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I’m almost afraid to show all of you everything I found all at one Goodwill yesterday. I have been very fortunate lately with my thrift store & yard sale finds…don’t hate me. This vintage suitcase was $1.97…I already had the bench.
Marian Parsons
Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer
I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.
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Great stuff! Our Salvation Armys. Goodwills have not had anything good latley you are very fortunate
I like the watering can as is. The chips in the paint make it look so cool! All the stuff looks so fun!
I'm sorry; I do hate you, but in a good way! : ) You find all these great things and then use that great talent you have to make them beautiful! Great idea for the plastic planter over the bed. I could see that large frame around a bulletin board or chalkboard and I can't wait to see how you treat the other items. The dresser sounds fab!
great finds! love the suitcase and the cigar box!
Great finds you made! I love shopping/finding at Goodwill!! I couldn't help but notice that you are paying full price though!! Don't do that anymore! You can print out a coupon online for 20% off your purchase. I always keep one in my purse in case I find things at Goodwill that aren't on sale that day. Yep. I'm taking cheap to all new levels. 😉
I don't hate you…just a little bit jealous…ha ha! Luv the suitcase and the plastic planter idea…who would have come up with such a neat idea like this…leave it to Miss Mustard Seed!!! HAPPY FALL!
Blessings,
Linda
What great finds!
I LOVE old suitcases so much so yah I am jealous a bit!
Have fun with your creations and makeovers!
Great stuff – I love the canopy cover. Gotta love a great deal!
I have a little vintage case like that (but mine's blue and I did a treatment to it…I should post that someday)
You do find great stuff and for cheap! Looking forward to seeing the dresser.
You always find the best stuff. Our Goodwill is hit or miss, with mostly miss. And it's a little pricey as well. I find the best bargains at our Humane Society thrift store.
Ack…I am sooo darn jealous!! You found some seriously frugalicious deals! Consider yourself lucky Miss. Mustard Seed! But you deserve it because with your gifts and talent, each of those items will be transformed! And I cant wait to see them all painted and shined up! Thank you for participating in my first blog party! 🙂
Oh, and the idea of using that planter turned upside down as a canopy holder above a bed is genius! That really is a fabulous re-purpose! Way to think outside the box!
Yea – I'm on the verge of not liking you very much! I'm so jealous! Just kidding. AWESOME finds! Now I'm up for the challenge of hitting all 3 local thrift shops this weekend and hope to find at least 1 worthy item!
Thanks for sharing!
Have a great weekend!
Roeshel
I am so jealous. I love that cigar box and that cute little vintage suitcase. Wow, you found some great goodies.
hmmm, I think I do hate you a little bit. ha! Those are some great finds. My favorite is the suitcase, well I like the cigar box too, and the wooden rabbit….
You did GOOD at Goodwill! Amazing, you have a great eye for interesting bargains. Would love to have you come and see me at http://www.spitnglue.com. Take care, Keri
Very beautiful! Love the pretty finials! 🙂
You have been lucky! I've been donating tons & tons to my thrift store,hoping for the thrift-store karma to swing back at me 🙂
I love your stuff. hugs
Great finds….again!!! Love your idea of using that plastic planter as the top of a canopy.
Jane
Boy you did find some great things! I love the old suitcase. I am always looking for an old but nice looking one…haven't found it yet. You have some great treasures there. Have fun with them!
Blessings,
Debbie
I'd go with NOT painting the watering can. But then again, if anyone can paint it & have it look great, it's you!
WOW ! you found some great stuff! Look forward to seing what you do with all of it 🙂
I'm never this lucky! Great finds. Hope you have fun finding more this weekend!
pk @ room remix
AWESOME finds!! Love what you have done with this stuff!
Angela Tippets
blog.iamwickless.com
Love that suitcase and that FRAME!! Soooo pretty! I can't wait to see what you do with everything! I know it will be Fabulous!!!
Lou Cinda
I am also working on a vintage suitcase end table. Love your stuff!