My Thrifting Fairy Godmother has been rather good to me again this month, I mean no Oroton bag good but still I had a few finds.
Like this old wooden Jewellery box $2.50 Elizabeth wants to give her a makeover using chalk paint, how can I resist that request?
This rattan spice rack $3 also for Elizabeth, she saw someone using one as a nail polish holder on Pinterest, I think I've created a monster there
Not sure why but this little photo frame $1 called to me, don't know where it's going.
However the thing that excited me most, I scored two of these vintage pure wool blankets from the 70's in the same colour. Gorgeous pinks and blues. I can't decide whether to get my Mum to make the girls jackets (I love them too much for me to hack into them) or whether to use it to upholster a couple of chairs. Seriously, love love love them. $8 which I actually think was a little pricey but you know what, I fell for them hard, I paid for it.
Actually the picture doesn't do them justice but wait until they have been made into something, you'll understand my love. Actually I am asking a lot of myself with what I plan to use them for and I am a little terrified to cut into it.
What did you score this month?
Mel xo
You scored a lot of great goodies. I cannot wait to see their transformations. I need to go to Goodwill at lunch now. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the jewelry chest! Does your fairy godmother leave the money for your great finds under your pillow?
ReplyDeleteElizabeth is definitely a mini you ! Cheri is almost 21 and she can not get a like in Pinterest {yet - give me time!} Anyhow, I like the jewelry chest most, and the blankets are lovely !
ReplyDeleteI wish I had a thrifting fairy godmother!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could have some of the things my grandmother loved when she was alive. They'd make such great vintage items for the house (and the sentimental value would be priceless). I have one thing of hers. I can't even open it. I'm very glad to have it though. :) Glad you got a great score!
ReplyDeleteHoping her little wings will make it to Canada! Excellent deals Mel..People are buying up wool blankets like crazy so I think you got a great deal!
ReplyDeleteLove those blankets! Maybe you could make a pillow or cover a chair seat with part of one for your craft room. The colors look like they would go great in there.
ReplyDeleteI have heaps of woollen blankets from the 70s - originals. And I have one that's very close to the one you scored. Will be watching with interest to see how you use it.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the jewelry box with chalk paint.
ReplyDeleteI think you are in trouble. Whenever I sew and my girls want to make something I think...how much am I going to spend in fabric and yarn for them in the coming years?
ReplyDeleteI think it's awesome that she is following in your foot steps. Maybe you two can tag team projects. I like the rattan shelf and the wool blankets. Can't wait to see the transformations!
ReplyDeleteYou are turning into a thrifting diva!
ReplyDeleteAnother great score Mel! I love those blankets and jackets would be so cute, but then so would chairs! Tough call. Looks like you have several new projects in the wings. Maybe you'll even do a Valentines post this year with that heart-shaped frame!
ReplyDeleteOooohhh...love the jewelry box!!!!
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