Vintage Findings

The thrifts have been kind lately. We are two weeks away from relocating our home so normally I'd be packing but since the Army takes care of most of that for us, I've been out hunting for more things for them to pack. Even the pickiest of thrifters (and I'm pretty picky these days) will find something they love in Springfield, MO.

First off, a well spotted box of neon letters by Elsie later turned into the inspiration color I've decided to design the kids' next shared room around. I'm a sucker for metal letters.

I also came away with two more vintage sheets, another cup for our collection (to replace one of the three that have broken!), and the cutest little vintage cash register I've ever seen. Everything color coordinated well. I guess I was having a yellow/aqua day.

Ruby decided it was a good place to store her cheerios.

I'm wearing: Vintage striped dress, thrifted. Vintage skirt, handmade from a vintage dress. Cardigan, Target. Belt, thrifted. Highwood clog c/o Lotta from Stockholm.

Thursday, despite feeling a little under the weather, we got dressed and took an impromptu road trip to Ozark, MO. into some fresh thrifting territory. I have to admit I got the itch after seeing Jenny's Instagram feed turn up a Catherineholm bowl for $ .55! I knew I wouldn't find one but I just had to go hunt. Like Edward Cullen when his eyes turn red. Jenny knows darn well what I'm referring to. She explains it even better here.

Turns out there was a Catherineholm casserole dish with my name on it just waiting for me on the bottom shelf of the Ozark Goodwill. I have had one in my Etsy favorites lately that was going for $55 so finding this one in black for $4 was a bit thrilling. I almost didn't take a photo of it thinking someone else might snatch it up while I was adding a filter on Instagram!

We hit up River View Flea Market near downtown Ozark next and found some beauties. I tend to spot anything aqua or mid-century first. This darling cake carrier was almost pretty enough to come home with me but since I never rarely bake, I decided to leave it for someone else to enjoy.

These two just about made me cry. That cabinet of multi-colored drawers was going for $375 so there was no question that it was staying put but those two woven rugs were almost too much. Their colors were gorgeous but as pretty as they were, they wouldn't have worked in our house. Sorry, beautiful rugs. I'll remember you fondly.

With thirty minutes to spare before needing to head home to pick Sebastian up from school, we stopped in at Spring Creek Antiques. I literally carried Ruby through the aisles because I didn't want to waste any time getting the stroller out and hauling it up the stairs! I almost didn't see this afghan but Ruby was taking her time playing with some toys so I took another look and there it was! You can't beat a $6 afghan in near perfect condition. Oh, and that aqua metal camera was a steal, too.

Thank you, Ozark.

Ruby's wearing: Dress c/o MishaLulu. Vintage sweater c/o HeightofVintage. Leggings c/o Tea. Boots, Old Navy.

Any child of mine that behaves well on one of our treasure hunts gets to pick out a treasure of their own. I think it's a great way to win them over to the thrift side while they're still impressionable. This time Ruby picked out a sweet, vintage teddy bear and while I tend to avoid second hand plush animals at all costs, she gave me a doe-eyed look that I couldn't resist.

I'm going to miss the great thrifting in and around Springfield but I've heard Colorado won't dissapoint. If you're new to thrifting or just like to hear how other people do it, Jenny just wrote two great posts on tips for thrifting part one and two and I hear there are more to come. Jenny's been doing this for years so listen up!

Do you have great thrifting nearby or do you virtual shop on Etsy and eBay? Any epic finds recently?

-Rachel

 

Comments

[Clare Lanusse]

I was inspired by your instagram photos today, and popped into our local Goodwill on the way home from the grocery store. Alas, there was nothing this round. About one in ten visits, I will score awesome vintage Pyrex bowl (or five), but today there was nothing calling my name.

[Chandre]

Wow, I am green with envy, we don't have good will stores in South Africa. Our charity shops are few and far in between but your finds do inspire me to drive to them more often and too look. Thank you.

[Rae Veda]

Oh my gosh. SO many great finds. I think I need to come visit Springfield soon. It's not too far from Lawrence. xo, rv

http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

[Chloe]

That cash register is just perfect! You found some great stuff! You looked beautiful!

