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Happy National Thrift Store Day

August 17, 2016 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

Happy National Thrift Store Day! Who knew that such a day existed? I for one did not know this! My first clue should have been the fact that the parking lot to my favorite Thrift Store was packed. Normally, I can zip right up to the front door but today I had to park in the very last spot furthest away from the shop which is not a big deal but I had just finished a two-hour workout to try to undo the damage of this past weekend…deep fried oreos…need I say more!

Once I got into the store, I couldn’t believe how many people were crowded into the aisles. It was too overwhelming for me. This is one time I walked out empty-handed. I didn’t even care that there was an additional 30% off either. I did my usual quick walk through but did not bother going back through for a more thorough inspection… too much chaos for me. Since I want to celebrate National Thrift Store Day with you, I will share some of my thrift scores from last week since today’s trip was not a success!

Bargain Shopping…Happy National Thrift Store Day

I found these little gold beauties at Goodwill for mere pennies. More gold accents for my home office, you can never have too many gold accents, right? The gold pieces are Target salvage. Our Goodwill has been awesome these past few weeks. Goodwill has been carrying a lot of Target Salvage, especially a lot of summer clearance items which I need none of even if I love the outdoor tables.

I picked up the lap desk at Goodwill. Yes, it is another Target Salvage. I really like the weathered look of the wood on the desk. It has two levels. One side of the desk remains stationary while the other piece raises and lowers at different levels. The black metal legs fold up for easy storage. The perfect little find to start the school year off right…ugh!! Still not ready…I feel like school just let out for the summer!

Lastly, I am sharing my decorative green apples that I picked up at Goodwill. I have had this little wooden pedestal with nothing to place on it until now. I think this is a perfect little accent to our white kitchen

I wanted to say thank you to Serena from Thrift Diving for sharing one of my thrift shop finds. Stop by and check out her blog. Like I have said before she does awesome work and always finds the best thrifted finds!

I hope you all have a great day. Happy National Thrift Store Day!

Until Next Time,

Thrifting at Goodwill…again!

August 4, 2016 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

Yep, that’s right, I was thrifting at Goodwill…again. And let me tell you, Goodwill was good to me this week.

Last week I shared a rolling metal cart that I was going to use for a printer stand for my youngest guy. Well, that has already changed. My oldest is going to take it with him when he heads back to school in a few weeks. That hurts my heart just thinking about him leaving again. I am still not use to it!

My youngest is now going to use my latest find from Goodwill for his printer stand and it is a beauty! In my mind anyway!

It is absolutely perfect. This is more of what I had in mind when I was searching for the vintage typewriter stand. I like that it is on wheels, has a shelf, a wood top, chrome base, and a pull out work station off the side. All this for only $8…I know I can’t help myself!

Once I snatched up the rolling cart, I was feeling lucky. I picked up my usual favorites, more white dishes. I am slowly getting all that I need bit by bit.

After finding more dishes, I was going to check out but I saw some Target goods stacked up in the back. I have been seeing more and more items from Target at Goodwill. What I learned was this… once items that have been on clearance at Target and have not sold they may end up at Goodwill. So I was able to buy a few brand new items at Goodwill that were originally from Target, like this woven basket.

The other salvaged Target item I found at Goodwill is this little chrome and wood side table.

I picked it up, thinking I would spray the base gold and lacquer the top black. I wanted to use it with my black and gold table in my office. Then once I got it in there, I thought ehh not feeling it. So before I rush to paint it, I will sit with it for a while and really think about what I want to do with it and how I want to use it!

All in all, I think it was a successful trip to Goodwill. I may have to go back tomorrow. I have my eye on a mirror and if it is still there, I may have to bring it home with me.

Is anyone else have good luck with their thrift shopping?

Until Next Time,

Goodwill Shopping on Thrift Shop Thursday

July 28, 2016 By stylishrevamp 2 Comments

Hi everyone, today we are Goodwill shopping on Thrift Shop Thursday. Anything to get out of this heat! If I am not at the beach or the Island Home, I do not need or want this heat. I am just going to say it… I am ready for the bitter cold weather of winter but will settle for the crisp coolness of Fall! It was so hot today at the gym, I could not breathe.

