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30 May, 2010

Fabulous Finds for Under Four Dollars!

pageI really hit the jackpot on this week’s thrifitng finds! Several of them were brand new and at a ridiculously low price, so you know I loved that! Plus, they were actually very useful, so that always helps since I am really trying to reel myself in a little! lol First, I found these wonderful Southern Living at Home casserole caddies at my Goodwill a week apart! Strangely enough, the smaller one was priced higher at $2.92 while the rectangular one was only $2.32! Woo hoo!


IMG_1847 They are in the now-retired Clairmont pattern and were originally around $30 or so each! My daughter bought the rectangular one at a Southern Living party a while back and now has me on the lookout for the square one! I think I am winning her over to GW hunting! lol


page1 I found this one while on the hunt with my friend Linda at Nina’s Nest…a brand new Bodum French coffee press…their Starbucks version! And do you see the tag…$39.95? I paid $3.53! As my grandson says Wow, zowee, wowee, zow! lol I have a smaller one that I found a while back, but it makes only one cup, so I will enjoy this one! After all, who drinks only one cup of coffee? Not me!


IMG_1841 I couldn’t pass up this blue and white pitcher because I had one like it that met with an unfortunate accident at the hands…er, paws…of our co-host Baby Kitty…which may explain why he is staying away from this post! lol I added it to the vignette on my hutch.


IMG_1853 Another find still in the wrapper is this recipe binder for $3.53! I was really excited to find this one…


IMG_1771…because, as you may have seen in a previous post, this is how many of my recipes look! I want to leave them in their present form because the little scraps of paper remind me of where I was and who I was with when I wrote them down. The binder has clear plastic sleeves where I can store them and still see them.


IMG_1860 Plus, I have recipes that I collected while I was in France that I want to leave as is. Notice that I had to convert the measurements to something I could understand. And figuring out the temperature on a French oven that only says 1, 2, 3 etc. on the dial is a whole different post! lol


IMG_1857 Hmmm…this is the metamorphosis part of my post, but I can see this is going to take waaay longer than I thought! So this will have to be a metamorphosis in the works!  I’ll do this while I watch The Bachelorette! (Oops! Did I say that out loud?)


IMG_1861 And here’s my favorite find…a teeny-weeny, but just-right sized rocking chair! I am going to leave this one as a little teaser for next week’s post when I will reveal its occupants!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Please visit these wonderful ladies and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!
Mary at Little Red House for Mosaic Monday
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for Today’s Thrifty Treasures
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday
See you next time! A la prochaine!

62 comments:

  1. Great finds! I hear you on trying to reel it in, it's so hard though! Now that I have the store I have an excuse to shop so it's been 2 for the store, 1 for me. lol
    Have a great holiday weekend!
    ~Michelle

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  2. Debbie you hit the jackpot plus!!! I love those So Living casserole holders. The recipe book is just what you needed and I love how you want to keep those bits & pieces you wrote recipes on! I love the bench and can't wait to see who gets to sit there!

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  3. Wow! The coffee pot alone was a steal!

    Best laid plans - I was going to go yard saling yesterday but ended up reading a book instead. Oh well, it's a great book so far - only 300 pages to go!

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  4. Wow you got some great things! I have those Southern Living casserole holders and I love them...I paid a lot more money that you did!

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  5. What a boatload of some awesome finds! I sooooo love those SL casserole holders and that rocker...well it's a cutie pie! Do you shop the GW in Marietta?...I go there when I'm in the area...seems to be a good one!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. Good Mornin' Debbie
    Girl between you Linda and Marty you are indeed the BAG ladies of blogland..( Bargains AT Goodwill) you guys always score the best stuff...Now I want to know what your doing with that little rocker...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  7. You really scored! Our thrift shops have gotten really pricey- it's been an issue in our area. LOVE the pitcher
    xoxo Pattie

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  8. You are the GW Queen. There is no doubt about it. I went yesterday with a friend and we found nothing!! I guess we weren't in the mood. We did have a great lunch though!! Love the blue and white pitcher and the casserole holders are a great idea. My Mom converted me years ago I was just like your daughter, would not cross the door of a GW. Now it is like a playground!! Happy weekend, Kathysue

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  9. jealous beyond jealous of your finds at GW! Love the rocker you didn't say how much? Love the recipe binder, I just spent a lot of time putting all my recipes on my computer in hopes to find on and print them off. Can't wait to move back to USA and have a GW to shop at. Have a wonderful Memorial day weekend.