[grace]

when I saw those cheerios hiding in the cash register I just laughed out loud....how adorable

grace
http://herumbrella.com

[greta]

Seriously??
You BOTH found those beautiful dishes?
Sometimes it's hard not to be jealous while living out here in slim pickings So Cal.
But I am glad for you!
What a fun day.
Love from,
Greta

[Fran]

Wow, you got some great finds! I am totally obsessed with aqua and yellow at the moment, from my clothes to homewares. xx Fran

[Gisela]

yay for Misha LuLu, that's one of the tops in production i was a part of...miss working for them! you look so cute in your outfit!

[Tabetha]

What a fun way to spend the day!

http://aclosetintellectual.blogspot.com/

[ruthie]

There are some pretty good places here in Columbia, but you won't be here long enough to see them! You found some great stuff. I LOVE the cake carrier. It will find a good home, I'm sure. The cash register is also darling!

[Heather]

You find such amazing stuff! I need to go thrifting ASAP!
http://ahopelessnotebook.blogspot.com/

[corey moortgat]

I used to live in Springfield (years ago), but it was before I was a thrifter....sigh...! I have a few good places where I live now though- one place is so huge and busy that by the time you're finished looking through, you can start over, because they've already put out tons more stuff!

Just last week, I found a matching set of vintage kids' bedspreads there! Take a look here: http://coreymoortgat.blogspot.com/2012/01/awesome-thrift-find-and-one-question.html for pics of my awesome find!

[Bridget]

Every time I hear someone talk about our thrifting in Springfield, I feel all nervous about it--like, OH NO! Everyone is going to come and take our awesome flea market/thrift finds! Ha... Pretty sure that's not going to happen, though.

[Georgia]

lucky! that aqua camera is gorgeous...

georgia
http://swonderfulgd.blogspot.com/

[Lindsay D.]

I saw two rugs just like those in an Ozark flea market! my heart jumped for joy when I sa them, then sunk when I saw the price. Aw shucks!

[racheldenbow]

Lindsay D.

These were probably the same ones! I found them in Ozark near the downtown area. My heart did the same thing! Up and then down...

[Zane]

adorable finds, love them all

[erin]

i am dying to find that afghan pattern. if anyone happens to mention what its called or where to find the pattern please please please pass it on. i need another afghan like i need a hole in my head but its too beautiful not to have!

[Megan Anderson]

I was drooling over Jenny's Holm find too! I can't believe you found one as well. How crazy is that? Hopefully the Kansas City thrift gods are as kind to me this week :)

[Miss BettyJ]

thrifting... (if you can call it that) in nyc officially sucks... all the good stuff they want an arm and a freaking leg for. i think i need a trip to the midwest.

[Sarah Elizabeth]

Ruby is by far the CUTEST little girl I have ever seen!

[alice]

I really enjoyed looking through this post - both pictures and words. I've never seen catherineholm at any of the places I frequent but I'm still crossing my fingers that one day I will! I did find an amazing dress today - I think you saw it on my instagram ;) thinking about writing up a post especially for that beauty!

[casey]

man, $4?! SO GREAT!! You make me want to thrift NOW. but no time, no space... i wonder if europe has good thrifting? hmmm.

[margot]

whenever i see your posts like this i wanna visit and shop with ya! you find the most amazing things!!!!!!!!!!!!

[emily hope]

love thrifting! it's all i can do now not to scrap my day's to-do list and go hunting ;) thanks for sharing your lovely finds.

[Tereza]

wow lot's and lot's of sweet stuff! have a great weekend :)

[simplemittens]

I love your outfit and I want those rugs!!!

see my 'vintage findings' here- http://simplemittens.blogspot.com/2012/02/loot.html

[pinksuedeshoe]

Latest and greatest find is a 1950s brocade wiggle dress IN MY SIZE with a matching satin bow belt. I did that skip/run/walk thing to get over there and pick it up first. I kind of freaked out when it was in my size. Ok, I a lot freaked out.

[Rachael]

Very jealous. The part of England I live in has few affordable vintage finds unless you can attend midweek auctions which, as a full time teacher, I rarely can. Rx

http://sandersonsmithstory.blogspot.com/

[Elizabeth]

Yay! Great finds! I love that crochet pattern on the afghan and wish I could buy the rugs because they're perfect for my house. We don't have rugs like that up here in MI. I did, however, find 2 amazing crochet tablecloths today that I'm still freaking out about. :)