Last weekend, I made a quick trip to Norman, OK to see my friend Stephanie and some other friendly folks. Stephanie and I made a couple of thrifting runs, hitting some old haunts in Del City and Oklahoma city. The biggest purchase was a vintage, but mint, sewing machine that Stephanie got for a song. However, I didn't get a photo of it!
In Del City, we somehow landed upon some weird, friendly thrifter triangle. As we were looking at appliances, such as this avocado green Presto vertical broiler, an older gentleman counseled us on how we could pick some great stuff for our kitchen at yard sales. I didn't buy the toaster, but truly appreciated the graphics. Presto!
These faux bamboo nesting tables in brass and glass weren't in perfect shape, but certainly could have been made to work with a little paint or a bit of polish. Unfortunately, I didn't think they fit into the overhead compartment of the plane.
Stephanie considered this simple and elegant sideboard, but since it wouldn't fit in her car, took a pass. Perhaps she'll go back, it was a lovely bargain.
These little brass rabbits looked cute in the store, but the photo makes them seem like a pair of demon bunnies. I'm glad I decided against them!
What did I buy in Del City? A dancing trophy, some art for the guest room and a vintage Trader Vic's cocktail book. (Photos later) The line at the store was loooong, since there was only a single person working. However, everyone kept their cool and shared info about their favorite thrift stores and who had discounts on what days.
After Del City, we made a couple of other fruitless stops before heading to the Asian market with the idea of lunch. We were swept into the greatness that is Super Cao Nguyen Market and had a wonderful time cruising the aisles looking at packaging and finding bargains. You can read about that portion of our shopping adventure (food and non-food alike) here on bigYELLOWbowl.
After a return trip home to drop off our purchases, we ran to Salvation Army. No luck and not a single purchase. Apparently our bargain karma was exhausted. There were some interesting things to see though, so it wasn't a complete waste of energy.
This mound of scarves intrigued me. It looked like the contents of my grandmother's scarf drawer had exploded! And topped with a cowboy hat? Strange.
With her beatific expression and blue, snake skin jump suit, Stephanie could be the Patron Saint of Palm Beach. There were two of these available for purchase and neither looked as if it had been worn. Surprised?
These two gentlemen graced the front windows of the store. Smartly dressed, I found them strangely pleasing.
Do you remember this dress? Didn't Candice wear it to junior prom in 1986? When you went with Shane and she thought she was so hot because she was dating that college kid who ended up dropping out his sophomore year and working at the Kmart down the street? Remember? You guys double-dated and you and Candice shopped for your dresses together. She got this red one, with the polka dots and you wore something very similar in purple? Only the bow was bigger on yours? If you don't remember, then get out your photo album and double check because I am pretty sure I am right.
In Del City, we somehow landed upon some weird, friendly thrifter triangle. As we were looking at appliances, such as this avocado green Presto vertical broiler, an older gentleman counseled us on how we could pick some great stuff for our kitchen at yard sales. I didn't buy the toaster, but truly appreciated the graphics. Presto!
These faux bamboo nesting tables in brass and glass weren't in perfect shape, but certainly could have been made to work with a little paint or a bit of polish. Unfortunately, I didn't think they fit into the overhead compartment of the plane.
Stephanie considered this simple and elegant sideboard, but since it wouldn't fit in her car, took a pass. Perhaps she'll go back, it was a lovely bargain.
These little brass rabbits looked cute in the store, but the photo makes them seem like a pair of demon bunnies. I'm glad I decided against them!What did I buy in Del City? A dancing trophy, some art for the guest room and a vintage Trader Vic's cocktail book. (Photos later) The line at the store was loooong, since there was only a single person working. However, everyone kept their cool and shared info about their favorite thrift stores and who had discounts on what days.
After Del City, we made a couple of other fruitless stops before heading to the Asian market with the idea of lunch. We were swept into the greatness that is Super Cao Nguyen Market and had a wonderful time cruising the aisles looking at packaging and finding bargains. You can read about that portion of our shopping adventure (food and non-food alike) here on bigYELLOWbowl.
After a return trip home to drop off our purchases, we ran to Salvation Army. No luck and not a single purchase. Apparently our bargain karma was exhausted. There were some interesting things to see though, so it wasn't a complete waste of energy.
This mound of scarves intrigued me. It looked like the contents of my grandmother's scarf drawer had exploded! And topped with a cowboy hat? Strange.
With her beatific expression and blue, snake skin jump suit, Stephanie could be the Patron Saint of Palm Beach. There were two of these available for purchase and neither looked as if it had been worn. Surprised?
These two gentlemen graced the front windows of the store. Smartly dressed, I found them strangely pleasing.
Do you remember this dress? Didn't Candice wear it to junior prom in 1986? When you went with Shane and she thought she was so hot because she was dating that college kid who ended up dropping out his sophomore year and working at the Kmart down the street? Remember? You guys double-dated and you and Candice shopped for your dresses together. She got this red one, with the polka dots and you wore something very similar in purple? Only the bow was bigger on yours? If you don't remember, then get out your photo album and double check because I am pretty sure I am right.