Thrifty Thursday #220

We haven't had too many yard sales around here lately-

probably due to the all the rains we've had this year.

I do believe we are way ahead on our average rainfall.

I did, however, get to go to an estate sale this past weekend.

It was in a nearby town, so I just assumed it was a hop, skip, and jump away.

 (Geography is not my strong suit.)

My hubby took me and it actually took us about 30 minutes to get there.

 (Turns out it was quite a few hops away:)

You're probably wondering if it was worth the drive.

Well, since I'm blessed to have a hubby/best friend who truly enjoys going with me to these secondhand sales, I'd have to say that it was worth it- even if we hadn't found anything.

But we did find a couple of things- or actually I did.

He looked, but didn't see anything that he wanted

I loved this old school desk from the first time I laid eyes on it- even though it was extremely dirty and covered in cobwebs from years of sitting in a barn.

It was marked $15 and everything was half off the marked price.

I wasn't sure if I wanted it for $7.50 since I already have two of these desks at home.

I offered $5 and the lady said she'd take it.

Well, for that price, I couldn't just leave it there, could I?

I also got these two old yardsticks for $1.50 each.

I'm wanting to get quite a few of these for a project.

That's it. I only spent $8.

Two good finds, don't you think?

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

The Lord is high above all nations,

His glory above the heavens.

Psalm 113:4

 

This post is linked with My Girlish Whims, Crafts a la Mode, The Cottage Market,
and The Blue Willow House.

Thrifty Thursday #171

The other day my mom called to see if I was home.

She said that my dad had found something in the trash that I might like.

I was anxious to see what they were bringing.

Imagine my surprise and delight when my dad pulled this out of the back of his truck!

Who on earth would just throw this old school desk away?

It's in great shape.

I just had to wipe it down with some soapy water, then find a perfect place for it in my living room.

Another day while out riding my bike, I happened across another roadside find.

This old suitcase.

Cute, huh?

It probably looked like I was running away from home
as I rode with it laying across my handlebars:)

The inside needs a little work, but I can't complain about the price!

I love Thrifty Thursdays--- I especially love them when I get the stuff for free!

I hope you happen across a roadside gem this weekend.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless.

Casting all your care upon Him, 

for He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7

This post is linked to My Salvaged Treasures, Life with Lorelai, and Embracing Change.