Thrifted Treasure: estate sale, thrift store, and the vintage bazaar | Thriftanista in the City

8.13.2012

Thrifted Treasure: estate sale, thrift store, and the vintage bazaar

I had a wonderful weekend of thrift fun. I went to a couple of estate sales looking for cheap step stools. Exciting right? Not really but look what I left with? I thought these were a bargain at $20 each. 
Already framed and they match perfectly with the rest of our artwork.
African Art

African Art


I made a quick trip to Unique's 50% off sale. I picked up lots but left with little. I edited a lot to get the checkout with 2 items. My plan is to remove 2 things from my closet. I'm trying to "do better". Keep  the purging constant.

My super petite thrift haul included a leather and snakeskin shoulder / clutch bag ($3.50)

and brand new pink Unlisted flats ($3).


I also went to The Vintage Bazaar with a couple of members of the Thriftanista Social Club. 
SN: You don't have to be local to join!

I bought nothing. I really did just browse. Oh wait, I stuffed my face with wild boar tacos and mini donuts. I left the house without eating and therefore scarfed my food down in a matter of minutes. No time for taking pictures. 

My friends found some gems though.

mesmerizing circle statement necklace

70s wedges

vintage keys that will be used as tree ornaments

groovy phone

avocado green fondue set

70s hanging lamp

Do you like the treasure?
What did you find this weekend?
PS: I'm trying to understand how linky works so I can actually SEE what everyone found. Stay tuned and get ready to link up!

In other news: I was Friday's Style Fix on Stesha's blog Hot Chocolate Caramel Mocha. Check it out!

11 comments

Sarah Azzouzi said...

Thanks for stopping to visit me at the vintage bazaar!

Pure Vintage Chicago said...

Heard you girls are coming to the Vintage Garage this weekend! Excited to have you :)

kt said...

awesome items...
kt-notfortheweak.blogspot.com

Ally @ Fever Thrift said...

You have the best style. I love seeing what you find! That purse is awesome, I'm like you in that I go crazy for anything animal print. Anything. Ha. I can relate this week in that I felt like I was walking about the thrift stores with a mountain in my cart but I ended up buying only one or two things! It made me feel very posh and picky :)

kt said...

That clutch is so my god daughter I wish I could get it for her....

Windy City Mama said...

Good thing we did. Great deals!

Windy City Mama said...

Will be there!

Windy City Mama said...

Thank you!

Windy City Mama said...

Thanks Ally! #teamanimalprint

Windy City Mama said...

I have DIY plans for this one! Are you a thrifter, my local stores usually have quite a few on hand.

Chandra said...

Hands down you are the queen of thrift! I had the chance to go over the weekend but did not come home with a stash quite like that! I love what you found, especially the retro and vintage items. Cute idea for the keys...I saw tons of those and thought of using them as escort cards for the wedding. I should have picked those up!

Enjoy your weekend:)

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