Enough said, so we are moving on…check out my latest thrifting find from Goodwill.

( metal rolling filing cabinet)

Gman, my youngest received a printer for Christmas and I have been on the hunt for a vintage typewriter stand ever since, without any luck. When I walked into Goodwill, I spotted this bad boy. It’s not the much coveted typewriter stand but it will work perfectly as a printer stand and it’s it great shape.

This beauty was 12 bucks! What I really like about it besides everything is the fact that the top lifts up and slides down the side to expose the filing racks. Gman is probably going to use it for private storage.

I actually like it in it’s natural state but I told Gman if he wanted me to spray it, I would. He will just need to wait until we get a break from this heat.

I hope you enjoyed this quick glimpse into my latest thrifted finds on Thrift Shop Thursday. Enjoy your day and I hope you stay cool in the heat wave!

Until Next Time,

A 10 Dollar GoodWill Makeover

June 3, 2016 By stylishrevamp 9 Comments

Wow, it has been well over a week since I have posted. We are in the middle of a few projects, getting the yard area cleaned and ready for summer, and anxiously awaiting the end of the school year, which is dragging on and on. The school year seems even longer for Gman since his older brothers finished up their freshmen and junior year at college about a month ago. Nine more days to go and we will be free for the summer!

In the middle of all this chaos, I still had time to stop by my favorite shopping establishment…#GoodWill, several times, and walked away with this beauty…

I am so glad I decided to buy this little desk! I didn’t really have a place for it and it was in rough shape but it was only $10. Yes, ten dollars! I kept coming back to and in the end I am so happy I brought this baby home with me. I found the perfect little spot for it and the hubs agrees, which does not always happen! I love when things come together! In the beginning, I was not so sure.

This is what it looked like when I first saw it…

It was ugly and it definitely had an odor to it, but I still liked it! It was missing a knob, the hinge was broken, and it was covered in markers, paint and stickers. For 10 dollars, it was worth trying to do something with it.

The first thing I did was scrub it down with some cleaner and disinfectant. Then I got started with the sanding. I was surprised that it did not take that long to sand it down. Once the dust was wiped off really well, I stained it with a dark walnut stain. I am beginning to like the process of staining much better than painting. It is instant gratification when the stain hits the wood.

I also added Lion Head knobs on the drawer. I picked them up at Ace Hardware.

I have to say, I am absolutely loving this $10 GoodWill makeover.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Until Next Time,

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My Love Affair with Gold and White Continues

May 20, 2016 By stylishrevamp 1 Comment

Yes, it is that time again…Thrift Shop Thursday #28, my love affair with Gold and White continues.

I picked up these brass drawer pulls several months ago at a consignment shop. I am just waiting for the perfect project so I can use them.

Check out the gold ruler and gold scissors. My husband picked these up for me. He knows me so well! The gold and white journal came from T.J. Maxx. I am keeping a wish list with images of future projects that I would like to tackle. I keep all of this minus the drawer pulls on my desk in my office which you can see here. I really love this space. It suits me perfectly!

I scooped up this little white bowl at Goodwill. I like that it is kind of like a pedestal bowl. It also has what looks like lion heads on each side of it. There is just something special about this little bowl! Now I need to find my every day white dishes and finally part ways with my blue, maroon, gold, and green Longaberger dishes. I know what I want, I just need to bite the bullet and do it!

Technically, my last steal is not a thrift shop find but I still want to share it with you all. I picked it up at the grocery store in the floral department.

As soon as I saw it, I thought it would be perfect on my thrift shop three tiered stand which I shared here.

I have added both the white Goodwill bowl and the air plant to my tiered tray. I am so glad I chose to paint the stand white. I think it looks so much better white than black. I like switching out the pieces on the tray too.

