we went thrift shopping and found so much great stuff. stephen rescued a 1960's sears telescope (still in the box), with the most amazing wood tripod. i have a rule when thrifting: the first object i find sets the tone, then all the items i want to get that day have to be related in some way (color, material, theme...). this time, it was the check tablecloth that set the color palette.
that picnic tin
is amazing!
thanks for the custom paint by number of Canada! It arrived today. I'll blog about in tonight. Check it out!
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Posted by: Arpil | April 21, 2009 at 11:31 PM
I really need to stumble upon a kitchen scale like that soon...what a lucky adventure, with such photogenic treasures to show!
Posted by: Mary | April 14, 2009 at 11:54 AM
I need some jars like that for my Sisters' Bwedding!
-CM
Posted by: Crayonmonster | April 03, 2009 at 01:22 PM
what great finds and wonderful colours!
Posted by: { kattyface } | March 23, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Oh what beautiful finds. Lovely colour palette!
Posted by: evie | March 22, 2009 at 12:51 AM
What a fun rule!! I love it and will let you know how it works for me!
Posted by: Sheila | March 20, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Great finds and ideas. I love thrifting and have been doing it since I was a child with my grandmother. I love your site.
Posted by: Jennie | March 18, 2009 at 11:36 AM
wooden tripod! *(swoon)*
Posted by: melody | March 16, 2009 at 09:39 AM
Great finds! Thank you for sharing your thrifting method...it's a wonderful idea. I have to say, I'm with Kendall, I haven't had great luck lately either...things around here seem to be antique shop prices! But, garage sale season is heating up!
Posted by: Summer | March 15, 2009 at 08:08 PM
haha i think i am the same way unconsciously- but in the end, i convince myself that most of my treasures simply must have been donated from the same household and how thoughtful i must be to keep them all together ;)
that table cloth is perfect for you guys!
Posted by: caitlin from nice-etc | March 15, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Gee whiz... great finds! I love them all, cant chose my favorites!
We tried to go thrifting last weekend, but it didnt turn out so good at all.
Kendall
Posted by: Kendall Micayla | March 15, 2009 at 06:54 PM