Those who know me know that I am in love with thrifting in nearly any form…estate sales/thrift stores/roadside castaways…whatever. I absolutely would rather have second hand than new (only solid exceptions are underwear and toothbrushes). Anyway, I have so many times found such wonderful treasures – usually by myself – and have wanted so much to share with someone who would appreciate my finds the same way I do. So, I’ve decided to begin sharing…

I am so tickled by this little bunch of finds – all from the same little local charity thrift shop here in Fredericksburg! (Nearly everything at this shop is terrible overpriced for my thrifty taste, but it’s for charity and my friend volunteers there so when I stop by to chat, I can’t help but find something…you thrifters know how it goes :))

So, the two books are absolutely adorable and in excellent condition. Neither looks to have even been opened for actual reading. I already started Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang with the girls and they are enjoying it. The Needlework for the Home from the Homemaker’s Encyclopedia is actually a really neat book that I will probably reference for sewing tips. It covers machine sewing, embroidery, crochet, and knitting. It even has some patterns (a few really cute crochet potholder patterns – my favorite!). A lot of the stuff in there is really practical, as it was written back when nearly everyone was making their own curtains, pillows, etc. (even upholstery…!) Plus, I searched online just for the heck of it and this one is selling for $30 or more (and I only paid $3 – yay!)

Plus, I couldn’t get to this little tea pot fast enough! It is adorable and in perfect condition, in fact my super wanting to be grown up little daughter has been drinking wild berry tea from it twice already. It’s by John Wagner & Sons of Ivyland, PA and made in Japan if anyone cares.

Also, I grabbed up the recipe cards in the smashed up box because all the cards were in great shape inside and really cute and in a couple different styles (plus, people buy these up all the time in the vintage online shops). This is the only one of the bunch that I didn’t plan to keep for myself (and they’re already sold!).

Happy thrifting – go find yourself a treasure!