You got that at Good Will?

You got that at Good Will?  Yes, you would be surprised at the finds for little $$$

Add dimension to your walls by covering them with a collection of thrift store finds like vintage mirrors, old clocks, candles and other eclectic items.

The treasures that you can find and transform in your own style by shopping thrift stores, yard sales, and church basement sales gets me excited.

Tip No. 1:  Keep your mind open for anything and everything – you may go in looking for a piece of furniture for your dining room, but…

Tip No. 2:  Know your style.  You have to know what you like and don’t like – otherwise everything just looks like junk.

Tip No. 3:  The Good Stuff Goes Fast   When thrifting with a group of friends  there is always going to be one item that all of you will reach for immediately when you see it.  This happened to me and my friend when we saw a very Marthaesque looking glass cake stand for $4.90.  I let my friend buy it knowing that eventually another one would come along. It did,  a year later.  It was not exactly the same, but close. I knew if I still wanted one a year later, it was a good buy for $4.90.

Tip No. 4:  Lower your expectations – When I am not in the mood or have nothing in mind to buy – that is when I stumble upon good stuff.   These little tables were $6.  I removed the crystals and added pretty paper to the tops and edges.

Tip No. 5: Shop often – Mark it on your calendar.  I go at least once a week. Find out when they put out new items or get deliveries.   This way you get a better chance of finding something sought after.