November 9, 2011
Thrifty Finds
Life & Business
Sometimes when I find something that I really like (usually silver or Wilton Armetale) I search for it on the internet to see what it cost originally. I paid $3.99 for this Double Wine Chiller with Aluminum insert.
I found this: 
It can be found at Maison Drake for $149.99 (was $184.00) I think I got a good deal. And this little gold mirror, originally from TJ Maxx:
I’m going to make a wall grouping of these:
I have found several, all different sizes and I hope to make it look like this:
This photo is from Nesting Place, Inexpensive Wall Art
I am working on an upstairs bedroom, and I think my collection will look great up there! You see, I don’t do just randomly buy cheap stuff without a plan.
When I saw this, I had several ideas.
I could rolls towels and put them on here
or I could use it to hold wine, of course.
Have you found anything lately? I love the thrill of the hunt!
Happy thrifting to you!
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Archivegood eye! i'd say those are some serious finds. wish i could boast about my finds. might need to hit a thrift store or two today. thanks for sharing.
Love it Debbie. You do have a good eye too, and look beyond the piece. I try to do the same while thrifting. It is so much fun to look at something that others see as junk and make it beautiful in our homes.
That wine chiller!!!! What a DEAL!! Love your finds once again:)
Wow, you got some major bargains!
Well look at YOU...Miss THRIFTY!!!! Love that wine chiller...super duper deal and that's a darling little mirror. Come on by and share all your treasures at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY...the party is still going strong:)
Blessings,
Linda
You mean I should have a plan for the cheap stuff I buy? ;) I find that like hardwood floors, it needs to sit around for awhile to acclimate to the house...only then does it find the perfect place! Awesome finds - really love the wall shelf/sconce idea!
Love the corbels...simply perfect! I almost bought a very similar ice bucket at the Goodwill yesterday for $4.99. You have me second guessing myself now...darnit! I wonder if it is still there?
I find that if I pick it up, I need to buy it. Otherwise, some one is right there behind me and they're going to buy it.
Love the wine holder used as towel holder idea. I bought lots of Halloween decor at the local thrift stores. Recently found out that I bought a Willow House Highland Casserold Caddy for 4.98 at the thrift store. It retails for $39.96, but is on sale for $21.96. I didn't realize what I had until last weekend when I was perusing the Willow House sale catalog online.
Great finds Debbie! I do the same thing you do, research my finds.
Hi Debbie,
Wow, what great finds...Lucky you!
I like the towels in the wine rack...Can't wait to see the new wall!
All the Best,
Christine
Great finds! I cannot wait to see that grouping! I love your ideas!
Oh goodness. I would most definitely say you got a good deal, and I am jealous of you for it. I think it would be great to use the wine rack for towels!
Maybe you should do a little hunting for me! You came home with some serious "kill." I love the gold frame.
Have a great weekend, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on the joy pot too!
I never thought to use a wine rack as towel storage. Great idea. Looks like you found some good stuff. I have been in a thrifting funk the last few weeks. Hope it picks up soon.
I swear you find the best stuff!! I am so jealous of that wine bucket, I mean really jealous! Can't wait to see what fabulousness you put together with all of your finds.
Heather
You have found some beautiful pieces! I do have some great finds - china, glass, particularly.
Debbie, what great finds!! LOVE the wine chiller! That one is AWESOME!! You scored big time!
Wonderful finds! Love your silver collection, too, it is one of my favorites to scope out at our Goodwill stores!