Goodwill Bargains!

Today was "50% off Blue Tags" day at Goodwill! I have the Goodwill Store calendar on my refrigerator so I knew I was going to be there before the doors opened!

I was on the hunt for white stoneware so I was excited when I found quite a few pieces. Not everything had a 'blue tag' but the prices were still pretty good!

Here's what I came home with - the white shelf was $3.99; flared "pedestal" $0.99; the other one -- $0.99 as well; two white plates -- $0.99 each but 1/2 price so $0.99 for both. The striped pillow was $3.99 but had a "blue tag" so $2.00.
Then there was the "Hand Towels" wooden bin -- $2.99; the white rectangular baking dish with lid $2.99; the ceramic butter dish $2.99 (looks like it was a "closeout buyer" deal from Target); two little ceramic trays - $1.99 each but "blue tag" so both for the price of one! The teacups (I'm collecting teacups and saucers for a project which I'll share with you later) $1.99 each but one was "blue tag" so $1.00 for it. Then there is the red plastic "bowl" with a lid. It has some cute "sunflowers" around the bowl and on the lid, but you can hardly see them. I'm thinking this will look fabulous painted white and will make a nice storage bin for some smaller household items.

Now, for the BIG BARGAIN of the day ..... this chair for my bedroom!!! When Mom and I first arrived at the store, the doors weren't opened for business; but, I was peeking through the door and saw they had a lot of new furniture down the center aisle. I knew exactly where I was heading when the doors opened. The chair looks brand new -- I won't have to reupholster this one! Burgundy velvet swivel/rocker for, are you ready . . . $30!!!! And, the pillow above -- looks like it was made for the chair. Now I have a nice quiet place where I can go sit and read or do some needlework while hubby sits in the living room watching TV. I can't wait to use my little quiet spot!

Check out other great thrifty finds at Rhoda's "Thrifty Treasures"! I'll be heading over there myself!

Patti