Comments on: What I Hunt For In Antique & Thrift Stores

By: Tracie

Tracie — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:18:06 +0000

Love your post!!!! So much of the most special things I have found are from thrift stores. I don’t want a mass produced, trendy, or “just like the neighbors” look. I looked for things like handmade pottery, bought plants, painted my own landscapes and animals, looked for antiques or vintage things, and tried to avoid trendy stuff. You can find so many quality items at thrift stores. I like using some of the items my Memaw had as well, which are vintage, handmade, or antique. It reminds me of her and even the items that were not specifically hers but that are the same type thing she had, it makes me so happy to remember her with them when I miss her so much all these years later.

I have been getting away from fake plants and fake florals this year. The real ones and dried eucalyptus have been a wonderful addition, and the color green has been “the house finding its signature color!”. Well, green and white are the signature colors. I do have fake florals, but many more real plants rather than fakes. Green looks right all year long here!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:54:05 +0000

In reply to Dianne Stephens. Oh, I love all of those things too Dianne! I've always found old antique toys to be so sweet!

By: Dianne Stephens

Dianne Stephens — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 23:59:19 +0000

In reply to Debra Hubbs. I seach for rare pieces of depression glass and milk glass.items that remind me of childhood.Love old dishes.,books,vi tage and antique toys...oh..just love it all.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:46:44 +0000

In reply to Dana. Thank you so much, Dana! They're currently painted Swiss Coffee, but I believe in this post they were Fieldstone by Benjamin Moore. Fieldstone, is a lighter, grayish blue-green.

By: Dana

Dana — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:09:45 +0000

I just love your kitchen copper decor. I was wondering if you would mind sharing your cabinet paint color? I’m getting ready to paint mine and I am always looking at cabinets for ideas. Thank you!

By: Linda Johnston

Linda Johnston — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 00:02:04 +0000

Loved reading your tips ad experiences. I hadn’t been antiquing or thrifting in years and years! My college daughter with a friend this summer went to York where there are several large consignment antique and vintage stores for the day. She loved it. Later that week she took me. Fancy that. She got me interested after all these years! Planning a return visit when it isn’t so dang hot!

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:37:09 +0000

In reply to Susan Gorges. That is too funny! What are the chances? The lady I purchased it from said it was her mother's chair and she also had it recovered a number of years ago. I'd love a matching ottoman. I bet it's so pretty together! I'm so glad you found my blog. It's great to have you! Have great rest of your week. :)

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:35:02 +0000

In reply to Rhonda Steelman. Welcome, Rhonda! That's so smart! I also rotate through things a bit, mostly selling on the FB yard sale page. I've considered opening a booth but was always afraid I would have a hard time keeping it up. Have you had good luck with it?

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:33:35 +0000

In reply to Helen. Yes and yes! The estate sales and yard sales have been pretty scarce around here lately, sadly. I can't wait for things to get back to normal. I miss estate sales so much!

By: sincerelymariedesigns

sincerelymariedesigns — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 20:32:34 +0000

In reply to Debra Hubbs. Oh I'm so glad, Debra! I would love to see them! That is just too cool. I can never get enough ironstone. My husband tells me all the time that I have a basket problem. They're just so handy!