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Hometown Thrifting Adventures

July 29, 2018 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

For the past few months, I have been traveling to my hometown in West Virginia to visit my parents. While there, I took my mama on some thrifting adventures. Today, I am going to share with you one of my favorite thrift shops back home and the reason why I love it.

This thrift shop is so special to me because we used to live there when I was a child. I’m not really sure I remember living there, so much as, remembering it from stories and pictures. When we lived there, the bottom of the building was a store and the upper level was divided into two apartments. We lived on one side and my mom’s best friend of over 60 plus years and her family lived on the other side. There was a door between the two apartments. My mom has so many special memories from that time in her life.

When I was home last, my mom was telling me a story about when she was first married and how she didn’t know how to cook or make a single thing. One day, their Priest was at the apartment because my dad was converting to Catholicism so they could remarry in a Catholic Church. Her best friend that lived on the other side cracked the door open and slipped my mom a cup of coffee so she could offer it to the Priest. I loved hearing her tell this story.

Hometown Memories

My older brothers have more memories of our apartment. I think I was only 3 or 4 when we moved out. Like I said, I think my memories are from old pictures and stories that have been shared.

I have been back to that old building many times over the years because my mom’s best friend ended up owning the building and running the store on the main level. Once we moved, we still went to visit at the store and at her new home which was right next to the store. However, I haven’t been upstairs to the old apartments until recently. When I went home, I told mom we were going junkin’ and this was our first stop.

I had no idea the thrift store was on all three levels. I was so excited to see it. This is the first time I can honestly say I was more interested in the space itself rather than what was inside and for sale. Don’t worry, I have since gone back and done some shopping!

I loved the thought that we used to live there. It is everything that I love today. The beautiful original hardwood floors, the unique lines of the ceilings, and of course what was left of the vintage kitchen! Who knows, maybe there is where my love of all things vintage started.

I hope you enjoyed this little glimpse into my life. To see more of my hometown trip check out my IGTV video.

Until Next Time,

My Scores at the Thrift Store and More

April 19, 2018 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

I’m back this week to share some more of my scores from the thrift store. This weeks finds come from Goodwill, of course, and a local antique and consignment shop. I think I will start with my Goodwill treasure. As soon as a saw it, I knew I had to have it and it was worth every dollar, all 4 of them to be exact!

Thrift Shop Scores

I am obsessed with this white enamel pot. The lid slides into a locked position and it is actually a strainer. My husband took one look at it and said, ” Oh good, you’re making pasta tonight.” I said, “I bought it because it looks good on the stove and no, we are not having spaghetti tonight.” This baby cleaned up nicely and yes I will use it for more than just a pretty prop on the stovetop…just not today.

I am thinking it will be a pretty prop for a few more days!

In this photo the following items are from Goodwill:

The bread board behind the wreath above the cooktop
The white enamel pot
The pizza-board on the counter
The Hearth and Hand White Enamel Hot Cocoa Pot
The white pot holding the faux greenery (faux greenery is from IKEA)

The next item came from a local antique shop. This thing took over 4 weeks to get home due to the size of it. The shop owner and I tried every which way to fit it into my car but it was a no go. Luckily for me, a dear friend was able to put this monster in her suburban. I must say, a few people were skeptical when they saw it before I cleaned it up. Here she is…

A few things about this ladder,

It’s from the old Bell telephone company.
The shop owner said it was 10 feet tall.
I didn’t measure it.
My ceiling is 11 feet tall.
The ladder is actually closer to 13 feet tall.
I discovered this when I tried to fit it into the room.
My husband trimmed the excess from the top and bottom of the ladder so it would fit.

I will do an extra post on the before and after of this ladder and show you how I am going to style it. I was excited to share it today though.

Also, notice the little canvas bag on the small table on the hearth. I picked it up at another vintage/consignment shop. To me, it is one of those items that is kind of ugly and unique but I find it charming.

I can’t remember if I shared it before but the table is a Goodwill find, it was actually a Target Salvage.

The last item I am sharing, is a small, round wooden bread board. It came from the same vintage/consignment shop as the “charming” canvas bag. I love this little shop. It is only open the first weekend of every month. It is always exciting to go and see what new and unique things they have.

I am loving the wood against all the white. I love the dimension it adds!

Oops, I lied…one more thing to share that I picked up at the same shop. It’s not vintage or used, two of my favorite things but I still wanted it!

Someone in the neighborhood walked by as I was standing on my front porch taking this photo. Yep, that was me, the crazy lady taking pictures of my doormat with my feet in the photo to be relevant on instagram. Any who, that is the latest installment of all my thrift shop scores and more. I hope you enjoyed seeing my treasures.

