I bought these cute little salt and pepper shakers today. Does that mean I'm out of my January thrifting doldrums?
I love their bright red color and they've been on my short list of things to look for when out thrifting, so I was excited to find them at the local old lady run charity thrift store.
Don't they look Valentiney? OK, you got me, I'm a little obsessed with Valentine's Day decorating ideas right now. Not sure salt & pepper shakers are going to be the center of my decorating theme though.
If not for Valentine's Day, they would look cute in a 4th of July picnic basket.
They were in a bag of assorted items that was marked $4.00. I did not want the other items that were in the Ziploc baggie at all, so when I checked out I asked the lady if I could buy the salt and pepper shakers for the advertised $4.00 and then go ahead and donate the other items in the bag back to them.
I pay the full $4.00 - I take the salt and peppers - they keep everything else - pretty simple, right?
She looked at me like I had asked if I could steal something. I had to explain it three times and then she only grudgingly accepted my donation to their store. With a big sigh, to boot.
That's me. Always rocking the boat.
Linking with Time Travel Thursday, Treasure Hunt Thursday, Vintage Thingie Thursday.
Sarah Krouse
i love the idea of using them for the 4th - they're begging to be set upon a picnic table w/ red checked tablecloth & all the fixins!
Marissa
Perfect for a Valentine lunch with a frilly table runner of some sort! loved it!! and $4.00 wow! sometimes people just don't get it!
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces
Great find, Pam...love the graphic look!
NanaDiana
I love your vintage s&p shakers. I have done that same thing on a couple of occasions when I wanted something out of the bag. They looked at me like I had grown a third head. Next time, just take it around to the back door and drop it off!;>) xo Diana
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
If it's red, I'm in. I love red.
mamamonki
You always have the best luck. Can't believe she was irritated you were giving part of the stuff back.
My dad used to go to farm auctions and would buy a whole wagon of stuff super cheap just because he saw an interesting old tool on there. Of course he'd end up carting home quite a bit of the other stuff and making my mom crazy!
mamamonki
You always have the best luck. Can't believe she was irritated you were giving part of the stuff back.
My dad used to go to farm auctions and would buy a whole wagon of stuff super cheap just because he saw an interesting old tool on there. Of course he'd end up carting home quite a bit of the other stuff and making my mom crazy!
Vickie @ Ranger 911
LOVE the red & white shakers!! Next time take it all and regift it to them at a later date.
Katie Clooney
Absolutely adorable!
Debby
Some people just don't get it. She is probably still trying to figure out what you said, hah.
Sandy
These are just perfect! And for 4.00 you got a deal...isn't it funny how you ask to do something a little different than the norm and people get bugged? You even wanted to donate back to them...lol
Diane
I remember shakers like these when I was a young girl....brought back some memories! I think they will look just lovely for Valentines Day. Diane
Linda @ A La Carte
I think they should be use to that when they bag up random stuff. I love those s & p's and I would have bought them for $4 also. Next time, just take the bag and then dump what you don't want back into donation bin!
Linda
Ann@A Sentimental Life
Too cute!
when I go to the local auction, sometimes a buy an entire table for $1. I just leave what I don't want. Probably paperwork for her to do and that is why she wasn't happy. I think it was nice of you.
Marigene
Very vintage, I remember having some of those in the mid 60's when I was a new bride.
Why is it some clerks can't get the concept of not wanting everything in the bag...it is almost like they can't really understand why I would pay the full price and not take everything.
Shabby chic Sandy
I have done the same thing at Goodwill--giving them back part of what I bought. They acted offended! Oh well. Love the shakers 🙂 Perfect for Valentines 🙂