Hello friends! Happy Tuesday!!
Well I'm happy to report that we've transitioned to Stage 4 of Spring here in Northwestern Ontario. This means I'm at the "don't wear skirts that will fly over head in gusty winds" sartorial stage.
I'm experiencing pangs of regret over a few things that were purged during my spring clean.
This is one of the things that I had gotten rid of. It was an old parka, but it still had a lot of wear in it.
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| My trusty parka. |
It was a tough item to get rid of because I thought I'd need it again in the future. But I hadn't worn it in a few years, and I was determined to only keep things that I wear.
Hey, check out my garden purchases! I bought these plants a few weeks ago. I haven't planted them yet because the weather occasionally dips below freezing. On cold days I bring them inside.
Cherry tomatoes!! We've already picked seven ripe tomatoes!!
My stepsons said that this strawberry was shaped like a bum.
It was delicious!!
You know when you find something coolio in a thrift store? Then you put it in your cart. Then you are surrounded by envious people who immediately compliment it? They wish they had grabbed it first. I called this "thrifter envy". Witness my $10 wrought-iron, planter. It's going to hold the strawberries.
What a thrifty find!! Three heavy-duty flower pots for $15.
Yes, you can find nice shoes in thrift stores!
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| Clarks strappy heels for $10!! |
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| Never worn!! |
This outfit is mostly thrifted.
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| Shopping at Value Village, woo-hoo!! |
Loft jean jacket (outlet, $30), Banana Republic t-shirt (thrifted, about $3), vintage drop-waist skirt (thrifted about $3), Birks (ancient).
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| Liz Claiborne silk scarf (thrifted $3), necklace (thrifted, $3). |
I purchased this linen jacket (Liz Claiborne, $10), a whole whack of fabric, a bottle of perfume and some jewelery from Value Village.
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| Am I focused or what? |
I wandered into a nearby Salv Army, and found this delicious lovely.
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| Hello vintage Hawaii! |
Sadly this dress is nowhere close to fitting me. I washed and dried it and I'm hoping to get some kind of DIY inspiration.
I kept perusing the rack, and I found another, larger dress. This one has the same lovely bodice, but it's a maxi dress.
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| Oooh! Its made from barkcloth!! |
I tried it on, and instantly felt like a Polynesian princess. Sadly I couldn't get the zip up, so this is another dress I can't wear. I love the way the bodice fits - I could salvage material from the skirt to add more material to the back. Or I could make this into a maxi skirt. One thing is for sure, these dresses are not leaving my possession. I absolutely love the hibiscus print and bright colors.
The helpful whippersnapper behind the cash register saw the blue dress and informed me that there was a matching men's shirt. Be still my beating heart. I calmly asked where it was, and he was kind enough to nip off and get it.
It fit perfectly!!!
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| Closeup of the selvage. |
Here are some knick knacks that caught my eye. I spent $4 on each item.
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| The Tiki vase came home with me. |
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| Seashell teapot, made in Japan. |
This seashell teapot was tempting. But I left it behind.
This teapot did come home with me. It's only a few inches tall. Judging from the crazing and discoloration inside, it was actually used to brew tea. I was enchanted with the idea that this small teapot was used to brew a cuppa or two at a time
Then I wandered over to the craft section. Jackpot!!
These vintage zippers came home with me for 50 cents each. The zipper pulls definitely look different than modern zippers.
I found not one, but THREE, red Pyrex bowls!! I bought the best-looking one. It cost $5.
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| Glossy red finish!! |
I carefully washed it (no dishwasher for this bowl!!) and now it's on display with the rest of my Pyrex and FireKing. Hopefully I can reunite it with the rest of the set.
Apples and Pears. This oversized rayon shirt is too short for a dress. It was about $3.
I have a confession to make, this shirt was in my purge pile - but at the last minute I hung onto it.
I think it looks FAB over a t-shirt and shorts.
happy thrifting ;)
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