Sunday, November 18, 2012

Supporting Charity Thrift Shops

I like to do my part in supporting local charity thrift stores. When Faith Farm Thrift Store in my area is overflowing, they have a sale. I feel compelled to help them in any way I can. I know you understand. There must be something I can buy.
Everything made it through the washer/dryer
 and the dishwasher and came out looking 
and smelling fabulous. 
 These 3 bears will be part of my 
Christmas decor. $1-$2
I couldn't leave without an afghan.
This very large one was $4.
I found 4 cable knit sweater pillows; 
2 blue and 2 red for $1 each.
They have easy to remove 18" zip covers.
  I washed the covers and inserts separately.
 A large cookie/biscotti jar and a pitcher.
 The napkins still had their tags.....
25 cents each. I like to use cloth napkins 
and cut down on paper use.
Easy to wash and dry with no
ironing, of course.
 This wood Christmas tree was $1.00.
 A cute little creamer for 50 cents.
I love the raised holly and berries.
Wouldn't this be cute to use for maple syrup? 
OK, the pillows still had their Macy's tags.
$54 Tommy Hilfiger pillows for $1.
 A box of 24 glass ornaments for $1.
 Lucy is checking out the bargains!
 The BIG bargain of the day is this 
vintage BURBERRY stadium/car blanket.
It once belonged to Fraser.
I got it for.........$1.00!!! YES!!
I'm sure this is worth plenty!
A large wooden star for $3.
Two tapestry needlepoint canvas covers
 for $1 each.
A bench?
A pillow?
 A chair seat?
They even look nice unfinished.
There you have it. My loot!
Total $31.00

Cheers!

8 comments:

  1. wow!!! You made out like a bandit! Not much (if anything) there I'd have walked away from. My son's services providing agency has a thrift store that some of their autistic clients work in, different jobs for different abilities, we go there a lot. Not many faith thrift shops here, or they have unpredictable hours.
    Janet

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  2. $31...score. The fact that you're helping out and recycling is even better. I am drooling, jealous and in love with the Burberry blanket!! I've been look for a vintage plaid throw. I have a couple vintage thermoses for picnics. The $1 Christmas tree is so cute!!

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  3. I cannot BELIEVE your good fortune!!!!!! WHAT a HAUL!!! It couldn't happen to a nicer person!

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  4. Wow...I'm very proud of you, Rita! I've become very disenchanted with the large thrift stores. Their prices are sometimes higher than retail and all their merchandise is donated. Now I have a list of smaller op shops I visit that benefit different local organizations. And I never go there without something to donate as well as leaving with my purchases. Enjoy all your new treasures!

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  5. You did good! I found more dishes that match my Christmas pattern last year at Habitat! The only way to shop!

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  6. Just wonderful! You scored some great finds!

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