I have to admit, these days with my belly growing over the size of a basketball, I really appreciate getting called off from work, and put on an "on call status". Granted, every time the phone rings, I can't help but think, "Please don't call me in". Don't get me wrong, I love my job, but I also love a day off with no specific plans in mind.
When I got the news that I was now on "on call status", I decided to use this opportunity to do some thrift store shopping. I will admit, I love sifting through piles and racks of used clothing, bags, and purses, and things that I don't need; in hopes of finding a treasure that I will pay next to nothing for.
First stop Goodwill... I have to admit, it's hit and miss,but most of the time, when I make my way into Goodwill, I walk out with at least one good find. A few weeks ago I found a bedspread for our master bedroom. I had been searching and searching for a specific color bedspread forever (mustard yellow), having no luck in stores or online. Who knew that I would find what I was looking for at Goodwill? This bedspread is straight from the late 50's, 60's Vintage tassel ball, embossed with with a Victorian style pattern. It was perfect, and looked as if it had been stuffed away in a storage bin in someones Attic for years until it made its way into Goodwill
$12.00, okay I'll take it. I brought it home, washed it, and placed it on our bed, hoping my vision would follow through, and luckily it did! With the Terracotta wall color, this bedspread just pulls everything together.
Later, I made my way to a consignment shop and found a chair that had the same color! Perfect! This East Lake brand piece of furniture, a wedding gift given to "Grandpa and Grandma Swanson" on October 21st 1888. It matches our master bedroom perfectly and it was only $80!
So today, I found another little gem at a thrift store. A Chiltern Satchel bag, in perfect condition and only $2.99. I also found some children's books that were in great condition for the little one (4 for $4), a decorative piece for our spare room that we just refinished ($8),a Carafe that will come in handy next week for our dinner party ($.99) , a wooden key holder for our entry way ($2.00) and last but not least a unique German wooden decorative plate, called Rummelsberger ($7.00), I've been trying to find more info on this piece, however I'm not having any luck. All of the pictures are below... 
I know this has nothing to do with my goal to keep active... however it does! Upon coming home with all of my goodies, Zack, Wenzyl, and the two beasts and I headed out for a muddy hike on the trails. It was so beautiful out, nice enough for just a t-shirt and jeans. We're 30 weeks today! The count down is on!
Happy Hiking and Thrifting!
