Sunday, June 14, 2009

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


22 comments:

  1. Hi, Patti! you really scored on the white dishes. I'd have had to arm wrestle you on a couple of those. ;) Great chair & such a good buy. I love to find things like that when I really need them.

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  2. I like that you have your own little spot carved out in your house! I think that's important for everyone. That chair looks so comfy, and I like the hand towels bin too. I never ever find anything good at Goodwill!

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  3. I love white dishes, too. Congrats on your greats finds. Happy Thrifty Treasures Monday.

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  4. Wow...you got some great deals. Looks like you're gonna have to take me to Goodwill when we get to town!

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  5. I rarely find anything good at the GWs around here. You got a great buy on the chair.
    Glenda

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  6. Goodwill is one of my favorites spots to shop...especially when they have a sale. You found some really great things, love the white dishes and shelf. Don't you just love it when you find something you need at a great price :).
    Toni

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  7. I've put myself on a thrift shop diet but I see some things here that I would snatch right up!

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  8. Awesome finds! I just joined the linky party too! So fun. I love your chair. It is nice that is matches your room.

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  9. Oh my - that chair is a great find! You got lots of other goodies, too.
    I really like your blog background.
    Mary Lou

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  10. That chair is an awesome find!! I would love to find one at that price that does not need recovering!!

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  11. You really did get some great buys! Seems like you were in the right place at the right time. Linda

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  12. A lot of women are going to have chair envy!!!

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  13. Great deals.. Love the white dishes.. I never seem to luck up on any around here.

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  14. what a fun day you had! i really like your cups and saucers :)

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  15. Beautiful chair! You found some real bargains!

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  16. I'm liking the chair. Nice rich color too. I love finding things like that. You got some other great goodies too.

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  17. Oh wow - great finds! Love the chair - it looks so comfy!

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  18. Great finds, girl!!! I want to start collecting tea cups and saucers, too, also for a project! I wonder if our projets are similar!! I cant wait to see yours!!

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  19. Love yoru finds ! Really am in love with the teacups !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  20. Great finds Patti. Love the chair. Debbie

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  21. Wow, you got some great buys. I love the chair.

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