Sunday, August 14, 2011

Fancy Pants

I started my thrifting weekend on Friday during my lunch break at the Catholic Social Services. I have had pretty good luck there over the past month and this week did not disappoint. I love all things sewing related and found a vintage sewing book titled "The ABC's of Sewing" that included about 6 uncut patterns. Needless to say this will be staying with me. One of the patterns is for "play shorts or fancy pants", I am quite positive that my boys would prefer "play shorts" over "fancy pants" any day. Moving on to the clothes, I came across a 1970's Lacoste Izod Jacket in excellent condition. I was going to sell it but my oldest son John has taken a "fancy" to it so I guess it will be his. The fact that he loved a vintage jacket makes me feel like I must have done something right in his upbringing (probably because I never made him wear "fancy pants"). The last item I picked up was a fabulous Ann Taylor jean jacket for myself.







On Saturday morning I met up with mom and we went to a consignment sale but I didn't find any treasures there so we headed over to the only estate sale advertised for this weekend. I found a beautiful ginormous (as Will Ferrell would say) old picture frame and a lovely cake plate.






We did squeeze in a few yard sales where I found some vintage Christmas ornaments, a hand broom, and a great little lamp for my sewing room.





I guess that's it for this weekend. I did want to say I very much enjoy being a part of this thrifting community. I love to look at everyone's treasures (and I do look at them all). Go here if you want to see all my finds for this weekend. Hope everyone found great things this weekend.

Linking to: Flea Market Finds at Her Library Adventures
Linking to: Southern Hospitality 
Linking to: Thrift Share Monday at Apron Thrift Girl
Linking to: Coastal Charm

9 comments:

  1. You found treasures! Love the Christmas ornaments!

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  2. Love the cake stand and the picture frame. Understand how you felt about your son wanting the jacket as my daughters both love vintage clothes.

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  3. That cake stand is so pretty! I love the Christmas ornaments, too. You found some lovely things. Thanks so much for sharing; it is fun to see what others find in their adventures.

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  4. LOL @ "fancy pants"!!

    What a great lamp, and that denim jacket is fantastic! What a great find!

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  5. I love the lamp! Oh and those Christmas ornaments. What a great job you did. Thanks for sharing.

    :) Michelle

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  6. Oh wow what great finds! My favorite is the lamp! And I would love to make that tea apron!

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  7. Great finds...LOVE that wonderful frame!!! Thanks for sharing at NTT!!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  8. Heh, heh -- I'm raising my son right, too! LOVE the Christmas ornaments!

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