Thank you all for your advice on my Thanksgiving cooking dilemma. After much thought, we decided to buy one of the roasters and give it a try. What I did not realize is how HUGE these things are. So after Thanksgiving I will have another dilemma. Where to store this massive thing.
But enough about Thanksgiving, I have some thrifty finds on my mind. On Friday I went to a garage sale that was listed on Craigslist. The woman had a lot of photos on the CL listing and it looked like it could be a good one. It was.
Unfortunately, I got there a little bit later than I wanted to. We'll blame it on a much needed stop at Tim Horton's for breakfast. Speaking of Tim Horton's, who ever had the thought of selling donuts through the drive-thru was a genius. My thighs thank you!
So anyhow, I got there a little late. A lot of the stuff I had seen online was gone, but there still was some good stuff to be had.
Like this wooden dresser drawer
with a neat little drawer pull.
Now, I know there is someone out there saying "Why did she buy a drawer without the dresser to go with it"? Well, I have a weird thing for boxes and crates and drawers. I think I inherited this addiction from one of my sisters. But right now I have a hard time passing up a wooden box of any kind.
So, I also bought this wooden crate.
I think I may use it to hold greenery on the porch for the holidays. Or maybe a small Christmas tree.
Earlier in the week, I picked up these two boxes at the thrift store for 90 cents each.
I thought they were a steal at that price, plus I have been looking for a box to use in my son's room to hold his treasures. I thought they would fit in well with the gas station/industrial/mechanical look I am attempting to do in there.
They are some type of gage cases I would guess, from the name of the company imprinted on the top.
It seems that it is the week of the boxes around here. Did you find anything neat while you were out thrifting this week?
Tricia
I love boxes, containers and baskets too...a little too much. I spent this weekend trying to organize my house and my storage space and I couldn't believe all the different sorts of containers I have. The sad thing is, if I saw that crate you found, I know I'd get that too. Hope you have a good week 🙂
Mark
I love boxes too. And yours are pretty cool. My problem with them is that we tend to hoard stuff so the more storage that I have, the more crap I tend to keep. So, sadly, I stay away from cute thing like these. Maybe in my next life.
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Olive Cooper
Pam, the boxes are a fab find and so is the drawer and it has lovely patina. Our rules for garage sales are get up in the dark, eat a tiny bite with one half cup of java and then get there early and no bath room breaks until after 9am. Yes, we are hardcore. hugs♥O
Sue
What IS it about boxes, crates, and things to hold "Stuff?" LOL You and I need to make a date to go shopping! You always find some of the neatest junque, Pam! I'm game whenever you are- you're only a hop, skip, and a jump away. LOL I want to visit YOUR haunts! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! hugs, Sue
JunqueMagnet
Drawers, boxes, and crates, oh my! So many possibilities how can you pass them up. There was a rather sad wooden box at auction which got down to $1 with no bids and as my hand went up my husband practically yelled, "No. NO, don't do it." But how could I not? And I'm thinking some day it will get a cool chalkboard paint makeover! Enjoy.
TARYTERRE
LOVE all your finds. Boxes are quite interesting. So many possibilities. I once made an art case for my daughter out of an old box I found. I believe she still has it. Good Luck with the turkey roaster. Have a Happy Thanksgiving. Take care.
Country Dreaming
Those look like fun!
Three or greenery will looks great in the one.
Thanks for your thoughts and prayers regading Mr. Ken.
Melinda
Pam of Eastlake Victorian
I love wooden boxes, too. I think it's something about things you can put other things in? I love that old crate! I know you're gonna find some great uses for all your finds. You always do!
-Pam
Patty
Found a great wicker chair for $5.00 at the garden club thrift shop one town over. Stopped into a place that I didn't know existed and found an old wooden shaving mirror that would be put on top of a dresser. Two little girls were doing the selling. I asked how much, since there was no price. They said it was $10, but I could have it for $5. I almost felt guilty for getting it so cheap ! But I did spend more on a vintage wooden planter box, so they did make some money. Have a great thanksgiving everyone !
Ann@A Sentimental Life
I'd say you were on a wooden theme! Love the pull on the drawer and the crate will look great with greenery in it.
AntiqueChase
I'm in a box/container kind of mood too!! I just bought a bunch at the last flea market... if you have time, come over and say hi! Marcy 🙂
Tete
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STANDARD-GAGE-241-DIAL-BORE-GAGE-DOVETAIL-BOX-LOOK-/280695454298
This is one that was on ebay to show you what went inside the dail gage boxes you got.
I have 5 of those crates- used them when I set up for shows for height in the back of the booth. I still have them and love them- will never let them go. Have 4 stacked in the shed for shelving right now and the 5th one is on the shelf above the washer and dryer...LOL
I love drawers, too and I love the detail in the pull on this one- you did good.
I did good this weekend but it was all new stuff!
Kim K.
I can't wait to see what you end up doing with that lovely drawer with the amazing handle. You always come up with the best makeovers.
Best wishes with Thanksgiving too.
Wanda @ Just Vintage
Love the drawer. I'd have bought that baby and grinned all the way to the car. Recently I saw a dresser on the side of the road. The dresser was unsalvageable, but the drawers were just fine. They're mine now.
Cozy Little House
Finally found a few things. I too have a real THING for boxes and containers of all sorts. Must be the organizer in me. I would have picked that up in a New York second!
Brenda
Debby
No sales or thrifting this week-end but a whole lot of babysitting. That's okay because I didn't spend any money.
Were you at Urban Cottage? I need to go there to see it all decorated for Christmas.
Save the date....Dec. 9 (I hope htat' the right one....it's a Friday) I'll send you an email soon.