Today I was able to go outside and get a few pictures that I want to share tomorrow. We have been getting hit with so much rain and today was the first day without it. As much as I am getting tired of the rain, it has made our lawn and landscaping nice and lush. The rain is moving back into our area this weekend which is slowing down another project that we are in the midst of.

We, mainly my husband is working on our garage. We need to have good weather to complete the flooring which seems like it will be awhile before that happens. I cannot wait to share that with you as well. Maybe I will do a quick post on the before and during stages.

I hope you have enjoyed this installment of Thrift Shop Thursday #28, My Love of White and Gold Continues.

Until Next Time,

Thrift Shop Thursday #27

April 28, 2016 By stylishrevamp 2 Comments

I am late again this week. We have had a lot going on but things are starting to wind down a bit. Now here we are again at another Thrift Shop Thursday #27. Some of my picks this week are not exactly from thrift shops but I did get some great deals.

I found this adorable little mouse tea light holder in a small town on the Eastern Shore. We were actually at a Harry Potter Festival in the midst of a scavenger hunt when I stumble across this little tea light.

Even though I am scared to death of mice, I still think this is a cute tea light. At first, I was superstitious about decorating with it. I kept thinking, the minute I add it to my bookshelf, we are going to get mice. I don’t know why, but that is the way my brain works.

I like picking up little things like this to add to my home, something unique that adds a bit of whimsy! With a male dominate household, a girl needs a bit of whimsy!

Next, I picked up this lantern at HomeGoods several months ago. I knew that I wanted to add it to my sunroom for a casual “beachy” feel.

The wood on the lantern reminds me of driftwood. I like that it doesn’t look like something that I just picked up. It looks as if it has been well loved over time. It has a weather look to it and you know I love driftwood, you can see some of my projects here, here and here. I think it fits into my sunroom perfectly.

Remember last week when I was talking about my poinsettias?

Well, they are still alive, although one is looking a little droopy. I think it needs to be in a place in my home that does not get as much sunlight. Well, last week I mentioned that I had picked up a silver ice bucket and I wanted to share that with you.

This is such a nice, thick and solid silver ice bucket. I picked it up for a dollar. Yes, it was a dollar, one, $1 dollar. I have seen similar items like this at PotteryBarn ranging from $79-$89. So for a dollar, I am using it for a planter. I will let you know if this baby survives until Christmas which is only 8 months away!

Lastly, I am sharing my tobacco baskets. Love, love love these baskets. I have searched for these at every antique, thrift, and consignment shop I have come across with no luck. ZERO! ZIP! ZILCH!

I was finally able to pick these up from Decor Steals. If you are not familiar with this site you need to check it out. I have bought a few things from them and have been happy with all of my purchases. Basically, at 10 a.m. Eastern time, they offer a deal of the day. The items are about 80% off retail prices, they sell fast, and each day is different.

As for the pig, we have had him for so long, I can’t remember where he came from, it’s like he has always been here!

I feel like when I go thrift shopping, if I have in mind what I want, I never find it!

I have been looking for something, anything for the top shelf of this built-in for such a long time. I decorate it for Christmas and the Autumn season but the rest of the time, I struggle. If you all have any ideas let me know. Until then I will keep searching all my favorite thrift shops!

Have a great weekend.

Until Next Time,

Thrift Shop Thursday #24: It’s all about the Goodwill Goods!

January 28, 2016 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

Wow, it feels like I haven’t done one of these in a while. So here we go, welcome to Thrift Shop Thursday #24. All of my finds today come from Goodwill. Big surprise there, right? I could browse Goodwill every single day and see something new each time. I did stop by one of our local consignment/antique shops a few weeks ago. This place has so many rooms, steps up and steps down, but I walked away with zip, zilch, nothing. Talk about disappointment. That’s the way it usually works…when I think I am going to score big time, I walk away with nothing. When I just pop in for a quick look around, I walk away with something I love. That’s what happened with the finds I am sharing today. I popped into Goodwill after the gym and found these favorites for Thrift Shop Thursday #24.

