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Wednesday 29 January 2014

Never Too Cold to Thrift Shop!!

The last few days here in Southern Ontario have been blustery cold days!!!
I have always loved Winnie the Pooh.
This is the blustery without the cold and snow!
 
Last Friday I had to drive 45 minutes to visit a client. It was oh so cold and blustery!
I didn't take this picture, but this is what my drive looked like.
I had to hold tight onto the steering wheel with both hands!
I drive a small Ford Focus hatchback and she handled the pressures!
Lots of praying too!!!
 
I have two nursing jobs that I love.
 My main job is working for a family doctor four days a week. The other is a casual job that requires travel to the client's home for training.
 I always try to arrange the timing so I have some time to find shopping in the area where I'll be.
I only made two stops as opposed to the four stops I had planned due to the extreme ccccold!
 
Here are my thrify finds at the first shop.
I think I mentioned before that I love candles. I have them on all the time. I especially like white or light-coloured candles. I couldn't believe there were so many in one package.
 The napkins are from Amsterdam with various Dutch phrases related to good eating.
I'm going to use if for a project that I saw at Heaven's Walk.
Cookie Crunch scented candles...mmmm!
Taper candles...17 of them! Such a deal!
Yarn, I love yarn. I'm a sewer (not as much as I used to), so it always comes in handy.

Well that was my first stop.
Here's what I found at the second shop.
Everything in this shop was 50% off. I spent a total of $4.57.
There was something simple and unique about these finds that drew me to them.
I love the design on this bottle! It can be used at a candle holder or a vase.
I paid 12.5 cents for this little bottle/vase.
 I kept cutting the end of the stem bit by bit until it didn't touch the bottom of the jar to prevent the flower from bobbing around.
There's always another spot for a cute vase with a flower.
Love it!
Cute finds to warm the heart on a cold day!

This cute thing wasn't found in a shop, but I thought I would add her in cause she's so sweet.
Her name is Maddy.

Hope you're staying warm on these very cold days!

Blessings, Diane

Linking to these lovely parties:
Wow us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
What's It Wednesday at Ivy and Elephants
Blissful Whites Wednesday at Timewashed
Work it Wednesday at The Turquoise Home
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm
Share your cup Thursday at Have a Daily Cup from Mrs. Olson
Treasure Hunt Thursday at From My Front Porch to Yours
Thrifty Life Thursday at Revisionary Life
Thursday Favorite Things
Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home
Flaunt it Friday at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
Thrifty Things Friday at The Thrifty Groove
Frugal Friday at The Shabby Nest
Be Inspired Friday at Common Ground
Thursday Blog Hop at Over 50 feeling 40
Nifty Thrifty Sunday at Nifty Thrifty Things
Silver Pennies Sunday at Silver Pennies
Let's Get Social Sunday

13 comments :

  1. I would have grabbed the yarn for sure, any spool of thread is a work of art to me. Cookie crunch scent--yum.
    Ann

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  2. You got some really nice things! It was worth the cold and drive, right? Thankfully I never have to stop thrifting, even in bitter cold weather! We have Goodwill stores and Volunteers of America all around my area where I find most of my stuff. The local thrift stores are usually priced too high. Can't wait till warmer weather for the garage sales! Visiting from Share Your Cup Thursday

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  3. Hi! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Life Thursday at Revisionary Life. I'm glad to connect! I LOVE candles, white things, vintage things, bottles, white ironstone and dishware, silver plate...so I would have grabbed pretty much everything you did. I am impressed that you braved the cold windy weather, too! I think I would have wimped out. :)
    -Revi

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  4. Hi! Thanks for linking up to Thrifty Life Thursday at Revisionary Life. I'm glad to connect! I LOVE candles, white things, vintage things, bottles, white ironstone and dishware, silver plate...so I would have grabbed pretty much everything you did. I am impressed that you braved the cold windy weather, too! I think I would have wimped out. :)
    -Revi

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  5. WOW!!!! You found some FABulous treasures during the blustery storm! I love your attitude! And the Hema serviettes: my favorites!
    Hope you have a happy weekend and keep up your great outlook on life... :)

    hugs x, Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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  6. Beautiful finds...what great prices! Love that silver.

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  7. Hi Diane,
    So nice to meet you. Have been looking around a bit on your blog. Love it.
    Specially how you give words to your faith and encourage others to trust in Jesus Christ.

    Great to hear your family came from the Netherlands, even Friesland !!
    Thank you so much for your visit and sweet comments on my blog, and signing in.
    Following you by e-mail also.
    So good to know we are sisters....

    Hope to be friends as well :) !
    Blessings, Wilma. Shabby Royale.

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  8. I'm happy you stayed safe on your drive. What wonderful treasures you found. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop. Big Hugs ♥

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  9. Hi! Stopping by via Let's Get Social Sunday! Following and would love if you followed back!
    Bel
    http://journeysaremydiary.blogspot.co.uk/
    http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/4668237

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  10. Great finds, I can't get over your finding brand new candles! Those napkins are really cool, too. If you'd like to join another link party, we'd love to have you at History & Home, each Tue- Fri at We Call It Junkin.com. Take care and stay warm! -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

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  11. You found some awesome treasures! thanks for sharing at TTF last week. I am featuring this post today at TTG FB page! have a great day! https://www.facebook.com/thethriftygroove

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  12. Great finds - gotta love those thrift stores. Hope it doesn't stay too cold and blustery up your way.
    Thanks so much for visiting my blog!

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  13. The spools of yard are a great focal point. Love them! I think the thrift shops helped to make a blustery day just a little bit nicer! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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I so appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. I am blessed by each one. Diane