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nancypo Posted - Jul 27 2011 : 12:11:57 PM
I have found so much cool stuff over the summer (I have more time to go and look), I wanted to share! Please post your cool finds too! Most of mine were from thrift stores, or a local thrift store warehouse. I don't care for them as it takes WAY too long to find something, BUT on occasion I do- like this burlap bag full of beans! I thought I could make the bag into a pillow. Will see if the beans are any good! $6.00, because it was sold by weight.



My foley food mill, $3.00 and french bistro pitcher, 1 qt. size, $1.50 (half price). I always keep water on the dining table...


Breadbasket $1.50, just dusty and touched up with "old english"



Bread slicer, was missing the end, we cut some scrap plexiglass, works great!


Foley 5 cup sifter, $4.00 vintage store, works!


My husband found a camera tripod, for $6.00, worth over $100.00, boy was he happy!

Pocketwatch clock from the local Habitat Re-Store, $1.50, broken clock part, swapped from an old one I didn't want anymore. Cute! I saw something very close in the Pottery Barn catalog yesterday, was much smaller and over $60.00, wow! It's about 14" across...


I should add- I have gotten great deals over on eBay too-
brand new, never worn, black, smooth leather clogs, Halflinger brand, $30.00 (for work), usally around $100.00 new. I HAVE to wear good shoes, stand alot on my job....

Wool sweater, $10.00 like new, was $65.00 new, I had the same one, years ago, wore out, like new! What a find!

Post your cool finds! Let's inspire each other!!!

Be the change...

http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/
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MBurns Posted - Dec 13 2023 : 09:44:00 AM
Great treasures.

Farmgirl friends are fun. Farmgirl of the month 8/2016 and 9/2019
windypines Posted - Dec 13 2023 : 03:14:59 AM
Have fun going through your treasures Vanessa.

Farming in WI

Michele


Audra Rose Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 4:09:38 PM
Coming soon to a book swap!

Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
atkinst2 Posted - Dec 12 2023 : 04:27:28 AM
Great score Vanessa.... Liesl is adorable

There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it.
Audra Rose Posted - Dec 11 2023 : 6:20:59 PM

When I visited my local library, they were clearing out books and I couldn't resist. 8 for $1! Six are quilting technique books, one is a squash recipe book and the final one is by Nora Ephron. My mother-in-law's dog Liesl is admiring them too!

Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Jokamartell Posted - May 27 2023 : 6:53:03 PM
Found Treasure!! :)

Karen :)

To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha
MaryJanesNiece Posted - May 26 2023 : 7:41:28 PM
Nice find Vanessa! You always turn those suitcases into beautiful pieces! I look forward to seeing what you do with this one.

Krista
Audra Rose Posted - May 26 2023 : 4:36:53 PM

I stopped at a yard sale in Milford,south of my home (used a magnifying glass) and found this off white American Tourister Tiara for $5. The inside is in great shape, just a stain that I'll work on. The hingers are a bit rusty, but I have Brasso.
Right now I plan to paint it and maybe add legs. Sweetie suggested a mirror in the lid.
As a bonus, it was filled with Christmas ornaments that I'll use for our outdoor tree.

Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
levisgrammy Posted - Aug 31 2022 : 04:27:28 AM
Vanessa, how sweet those hat stands are. I hear you on the shop class. Lol.

~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007

"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."

"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
Jokamartell Posted - Aug 30 2022 : 10:22:25 AM
Lol, Vanessa!! I can totally relate! :) Cute stands!

Karen :)

To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha
Audra Rose Posted - Aug 30 2022 : 04:51:38 AM
Ah yes, 4 years of shop class came in handy! To be honest, I took it mostly to be around boys!

Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Dreamer42 Posted - Aug 29 2022 : 7:38:41 PM
So cute! Love the different fabric used for each padded topper!!

Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
windypines Posted - Aug 29 2022 : 6:24:36 PM
wonderful Vanessa


Farming in WI

Michele
FGOTM June2019

Audra Rose Posted - Aug 28 2022 : 3:16:13 PM

Voila! A quartet of hatstands..

Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Red Tractor Girl Posted - Aug 27 2022 : 11:00:56 AM
Wow, Vanessa, what a lot of amazing thrift finds you have come across lately! I must say, all of you who posted have found great things for $1 each. I need to get back into checking out the Saturday yard sales once it gets cooler down here. Right now, the heat and humidity makes dragging around outside no fun.

Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018
Jokamartell Posted - Aug 26 2022 : 7:07:31 PM
Can’t wait to see what you make, Vanessa!! :)

Karen :)

To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha
Audra Rose Posted - Aug 24 2022 : 6:29:13 PM
This afternoon I was in the garage making some hat stands. I'll post them when they're complete.


Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
MBurns Posted - Aug 24 2022 : 2:52:15 PM
The hats are so pretty.

Farmgirl friends are fun.
atkinst2 Posted - Aug 14 2022 : 5:37:43 PM
Vanessa, Great find! They are beautful

There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it.
Dreamer42 Posted - Aug 14 2022 : 09:46:59 AM
Oh Vanessa, what treasures! I love hats and you definately scored!

Dreamer42
Farmgirl Sister #7038
windypines Posted - Aug 14 2022 : 03:14:17 AM
wow cool hats. enjoy wearing those.

Farming in WI

Michele
FGOTM June2019

Audra Rose Posted - Aug 13 2022 : 09:12:41 AM

Sweetie wanted to go to yard sales. The lady was selling her grandmother's hats for $1 each. On the right is a man's Bavarian wool hat for my son. I'm looking up how to refresh the crushed ones.

Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
levisgrammy Posted - Aug 04 2022 : 02:45:24 AM
What a great find Vanessa. It has been awhile since I've been on this thread. You find wonderful things. All those tops and outfits. I love your teal dress!

~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007

"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."

"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett

"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105

http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
windypines Posted - Aug 03 2022 : 7:15:53 PM
finding those great finds, for little money sure makes us happy!!

Farming in WI

Michele
FGOTM June2019

atkinst2 Posted - Aug 02 2022 : 10:08:14 AM
Wow Vanessa!!!! Great finds

There is never a road so long that there isn't a curve in it.

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