Thursday, January 17, 2013

Recent Thrifty Finds

I haven't had a thrifty finds post for awhile. In the last few weeks I haven't had much time to go looking, and when I did go looking...there was nothing to be found!

Instead I cleaned out our wardrobes, toy boxes and kitchen cupboards and donated quite a lot of 'stuff' to several shops instead. I like to spread my 'stuff' around to several stores instead of leaving everything at one place.....I call it sharing the love!



Anything novelty sucks me right in. I collect novelty printed clothing and anything kitsch. So when I saw this Japan Anthromophoric apple tea set.....it HAD to be mine. This was not a thrift/op shop find but a find on Facebook. The price I paid for it is what the average price the teapot is going for on eBay. So I am a very conceited little Apple over this purchase.


Another Japanese painted item, this time a candlestick from the 30's in mint condition for $5.


Squee! Isn't this little pixie divine? He is actually a bell! 50's kitsch was too cute!


Another 60s wicker purse to add to my purse collection. $5


A 50s/60s needlepoint coin purse in mint condition. 20c


A modern apothecary embossed jar for $5. It's tall enough for spaghetti but I'll probably use it for lollies!

A Moorcroft plate for....wait for it.....FREE!! The Sexiest Man found it ina pile of rubbish!


And lastly, this awesome 60's leopard coat for $25. It needs a bit of work, but it looks like it could be worth it.

What bargains have you vintage queens discovered?
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12 comments:

  1. B A R B A R AJanuary 17, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    I love the coin purse. Got something like that from my sister last year and I absolutely adore it

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  2. Stephanie Gauthier-BujoldJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    The tea set is really cute!

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  3. Mariela SantillanJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Wow what awesome and kitschy finds. The jacket has to be my favorite. A few weeks ago a found a pair of gloves with original tags and care instructions for 50 cents. I also got a two toned bake lite bracelet for $1. I've had great luck with vintage accessories.

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    1. Konad-liciousJanuary 17, 2013 at 11:43 AM

      Dying here over a $1 bakelite bangle! I havent been lucky with anything bakelite related....yet...fingers crossed!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    That apple set is hilarious but cute and very sweet bag finds too, especially the needlepoint purse.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    That is the absolute cutest tea set ever!! So jealous right now ;)

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    1. Konad-liciousJanuary 17, 2013 at 7:32 PM

      There are alwways pieces of it on eBay, just on the expensive side tho.

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  6. Witchcrafted LifeJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    You find such tremendously awesome vintage items, dear gal. Your apple tea set is, on no uncertain terms, just about as adorable as a tea set could possibly ever be!!!

    ♥ Jessica

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  7. CatkinJanuary 17, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Moorcroft!!! I can't believe someone would be throwing it away! I totally adore all Moorcroft porcelain and that particular plate would have to fetch over $100 even if it is likely to be a modern Moorcroft piece. Probably around the 1980's vintage.

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