Thrifting Finds, Curbside Treasure And Hand Me Downs

Thrift stores are amazing places to find home decor treasure, but let's face it, if something can be sourced for free that's even better.

I'm definitely one of those girls who should have a bumper sticker that says I brake for trash.

Honestly, some of my most unique pieces were either found at the curb.

Or given to me, by a family member or friend.


And this month's round up of my latest acquisitions was a big mix of all three.

I'm not going to lie, it was such a banner month, I'm actually a little giddy about this share.

Let's start with the curb, because I think I'm most smitten with this large metal rooster.


My husband actually found him when he was riding around the neighborhood on his bike...and lugged him all the way home. For me.

Isn't he fabulous? 

A smidge rusty, but I think that just adds to his charm.

My husband also presented me with this silver flower stand.


I guess I'm not the only one who brakes for junk. He bikes for it.

It's very, very tall, super heavy and totally free. Love it.

It needs some TLC to remove the tarnish, but that's an easy DIY and I just know the after will be sparkly and stunning.

Of course, I did pay for a few things this month. I found two new shops and bought something in each.

I spotted these red rooster plates from across the room. Aren't they sweet?


They were marked $10 each, but the booth owner said that she'd had them for a long time so if I wanted some she's sell them for $5 each. I took two.

When I turned them over, I recognized the markings immediately. 

The were part of Country Living Red Friends Collection. Of course they were...

I already have several dishes from Country Living and they're hanging on my wall.

Once fall hits these two will join them, but for now they're decorating my pine server.

In that same shop, I also spotted a few old Dixie Belle decoupage rice papers and transfers.

They weren't super cheap, but they were 50% off the original prices and I didn't have to pay for shipping, so I felt like I got a bargain.

My crafty wheels are already turning and I can't wait to get started transforming a few things I have around the house.

You've actually already seen my next find. You may remember my DIY wash basin/ pitcher tale, the one I shared not long ago. Well, in the shop I mentioned that I didn't leave with a set.

I did however find the daintiest 3 surface, white cutaway, metal serving piece. 


I've never seen anything like it and I think it fits my cottage aesthetic.

It was $18, a bit of stretch for this price conscious girl, but it was truly unique.

Besides, the rest of the items on my list were hand me downs from a family member who moved, so I feel like overall, it more than evened out.

Starting with this large, round, rusted, garden orb lantern.


I love the aged patina, but the rusted frame is getting a bit weak, so I will be updating it a bit before it takes its place on my fall front porch.

This crate is already sitting there, holding my pumpkins. Isn't it amazing?

 
Truly vintage, wood and metal, sturdy and it in great shape....and it didn't cost me a dime.

Same with these two planters.


They're both in pristine shape. The white one has been decorating my kitchen for weeks, as is, however, the blue one might get a makeover.

So it better matches my decor.


Also, clearly in the makeover category, is this small, oval coffee table.

It has so much potential, but it really needs some love.


At the moment, it lives in the family room and it looks like it was made for the space. Now, I just need to figure out whether is should be stripped or painted.

Any suggestions? 

Oh and total aside, but keep your eyes peeled for an update regarding that red rug. It has a new home for fall. 

You know who else has a new home? This guy.

Isn't he darling?

He was last on the freebie list, but definitely not last on mine.

He needs a bath and maybe a teeny, tiny bit of paint touch up , but thankfully no need to repair the resin.

All in all, no bad for a September haul.

Of course, there's still about a week left in the month.

In fact, we are heading out to an open air thrift fair in a few days. The movers haven't shown up yet, which means there could be a few treasures for me.

And, let's face it, you never know where or when something will make you brake at the curb.

😉

Do you stop for treasure?

Happy Thrifting, Friends!