ic Kathe With an E: Thrifting in a Hurry

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Thrifting in a Hurry

I love to get emails from Goodwill alerting me to upcoming sales. This past Saturday was another of their frequent 50% sales. I also learned that ARC Thrift Store is now 50% every Saturday. 

This past Saturday was also the Great American Beer Festival.  A huge event for beer enthusiasts. Mr. B is a card carrying member of the American Homebrewers Association.  Although he is not a big beer drinker, he enjoys the science of brewing at home.  

Back in June tickets went on sale for a special time for members of AHA to attend the GABF and he was one of the first in line to purchase tickets. AHA members could attend from noon to 4:00pm.  Goodwill and ARC opened at 8:00am.  This meant I needed to get going early.  I mean, seriously, me miss a 50% Goodwill/ ARC sale?  No way! I was up at 6:00 and out the door at 7:45.  To be honest, I'm not even sure if Mr. B was up yet.
  
In two hours I was able to hit one Goodwill and two ARC stores.  I have to say, the pickin's were pretty slim. In spite of it, I was able to come home with a few new to me treasures.

At the first Goodwill I found this medium size white pumpkin bowl with lid.  This time of year I am attracted to anything pumpkin like a moth to a flame!  Not a single chip and only $2.00 says sold to me!

The only other items I found were two more Candlewick cups.  Remember last time  I spied some of these cups? If not, you can read about it here.  I was not going to let that happen again and at .25 each I now have six of them!
I found nothing at the next ARC Thrift Store I went to.  Nothing!  Usually I can find something in need of being rescued.  Not this time.  Could it be because I was under a time limit?  

I checked my watch and knew I had time to hit one more store so I chose one close to home.  This ARC Thrift Store did not disappoint! 

I have been searching for oval plates ever since my bestest friend, Cindy, clued me in on why they were needed. Oval plates are great for meals such as rellanos or enchiladas with rice and beans. She is so right (and she will claim she always is) and I have been keeping an eye for some ever since.  When I saw these I almost squealed out loud!  
 
Check out those vintage details! A little research of the manufacturer, Syralite O.P. Co, and the code, 96H, tells me they were produced in August 1967.  What thrills me even more is that last week I found out I had won this from Rhett Didn't Give A Damn.  I scored two platters, perfect for Mr. B and I for dinner, and four tidbit plates.  Won't this make such a cute tablescape?  At only $1.00 each I am in L.O.V.E. for sure!

But hold on! I then spotted these plates!  Another vintage look for sure. I paid $1.00 each for four of them.  I can't find anything on the web about them but, no matter, they too will make for a cute vintage tablescape!
I then blazed on home and made it in plenty of time.  We were able to get to the light rail station and head downtown to stand in line for about an hour before the doors opened for the GABF.  I had a decent time shopping and Mr. B had a great time learning and trying new brews. I do have to admit,  it really was almost as fun as thrift shopping :)



31 comments:

  1. Love your new banner - I knew something was different! Love the pumpkin bowl, great finds on all.

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  2. Great finds at thift stores. Love those little cups.

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  3. Love the new banner too Mr. B does a good job.I love the white pumpkin bowl to sweet.Thanks for sharing.Have a great day Kathe!

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  4. Great finds! I love seeing what others buy at thrift shops.

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  5. Good stuff!! I like that pumpkin, especially!

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  6. The hunt for great finds is always so fun, like the plates you found, Laur Cottage and Broome

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  7. Oh so lovely! I hate missing a good thrift store sale too. It makes my heart sad.

    Smiles,
    The Joyful Thrifter

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  8. Cool finds! I would feel lucky to find the funky blue and green bordered plates at my local SA!

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  9. Awesome finds ... sounds like ya'll had a fun weekend.
    hugs from Savannah, Cherry

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  10. I love the plaid cloth and white pumpkin! Great finds, Kathe!
    Kathleen

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  11. Love the new header. You scored with all those pretty new to you dishes!

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  12. Thank you for joining us at the It’s a Wrap Link Party at Artful Rising!

    That pumpkin was a great find!!

    Erika

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  13. Great finds! I love the pumpkin and the plates are wonderful!

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  14. Hi Kathe - found you from Apron Thrift Girl. I am following you. Love your header -is that a pumpkin jelly salad??? or a shiny plastic pumpkin covering speckled eggs???
    - Joy

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  15. You found some really nice things! Love the pumpkin and those cups are really sweet.

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  16. HI,
    Just join you #67 follower. I love the pumpkin and the plates for a dollar what a cool color and pattern.
    A fellow junker,
    Lisa

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  17. It looks like Goodwill was very nice to you with these great buys. I adore the pumpkin and the plates. I also love the tablecloth you have under them. smile.
    Hugs, Jeanne

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  18. I {{heart}} Goodwill and thrifting!!

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  19. First of all I had no idea that you could get e-mail alerts that Goodwill is having a sale! I'm going to have to check into this...second that pumpkin bowl is adorable! It would be perfect for a candle. If you have a local candle shop they will usually fill your jars pretty cheap. We have a place where I live that will fill jars for like 33 cents an ounce! Just a thought. Found your blog on Momma Hen's Link Party! :)

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  20. Wow, I didn't know Goodwill had an email list. I'm going to see what I can do to get on that and perhaps my other favorites have the same thing. I'm a new follower from the Wobble Over Wednesday. Would love a follow back.

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  21. The white pumpkin is a great find this time of year. I would have been drawn to that, too. Love the candlewick cups and what a great price!

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  22. Great finds, especially the pumpkin. You must have great timing to snap up a pumpkin in October!

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  23. wow - $2 for that pumpkin is awesome! Love the oval platters, too...

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  24. Great finds! Lorie @ Reading Confetti

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  25. Love the plates, especially the turquoise ones! The beer festival sounds spiffy, too:)

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  26. Great finds. I love a great thrifty trip.

    www.momspaycheck.blogspot.com

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  27. Fun finds Kathe! That pumpkin bowl is just perfect. And I agree with the need of oval dishes. You found some great vintage pieces! Thank you for being part off TTF and have a wonderful day!

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