Thrifty Thursday!

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It's a HOT one here today, folks, so what better way to beat the heat then head to two local thrift stores? I didn't score any huge treasures, but I did find something I've wanted for awhile so that was serendipitous.

First, let's see the old:

I paid $4.25 for that green depression glass cookie jar! I've been looking for one for years. They are worth a lot more than that if they have the lid, which mine does not. But it matches a depression glass platter handed down from my husband's grandmother, and I think it would look so lovely during the Christmas season filled with fresh white and red roses!



As for the butterfly and moth field guide, I have a set of these {plants, stars, insects, etc}. I thought I could either add it to my collection or sell it to a crafter. Those illustrations would make some collage artist very happy!

These 4 little plates {not saucers, more like dessert plates} are so cute. The colors are amazing in person: pearly white, sage, and soft brown. The color is listed as "seafoam" on the back. This photo, including my shadow (I should have taken these during the daylight hours!) does not do them justice!


This cool vintage silver clutch caught my eye. Seriously, it would go with almost any dressy outfit. So chic!



ANOTHER set of 5 amazing dessert plates! I love the graphic nature of them. They would look amazing clustered together on a wall... a yellow wall... I can just picture it now...


The color of this scarf looks funky in this photo, but the green and black design is very striking. I love the fine lines and illustrations. It could be turned into something else-- framed, sewn into a pillow, used as gift wrap, tied around the handle of a purse... you name it!

Out with the old, and in with the NEW{er}. Here are my other scores from today:

The books on the left were .25 each. My daugter loves Spot books, and I had to get the copy of Arthur's Valentine. My copy is well-loved (I taught for 11 years) so this will replace it nicely. As I was leaving, I picked up The Bunny Book and found this:

SOLD! How cute is that bunny? I had to have him. I should know better than to pick up books. As a former school librarian, they are all over my house. I think they are multiplying like... hmmm... bunnies? :-) By the way, I just noticed The Bunny Book is by Richard Scarry. I should have known. His characters always make me melt! The other two books were $1 each and I am donating them to my school's library.

As for the clothing, the two long-sleeved 12 month onesies were $1.75 each. This sweater was $2.50, and I had to have it once I saw that cute purple collar with the bow:



How could I pass up these pink pants {at $1.75} with a grosgrain ribbon "belt" and eyelet at the bottom?

Last but not least, the red/white/blue Old Navy dress was $1.25. My daughter's birthday is around July 4th so I'm pretty sure I have enough red, white and blue to outfit a parade but... I couldn't resist adding one more to the pile.

What would you say if I told you the entire haul cost just $22 total? For that amount, I got:
6 books
9 vintage dessert plates
1 vintage purse
6 pieces of children's clothing
1 depression glass cookie jar
1 vintage scarf

I think I got some fun stuff, but most importantly my daughter and I were able to beat the August heat. And THAT'S how we make lemonade, people!

Did anything catch your eye? Did I pay too much for those onesies? Would you buy a lid-less cookie jar? And, HOW CUTE is that bunny book? What do you look for at thrift/consignment shops: new{er} things? older things? Go ahead, let it all out in the comments below!
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