The Days and Nights of Tiny Montgomery: Thrifting

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Thrifting

I got the Boy to dash out to the new Goodwill Outlet with me this afternoon and it was...interesting. I suppose it's worth checking out regularly to find the occasional item. It is certainly close by (in the old Famous-Barr warehouse just off Vandeventer).

I'm a sucker for a little vintage suitcase. This cream-colored Starline was irresistible.

The Boy found this book for me.

I wish I knew the original intention of this bunny, but I'm thinking toothbrushes. And how could I resist a teeny Show-Me cream pitcher?

A Lake Tahoe commemorative cup and saucer? Why yes, I think I will.

A set of little gold-painted saucers.

More gold saucers.

A silly little porcelain ring holder.

And finally, an old nightstand to put in the foyer for the Boy to collect all the ~~junk~~ CDs he brings home. A bargain at $4.

2 comments:

heather said...: I've been wondering about the outlet. Could be a nice outing!; May 29, 2011 at 4:02 PM
Allison said...: That rabbit(t) is out of control cute. Let me know when you want to go back. There's a GW outlet that my mom in PA goes to each week, so I'm excited that we have one here now.; May 29, 2011 at 7:02 PM

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