True Confession: I am more than a little envious of those who have great thrift store finds. Seems like I am constantly seeing great finds either on floss tube, Instagram or blogs. Second hand stores, consignment shops, antique stores are some of my favorite shopping places. I think I need more time and patience to successfully find great items.
Last Saturday, before meeting up with the Homespun girls, I had some time to kill and thought I would shop one of the local Good Will stores. When I saw this basket, I said to myself: "that basket is handmade."
When I turned the basket over, sure enough, Viola had dated the basket with her name and March 10, 2006. It brought tears to my eyes. Am sure Viola had worked hard to weave the basket and hopefully she never thought it would be sold at Good Will for $1.99. The basket reminded me of the New Beginnings Prayer: Oh God of second chances and new beginnings, here I am again. Viola's basket deserved a second chance and a new beginning.
The pewter plate sits on our kitchen table, holding our salt and pepper shaker and reminding us to give thanks. The cut glass relish tray will be used at future gatherings.
With these finds, I am encouraged to give thrift stores a second chance.
I am glad someone who appreciates Viola's efforts now gives her basket a home. Thrift store/antique mall shopping is like a treasure hunt. Lately I have left empty handed, but I have had enough success in the past to keep giving it more chances.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous things you found to give second changes to! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteWhat great finds!! I have always thought that I never seem to find good things at thrift shops. Your new finds make me think I need to reconsider!
ReplyDeleteThose are two great finds! I especially like the pewter dish. I'm another person that watches on the sidelines as others find fabulous items in the thrifts. Our thrifts in central NJ usually have clothes, smelly furniture or plastic childs toys....or cheap imported junk. I try to visit a few thrifts when on road trips...and seem to find better stuff.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a lovely basket, so much love and care goes into handmade's, I often wonder why family members never want them.
ReplyDeleteAll your treasures are wonderful finds.
I love second hand stores and of course garage sales, I have not been to any this years so far, I am way behind.
Catherine
I scored a Ralph Lauren coffee mug and four Williams Sonoma individual casserole dishes at the Goodwill last week. With the senior citizen discount, I paid $4.28 for all five pieces. The mug alone lists for $44 on the RL website. It seems like I need to spend a lot of time there to find some real treasures, so I only allow myself one or two trips a week. You did well!
ReplyDeleteYou did find some wonderful items. I love the basket. I too seem to never find the good things, but my mom is a pro at it. Of course, she goes more often than I do.
ReplyDeleteyes it is sad to find cherished possessions in thrift stores and antique malls. I'm glad you gave them a new home. enjoy them! Mel
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