Finding my groove.

I've been trying to find my groove with this whole blogging thing.
It's proved harder than I thought.

Thrifting has been a little slow lately. I've had to take a few months off, which didn't help things. My boyfriend and I were looking to buy a house so, I was busy with all that. We spent many weekends and evenings looking at houses. Some nice, some that needed a fairy godmother. All in all, we eventually won a bidding war and we move into our new house on June 1st!
The other day I went driving around the neighbourhood and discovered a Goodwill a mere 4 minute drive from the house! So, I popped in, with low expectations but, I scored!!
The Butterprint is a double and is promised to my cousins. The Butterfly Gold is a double so it's for trade.

$4.54

$2.02

$3.53 and it completes my set!

 I went by an estate sale and found a McCoy pot, and some great plates.
Then, I swung by a Goodwill and happened across these gems. I paid a bit too much for the teapot, $18 but, I figure it's less than I would have paid at an antique store and it's so darn cute! Also grabbed this Fireking pie plate with the original sticker!

Now, I have a few questions...
My new house has a gas stove, what are your recommendations for using Pyrex Flameware on a gas stove? Is it safe for the Pyrex?

And, I found this today at a Value Village for 2.99.
I've seen it before at Antique stores anywhere from $12 to $30
It has no markings, but, can anyone tell me anything about it?

Thanks for stopping by!
Happy thrifting!
<3 Lulu

Recently...

First, to let you know a little about me;
I love thrifting. It's addictive and fun.
There's nothing like walking into a thrift store and finding something great.
No one I know seems to understand this, or at least not yet.
So, I'm here to share it with the internet to see if anyone out there can enjoy it with me.
and if not, well, at least I get to practice my writing skills...

Over the last few months I've really gotten into thrifting and have collected quite a lot of stuff, so, we are going to have to play catch up a little bit.

These two weren't thrifted by me, I bought them from a vintage store in Kitchener, Ontario.
They're awesome! White Tiger Vintage Boutique!

This beauty was found at a goodwill. I love the colour and the polka dots and the way it hangs with the pleats.

I love this "tuxedo" dress. It's hard to tell on the Judy but it's very flattering with the black stripe in the middle. It was only $7 but, then I had to have it dry cleaned and spent some time ripping out the shoulder pads.




This gorgeous coat was a mere $13.99. It's wool and made in Canada by a company called "Little Nugget" I don't know a whole lot about them. The second photo is of the detail on the left breast. The accents on it are amazing. I bought it at a Value Village and went back there the following week and found a second coat by the same company, it wasn't as nice though, just red with black trim and twice the price. 

This beautiful dress reminds me of a flight attendants uniform.

I got these two on the same trip to Goodwill. They are both handmade and fit perfectly. The one on the left reminds me of a picnic blanket. They are great!





That's all for now,
Happy thrifting!
xoxo Lulu