Of course, the thrifting continues.

We generally go thrifting in Sarnia twice a week… usually Tuesdays and Fridays. But, if I get a day off we’ll sometimes pop down to Chatham. If I just get off work early, we’ll nip into Strathroy. We don’t always buy things, but we’ve discovered going often gives us a much better chance of coming across something cool.

Here’s some of our latest and greatest finds.

I’m always on the lookout for garden kitsch. This little metal welcome sign for just $2 fit the bill.

As did this fabulous terra cotta wall lizard.

You may recall that I have two ceramic Persians awaiting makeovers to resemble our Fabulous Fluffalicious Lord Burton

Well… now we have Furby and Dave says he needs at least one idol of worship too… so this little guy will get an orange makeover at some point!

This next one is actually my Christmas gift (Dave’s planned gift didn’t pan out and he was so upset he didn’t have anything for me on Christmas)

The green Hen on Nest has been on my list for a long time. In fact, it’s really the only hen on nest I wanted (though you may recall, I have two others). The pink one… well I didn’t even know they came in pink! These weren’t exactly thrifty… and I wouldn’t have paid the price they were asking… but Dave insisted. And I can’t regret it. My Hen on Nest collection is now complete! (and Dave is no longer sad so it’s a win-win!)

This next one isn’t for me…

About six months ago, I was asked to keep an eye out for one of these. You’ll recall I do collect Corning Ware, but the blue cornflower isn’t my pattern (I collect Spice of Life). But apparently Paisley and Rowan’s maternal grandma had this one, and it got broken. She was very upset, so the girls were determined to find another one for her – but not at the crazy prices some sellers online are asking. They know how often we go out, so asked for my help. Last week – I finally came across one! In fact, we came across two, both at different shops. I texted Paisley immediately and she was thrilled. This will be passed along next time we get together.

And last, we come to one of my holy grail items (items on your list you’ve been looking for forever). I have long wanted one of those wrought iron mid-century staircase plant stands. I see them on FB marketplace all the time, but they are usually too far or too pricey. Just before the new year, Dave and I popped into Strathroy to run some errands. He suggested we go to the Goodwill there while we were passing by. I almost didn’t… I was tired and it was close to closing anyway. He insisted… and I’m glad he did.

We’d walked through half of the store, turned a corner and my jaw dropped.

I immediately ran over. I could not believe the size of it!!! It’s taller than Dave and he’s over 6 feet. I had no idea they even made them that big. Once I quit jumping up and down from joy, I made Dave carry it to the cash (it’s crazy heavy!)

The young guy manning the cash said about 30 minutes before a lady came in, was going to buy it but couldn’t fit it in her car. I got soooo lucky!

Also because it just BARELY fit in the jeep. In fact, I had to drive home with part of it hanging over my shoulder.

Dave gave it a good cleaning and a light sanding. In the spring it will get a new paint job. But I couldn’t wait to set it up!

I think it looks just perfect in front of the living room window! It holds eight plants on the stairs, and I managed to hang a couple more off the railing!

I think it’s been a great start to a thrifty new year!