Thrifting Adventures

I had a very busy day yesterday. I was able to accomplish my errands scheduled in the morning. In the afternoon, I dropped some items at the cleaners. They're sold items that needed dry cleaning before sending them off to my customers.

Then, I decided to drop by at the nearest thrift store before going to do my grocery shopping.

Multiple clown sighting at the thrift store. Hehehe. They're 1983 Flora Belle dolls by Brinns, came with certificate of authencity or COA. The green paper as seen in the middle box, that's the certificate.



Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus announced the ending of all their performances and shows after a 146-year run. Just two days after that news broke, I saw their clowns begging to be adopted at the thrift store. Hehehehe.

Whoa! That creepy bunny and cat.



I did not stay long there but I did not leave empty-handed.

I bought an ASD Living cupcake printed halter-top cotton apron for $1.99. It's new with tag. I am going to give it to the young lady. I think she doesn't have an apron in her apartment.



I also bought this suckUK 2-in-a-pack drumstick pencils for the boy. Bought it for $0.99.



Until next thrifting adventure. I heart you for stopping by.

C.S.I.

 Friday was so busy for me. In the morning, I got to work for a few hours, and was able to ship out items for my customers. But in the afternoon, it got so hectic that I wasn't even able to go to the "gym."

I drove the boy in the early afternoon to meet his friend at the Frederick Fair. The traffic in going there was horrible. After dropping him off, I decided to stop by the thrift store. I saw this C.S.I. shirt. It was not 50% off but I wanted it.

If it fits.

...and guess what?

IT DID NOT!

I was so disappointed. *sigh.

So, I left the store to do some grocery shopping. The mister asked me to do some errands for him for his overnight bike-camp trip together with his comrade, James of Gravel and Grind.

After that, I was able to continue with work at my online shop. I wasn't able to do a lot. The mister called me that he was on his way home, but he forgot some things in the office that he bought at the grocery store near his office building during his lunch break. He planned to take it for his overnight trip.

Crrrrrazy! So, I went back to the grocery store again. When I got home, I helped the mister packed for his trip. Then drove to drop him off at Gravel and Grind, and then I also picked the boy up at the fair, and this time, in even crazier traffic. I also offered to drop his friend off because he didn't have a ride home.

The boy said he was still full for dinner, and I was dog-tired that I had a banana and a glass of water for dinner.

That's all.

Thrifting Adventures

I went thrifting today with the young lady, and the thrift store was mobbed. This never happened before. We killed about an hour of our time there, and not one item really called my name. This seldom happens when I leave a thrift store empty handed.

However, my ears perked up when I saw this platform shoes. It's a Jeffrey Campbell. I love this brand but unfortunately this design isn't me or the young lady's. Upper is leather and sole is carved wood. It's sold for $5.99.



I sure would like a pair of Jeffrey Campbells, but just not this one. It will be an accident about to happen. Although I need the height, I'd rather bring a step stool wherever I go than wear one.

:)

Thrifting Adventures

The mister and I went to this huge old building that had a lot of antique and vintage vendors selling goods for a limited time only. This particular corner of the building was painted green with folding chairs lined in four rows. Beautiful formal dresses as old as from the 1930s were laid over the chairs. There was also a wooden shelf that had beautiful bags displayed on every shelf.

Jay asked me which one I'd like to get. I pointed to a blue short sleeved long dress, thin trimmed with pink satin fabric. There was a huge rhinestone flower brooch pinned on the waist of the dress. I didn't really think of wearing the dress to any occassion, but to sell it. Actually, there were more dresses that I liked, and I didn't get the chance to see the bags on the shelves. I wanted to come back, but I didn't tell the mister.

When we got home, I realized, he bought three dresses in different colors, but the design was exactly the same of the blue dress that I liked. He bought a yellow green and a pink one too. I was happy about it, and that means more inventory for the shop.

The following day, I went back. Oh my goodness! There were more beautiful dresses displayed than the previous day. All were from the Hollywood glam era. There was this dress with a mink fur collar. Another one was a wiggle dress made from embroidered fabric and beaded with Swarovski crystals in floral design. There was also this brown bustier dress with the tiniest waist I've ever seen. I even thought it's a dress for a tall Victorian baluster that's used as a floor lamp.

I didn't buy any of the dresses, but I didn't forget to check the shelves. There, I saw a beautiful brown leather train case. There was no price sticker on it, but I noticed a visible tear at the bottom of the bag. I really fell in love with the bag the moment I laid my eyes on it. Not because it was displayed on a shelf at my eye level, but because it was really gorgeous. Sad but I had to put the bag back where it belonged. I didn't want to buy it with the tear.

On the opposite side of the shelf which was near the exit of that corner of the building, I eyed another bag. The same bag that my heart went paboom-paboom but it was in black leather. It was priced for $5. I picked it up. I even hugged it so tight on my way to the counter. It was as if someone could grab it away from me.

Then, "Lian! Lian!", I heard the mister. Then he shook my right shoulder lightly, and then I woke up!

"Moadto na ko!" (I'm going now).

Ha?

It's Monday!?

"Jay, nag thrifting ko sa akong damgo ug wa ka nako pahibaw-a nga niadto ko!" (Jay, I went thrifting in my dream, and I didn't let you know that I went.)

Gaaah! It seemed so real! I felt the soft mink fur. I even touched the bustier dress with the tiniest waist. I touched the texture of the leather on those two beautiful bags, and smelled that musty smell of old leather.

Thrifting makes me happy---way, way, waaaaaay happier than shopping!

Darn! I really wanted to buy that bag!

Graphic Tees

I dropped by at the thrift store after a quick trip at the grocery store early this week. I have been more frequent there to look for a yellow hat for the young lady's Halloween ensemble. The first year she was in college, she was Frida Kahlo. Last year, she was Mary Poppins. And today, I found the missing piece for her costume.

Back to thrifting, I like to kill time in the T-shirt racks when the mister doesn't come with me because it's fun to find shirts like these.



I didn't buy them, by the way!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!