Until Next Time,

GoodWill Hunting

April 2, 2018 By stylishrevamp 6 Comments

Hello friends! Today, I am sharing some of my finds from my GoodWill Hunting trip. The most common question I am asked is, “How do you manage to find so many things when I can’t find anything?” The answer is simple, you have to go often. I go almost daily. Yep, that’s right. I go to Goodwill almost every single day during the week. I am usually in and out in less than 15 minutes. Today, I hit up two Goodwills and didn’t find a single thing. That is just the way it goes sometimes.

A lot of people do not understand my obsession with Goodwill shopping or any thrift shopping for that matter but it’s just my thing. I know what you must be thinking since I go almost every day…she must have a ton of crap all over her house or she must be a hoarder. You will be happy to know, that is not the case. I may be a drawer stuffer but my house is actually pretty organized. I like everything to be in its place. When I go to bed at night, my home is always in order. I can’t stand waking up to a messy kitchen. I just feel like my day starts off right if it begins organized. It’s the same way with the throws and pillows on my sofas. They have to be fluffed and neat when I head up to bed at night. It’s how I function. Now the garage…that’s another story… I can’t wait to get it organized again…just waiting on some warm weather before I tackle that mess! The other thing I try to do a few times a month is donate items that we don’t use, want or need any longer.

GoodWill Hunting

O.k. on to my Goodwill Hunting finds. First up, is this sweet little wicker basket that I found for $4. I was on the fence about it and when I’m usually on the fence about an item it ends up being one of my most treasured finds. First of all it was filthy and I mean gross filthy! Once I got it home, it went straight into my laundry sink and under some hot running water until the water ran clean. Then I sat it outside to dry.

I love the shape of it, high in the back and swooped down in the front. I am so glad I picked it up. She cleaned up nicely!

Also, all the white dishes and pottery were gathered from all my GoodWill Hunting trips.

Second Hand Shopping

Lately, I have been having a love affair with the color green. I revamped my oldest son’s room and added touches of green.(I have a post coming up soon) I remembered that I had picked up a pair of vintage flower frogs from Goodwill for a $1.50 so I pulled those out.

I repurposed the vintage flower frog into a photo holder.

My last Goodwill Hunting treasure for today is this little black lamp.

I absolutely adore this lamp. Yes, it has a few dings but that adds character! I love how the actual light is hanging on the hook and you can remove it. It is just such a neat piece. Love, love, love it!

Maybe, I will take you with me on one of my GoodWill Hunting Trips.

Until Next Time,

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A Round-Up of my Favorite Goodwill and Thrifted Treasures

March 4, 2018 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

It is no secret that I am obsessed with Goodwill and thrift shopping. So much so that for my birthday, my husband asked me what I wanted and my response was nothing but silence from him when I carried in my hauls from Goodwill. A few days later, I had to clarify that his agreement to this request was not just for the day of my birthday but for a lifetime. I think it was a win/win for both of us! I am also keeping up my end of the deal that when something new comes in something old must leave the house…I always drop something off at Goodwill, even if it’s someone else’s belongings!

Goodwill Favorites

There are so many things that I adore about Goodwill and thrift shopping. I love looking through all the discarded items that were once loved by someone else. I enjoy thinking about how they were once used. I like that the inventory is constantly changing. The deals are incredible and I like finding one of a kind items. I also like finding items that appear to be past their prime and breathing new life into them. I always get that spark of excitement when I pull into the lot, eager to see what is waiting to be found.

I thought it would be fun to do a round-up of some of my favorite treasures and how I incorporated them into our home.

This is my most recent Goodwill treasure. I paid a whopping $15 for this Pottery Barn desk chair. It is in great shape, just a few nicks and scratches on the wood frame. If you look above the piano, you can see another thrift store favorite. This shelf which is actually from an old buffet side table is flipped upside down. I think we paid $10 for it years ago.

The crocheted soft, creamy throw comes for Goodwill for the bargain price of $2. I always look for crocheted throws or embroidery linens. I just toss them into to the washing machine the minute I get home!

The mirror and the weather vane came from Goodwill and the green metal letter came from our local Barn Show which carries vintage and handmade items.

These black iron frames are reminiscent of something from the Magnolia line from Joanna Gaines. I added them to the shelves in my sitting room which you can read more about here.

I picked up two of these little candle holders for $2 and added them to my DIY shelves in my sitting room as well.

You can see the Goodwill finds here on my DIY shelves. The cabinet is a $40 Goodwill find. You can read more about it here.

All of my white dishes and pottery come from Goodwill. I use it to decorate my buffet and shelves and all my glass front cabinets in the kitchen. I have found some great pieces of white ironstone.

Decorating with Goodwill Treasures

Obviously, I have a little obsession with candle holders. I have more but won’t share them all today.

Still one of my favorites…the teak boat ladder was a yard sale find. Speaking of ladders, I bought a 10 foot vintage ladder which is still sitting at the store because it wouldn’t fit in my car! Yikes, I need to pick it up this week. I hope it is a glorious as I remember it to be! I will share it when and if I get it home.

