Monday, August 30, 2010

Epic Thrift Haul to End All Hauls

 What...have...I...DONE!?
  • Cat/Owl Library Painting, Artist unknown
  • Robot & Girl pinup print, artist unknown
  • 1-19 of The Complete Encyclopedia of Crafts
  • Japanese Panda Teapot
  • Two red 70s thermoses
  • Japanese 70s cocktail hanging trivet
  • Three Japanese tea/coffee cups and a creamer
  • Four records
  • Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon video tapes
  • Retro kid's Ads cards (Space Ghost Bubble Bath!!!)
  • Kitchen miniatures...to hang...(in the kitchen?)
  • Make your own Greenhouse 70s book
  • 70s Needlepoint craft book
  • 80s-90s era Health book
  • Retro writing tips book
  • This isn't even half of the haul.... 
After a long break from thrifting I thrifted for 4.5 hours yesterday. 2.5 of which were spent forming a fall/winter wardrobe using these tips because I froze my ass off last winter and I vowed to never do it again.


And then I encountered a thrift wonderland where everything was really, really cheap...like my nerdiest frugal wet dreams except there was no Batman (there was an inflated Spiderman but he doesn't do it for me) I got tons of 70s era fun for pocket change each. Head...still..spinning. Or is that exhaustion from lack of sleep?




I'll continue covering the haul this week. I'll be painting a few things I found, hanging the charming art finds, and sharing tips and craft ideas from the delicious Encyclopedia of groovy 70s crafts.


By the golden hour (7PM) the car was stuffed with retro goodies. I'm thrift spent...until next time.


Blog post featured at: I Just Whipped Something Up Monday / Metamorphosis Monday / Making The World Cuter / Motivate Me Monday / Southern Hospitality Blog / Thrift Share Monday / Debbiedoo's Thrift Share / Twice Owned Party
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21 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 30, 2010 at 4:30 AM

    Looks like fun to me! And I bet your head is spinning from lack of sleep AND excitement. Dude, we work freakin hard don't beat yourself up for having a little fun. If you feel super bad then get rid of some stuff. Make it, if something comes in a few things gotta go out.

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  2. DebbiedoosAugust 30, 2010 at 7:39 AM

    4.5 hours, you go girl!!~ You do have a haul of goods though. The thermos caught my eye....my Grandfather had the same one, he would bring to work everyday. Glad you had fun. Thanks for joining me this week. Debbie

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  3. Sarah RuthlessAugust 30, 2010 at 9:07 AM

    What thrift store did you go to?

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  4. VanessaAugust 30, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Stray Dog Strut- If you live in Jacksonville it's in Julington Creek, straight down San Jose. It's a charity thrift store, I always forget the name of it...Not a National Chain.

    Kari- I'm gonna be rough on myself and get rid of a box of things for bringing in such a big haul. At least 75% of it are useful things I needed (work clothes)

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  5. Sarah RuthlessAugust 30, 2010 at 9:34 AM

    Awesome, thanks. I usually hit the Goodwill on Southside and a couple not-too-spectacular ones on Beach.

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  6. the cape on the cornerAugust 30, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    i should have called my post epic free haul, it looks like we got just as much stuff. i posted that i need to make a few posts out of it, b/c there is sooo much to highlight. great score. don't you get that ridiculous giddy high? i did!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 30, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    It is the Betty Griffith Thrift Store...love it!

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  8. UnknownAugust 30, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    WOW! looks like you got some fun stuff! come on over and link up to MMM...inspire more people to thrift and recycle :)

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  9. Melanie {The Tiny Tudor}August 30, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    Sounds like a great trip! I love those thermoses!

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  10. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleAugust 30, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    great finds!

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  11. JaniceAugust 30, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    4.5 hours! In my dreams-Looks like a great haul!

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  12. AnonymousAugust 30, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Just found your blog! LOVE IT! And this haul you got is awesome....good junkin'!! I will be back!

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  13. debAugust 30, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Woo hoo!! Great jumping jack rabbits you hit the mother lode!!
    *hugs*deb

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  14. a.M.August 30, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    I wish I had your stamina!

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  15. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresAugust 30, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    What a great haul. I can sure feel the enthusiasm...love it. It really is addicting especially when you can get such great deals. So many good deals, so little time:-)

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  16. LindyAugust 30, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    You did good! I can't get enough thrifting either!

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  17. GoodyGirlRedAugust 30, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    That complete set of The Complete Encyclopedia of Crafts is a great find!

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  18. AnonymousAugust 31, 2010 at 12:05 AM

    I love a good block of thrifting time. Bet you did not realize how many hours it was til you finished and said where did the time go!

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  19. Thrifted TreasureAugust 31, 2010 at 2:10 AM

    An epic haul indeed, I love those days where you find so much stuff, my last couple of op shop visits haven't led to much :-(

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  20. SandyAugust 31, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    Now that was a good day of thrifin'.... wish I lived near that store.. ours really don't have good stuff.. I get my finds on the side of the road around here...lol
    Sandy

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  21. corner wardrobeApril 29, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    just found your lovely blog :) i like-y what i see!

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