Much of the painting took place over last weekend, which of course also overlapped with the yard sales. There were a few listings on Craigslist that I didn't want to miss, but I also wanted to be there for my hard working man to help with running to get supplies. What is a wife/thrifter/yard saler/estate saler to do!!??
I ended up combining my trips, he-he..."Oh honey, you say you need more paint rollers? Do you need them right away? In a little bit? Um, okay. Uh, there is a really good yard sale not far from Home Depot (20 minutes away) so maybe I will stop there and then go to HD on the way back, since its on the way and all (not really). Is that OK? Can I bring you a beer or any food? No? OK, (kisses) I will be back soon (hour and a half). I will be on my cell if you need anything".
Notice how I slyly combined a man's dream words: Home Depot, beer, and food? It worked. My good wife-ness was still intact, and I was off to the sales, woot!
I found some new and vintage-y goodness at the sale of a young couple who was moving to San Francisco. She too, was an avid estate saler, vintage lover, and overall good-taste gal. I scooped up a new Crate and Barrel tablecloth for $2.50:
A Harrods teddy bear (that my dobie ended up eating) hence no photo.
Some vintage Ferragamo's, size 10, available here:
And a few amazing frocks for the etsy shop:
Back in the day, the clothes were made with so much more care and
attention to detail. The texture combinations on this dress are to die for.
A vintage coat, fully lined:
A vintage mens Levi's Panatela 3-piece suit:
The green coat is just so beautiful, and I thought about keeping it, but I know I wouldn't wear it enough to do it proper justice. It should be shown off to the masses! The Levi's suit is fun too. Total hipster chic.
What is your favorite outfit (vintage or current) that you have acquired via thrifting? Share here or snap a quick photo and post it on the Facebook page so we can all drool over your find!
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Linking up to Apron Thrift Girl's~Thrift Share Monday.
