Store Bargains

I worked for a department store (the Broadway/May Co) while I was going to school back in the day, in the china and housewares department. I spent 3 years there, and I learned how to set a table and also not to pay full-retail. Anything you see in my posts has definitely been purchased at clearance prices or at a thrift store, garage sale, etc.

I got this little silver pitcher at the Goodwill...for 2.99 and the spoon actually has my initial on it.

I used to love Kirkland's because on Wednesdays the scratch and dent section was 1/2 price. Due to the economy, like many other places they have closed the stores here. I got this miniature chair there for 8.00. I wish they were still in town.

I always use my 40% off coupon at Michael's and I always visit the mark-down isle at Hobby Lobby.

We have some great church thrift stores and of course the Goodwill. I really find my best deals there like this cut pink tray...

Oh my gosh, I may not be spending a lot of money but I have got so much stuff. I think I might need a bargain psychiatrist...where is Lucy when you need her!

Liz

Thirft Store Hunting

Since I finally got a tax refund this year for the first time in years, I decided to head to my favorite thrift store and see what I might find. I love the hunt, and my first stop is the Goodwill. I found this beautiful pitcher for $8.



Isn't it pretty...I believe it's old cause the bottom has lots of scratch marks! It is going to be perfect for my Spring flowers! I can't wait to finish my pantry so I will have a place to put it.

I am still deciding what my new kitchen will look like. When I moved in, it was painted three different very odd colors. Here are my inspiration photos...maybe it will end up like one of these....

Rustic Italian


or Cottage White


I haven't decided.

Liz