1. If you have kids, this is one time it is okay to bribe. For example, today while thrifting I told Brooklyn that if she was good, I would take her to get ice cream afterward. That, coupled with the promise to pick out a toy, bought me a good hour of thrifting. If you have the option, leave them with dad. It is so nice to look around on your own. If you have a tiny one still in the baby car seat, go during their nap time. Okay, now that you have that worked out...
2. Always pay attention to areas that aren't in your direct line of vision- top and bottom shelves, under shelves. Most people don't take the time to look in these places, and I have found some great things this way.
3. Look in boxes. Often times there will be small boxes thrown in among other things. My incurable curiosity forces me to look inside. Its a good thing, too. One time at a flea market, I found a booth of what some would call junk. Everything was dirt cheap. In filtering through everything, I found a small greeting card box. I opened it, and inside was a collection of vintage hand sewn baby doll clothes! Each little outfit was beautiful! There was even a little wedding dress with a veil, and little blue panties for underneath. I bought the box, and the tiny wardrobe, for $2! Today I saw a little box on a shelf. I opened it, and inside there were vintage poker chips! (I love poker. I might be addicted, but I don't play for money. I just like the game.)
These are just a few of my secrets, that really aren't secrets. But here is some of what I found today:
left to right:
- I think this is a holder for matches. It is definitely vintage. I had no idea what it was, but the picture on it is really so pretty. There is a little spot on the side that says "strike here". Maybe one of you knows what this is? The little flap on the front lifts up.
- I found another cake stand! This one is bigger than the other I just bought, and I like the glass cover. I see a creamy coconut cake in our future. :o)
- I bought a grab bag of vintage sewing baubles. I am selling most of the loot on ebay. But I kept a few items for myself. I am most excited about the linen lace! I should have taken a close up of how intricate it is...maybe next post.
- Brooklyn loved this little bunny tin.
- A big kerr jar! It even had its old lid. I don't know what I fill it with.
- Surprise box of vintage poker chips!
(not pictured: two vintage dresses, and some curtains, and a new dresser for Brooklyn! will share later :o)
Here is one picture of the collection I'm listing on ebay today:
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