It’s all about the Goodwill Goods

My first find is the white horse ceramic bookend. I picked it up for my home office bookcase.

Did I need it? No, but do I like it? Yes! As I have said before, I tend to add and switch thing up on my book-case quite often. This was such a simple addition to the shelves. There was only one bookend but that’s the thing with Goodwill, you get what you get which make the hunt all the more exciting.

The second find I am sharing is this galvanized bucket I picked up before Christmas.

I think a galvanized bucket can be used for just about anything. originally, I kept all of my wrapping paper stored in it while I wrapped during the Holiday Season. Then I had it by our side entrance to the house holding greenery (which has seen better days). I am not sure where it will end up next but here are a few decorating ideas with galvanized buckets that you can check out here . Love it!

My last find is my favorite! I was back and forth on whether or not to get it. I really did not need another mug but in the end, I picked it up and I love it!

It is usually the things that I am back and forth on that become my favorite and this is definitely one of those things! I like the #3 because it represents my 3 boys and for mere pennies, I say yep, it was worth it! Plus, I like the way it looks on my mug rack!

I had to add another picture because that’s how much I Love It!

I hope you enjoyed the latest edition of Thrift Shop Thursday #24: It’s all about the Goodwill Goods!

I hope all my East Coast readers have successfully dug their way out of the Blizzard of 2016!

Until Next Time…

Thrift Shop Thursday #20

October 22, 2015 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

I feel like this week has totally gotten away from me. Things have been crazy busy. Over the weekend, my husband and I took the Gman to Universal Studios in Florida. He is a huge Harry Potter fan. It all started when he was in the third grade. I would read one chapter a night to him. I was so sad when we read the very last chapter of book 7. We read from that series every night for almost two years. It was so sweet to watch him in the park. I am so glad that is something we were able to share with him.

Since we have been back home, I have been trying to get back into the schedule of school and the gym. I am also slowly decorating for fall. By the time I get around to it, it will be time to start decorating for Christmas!(I have already started shopping…I know that drives some people crazy when I say that.)

O.K. getting back to Thrift Shop Thursday #20. This week I am sharing some of my finds from the past. When I went to Goodwill earlier in the week, I found another Ironstone piece so I thought I would share some of my earlier pottery and dishes that I have been collecting. Most of these treasures have come from Goodwill with a few from consignment shops as well.

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Thrift Shop Thursday #8

May 14, 2015 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

I almost did not have time to fit this weeks Thrift Shop Thursday in today. My middle guy was in an accident, thankfully he is fine, just a bit bit bruised and scraped. Mostly, he is just devastated about his 1996 F150. He’s a bit like me with the old and vintage pieces! My oldest is home from college which adds on another entire level of chaos. As for me, my hubs, and the Gman, we are trying to fit in some more exercise. I will be the first to admit, it is getting the best of me!

Alright, enough about us, on to Thrift Shop Thursday #8.

Up first, I am sharing the bowl on our foyer table.

We found this pedestal bowl at a small consignment shop near our home. I like the leaf details that make up the bowl. It’s just a sweet little piece that adds something different to the hall table.

The drawings above the hall table are also part of Thrift Shop Thursday #8.

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Thrift Shop Thursday #6

April 30, 2015 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

It is time for another Thrift Shop Thursday. Today is #6 in the series. The items I am sharing today come from three different places, Goodwill, a yard sale and a Flea Market in Virginia. So let’s get started!

First up is my lovely brass deer. I told you I was crushing on the gold again!

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Happy National Thrift Store Day

Bargain Shopping…Happy National Thrift Store Day

Thrifting at Goodwill…again!

Goodwill Shopping on Thrift Shop Thursday

A 10 Dollar GoodWill Makeover

My Love Affair with Gold and White Continues

Thrift Shop Thursday #27

Thrift Shop Thursday #24: It’s all about the Goodwill Goods!

It’s all about the Goodwill Goods

Thrift Shop Thursday #20

Thrift Shop Thursday #8

Thrift Shop Thursday #6

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