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Thrifting Diaries – October Haul

October 29, 2019  I Scored at the Thrift Store | Uncategorized

You can keep a girl out of the thrift stores but you can’t keep the thrift stores out of the girl! After some time feeling overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I have, I made a conscious decision to avoid getting even more stuff so I stayed away from thrift shops and estate sales. When a new thrift store opened nearby, the temptation was too great and I had to go to the grand opening. That taste of thrifting opened up the floodgates and soon I was driving 35 minutes to score something amazing I found on Facebook Marketplace before hitting a couple of local estate sales. Today, I’d love to share my thrifting diaries October haul as well as a lesson learned by the things that got away (I’m still having non-buyers remorse)!

Bingo was his Name-O!

How cool is this vintage Bingo score board I found on Facebook Marketplace. I have a thing for things with words and numbers. It’s a giant six feet long and I plan to hang it somewhere.

Thrifting Diaries October Haul - look at this giant vintage bingo score board! kellyelko.com #vintage #vintagedecor #thrifting #vintagemodern #farmhousedecor #thriftingdiaries #kellyelko

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With my adrenaline pumping, I hit the estate sales. The first one yielded nothing and was super overpriced! I hit the jackpot at the second one and came home with this fabulous old green bread box and this colorful Ross Havers ladybug tray! I had never heard of Ross Havers before but was drawn to the colorful, graphic art of this 1970’s tray. I couldn’t find one for sale online but did find these adorable ladybug mugs.

Thrifting Diaries October Haul - love the green enamel bread box and vintage Ross Havers ladybug tray kellyelko.com #vintage #vintagedecor #breadbox #thrifting #thriftstore #midcentury

The Ones That Got Away!

I consider myself an experienced thrifter but I made a rookie mistake when I left this vintage enamel lobster platter on the shelf. I rushed back the next morning for it but of course someone smarter than I am snatched it up. Still kicking myself, especially since it was only a few dollars.

Vintage enamel lobster tray kellyelko.com #thrifting #thriftstore #vintage #vintagedecor #lobster #enamel

I have a collection of vintage state glasses and wanted to add this and a few others to my stash but the price was too high ($10 each). Sometimes you gotta be like Kenny Rogers and know when to walk away.

Vintage State Glasses kellyelko.com #thrifting #thriftstore #maine #vintagedecor

I’ll be re-entering the world of thrift stores and estate sales but I plan to be super picky about what I bring into my house. After all, what’s the point in buying everything if there is no room to display it.

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What’s the best thing you ever scored at the thrift store and did you ever let something amazing get away?

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  1. Gina

    October 29, 2019 at 8:08 am

    Love the huge Bingo card!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 29, 2019 at 9:29 am

      Isn’t it amazing! It’s thick plastic – just need to figure out how to hang it!

      Reply
  2. Jamie

    October 29, 2019 at 8:24 am

    That Maine glass looks like the ones I have, they are vintage/retro looking design wise but modern made. Mine are VERY similar to that glass but all places in Michigan. I bought them at a department store that closed last year. Original price was $10 each so I don’t think you missed out on that one.
    Prices at the Estate sales and thrift stores can get crazy high!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 29, 2019 at 9:29 am

      How cool! This glass was definitely vintage – it was on the shelf with a few other state glasses. I agree, prices at thrift stores are out of control! This isn’t antiques roadshow after all!

      Reply
  3. Janis

    October 29, 2019 at 9:24 am

    Still searching for that darling Hedgehog from HomeGoods! Maybe one day I’ll scoop one up at the thrift store!! 😉

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 29, 2019 at 9:28 am

      I found something similar here Janis: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Fall-Thanksgiving/Decorations/Tabletop-Decor/Jute-Hedgehog/p/80937163

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      • Janis

        October 29, 2019 at 7:51 pm

        Thanks Kelly!

        Reply
  4. Marlene Stephenson

    October 29, 2019 at 12:31 pm

    I love estate sales and you did good, love everything but that old bread box is a great color and so is your tray. Have fun!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 29, 2019 at 2:31 pm

      I have a white bread box now but this green one is so much better!

      Reply
  5. Marsha

    October 29, 2019 at 11:14 pm

    Those Bingo score boards are so cool. I have loved and left behind so many good finds. I am definitely bad about not grabbing what I love when I first see it. My favorite find is a copper bowl for only $1. Its got some wear but thats what makes it so amazing! Thrift store prices have gotten way outta control. But I feel like everything everywhere has become super expensive.

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 30, 2019 at 4:44 pm

      I think the thrift store workers think they have priceless antiques!

      Reply
  6. romeogirl

    October 30, 2019 at 8:37 am

    Read your blog this morning and went to Antique Mall in the afternoon. There was your lobster platter but it was $25!!

    Reply
    • Kelly Elko

      October 30, 2019 at 4:44 pm

      $25! So expensive! Makes me regret not getting it even more!

      Reply

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