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Shoe Forms & Trim

I am excited to share that I am the guest blogger for Thrifty Thursday over at Tales from Bloggeritaville . Make sure you go check it out and link up any thrifty finds.

Last week, I made the 45 minute trek out to Goodwill & Hobby Lobby to see what I could find. I didn’t find anything that was super exciting at Goodwill, but I did purchase these vintage shoe forms for $1.97 each. I mean, who donates something like this to Goodwill?
I love the mix of the mellow patina of the old wood and the cool metal.

And this piece with the holes in the toe is really interesting. I like old show forms, but I think I’m going to let these go and sell them in the shop.

Hobby Lobby coughed up some thrifty finds as well. This trim was on clearance for…

…$2.86. The way it was labeled was really weired, so they gave me the lower of the 2 prices. I love it when that happens!

I also found this trim, which has some variations in the color, but a little bleach or a tea stain will remedy that.

I paid $7.92 for the entire bolt.

Be sure to come back for Furniture Feature Friday tonight and tomorrow. It is posting tonight at 10:00pm through Friday at midnight. I hope to see you there!

Miss Mustard Seed
I’ve posted this to Frugalicious Friday over at Finding Fabulous! Check it out.

Marian Parsons 

Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer

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14 Responses

  1. I love the patina on the old wood shoe forms. They look beautiful just as they are!
    Thanks for guest blogging on Leigh's site. I read all your tips (both times it was posted) and I think it was great advice!
    Jane

  2. First of all, my sincere appreciateion for guest posting today. Those tips were spot on, I appreciate you allowing me to shre it with all the thrifty thursday participants!
    I big bold puffy heart those shoe forms! Wow! I cannot believe someone tossed those either! And the fabric trim- I cannot wait to see what you have in sote with that!
    Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Thursday! Great deals!
    HUGS!
    Leigh
    Tales from Bloggeritaville
    http://www.lbratina.blogspot.com

  3. Congratulations on the guest post!

    My mom was just telling me yesterday that her maternal grandpa had wooden shoe forms which he used to fix the family's footwear. (He was a farmer) She doesn't know what happened to them after he passed away…when I was 1.

    : )

    Julie M.

  4. maybe the same lady that put that huge white gorgeous armoire that i rescued, is the one who donated these shoe forms! love these!

  5. You find the most fabulous stuff at Goodwill…Lucky girl you! Oh, and I love Hobby Lobby too! Thanks for linkin' up to FF!

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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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