Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Thrift Store Ventures

"My" thrift store has been a bit boring lately, but look at the treasures I've found as I've ventured into the thrift stores of nearby cities.Am I the only one who wonders why people give away cloches and ironstone?
I can't figure out why, but I'm sure glad they do!
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42 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    great finds!

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  2. Olde Tyme MarketplaceJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    HI There!
    Just ran across your blog and it made me laugh! I wonder too why people get rid of the things they do...ironstone??? cloches??? are they nuts??? Thank goodnes they do though right?? Sure is fun to go hunting for treasures!
    Take Care,
    Beth

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  3. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    I know...but I gave one to a girlfriend once for a gift and I had to tell her what to do with it! They must not know either!!

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  4. Amber M.January 13, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    That cloche is AWESOME.

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  5. JaneneJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Joy...I have always wondered why people give up such good things to goodwill and thrift stores!
    But I am sure glad that they do!

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  6. DarleneJanuary 13, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    FABULOUS finds! My stores have been lame lately also....maybe I need to venture out further.....

    LOVE your cloches...that is where I have found all of mine...I can't imagine getting rid of them!

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  7. TrudiJanuary 13, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Wow I can't believe those lucky finds. I'd like to find a new cloche let alone a used one for a good price.

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  8. KaseyJanuary 13, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    I'm on the hunt for a cloche, and I'm bound and determined to find one at a thrift store!

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  9. AmyJanuary 13, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    I never find great things like that. But I am small-town Utah so there are not as many options.

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  10. AJJanuary 13, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    That's just wrong!! My stores never have good stuff like this! "Lucky!" (said in my best Napolean Dynamite voice:)

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  11. Georgia GirlJanuary 13, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    some goodies you have there joy...nope don't understand why someone would get rid of those nice wonderful things...

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:01 PM

    I agree they must not know what to do with them. I found one last Friday too.

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  13. The Beauty BargainistaJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I dont care why they get rid of it either...as long as I get my hands on it before someone else does!! :) Thats all that matters! hehe

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  14. UnknownJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Wow, Jackpot! I've been thinking about branching out from my usual thrift store circuit, here's hoping I'm as successful as you were!

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  15. cherryJanuary 13, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    HOly smokes girl....you hit the motherload. Now go forth and create vignettes. I need inspiration! Thanks soooo much for coming and giving me some insight into my mantle dilemma. I will try to do the sketch plan..I am NOT much of a drawer though. cherry

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  16. KaseyJanuary 13, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    Good job!!

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  17. KaceyJanuary 13, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Pretty! Pretty!

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  18. Megan {The Brick Bungalow}January 13, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Lucky finds! I wonder what these people have in their homes that give away great things....

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  19. Empty Nest Full LifeJanuary 13, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    All I can say is WOW! Wish I had some of those finds. The best I could do was a .99 Scrabble game and some vintage glass ornaments. Jackie

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  20. Darlene - Our Creative LifeJanuary 13, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Can you belive I don't even have a cloche? I think I'm the only one without one! I'm having a givaway over at my blog...so come by and enter...it's a biggie.

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  21. Inspired KaraJanuary 13, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    here's a better question....

    Why does "my" thriftstore never have cloches?!!!!!

    fun giveaway goin' on over at my place ;)

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  22. The DragonflyJanuary 13, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    You are one lucky lady. I see ironstone all the time, but I have NEVER seen a cloche in any of the thrift stores I frequent.

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  23. SueJanuary 13, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    I think it's time for me to go back to the Thrift Store...just maybe.......

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  24. simple~needsJanuary 13, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    i am loving the pics on your blog. :) so pretty!
    i do have a question. i know i am dumb but how do you know if its ironstone? i see white dishes like that(similar) all the time around here . and have found cloches. but the "ironstone dishes" i am not sure if its the real thing.

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  25. Mimi SueJanuary 13, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    I know just what you mean. How can people give up such treasure? You got some great stuff. Mimi

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  26. frillsfluffandtrucksJanuary 13, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Wow, what finds! I rarely find anything good when I thrift...but I still try!

    ~ Sarah

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    I been on ebay looking for cloches. You are SOOOOO lucky. It is just being in the right place at the right time. I can't wait to see what you do with your new treasures.

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  28. Essential Oil Premier UniversityJanuary 13, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Well, I'd say you had a pretty good day at the Thrift Stores.

    Good for you.

    Blessings,

    Sher

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  29. AshlieJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    They obviously don't see the potential in those things like you do! Oh well, their loss is your wonderful gain!

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  30. the undomesticated wifeJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Lucky you!

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  31. GoneJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Wonderful STUFF! Yep, it's amazing what people get rid of.

    I made 2 cloches myself...check out my post today...the combined TABLESCAPE and TRASH TO TREASURE post.

    Jan

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  32. LindaJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    I'd say you hit the jackpot. What great finds. I am now a thrift store convert!

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  33. KimJanuary 13, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Big score on the cloche! I was all excited to find a cheese dome on Friday at Goodwill!

    Looks like you got some other good stuff, too.

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  34. Shell in your PocketJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Wow...how fun!
    -sandy toe

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  35. JaniceJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    I visited yesterday for a first time visit. I enjoyed what you do. I also love thrift store shopping. We have a local thrift store too. I shared my finds on my blog too. It is always fun to find a great deal.

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  36. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    You lucky girl. Cloches are so hard to find 2nd hand. Way to go!!! And I LOVE your silver collection in post below...just lovely! : )

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  37. TardevilJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    Can I just tell you how lucky you are? The only place I've seen a cloche is a new one at Pier 1. Love your haul!

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  38. SusanJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:03 PM

    Wow, I need to come to your thrift stores.
    I'm loving your blog. Over the weekend spent a good amount of time viewing your archives and got some great ideas. Thanks and keep decorating!

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  39. UnknownJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    I have been inspired to do my thrift store Thursday shopping again. Can't wait to see if I find as many great items as you seem to discover! ! Thanks for the inspirations!

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  40. Wendy January 14, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    Love your treasures. I wish people around here DID give away cloches and ironstone. (Maybe everybody in my neck of the woods is into thrift store treasure-hunting like me). I still keep my eyes open... hoping.

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  41. VictoriaJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Oh my! I don't usually find such wonderful finds. They are beautiful.

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  42. KatieJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Okay where do you live? Joking, I love it all. I have yet to find a cloche anywhere, I buckled down and bought one for $25 they are not cheap. Love it all Joy!

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