I assume most people driving
through the Galleria area of Houston
are headed to stores just a tad bit different
than my destination.
When time permits, on my drive home to the valley from my daughter’s,
I like to stop at the
Goodwill Store on Westheimer.
In fact, my last stop involved persuading my
husband that I would only be a minute,
and wasn’t it lucky he had the newspaper to read while waiting in the truck?
This is what I found.
This gold angel was $4.99
(I found the iron retablo at Harrell’s Drug Store
in Kingsville, and I almost squealed when I spotted it.)
I was really lucky that day at the Goodwill, and I found these.
An iron stand with a large mercury glass globe-
$12.99.
Four iron candle holders-
$5 each.
Two iron stands with clear globes-
$8.99 each.
And a red velvet, quilted bed jacket with pretty buttons-
$4.
I am either going to wear it while propped up in bed ringing a bell,
or more likely,
it will become a tree skirt or centerpiece runner.
***
I am linking to these wonderful ladies’ parties.
Thriftin on a Thursday at Savvy City Farmer
17 comments:
I didn't realize you are in Houston - I was born and raised there and moved to east TX about 15 years ago. I know the area you're talking about for thrifting! I was thrifting the Westheimer area when pregnant w/my oldest who is now 41!
Have you been to the Blue Bird Circle on W Alabama?
Lots of great thrift stores there and you got some great bargains!
Yep - glad your hubby had the newspaper!
You did great! I went to one last weekend. But the prices there were about as high as regular store prices.
Brenda
You did fabulous for only being gone for a minute, Laura! The wrought iron stand with the mercury glass globe is lovely.
I can't wait to see the re-purposed quilted jacket ...in it's new life.
OR... hear what it's like to sit in bed and ring a bell for service!
great finds~ Pat
SCORE!!!!
That happens to me one every blue moon!
wow you really racked up.. love it all.
Wow you found the greatest buys...I think you are neck and neck with me lookin for bargains...I am a new follower...phyllis
awesome finds....
You hit the jackpot for sure. I love a good bargain.
And, let me guess, your husband rolled his eyes when you returned with a cart full?!?! I love all your finds- WOW~ Personally, I would LOVE to see you propped up in bed with that jacket ringing for service~ Seriously...you MUST do that! xo Diana
Wow ~ What wonderful finds. Love the iron stand with the mercury glass globe ;-)
Your finds are wonderful. Goodwill is my favorite place to shop. I live in WV and there is a wonderful goodwill 5 min. from my house. Most of my clothing comes from there and I find a some really great tablecloths and bed clothes. My most recent best find was a twin size white sheet with a wide crochet border from Company Store for $1.49. I don't think it had ever been used.
Lovely items. I especially like the little gold angel. I have a bed jacket which I wear when I make a cup of coffee and take it back to bed with me. If I had a bell, I'd ring it. Jo @ Let's Face the Music
Great finds! Aren't the fellas so special when they sit in the car and wait on us to shop? I love mine, he does it too! He loves crossword puzzles and can sit for hours doing those:)
Have a blessed day dear Laura, HUGS!
I can see why you love to stop at that Goodwill. Looks like they have a great selection. I love repurposing clothing items into pretty household furnishings. I hope you share what you make with the quilted bed jacket. I'm your newest follower and I hope you get a chance to pop over to Cottage and Creek and follow back. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Lynn
oh hopefully a tree skirt - prettiest ever! such great finds, lucky you! I have never made friends with any of the GW resale stores in town, just have not had much luck. Sounds like a possible goal for 2012.
Laura,
These are some great finds! Love that red quilted jacket! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry
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