There is so much furniture cycling through the thrift shops now. I believe it is an indicator of families downsizing, moving to smaller dwellings or just de-cluttering in general. It is the case here in California, the real estate meltdown was especially brutal to us.
Those 65 and older are the fastest growing demographic in the world. I suppose many, fortunate enough to remain in good health, are looking to lifestyles free of "stuff."
Even though I am a day late and dollar short of "F" for Friday's Frock, here I am ... Miss Thrift Shop Commando. See the light shining off of her glasses and her Mona Lisa smile ...
Bloomingdale jacket
Ranked silk blouse
Jones New York maxi skirt
(Entire outfit thrifted)
Donald Pliner ballet flats (retail)
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We have seen beautiful furniture sell for a song at auction. It's unbelievable the deals you can get lately.
ReplyDeleteThe jacket is pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteIt is even prettier in person - very well constructed.
DeleteVery elegant!
ReplyDeleteAn astute observation about there being so much more furniture in thrift shops in the last few years. Also, I believe one of the reasons that Antique Shops are not selling as much 'Real Antique Furniture or Collectibles' as once was the trend. I for one fall into the Senior Downsizers and am waiting for the 'Antiques/Collectibles' to make a comeback!
ReplyDeleteLovely outfit!
Sue CollectInTexasGal
AtoZ LoneStar Quilting Bee
Thank you for the compliment~
DeleteI love Thrift Stores!! My sister and I use to go once a week treasure hunting. I need to find an new buddy, since she moved out of state.
ReplyDeleteConnie
A to Z buddy
Peanut Butter and Whine
Thrifters unite! BTW Such a cute blog name.
DeleteI agree with you on the furniture thing. While not in thifts as you Miss Von Zalez, I do see more furniture than ever! I had got a old ratty boudior chair...in avocoda green velvet. UGLY! But for 30 bucks bought it, redid the chair in a light tan "suede look" velvet and wow!!! Loving your outfit as always!
ReplyDeleteI follow one blog called "Better After" and it is amazing what can be done with those furniture makeovers!
DeleteAnd thank you for the compliment on the outfit ~
I love that whole outfit, especially the jacket and skirt! Very cute. That dresser or whatever it is that the lamps are sitting on to the right in that other picture looks beautiful!
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Many thanks~
DeleteHow fun to write about thrift shops. I just joined from A to Z. I'm glad I found you.
ReplyDeleteThank you and welcome! Seems I'm the only thrifter that glommed onto AtoZ this year.
DeleteWhat fun! I love thrift store shopping; I find the best bargains! I had to come by and check out your blog when I saw your title. (And I was a day late with my 'f' posts too)
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Trisha Faye
http://calicoconnections.wordpress.com
http://binkeyandbubblegumbooks.wordpress.com
I've gotten some great smaller pieces of furniture from thrift stores. They are the best place to shop!
ReplyDeleteI got some tables from one of the thrift stores here. They are very nice.
ReplyDeleteCute outfit.
Sunni
http://sunni-survivinglife.blogspot.com/
I love your Mona Lisa smile and your sense of style.
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