First things first, I just want to give a massive thank you to the responses to the question that I posed about authenticity. You guys blew me away with the thoughtfulness and time that you put into your comments. It is everything I could have hoped for!
For those that are confused about the title of this post, let me explain. #Colddeadfingers is an Instagram hashtag that I started a little while ago for the AMAZING thrift store/secondhand finds that (you guessed it) can only be pried from your cold dead fingers. So if you have an amazing score we’d love to see it!!
Now on to the goods. I’ve come up with a theory about thrifting. Its totally a numbers game. Lately I haven’t been going as much (out of habit) and I feel like I NEVER find anything. But the reality is that I probably find something purchase worthy 1 in 10 trips. So if I take 10 trips in 10 days or 10 trips in 3 months I am still scoring at about the same frequency. (Anyone want to chime in and back this theory up?)
I did happen to find this super cool vintage Kodak camera the last time I was there (it was one of those spot across the store/half run half walk situations.) and I massively dig it. I might stick a bulb in the flash just so it looks a little prettier (cause that’s what it’s all about).
I love this vintage Drexel dresser that Caitlin from Desert Domicile found on Craigslist. (Also I love her. If you haven’t checked out her blog you’re missing out!)
Instagram: desertdomicile
Blog: desertdomicile.com
I am telling you, a tall campaign dresser will go with literally any decor style. If you see one, GRAB IT!! I love this white one that Kelly found! (You can see on the I recently rehabbed here)
Instagram: kjcopenhagen
This highboard that Mandie found is seriously the stuff of dreams. Also her name is pretty special ;).
Instagram: midmodmandie
Blog:https://midmodinspirations.blogspot.com
What can you buy for $1 these days? Like 3 ketchup packets? If your name is Emily you can buy these AMAZING chairs from an estate sale. $1.00 PEOPLE. Dang.
Instagram: watassa
Can you even believe these brass deer that Sandra found?!! I would take these things with me to the grocery store, just so they’d never leave my sight!! Also to pet.
Instagram: vintaushop
Shop: https://www.vintau.com
Happy thrifting friends!! And for the love, keep the #colddeadfingers coming!
I don’t go thrifting as much as I used to, but I’d say 1 in 8-10 trips is about right. OK, out of all this loot, the Drexel dresser and your Kodak are my favs! Love Cold Dead Fingers!
I know that game, the half run half walk…you want it but you don’t want anyone to realize there’s a gem and you’re making your way to it. I get it. I’m loving Sandra’s find the most!
That highboard is a dream!!!!
I have to ask… I know about the hoarding (I mean saving for later) but I’ve been following your blog for a while and even with all the different room makeovers and canned ham and redecorating what do you do with everything? I am a “buy it now because whoa” hoarder and I do eventually replace things and sell or give away for good thrifting karma but where does all this stuff go? I would like to comment that I am asking this in curiosity not judgment… no judging here!
The vintage camera is such a find! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂
Mandi – Caitlyn’s style is like she was your protege!!! SP? Awesome dresser she found.
I think that camera turned into a lamp would be amazing! Maybe it would destroy the value…but it would be cool 🙂
I love secondhand finds. I really love the campaign dresser. You’re right, it would go with any style!
Those deer are the size of my child, soo so good!