Comments on: 5 Ways To Boost Your Thrifting Vision

By: antique engagement rings

antique engagement rings — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:20:23 +0000

I love point # 3.. everything is always a step at a time!

By: tricia @ mash-up chic

tricia @ mash-up chic — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:09:14 +0000

cracking up at your comment of buying everything new from a store, BLECH indeed. Reminds me of one time my husband asked why we couldn’t buy “normal” chairs. He sent me some “X” back pieces of Pottery Barn crap and I said, BLECH. Amen sister, preach on.
Trish
http://www.mash-upchic.blogspot.com

By: Pam @ Frippery

Pam @ Frippery — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:43:44 +0000

Great tips. I am sharing this link on my Frippery Farmhouse Facebook page.

By: kristinp3

kristinp3 — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:30:36 +0000

Excellent suggestions…I would add that you have to regularly frequent thrift stores/estate sales. For the beginning thrifter, it can be frustrating if you don’t find something amazing right away, but for those of us who are hooked, we can easily go on LOTS of “unsuccessful” trips before starting to get discouraged. The more you frequent thrift stores, the more you recognize great deals; have time to think about what you would have done with X item that seemed to have some potential but you passed on because it seemed too risky (we’ve ALL done it and learned the hard way from our hesitations!); and you increase your chances of finding the diamonds in the rough.

My latest find: a BLUE VELVET TUFTED SOFA at an estate sale I just “popped into”…wasn’t look for it, but am in love with it. That’s the beauty of buying non-traditionally: sometimes the best deals find YOU, not the other way around!

By: Nutbird

Nutbird — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:18:29 +0000

Another great post. You are really growing into an insightful blogger. A point about your sofa. The rolling feet are obviously not original. I think they detract from the design of the sofa. The channel back is very elegant, well done, and a classic touch that might be antique. I don’t know all my upholstery history that well. The channels at least date back to the 20’s or 30’s. The feet are definitely 70’s, 80’s New Jersey. Why don’t you consider replacing them with a less blatant leg. A plain square wooden leg would look better. Think about it. I say all this with a very Eastern, New England aesthetic. We don’t throw much away back here and don’t buy much brand new. Ann

By: Maya

Maya — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:29:00 +0000

I sell vintage on Etsy so thrifting & estate sales are a must for me!
Finding the good stuff is definitely about luck & timing, and yes, having the thrift vision is of the utmost importance. Some people see thrift stores as a bunch of junk, and the rest of us know there are gems & treasures to be found. This is why I love you! You and your great ideas have truly helped me fine-tune my thrifting abilities 🙂
My hubby started out as a buy-it-new kind of guy, but I’ve slowly brought him around. I no longer get ‘the look’ quite as much. He knows the magic I’ve been able to work with some so-called crap. and I LOVE me some Homegoods too … done the right way, mixing new with vintage keeps things fresh, modern, eclectic, and interesting.

By: shae

shae — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:26:55 +0000

Loved your post!! I also loved your honesty, depending on my mood I don't even share my thrifty knowledge anymore. I just go about my business of finding awesome stuff and letting others pay retail (I know it doesn't sound nice but it get tiresome trying to convert non thrifters) Cheers, and happy thrifting!!

Shae

By: Dina Lettre

Dina Lettre — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:06:55 +0000

LOVE your style!

By: Serena

Serena — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 10:03:20 +0000

Ok, this post is right up my ally, because THIS (i.e. thrift diving) is what I DO!! My husband is the one who generally has a problem with all the second-hand furniture I find, but what’s funny is that when he sees the transformations, he’s on board just “that” much more; I’m wearing him down, that is!! Lol. I would say 90% of our home is thrift store scores, and as of late, estate sales.

My motto is: “….because LIFE shouldn’t be financial suicide…”

Lol

Serena
Thrift Diving
http://www.ThriftDiving.com

By: Laura Lynn

Laura Lynn — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 04:04:35 +0000

That’s the first place I look and 90% of the time I have the best luck! I think some people don’t like it because it can translate into having your home look too thrift store like if you’re not careful.

I like the patience part. If there is something that I am really looking for, I will make the rounds to about 3-4 different places every week until I find it. Thrift store goods are turned over quickly so you have to be aggressively looking. That’s the fun part!

If you ever need flea market haggling tips, I put some up a few years ago. Enjoy! https://montydob.blogspot.com/2009/02/to-haggle-or-not-to-haggle.html