Who Loves Owls? Who?

Me, that is who! We took another trip to Laughlin and the Colorado River during Memorial Day Weekend. And as per usual, I took a trip over the bridge to Bullhead City, Az. to visit my favorite thrifts.   I wasn't disappointed. I found a cute blue Melmac divided bowl and another Pyrex carafe ( it was clear and nothing too exciting to photograph). I also found a red table runner which will be perfect for the Fall and a lovely Izod skirt for the summer. I wanted to share my favorite finds from this trip. My owls!

Avon Owl - $1.99

I thought it was small, cute and I knew that it would look great on the shelf in my bedroom. It still has smell of the perfume that it held.

Owl Painting - $4.50

When I first saw this painting, I fell in love. I really wanted it but I kept on walking because I didn't believe I had a place for it. The whole time I was in the Salvation Army I kept racking my brain trying to think of a place where I could put it. As I as standing in line with my other purchases, it hit me. I knew the perfect place. So where is this perfect place you may ask.....

 

How about above my washer in the laundry nook in my kitchen. Now I like doing laundry so I can go and see my little owls sitting in their tree. " )

Happy Thrifting Everyone!

Pyrexmania!!!

Well, we finally made it back from the great state of Nevada. We had a nice relaxing vacation in Las Vegas and ended the week in with two nights in Laughlin. When we go, my husband looks forward to playing keno and relaxing. I on the other hand, look forward to all the great thrift stores and all the potential treasures that might find a way home to California with me. This trip did not disappoint.

This go round,  I found a plethera of Pyrex.

Large refrigerator dish $3.50; Small refrigerator dish w/lid $1.50; Small refrigerator dish w/o lid $1.99; Small baking dish $3.50

I found the refrigerator dish without the lid at The Savers in Vegas. I love the turquoise color and I have never seen one out in the wild so I thought what the heck. Well I nearly squealed out loud when at The Salvation Army in Bullhead City, AZ. (across the river from Laughlin) I found a set of the same pattern with lids. There was an extra lid so I went ahead and picked it up too. I think the cashier just gave it to me because I couldn't find a charge for it. Woohoo!!!

$1.00

I found this Pyrex carafe for $1.00 at the Deseret Thrift Store (Vegas). I couldn't believe that a: it was only a dollar and b: that it still had a lid and c: that no one else had snagged it. I grabbed it and hung on for dear life as I rushed it to the cash register. I plan on washing it (it wasn't washed in the pic, sorry) and using it for Crystal Light this summer.

$3.99

Another bowl from Savers. Nothing spectacular I just liked the petite size.

$1.99

Technically, this bowl isn't Pyerex. I think that it might be Fire King.

Here is the mark on the bottom. I will have to investigate and see what I can find out. If you have any idea what it is let me know. All I know is that it has a nice 50's vibe and you can't go wrong with that turquoise color.

I still have more awesome finds from my trip to share. Until then Happy Thrifting Everyone!

More Treasures and More To Come?

We will soon be on our way to Vegas again. I am excited to see what the thrift scene in Nevada has to offer this time round. I am not in the market for anything in particular so it will definitely be fun to see where the thrift gods take me.

Until then, I have two more things to share,

$2.95

I love this milk glass vase. I can see it filled with a dozen beautiful roses. I really like the look of milk glass but I never buy it because the thrift stores price it so high. I was completely in shock to find that this vase was only $2.95. It is a pretty big sized vase too. That's an extra bonus.

$1.31

Sometimes I walk through a thrift store and I completely cannot believe the audacity of those that price the stuff. I am not a Rockefeller ya know. Then there are times that I feel like a highway robber who should have entered the store with a bandana across my face and a six shooter. I feel like they are paying me. This wood box was one of those times. I was wandering around the RAD Thrift Store and I saw it sitting on a table. I picked it up and could not even believe the price. $1.31!!! OMG! I did not even question whether I wanted it or not. It came home with me immediately.  I think it would be wonderful with little clay pots filled with herbs.  It would look cute sitting on my kitchen counter.

Hopefully, I will have some treasures to share from the Silver State. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Happy Thrifting Everyone!!!

Give A Hoot

I love birds! Last year, I had a Christmas tree that was devoted to birds. When I see birds outside, I stop to see what they are doing or listen to them chirp. I love birds! This is why I am so happy that owls are making a comeback in the world of collecting and design.

Here are two of my recent purchases that I adore.

$1.99 each

I got these two at the Goodwill in Laughlin, Nevada. The first time I went to this store, I had these two in my basket but I decided that they were too pricey and I really didn't need them. I put them back.  Fast forward to a month later and the same store and lo and behold, they are still there with a lower price tag. The three of us were meant to be together so I made the purchase and brought them home to California.

$8.00 for the set

I got this set at our local Goodwill. I definitely paid too much but I really wanted them. So much for my theory of waiting for a better deal.

Both sets are going to get a makeover. I want to paint them silver and do a wash of black stain over it. The eyes need a makeover too.

I have more to share so stay tuned.

Happy Thifting!!!

Rollin' On The River

Last weekend, the family loaded up the car and headed off to the river to go to Laughlin, Nevada. I decided that since we were going to be there for a few days that I was going to check out the local thrift scene. My husband being the sweetheart that he was, came home with a list of stores that he had Googled (or something like that) just for me. There weren't many on the list but I thought that I would still go and give them a try.

On Saturday, my son and I loaded up the car and headed over the river to the Arizona side and Bullhead City. Our first stop was The Salvation Army. It wasn't that big of a store. They had some nice glassware. They had a set of china that I considered buying but I was nervous about getting it home. I did find a Pyrex bowl.

$4.50

This is the Homestead pattern.

I also got a vase.

$2.50

I didn't really need a vase. I just love it. I have it on my bedside table. I hope my husband get the hint that it might look real pretty with some flowers in it. Wink Wink

After the Salvation Army, we went on a wild goose chase to find the rest of the places on my list. Two were closed on Saturdays. One no longer exsisted. And yet another that was actually open had most of their stuff outside and it was wet. Yuck! We finally found the Goodwill and a shopping we went.

We found a few treasures at this Goodwill. My son found several games. He found an electronic Monopoly and Uno game. He also found a magnectic travel chess game.

I found this star picture holder.

.99 cents

I can't wait to fill it with cute pictures like the one in the background. That is a picture of the boy that I took for my photography class back in the day. Isn't he cute? : )

I have a facination with small glass pitchers. I envision having a big pancake feast and having several filled with all kinds of delicious syrup. I know,  I am a tad touched.

$1.49

It looks like someone took a brandy snifter and crimped the lip. I love it!

The last thing that I bought was a charger for my mp3 player. My son spotted it and when we looked at it we decided that it was perfect. It had a digital photo keychain attached. An added bonus for sure!

We may go back to Laughlin later this year. I will definitely go and check these places out again.

I have a love of Pyrex dishes and so does Vonlipi over at Vonlipi's Favorites  . She is having a giveaway of a beautiful Pyrex dish.  Go over and leave a comment and/or become a follower to get an entry to win.

Check it out! Her blog is completely awesome!