We interrupt Lamp Week to bring you this important announcement: I scored some major finds thrifting today!Hear me out: I haven't thrifted for two weeks, scared into my retail-phobic shell by horrible recessionary news of media layoffs and more. But I needed a pick-me-up today for various reasons, so I hit my fave suite of shops on my way home from work today.
At 69 Vintage by the Pound (1234 Bloor St. West), where they sell clothing and accessories for $15 a pound, this purse ended up being $10.50. I love its bones, eventhough it appears to be missing a chain handle. It's white faux croc/vinyl with yellow specks, and the inside reads "Made in England by Persaud of London." I loove it. Was able to take most of the gunk off with soap and water but may need to try something stonger for the brown blob and some of those blue streaks.
Across the street at Salvation Army Thrift Store (1219 Bloor St. West) I trolled the jewellery cases for rings. If you click on the Shopping Column link you'll read of my finding a patented mood ring for $3.99 in that very case, one I gave away to someone who doesn't appear that worthy of it now. Today, I got my Karma back: this gorgeous gold tone adjustable ring that reminds me of some beautiful botanical jewellery I've seen out of New York was only $3.99!
I learned at my potluck this week that I need a cake plate for desserts and such. This lovely cut glass platter was only $4.99 - it's flat, with a tiny raised pedestal on the bottom, and the yellow swirly leaves are cut out from the bottom and create a pretty effect.There's more - I got two charming spring/summer dresses plus the above for under $30! More to come!
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