On any given day, my car will look like this......
Because I'm constantly in search of merchandise for my booth.
It's like a revolving door.
Things come home to be cleaned, priced, or hoarded.
Then they might end up back in the car to be added to the booth.
When I'm thrifting, I have specific items that I like to spy. Here are my five favorite things I keep my eyes peeled for....
1. Frames, mirrors, or pictures. Plain old frames and mirrors fly outta my booth like hotcakes! I usually give them a little color before putting them in my booth. Spray paint is my best friend.
If I do same color groupings, the stuff usually sells as a set!! |
2. Vintage suitcases and carry-on cases. Can't keep these in my booth either. But I also sort of have my own collection of them. If they are light green or red, they are staying at home with me.
Found the suitcase for $2.50. The carry-on was $2.25. |
3. Textiles in the form of vintage napkins, towels, or tablecloths. And afghans or pillows. I have quite the stockpile of vintage tablecloths. And vintage pillows cause my heart to skip a few beats.
Fifty cents for the feedsack fabric (both pieces). Pillow...$1.98!!!! |
4. Kitchenware: Pyrex, Fire King, and ironstone. The booth loves all of these things. So do I. Therefore, I must limit my hoarding. I try to focus my Pyrex and Fire King collections: Turquoise Butterprint Pyrex and Jadite Fire King. All others go to the booth....
Pyrex casserole.......$3.98 |
5. Skirts. This new addiction started more recently. Skirts are easy to alter. And vintage pleated skirts are irresistible.
It has belt loops! Only $1.30! |
I do not limit myself to these five categories. I have tons of weaknesses. In fact, the mister banned me from buying lamps or mirrors unless they are going into the booth.
I have a hard time separating my love for my finds from the practicality of putting them in my booth.
It's a work in progress.
Linking up with Her Library Adventures and Apron Thrift Girl.
LOVE it. Wish I was talented in the thrifting department!
ReplyDeleteA thrifty person should be able to tell me where to find merchants who supply vintage/antique suitcases www.vintage-suitcasesandluggage.co.uk :). Ive just built a website promoting them and all I can find is replica suppliers!! And advise would be very welcome. Steve
ReplyDeleteHave you checked on etsy.com or ebay.com for them? I guess that isn't a supplier, and you probably wouldn't be paying bottom dollar either. I have been lucky with finding them at thrift stores and yard sales.
DeleteI'll check out your web-site, and if I learn anything to help, I'll pass on the info!
Is that a gold plant stand I see in your backseat? Is it for sale?
ReplyDeleteIt sure is/was.......it sold this week! :(
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find it? Did they have any more?
ReplyDelete$1.00 at a yard sale last year. It's been sitting in my garage, waiting for spring at the booth!
DeleteI think we are such good friends because we both hoard lots of random things in our cars!
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law has a booth and she has a knack for finding things like you do. She gave our kids these adorable red vintage kids' suitcases...I should take a picture for you to see them. I bet you'd love them! :)
ReplyDeletemy car is always cluttered!! and yea it usually is stuff from work. i def have been trying to keep it cleaner and so far i have been doing good. def LOVE those picture frames
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my car usually looks like that because I'm a slob... lol
ReplyDeletelooks like a fun way to spend some time :)
I would not mind if my car looked like that...regularly...and I have no booth. ;)
ReplyDeleteHa! True.....it's not such a terrible thing!
DeleteMy car looks the EXACT same way! LOL! There are so many good finds out there!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog through the Kurtz Corner link up. I share your obsession with thrifting and vintage. I am pumped to follow along and see what you are up to!!
ReplyDeletexxKatie @ Shades of Grey
Ha ha! Love the car. Totally know what you mean. I, however, haven't done the whole re-sell thing yet, so my car looks like that on the way to my house only :)That's good to know what things sell the best for you. Thanks for sharing!
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