So today was my first trip to a Goodwill Store..
I know, I know what kind of thrifty person am I if I haven't been to Goodwill Store?!?
Before heading to Goodwill, I decided to drop by my local IKEA for a visit to my favorite kitchen. ( Does anyone else do this? Remodeling my kitchen is big on my "wants list" but I need a really affordable option and I hear great things about IKEA kitchens and followed Rhoda at Southern Hospitality and her journey remodeling her home. She's doing a wonderful job and she has great taste! One day soon I hope to chronicle that same journey for you..)
While I was at IKEA I found some wonderful new items...
I found these dinner plates..
So cute!!! And they were only $4.99 a plate. There were so many ways to use these for different tablescapes. My first thought was for my Halloween table.
They sell fabric by the yard now too!!! Here are a couple, you can see more online at IKEA.
But what really got me excited was seeing this beauty!
For only $69.99 I snagged my first new sewing machine! I'm really hoping that it's a decent one until I find out if I really need another more heavy duty one. I am excited to attempt my hand at making slipcover for my chairs. Of course I'll document the whole process, don't you worry. I'm quite sure there will be a ton of errors but hopefully it'll be fun!
After ending my love affair at IKEA, (she is an expensive date!) I headed over to Goodwill.
I'm not sure if all Goodwills are similar to this one but I was rather disappointed. They didn't have much in the way of thrifty items but I did find this.
I got rather excited when I first saw it because I've always wanted a luggage rack, AND it was only $6.99. So I walked around for awhile holding it and wondering what would I do with it. I was pretty banged up but I wasn't worried about that a little chalk paint would fix it up no problem. Then I realized that I could use it to put my laundry basket on so that I don't have to bend over to pick it up off the floor. (My back rejoiced!)
I also found some drapery panels for my classroom and $1.99 a piece can't beat that!
I'm in the process of painting my new-to-me laundry rack.. after pictures will follow soon.
Have you ever been to Goodwill? Would you go again? I think that this was my one and only time. I prefer consignment shops. :o)
Goodwill is a fun cheap girlfriend afternoon!
ReplyDeleteThe thrill of the hunt with the joy of the price(and we are helping others!) better then a movie,you can't talk ,laugh as well as buy without breaking the bank!!
It does require sifting through ,makes you want to donate better!
But I have found some awesome deals! Target gives goodwill clearenced ,returned itiems!!