I still adore this golden beauty. I have a ton of golden thrifted lovelies. You can search “gold” in my search bar and look up more of my favorites. I kind of went on a gold binge for a while. I tend to get hooked on something and shop it like crazy, hence all the candle holders, gold items, mirrors, letters, the list goes on and on. You get my point!

Excuse the Christmas photo but I love this picture with my yard sale chippy white frames! Yep, love them. If you got this far, thank you for sticking it out! I have sooooo many more goodies to share but I get the feeling we are all on overload! Stay tuned for another post later this week where I will share some more of my favorite cheap treats!

Until Next Time,

The Ultimate Guide to Successful Thrift Shopping

August 14, 2016 By stylishrevamp 1 Comment

One comment I often here when I share some of my thrifted finds is, “I can’t believe you found that at _________” fill that in with Goodwill or one of my favorite thrift or consignment shops. That comment is usually followed up by I can never seem find anything when I go. So today I thought I would share my version of The Ultimate Guide to Successful Thrift Shopping.

Go often.

I stop by my favorite haunts a lot. By a lot, I mean several times a week. This is especially true for Goodwill shopping. Their inventory is constantly changing. I swing by my favorite consignment shop less often but still frequently. The inventory does not move as quickly. When I see something I really like at Goodwill, I will buy it right away because it will probably not be there the next day. At the consignment shop, if I like something I will see if it is on its final mark down. If it is I will buy it, if not I will sometimes take my chances and wait. It’s a gamble because most people are doing the same thing, waiting for that final mark down. So, unless it is something that I really want I tend to wait and hope for the best.

I never shop with a list.

I know this probably goes against everything most of you believe in but for me it works. That’s not to say that I don’t have a wish list in my mind because I do but I do not go shopping with a certain item in mind. I feel like if you are only looking for one particular thing you tend to miss out on a lot. I try to look at everything not just look for one thing. I hope that makes sense. That is how I ended up with this great piece. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular and I spotted this piece.

You can read more about this piece here.

Look Past the Ugly and the Obvious

Let’s face it, there are a lot of ugly things out there at thrift stores, flea markets and yard sales. Not only do you have to look past the ugly but sometimes you have to look past the filth! You have to see past that and imagine what it could be after it’s cleaned up or revamped to suit your aesthetics. Some good old fashion elbow grease and a can of paint can go a long way to completely change the look of a piece.

Looking past the obvious, what I mean by this is using items in a way they weren’t meant to be used. For example, I found a beautiful silver ice bucket but I am using it as a planter. ( You can see that here. ) Use your imagination and keep an opened mind when you are browsing the aisles of your local shops.

Do a Quick Walk Through

I like to do a quick walk through of the entire store. It gives me a little idea of what is out there. If something jumps out at me, I immediately snatch it up this is especially true at Goodwill. That’s what I did when I found this rolling stand. I knew it wouldn’t be there by the time I completed my walk through and I loved that piece. If I don’t see anything during my quick walk through, I will make a second loop through the store at a more leisurely pace. This is when I will do a little digging through the piles of stuff. You can find lot of hidden treasure if you are willing to do a little digging.

Come Prepared

When I shop, I always have a tape measure on hand and I keep measurements in my notes sections of my phone. That way when I stumble upon a piece that might work for an area of my home, I can make sure it is a piece that will fit. I also keep cleaning wipes in my car to do a quick wipe down of furniture piece before I put them in my car!

Have Fun

I think it’s important to have fun. I love the thrill of the hunt and it’s o.k. if I walk away empty handed. That’s a part of the fun too! Don’t be discouraged, be patient and keep at it! Believe me there is a lot of good junk out there!

I hope this little guide helps you on your next thrifting adventure.

P.S. Always carry hand sanitizer!

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,

Finding the Goods

September 2, 2015 By stylishrevamp Leave a Comment

It has been so hard for me to get back into the swing of things with the start of school. My oldest headed back to college which was hard for me. Having my youngest running after his car as he drove away didn’t help matters either according to my oldest! My middle guy is at our local college which is great for all of us and the Gman started Middle School.

So it is not surprising that I would rather be here…

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Hometown Thrifting Adventures

Hometown Memories

My Scores at the Thrift Store and More

Thrift Shop Scores

GoodWill Hunting

GoodWill Hunting

Second Hand Shopping

A Round-Up of my Favorite Goodwill and Thrifted Treasures

Goodwill Favorites

Decorating with Goodwill Treasures

The Ultimate Guide to Successful Thrift Shopping

Go often.

I never shop with a list.

Look Past the Ugly and the Obvious

Do a Quick Walk Through

Come Prepared

Have Fun

Thrift Shop Thursday #27

Finding the Goods

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