Yay, it's here! The list of my top thrifting finds from the past year.
This list is not based on anything scientific, like reader favorites or highest value to price paid ratio (is that a thing?). Nope, it is purely the finds that me, myself and I liked the most. And ended up using the most.
My very favorite item I found this year, hands down, is George, my 1937 green Royal typewriter.
He turns my head every single time I pass by him!
My Buddy L Zoo truck that I found at the Country Living Fair comes in a close second.
A little McCoy mixing bowl, in the prettiest shade of pink, is another favorite.
And while we're on a pink kick, this Boston pencil sharpener that I pried off the wall at an estate sale is pretty darn cool.
The vintage Murray tricycle named Trixie that I found at a barn sale is a classic.
A pair of vintage porch planters plucked from a church rummage sale stayed on my porch all summer and well into fall. I didn't want them to crack, so they are currently living in my garage to protect them.
This 1937 Children's book of dogs has the cutest dog images in it! I scanned images from it that you can print out.
I was surprised to find this McCoy blue bird planter at a yard sale. I've eyed them at antique stores, so was happy to find one for a dollar. It's deals like these that keep me on the prowl.
I found this wooden toy barn at an estate sale this summer and it's been all over my house. For Christmas it served as a home for my nativity set.
And last, but certainly not least, any and all cameras that I bought this year make the list. These Brownie box cameras
and my Kodak Duaflex III are two examples.
Well, hope you enjoyed my list of favorite thrifting finds for 2013.
I hope to be able to get out and do more thrifting in the coming months. I'm sort of at the mercy of the thrift store Gods at this point in the year. Can't wait for the snow to thaw and the yard sales to kick in.
Sarita
What do you do with all those things? Are you sure you're not a hoarder? 😉
Pam Kessler
Lol. Actually I probably donate about as often as I buy from the thrift stores. It's just a revolving door of 90's decor traded in for more vintage looking stuff 🙂 I use most of the stuff to decorate with though.
Vickie @ Ranger 911
Well, if you're ever seriously short on cash, we know which items you could auction off on your blog! I pretty much love them all. 🙂
suzieQ
Oh, the thrill of the hunt is what I adore. Isn't it exciting to never know what you might find? It is an addiction and I am such a junkie! Pam, I can tell we would have a lot of fun together, but unfortunately, our tastes are too similar and we would be reaching for the same things. I would hate to have to knock you down, LOL, Love all your finds. That bird is just up my alley, have a bowl in blue and a sharpener in red. Yep, we both have such good taste. Hang in there, winter is not only cold, but we have to wait for the yard sales.
Stay warm!
Alison Agnew
that. green. typewriter.
it's amazing!
and those lovely
vintage cameras
well done!
i just re-started Fridays Unfolded
and would love for you to come join the party!
Alison
Diane
Love the green typewriter, McCoy bird vase and those vintage dog images. What great finds! Best wishes for the New Year!
TARYTERRE
LOVE them all but my favorite is the typewriter.
Tazas y Cuentos
They are all great finds...I love all of them. The typewriter is fantastic. I dream with one similar to that, pink would be just perfect.
Have a nice 2014!!
Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures
That typewriter is at the top of my list too, fabulous! I think I need to shop where you shop.
Robin Johnson
I love all your finds. You have such talent at finding the best stuff. My fav's of your fav's is of course George, the red truck and the blue bird.
ThrifterSisters
That typewriter would be number one on my list too! I remember when you found it. I'm not a collector or normally a lover of typewriters at all but if I found one in that color, it would definitely be coming home with me!
Happy New Year, Pam!!
~Erica
Lorilee
Wow, awesome finds!
Blessings,
Lorilee
Something Nice and Pretty
I collect McCoy too and love it, OH, if they could only talk:) The typewriter is gorgeous!
Polly McCormick
what fun finds Pam!! The pink pencil sharpener is my favorite!!
Stacey
Just don't be surprised if one day your green typewriter is gone. I can travel all the way from Texas you know...just kidding! I do love your finds!
DaiseyJayne.com
Great stuff, that typewriter is amazing. I've never seen one that color, gorgeous!
Leslie Marie Fry
Those are some Fantastic Finds! Oh how I love finding secondhand gems for not much money at all!