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  10. I love those Southern Living casserole dish holders! I def need to check out my Goodwill store, I've never been. Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

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  11. You lucky girl! I can't wait to see what you do with the teensy weensy rocker. It's so sweet. :)

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  12. I adore all of the goodies you found! You really did hit the jackpot! Lucky you! The rocker is darling...can't wait to see waht you are doing with it!

    Happy Memorial Day!
    Cathy

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  13. Hi Debbie, I'm going to invite myself over so we can have coffee from your new French press and I'll bring popovers that I made from my $1 fab find from a recent garage sale. I had been looking for a popover pan for some time and finally found one!

    Have a great Memorial weekend!

    Bonnie and the furry kids

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  14. Debbie, You really did grab some great stuff...and at really good prices. I've been trying to reel myself in too. Not working so far!
    Enjoy your Memorial Day.
    xoxo
    Sherry

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  15. Oh Fun! What treasures you've found -- GW is one of my favorite haunts!

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  16. Woo Hooness, Debbie! I love your great finds! That little blue pitcher is YOU!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  17. Debbie, you did get great deals on that Southern Living at home items. Love the new blue and white pitcher. What a nice recipe folder and it was still in it's original package. You always find deals like that. I think you are a pro! Have a good holiday tomorrow.

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  18. Love those casserole caddies. I'll have to look for some when I'm out and about. I don't have high hopes, though -- I never see Southern Living stuff in Colorado. You had a very good week thrifting!! Sally

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  19. Those casserole caddies are a great find! Very pretty!

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  20. You hit the motherlode at Goodwill! Have fun putting together you cookbook!

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  21. Debbie, I find myself eager to see what new GW finds you'll show each week. You certainly came home with some great deals. Now I'll be waiting to see who will get to sit in that cute double rocker. You tease!
    Hope you have some special plans for tomorrow. Just a quiet time here with family over for hamburgers. ~ Sarah

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  22. Debbie, love your finds! You always have good luck at Goodwill. I have a cookbook put together just like that too. Those clear pages are great. Now, to keep it updated, would be the trick.

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  23. Wow Debbie, you are finding some wonderful things. Don't you just love to go into GW and see what they have next. YOur casserole caddies are fabulous. I know you will really enjoy them. Love the coffee press too. I don't even want to think about trying to organize recipes, you look like you are on your way thought. The little bench rocker is just adorable. I can't wait to see what you do with it. Hope you are having a super weekend. Thanks for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

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  24. Girl...you really did find some great bargains for sure!! Well done :0)

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  25. These are amazing finds! That coffee press and those SL dish pieces are wonderful!!!!!!!

    Blessings,
    Lanal

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  26. You're the best bargain shopper I know of. You're just totally amazing.

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  27. What great finds. I love the recipes. I made a chicken in white wine sauce...so good.

    Laura @ along for the ride

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  28. You had some awesome finds! Love the SL trays - I love those.

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  29. Your crown as the Queen of Good Will is still safe, I think! I have used photo albums over the years with the clear plastic sleeves to keep up with loose recipes. I have visions of someday scanning them all into the computer so I never lose one again! Am I funny or what?

    Scribbler

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  30. You hit the jackpot! Wowzers is right!

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  31. Yes, you found some great stuff. I'd love a coffee press. I just bought a recipe organizer at Marshalls a couple weeks ago for $9.95. Took me a week to organize!

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  32. What wonderful finds!!! I just love the pitcher and the little rocking chair. So pretty. You really lucked out. :)

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  33. Hello Debbie.
    Beautiful finds as always!
    Thank you for sharing.

    Regards.

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  34. Oops...a little envy trying to nudge it's way into my thoughts...but I'll just be happy for you, instead! Great finds!

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  35. What wonderful finds! Love the casserole surronds.

    I'm hosting a meme that I think you might be interested in - oh yeah plate addict. "Where do you keep it all?" The link will be up tomorrow night. Hope you'll join us.

    - The Tablescaper

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  36. Debbie,

    What wonderful finds! I'm looking forward to seeing the occupants for your rocker:).

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  37. Hi Debbie,

    My recipes (in a jumble) look a lot like yours - you'll have fun getting yours organized in their new holder and probably be inspired to whip something up in the kitchen! Fun finds!

    Amanda

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  38. You are the thrifting queen Debbie!
    Love it all , but especially that blue pitcher, so charming!
    Happy Memorial Day to you!
    Cindy

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  39. Oh!waow!!!great bargains!i really have to come to USA to discover Good Will.
    The rockin'chair is really cute!
    Have a nice week!

