Sunday, November 28, 2010
Thrifting Treasures 11.27.10
I love "thrifting"- a term my sister and I made up to describe the action of going to thrift stores and resales shops to hunt for treasures. I've been thrifting for many, many years and I love to find new places in Chicago, hunt in beloved favoraites, and recommend places based on location. I used to annoy a very of good friend of mine by making her "thrift" with me while we were on location. (By the way, the Goodwill on Mission in San Francisco is AMAZING!)
I've been looking for an outlet to display all of my finds and treasures, so perhaps I'll start here by posting new treasures and pictures of past loot.
Enjoy!
Le Creuset-Cobalt Blue Au Gratin Stoneware Dish
This is an answer to my prayer! I've wanted start my Le Cruset bakeware collection for quite awhile now...but just randomly picking up items at my local HomeGoods didn't feel right-especially since I'm so indecisive. I found this at the Brown Elephant Resale Shop in Boystown (Chicago) for $3.50! They were having a 50% off Storewide Sale. I worried about everything being picked over (it was), but I was able to find this. A lovely gentleman also helped me find a Calphalon pot. (I'm collecting those as well).
Vintage Pyrex- Easter Weekend 2010
Most of my kitchen is made up of warm gold, orange, red, and yellow tones. But I could not resist picking up this set of vintage Pyrex bowls at the Lakeview Salvation Army in Chicago. The entire set was $6.00! This particular Salvation Army is one of the best in Chicago for finding clothes, homegoods, books, etc. It is also quite a madhouse- especially on weekends! I love to go early morning and late evenings.
Another vintage Pyrex find: Pair of Serving Bowls
I've been looking for an outlet to display all of my finds and treasures, so perhaps I'll start here by posting new treasures and pictures of past loot.
Enjoy!
Le Creuset-Cobalt Blue Au Gratin Stoneware Dish
This is an answer to my prayer! I've wanted start my Le Cruset bakeware collection for quite awhile now...but just randomly picking up items at my local HomeGoods didn't feel right-especially since I'm so indecisive. I found this at the Brown Elephant Resale Shop in Boystown (Chicago) for $3.50! They were having a 50% off Storewide Sale. I worried about everything being picked over (it was), but I was able to find this. A lovely gentleman also helped me find a Calphalon pot. (I'm collecting those as well).
Vintage Pyrex- Easter Weekend 2010
Most of my kitchen is made up of warm gold, orange, red, and yellow tones. But I could not resist picking up this set of vintage Pyrex bowls at the Lakeview Salvation Army in Chicago. The entire set was $6.00! This particular Salvation Army is one of the best in Chicago for finding clothes, homegoods, books, etc. It is also quite a madhouse- especially on weekends! I love to go early morning and late evenings.
Another vintage Pyrex find: Pair of Serving Bowls
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