Yay, it's here! The list of my top thrifting finds from the past year.
This list is not based on anything scientific, like reader favorites or highest value to price paid ratio (is that a thing?). Nope, it is purely the finds that me, myself and I liked the most. And ended up using the most.
My very favorite item I found this year, hands down, is George, my 1937 green Royal typewriter.
He turns my head every single time I pass by him!
My Buddy L Zoo truck that I found at the Country Living Fair comes in a close second.
A little McCoy mixing bowl, in the prettiest shade of pink, is another favorite.
And while we're on a pink kick, this Boston pencil sharpener that I pried off the wall at an estate sale is pretty darn cool.
The vintage Murray tricycle named Trixie that I found at a barn sale is a classic.
A pair of vintage porch planters plucked from a church rummage sale stayed on my porch all summer and well into fall. I didn't want them to crack, so they are currently living in my garage to protect them.
This 1937 Children's book of dogs has the cutest dog images in it! I scanned images from it that you can print out.
I was surprised to find this McCoy blue bird planter at a yard sale. I've eyed them at antique stores, so was happy to find one for a dollar. It's deals like these that keep me on the prowl.
I found this wooden toy barn at an estate sale this summer and it's been all over my house. For Christmas it served as a home for my nativity set.
And last, but certainly not least, any and all cameras that I bought this year make the list. These Brownie box cameras
and my Kodak Duaflex III are two examples.
Well, hope you enjoyed my list of favorite thrifting finds for 2013.
I hope to be able to get out and do more thrifting in the coming months. I'm sort of at the mercy of the thrift store Gods at this point in the year. Can't wait for the snow to thaw and the yard sales to kick in.
Andrea Ostapovitch
I would love to find a typewriter like that. A fantastic find! I really love that little blue bird planter too.
I can't wait until the Spring when our yard sales start up again. Until then, it's off to the Thrift store I go. Happy 2014!
Andrea
Lostvestige
Great finds! I especially love that typewriter!
~Damita's Pretty Wrap~
What wonderful finds and treasures too! I'm not sure if I can pick a favorite! All great! Have a lovely day! xo Holly
Melissa
Great finds! Just found your blog while browsing around Bloglovin! If you found all this stuff in 2013 - I can't wait to see what's in store for this year! 🙂
Michelle
Looks like we've got similar taste -- and we've both pried pencil sharpeners off of walls at estate sales! 🙂 I assume you got permission, too?
Laurel@ChippingwithCharm
I agree, these are great finds!! I was trying to pick a "fave"...but I can't. They are all wonderful in different ways 🙂
Jeanette L.
These finds make me smile, I love your Royal typewriter, but what really touched me is all of the McCoy you've collected. My grandmother collected this as well. Happy New Year Pam! It was so great meeting you this year at CLF!
Jane
Oh yes....all great finds! Love, love, love that typewriter!!
Jane
Lara
Merciful heavens, I'm salivating over every single one of these finds. That mixing bowl...I've never seen anything like it. And the typewriter has to go in a vintage find Hall of Fame somewhere. I was at an auction last week that had a lot of those Buddy L vintage cars...they were going for upwards of $100+! So if you paid less than $99, you got a deal!
The Old Parsonage
I so love your style ~ I'm so glad that I found you my new friend!
Happy new Year!
Leann
PixieVintage
We must like the same things, because I LOVE every single thing in this post! I adore that little bluebird planter, and that has got to be the cutest typewriter I have ever seen! I have never seen a green one, it is awesome. Happy New Year!
Olive
Oh goodness gracious those represent a spectacular thrifting year. I love the planters. The image of the pink bowl is really pretty. I am going to a warehouse sale in the morning on the coolest day yet because I am nuts apparently. xo, olive
Melinda
Great list!
Fun finds.
M : )
Amy Burzese
Love, love all of these. And I was not at all surprised to see that typewriter at the top of the page. It is just grand. Happy New Year!
Musings from Kim K.
Definitely awesome finds! That green typewriter is absolutely awesome. I've never ever seen anything like that style. I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store for you this year! The estate sales have officially just stopped in West MI too. I'll have to find other ways to feed the addiction until spring time . Hugs!
Merri Jo
Pam, I get teary every time I see your green typewriter--my grandmother had the same one on her desk, where she typed up the Badger Amateur Baseball Stats to several WI newspapers. I always dreamed of inheriting it, but before I knew it, it had been dragged to the dump along with all the Dresden Christmas ornaments. Makes me queasy just thinking about it. I am considering moving to OH just for a chance at the awesome vintage goodies available!! IL has nothing like your marvelous finds!