Lost treasures

Whew!  Sorry I'm late.  I had the most fantastic day of thrifting...actually it was more like an hour and only at one spot!  I have spent the day cleaning and rearranging for the most fabulous find.  No, I did not find an Eames but that is still number one on my dream list. 

I found this gorgeous dresser for only $42!  Two of the handles have been replaced but it is so beautiful.  I snatched it up thinking I'd replace one of the dressers in my room.  But I realized that I want to see it all the time.  It is now proudly displayed in our multi-purpose dining room.  I think I'm in love.  Can you believe it?  Only $42.00!

Here are a few other gems from my little outing...

Oh those colors!!!  Hello Maybeline!

This ceramic piece of birdie beauty is actually a wine bottle. It will be difficult to part with.

I also picked up a lovely platter that matches the bowl in my shop, a big pile of doilies and samplers, and two nut grinders.  I feel so satisfied. 

After school we picked up the supplies we needed to put together our "Kits 4 Kids".  It is a program Sophia's school is participating to help with relief for Haiti.  

We were asked to fill a gallon sized ziploc with one bottle of shampoo, one tube of toothpaste, one toothbrush, a comb, a bar of anti-bacterial soap,  and a handtowel.  It was a hands-on and a very tangible way for the kids to help.  I am looking for other ways to get the kids involved...suggestions?

I will be back later with five.  

amy   
  

 

Comments

[lala]

love that dresser and no can't believe only 42$ such a good find! I love the idea for the kids, it's so good to teach them the art of giving.

[Suzy8track]

That dresser is a lovely find!

[Rach]

love all your finds..........and love that you are going to share that lovely dresser with everyone rather than putting away in a bedroom!!
so cool that your school is getting behind the relief for the ppl of Haiti.

[Brandy Von Doeren]

if you have a Anthem Blue Cross Health Insurance in your area, they are collecting old (but good condition) shoes of all sizes and ages to ship over.