Today was a day for thrifting. My sister and I went to a new thrift store, and we both agreed, it didn't live up to our favourite one! This one was extremely neat and well-organized, but half the fun is searching through all the knicks and knacks to find that 25 cent treasure. I love a thrift store packed full of stuff. Packed right to the ceiling!

What do you think? What is the best kind of thrift store?

Here are my finds (bottom to top):

1. A delicate green and pink floral

2. A vintage flour sack - Robin Hood flour

3. A pink/coral blend

4. Another green floral...really couldn't pass it up.

5. Pink and white diagonal pattern

6. A cute creamer - I love the teardrop colours!

This top might be a fun project for spring with one of the pink fabrics.

Maybe I'll try this skirt with one of the florals in a few months.

My mind seems to be looking forward to spring! Probably because Jenni and I drove home in the rain today. Rain in January! Very strange for around here. 

What did your Thursday bring?

Enjoy!

Call me! I have a table to answer at!

Hello there! And happy Monday to you, my readers! It is a good day! Today is a stat holiday where I live, but I got to work! Yes, i do mean 'got to'! I am totally fine with working a stat, because that means time and a half for me! Yippee!

I finally got around to re-doing this fantastic table this weekend. I found it at a garage sale two months ago, asked how much for it, and the woman said I could have it for $1! Can you believe it? I was thinking about it recently, and questioning whether I paid more for it, but I am quite certain I only put down a loonie for this cute little thing! Unbelievable find!

I didn't realize when I bought it, but my mom says that in the 60's, these were extremely popular because obviously, there weren't cordless phones, so if you were going to talk to someone on the phone, you'd want to sit, so thus, the ever-popular telephone table! The fabric was a little musty smelling, but otherwise it was in very good shape. Here's the re-do!

I took off the first layer of orange velour, and what do I find? Another lifetime of this chair. In the form of a cowboy/pioneer style print. Mmm, how lovely.

Once I got to the foam, my mom suggested I cut a piece of quilt batting to keep it nice and soft, and did so for me.

Somebody else found it nice and soft too. (This is Gabby, the family dog. She is old and sometimes acts like a lady- hence the tucked-in paws)

Isn't it fresh and pretty? I happen to like it a lot. The plan is for it to go under a window when I move back to the dorm for my second year of college (In one short month! I have so much decorating to prepare!). It's quite a small piece of furniture, so it will fit nicely, as well as host all my plants so they can receive direct sunlight!

I've been told I should paint it, but I kind of like it how it is! Tell me, what do you think? Please, leave a comment and let me know!

Enjoy!

Hello Menno.

Okay, anyone in the blogging world know what I'm talking about when i say Rollkuchen, faspa or meddachschlop? These are sunday afternoon staples amoung mennonites. If you're wondering what Rollkuchen and faspa are, check out this fantastic recipe blog.

Something us menno's are also known for is thrifting! Something I'm extremely proud of. (I probably thrift more than I actually say meddachschlop..I had to google how to spell it).

Yesterday, before work, my mom and I took a trip to the local MCC store to do some thrifting of our own. If you haven't heard of MCC, take a look here. All the proceeds from the thrift stores go towards making peace near and far. On the site you can see a sample of the goodies at the thrift stores, organized into colours! I scrolled through it a few times. You should too.

I came back with quite a few goodies! Here are my favourites!

These fabrics reminded me of the lovely patterns Rachel has in her house over at Smile and Wave. MCC, friends! 40 cents a pillowcase!

I found this cute little apron for two dollars. I suppose I could have been craftier and made a pillowcase apron for about 80 cents, but it was so cute, I made the two dollar splurge! I don't cook much, so perhaps I'll just wear it as a skirt... (kidding. don't worry!).

I also came back with some 10 cent frames, lots of vases, and a few other little trinkets! MCC, you and I are best buds. Let's hang out again soon.

Any thrifting finds for you this weekend?

I have some lovely furniture re-do's coming up! Stay tuned!

Enjoy!