go :)

These jeans are beyond comfy. Pretty much in pajama territory! And the very best thing about them? After I got them home from Goodwill last Thursday night and washed them, I found $7 in the pocket!

Ahhh, the joys of thrifting :) Whomever these lovely jeans belonged to, thanks for the little gift that you accidently left for me! That brought the total cost of them to a whopping negative two dollars.

Have you ever been so lucky in your thrift shopping?

Always,
Amanda

PS: I did find some cool things in Florida, and I'll have the pictures to prove it as soon as I catch up on some sleep!

Thrifted Book Two: Jim the Boy

I finished Shopgirl by Steve Martin the other day, and I absolutely loved it! Who would've guessed that Steve Martin of all people was a brilliant writer? I thought it rang true to how life really can be, which doesn't always come through in fiction. Definitely two thumbs up from me!

The next thrifted book on my list? Jim the Boy by Tony Earley. It's the story of a boy who is living in Great Depression North Carolina, and the history of it appeals to me.

I thrifted this at the local Goodwill in Richmond, so it was all of one dollar!

With glowing reviews, I have high hopes for this little paperback. I'll of course let you know what I think once I finish :) I'll hopefully have some fresh Florida finds for you tomorrow!

Always,
Amanda

What I'm Wanting: Vintage Exercise Bike

Something I've wanted for a long time, but never had room for, is a vintage exercise bike! They are so retro-cool, and good for you too :) We have plenty of room in our apartment now, so I am actively on the hunt. Once I get back to my favorite Richmond thrifts, I'm going to check out Love of Jesus Thrift, which is most likely to have one :)

Here is an example of what I'm looking for:

Vintage Exercise Bike Painting by Justin Allen found here

I've found quite a few on eBay, but non close enough to pick up. (They are a little too expensive to ship!) I don't know how likely it is that I'll find one in working condition, but I definitely will be on the lookout :)

Have you ever thrifted any exercise things? This will certainly be my first!

Always,

Amanda

Beach Wraps For Two!

Thursday night, I went on a last-ditch effort to actually find something at my local Goodwill. Luckily, my thrift mojo had returned!  I found some super-soft jeans, a striped button-up, a book, and these great beach wraps:

Vintage beach wraps, Goodwill ($2 each)

They are both made of super-soft rayon, and will be absolutely perfect for our beach vacation in June! (I sure seem to be finding a lot of summer things lately, huh?) I actually brought the turquoise one with me to Florida as a lightweight blanket for the plane!

I used to have one of these that I thrifted in Florida years ago, but it was lost in the many moves I've made since then. I was excited to find two great ones all the way in Richmond :)

How's your weekend going? My little brother graduates college today, which is awesome! Congrats, Andrew!

Always,

Amanda

Summer Straw

It's supposed to top out at 90-something degrees in Richmond this weekend, and in Florida, too! Oh, my. Has summer come early? Maybe not, but for me it's only about a month until sunny summer days by the beach with a straw hat and flip-flops!

My latest thrifted straw hat I found at the same Pensacola Goodwill that yielded the amazing Ray Bans :) I thought I'd take this little hat's picture in a summer-like environment: my thrifted handmade quilt!

Straw hats just scream 'summer' to me. That, and sandy beach towels, thunderstorms turning into sunny afternoons, flip-flops, and almost-scorching heat. What makes you think of summer? And are you ready for it, or are you totally digging spring like I am? :)

Always,
Amanda