Out Junkin…

Oil Painting of Ducks

Hello all....had a few hours to head out the door to do one of my favorite things - out junkin! I find the best oil paintings at GW... this one of the ducks was just too cute to pass up.  It's speaks of spring and will be using in a vignette, $2.99 The stool was [...]

Out Junkin..

Rose Tea Cup

Morning All.. Yesterday I had some time to head out junkin....so I did! One of my favorite thrift stores has become Savers, and there are several in the area that have opened. Most of my found treasures today are from Savers.  I was so happy when I spotted this desk chair, I've been looking for [...]

Been Junkin…

Blue Onion Soup Tureen

I needed a day out yesterday and decided to go..junkin... Some of the treasures found.. Blue Onion Soup Tureen - $4.99. I already have the canister set, so this was a nice addition. I feel in love this cute vintage lamp, the crystals alone were worth the cost, $10.00.  One thing I am is a [...]

Out Junkin!

Vintage Cameras - 1929 Charmer

After finishing decorating our Christmas Porch...I had some time to head out and do some junkin!  Oh be still my heart I do love to thirft. My heart was beating when I spotted this adorable lamp.. It is old, adorable with the prettiest ceramic flowers and leaves... I just fell in love with it, will [...]

Out Junkin!

German Cake Plate - My 1929 Charmer

  I was headed back from a doctor's visit when my car just pulled itself into a Savers thrift store parking lot. What was an addicted thrifting girl suppose to do but go in? For just a quick look! Low and behold I found a few quick pieces I just had to buy... Now I [...]

Out Junkin…

Alfred Meakin Staffordshire England Dishes - The Mille

Good Morning! Wednesday's are the days I always go out junkin (well one of days I head out)!  Yesterday as I headed out I hoped to find dishes....dishes I could use for Thanksgiving. The first store I hit was GW... no dishes...or maybe I say  no Thanksgiving dishes. I did find four very pretty ones [...]

Out Junkin!

Fall Crochet Thow

After a very disappointing night I read Psalms 91.. Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” You will not fear the terror of night, nor the [...]

Dish.a.lic.ous Thrifting!

Blue dishes, ironstone

Morning, I've always loved dishes, been a dish girl for as long as I can remember!  My first set of dishes were from my ex mother-in-law back in the 70's.  I've never liked the set, it was way to "traditional" for me back then.  The funny thing is I've never broken a piece of that [...]

3 French Hens – French Country Market

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Smiles peeps, Last Sunday a group of ladies and I headed West... to the 3 French Hens - French Country Market at Canal Port, Morris IL. Morris is really a cool town, and has one of the few prospering and historically intact down towns in Illinois. It's also one of the top 15, based on [...]

My First Barn Sale!

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Smile peeps, I went to my first Barn Sale, in my neck of the woods there just aren't very many! The Center's Barn sale has been going on for over 25 years, and I just found out? The Center in Palos is an interfaith, nonprofit religious organization that plays host to diverse activities. A place [...]