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  40. I am following from Coastal Charm! Great finds and I love Southern Living items but they are way too expensive to buy new!!

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  41. I can't wait to see what you do with the rocking chair!

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  42. What great Thrifty finds! Most of all I love the prices! lol The SL casserole caddies, the coffee press just wonderful!I adore the blue pitcher! The bench is so darling! Is it going to be a kittens chair??? Can't wait to see what you do with it! Love the runner and drapes! I was making some similar but at a stand still. lol Next time I want to come to GW with you! You find the greatest Treasures!

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  43. Bargains galore! I have that exact same French Press and while I did buy it on sale, it was nowhere near the deal you found.

    I'm with you on saving recipes in their original form. I love having those written down by relatives. I'm working on a family history book and have included recipes of many. If it's one that I don't own, I scan or take a photo to include. May not be the original, but it allows me to share with other family members. Great job, future generations will love it!

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  44. Love that rocker, Debbie- Hurry up and show what you're gonna do with it! Great finds on that French press, the pitcher, and those casserole holders- I need one of each. Did I say NEED? I WANT. Do I have a problem reeling it in? Nah.... I just choose not to control myself... LOL
    :-) Sue

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  45. The rocking chair!!!! Oh Em Gee!!!
    I LOVE small chairs and that one is divine!!

    The casserole caddies too! LOVE'EM! You are THE best bargain finder!!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  46. Very nice! I've been hunting for a large old enamel bowl and found one yesterday. It had two price tags on it (prior to it coming into the Goodwill) for $1.50. Goodwill marked it up to $11.94. Needless to say, I let Goodwill keep it. I actually found a LOT of awesome pieces yesterday, but they had them all ridiculously overpriced. They had 3 large milk cans (which I love) $50 each. Seriously? I can get them cheaper at an antique mall! 2 small silverplate cups $24.94 EACH! Someone in the back doing the pricing done lost their mind! At least one of us is finding some deals! (i won't even mention the almost $500 iron bed...oops I just did). I'll be positing pix of some of these goodies on my blog later this week.

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  47. Really great finds, Debbie. I love them all!...Christine

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  48. Debbie, I was glad to witness the purchase of the French coffee press....especially since I had just bought one full price! Love anything S.L., and I can't wait to see what you do with that rocker....I know it'll be fabulous! Linda

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  49. Wow, Debbie,
    What great goodies you found. I also have old recipes written on scraps of paper or on the back of a receipt. They do bring back a lot of memories. I love seeing my Mom's or my Grandma's writing on these recipes. They aren't with us any longer and I definitely will save these for future generations.

    Donna

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  50. what great finds and bargain! love all the goodies you found especially the blue & white pitcher!

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  51. Debbie...guess what? You won my giveaway! I am so excited for you! E-mail me your address and I will get the Anthropologie goodies to you! I think CSN will contact you through your e-mail with the code for the $40 so I will pass that on to them...if that is OK?

    Congrats sweet lady!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

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  52. Debbie...my e-mail is on my profile page;)!

    Chat with you soon!

    Cathy

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  53. Nice finds! I could really use the recipe binder too.
    Come by blog and enter to win $50 CSN gift certificate.
    Sherry

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  54. Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing. :)

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  55. Great finds and I could use the recipe holder file too. It's a great feeling to come home with a bushel full of deals, isn't it?
    ~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  56. Wow this is fabulous!! I would love for you to visit My blog. I am also hosting a Giveaway from CSN for $40 dollars !!

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  57. Wow Debbie, I can't believe the great things you manage to find at your Goodwill. Ours consists of mostly left over stuff from the seventies lol. Love the casserole caddies, and the coffee press is right up my alley! Hope you're keeping your head above the baby bottles :) Hugs, Kat

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  58. I love the recipe idea. I have made errors in copying them onto another paper and had to discard them..because the original was gone!
    I love this...thanks!
    You DID find some goodies...
    I was not so lucky today...but I had fun. I did find some pretty cups...and some ...stuff! :) Certainly nothing like what you found. Wow!
    Mona

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  59. Wow Zowie Wow, you found the greatest things again.LOve the pitcher and the coffeemaker and...everything.
    Have a wonderful week Debbie.

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  60. Absolutely wonderful finds! Just love Goodwill!
    Everything is gorgeous!
    Looking forward to seeing what you do with the bench!
    Kathy

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Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I appreciate my wonderful readers!... Debbie