Ever feel like with marriage, kids and work that you lose that "fun" part of yourself that you once had in college? Yeah, me too. Although I never realized it until Saturday. Krysi, my very best friend from college, came up and we spent the entire day thrifting yesterday. We drove and chatted and got a little shopping in on the side. It started out as a trip to search out Goodwills, because apparently in Alabama they don't have half price day. Who knew I was so lucky? Well it was definitely my lucky day! 
In my own town I found this Wedgewood black & white transfer bowl -- for $2.49! I was floored. Such a pretty bowl and it's rare to see a B&W piece in such good shape.
I also found this finial, originally from Kirkland's for a mere 50 cents. I wasn't in love with the color though, so some stone craft paint transformed it to look like a piece from a garden. Hmm... maybe I need to moss it up a bit!
We stopped at a store in Columbia called The Pink Porch. It wasn't far out of the way, just a couple of minutes out on Bear Creek Pike. They had the most adorable things, but nothing that I really needed. I'll have to check back in, though, because the prices were very reasonable and just soooo many cute things.
We also stopped at a barn sale at an antiques place on Carter's Creek Station Road in Columbia. Alas, I had no cash on me, but I'm gonna go back there, too. Great things, great prices and I just loved the way they put displays together. Soooo inspiring!
On to the Goodwill in Spring Hill we went, and I found a couple of great, chunky wood candlesticks for a buck each and 4 yards of burlap for $3. Another great stop.
The best part was just spending time with Krysi & getting away for the day. Next week DH and I are taking a weekend break to go check out Scott's Antique Show in Atlanta. I'm sure I'll have TONS to talk about then!
Oh, and if you didn't figure it out, I found a display I love for that dresser. Bunches of candles and flowers are never a bad choice!
Be sure to check out the Giveaway & Feathered Friends party announcement!
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That b&w transfer is gorgeous! what a lucky find. the finial looks fantastic painted. great stuff!
ReplyDeleteLove to go thrift shopping.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun!
Blessings,
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You really did good!! What a pretty bowl.
ReplyDeleteFun shopping with a friend, and some great finds, too. I really like the candle holders on the dresser!
ReplyDeleteThrifting with a friend makes it SO much more fun. :) I'm a little jealous! Visiting from Rhoda's party. :)
ReplyDeletelove that black & white plate!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like such a great day! That plate is a steal at that price too :D
ReplyDeletewell I'd like to come with you for the day, might me a long plane ride home tho ;-)
ReplyDeletelove that grey dresser, mmm mmmm
Sarah
That sounds like such a fun day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day and that black and white bowl was worth the entire day. Love it!!
ReplyDelete... then you had a very bountiful day. TTFN ~Marydon
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day! You got some great finds!
ReplyDeleteWhat a successful day of shopping! Linda
ReplyDeleteHello Gina ~
ReplyDeleteYou and your girlfriend must be close - that
is so nice ! You did get great deals ! I love 1/2 price day - they do it in Colorado too !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Hi Gina, Great B&W wedgewood. Sounds like such fun shopping with a friend. So many fabulous finds!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week!
Tina
What a fun day. Thanks for taking us along. Such a sweet arrangement on the dresser. You are so right, lots of candles are never a mistake~ ~ Ahrisha~ ~
ReplyDeleteImagine finding transferware in a Goodwill! I'd be shocked to find anything good in my Goodwill though. It stinks. I like that finial too, and I want to try that stone paint some time. Another thing to add to an already long list of to-dos!
ReplyDeleteThat's it...I'll be shopping my local GoodWill stores all next week on vacation. You have me convinced that I'll love it. The transferware alone got me.
ReplyDeleteYou found some wonderful things and it sounds like you had a fabulous time! Glad you got to spend some time with your friend doing something you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteChristi
Your thrift store metamorphasis looks great~ well done.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day!
Wow! Great finds and so sweet that your best friend enjoys that too! I need a friend like that in town. Well... you're not too far away...so I will be calling you at some point! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to take a roadtrip visiting all kinds of thrift stores along the way! Looks like you had a blast. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I NEVER find good stuff there! Think I'm maybe going at the wrong times. I love the transfer ware bowl. I just added your Feathered Friends Party logo to my blog.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Great find with the bowl, sounds like you girls had fun!
ReplyDeleteyour goodwill stores are awesome, i just went today, yuk, nothing, lots of leftover garage sale stuff, you are definitly lucky
ReplyDeleteVery pretty transferware!
ReplyDeleteLove that black and white bowl!
ReplyDeleteWhat great finds and great fun!
ReplyDeleteThe black and white is amazing. AMAZING. What an awesome find!
ReplyDeleteI love the black and white bowl. It is gorgeous! Sounds like you had a terrific "girls day!"
ReplyDeleteGina--I partying a little late this week! It sounds like you and your college friend had a great time together. I love the plate-WOW! Hope you are having a great week. I am, just take a look at today's post on my blog...
ReplyDeleteS in TX
That sounds like such a fun day!
ReplyDeleteI love the finial. I can't believe you found that for less than a dollar! I'm on the lookout for a couple of these of different sizes--but so far I haven't found any great bargains like yours.
Thanks for sharing your fun with us!
Sounds like you had a wonderful day, what could be more fun than shopping with a wonderful friend and finding such goodies at a steal!
ReplyDeleteDebra