Yesterday I realized that I’ve been moving like a zombie through life, with no time to do anything other than the bare minimum of dishes, laundry, child care, work, autopilot blog posts, rinse and repeat. With my first few minutes to spare in what seems like eons burning a hot hole in my pocket, I scooped up Ike and headed to the thrift store. Ah, the thrift store — a smelling salt strong enough to bring even the grayest zombie back to pink and rosy liveliness. A creamy salve soothing enough to heal any wound. Too bad it doesn’t do taxes and toilets, but a quick trip to the thrift store will fix just about any other problem I’ve got going on with its miraculous selection of crap I don’t need but desperately crave. It satisfies my inner hoarder, and cheaply at that.
Anyway, I bought a heavy vintage vase covered in gorgeous green glaze, one that speaks to me of precious emeralds and malachite mysteries. This ain’t the best picture, but y’all get the drift.
If you’ve been struggling just to tread water lately like I have, then I hope you find some time this weekend to hit your local thrift and uncover a treasure that speaks directly to your heart.
Hopefully for less than $5.
tis so true! for me, thrifting is a pick-me-up like no other. love the vase & glad it gave you some needed pep!
Sounds like we are in the same boat, Girlfriend. I made a mad dash for for the local Goodwill the other day. A few pieces of pottery later, including a wonky, clearly amateur-made, glazed vessel and I felt so much better. Your inner hoarder and my inner hoarder should hang out.
I feel that way about Marshall’s and TJ Maxx home sections. They are open til 9 pm and sometimes I need to run there after work to make myself feel better with a 7 dollar hourglass or vase. Whew! What a relief!
-e (modern24seven.blogspot.com)
Hey Twin,
How long have you had that brass crane? I just bought a set off Ebay for my clients. Secretly hoping they hate them so I can keep ‘em.
Your Single White Female,
Naomi
PS- so glad you got a little thrifty dose to sooth your soul.
Rock-the-f’-on oh Awesome One,
This is a gorgeous find, and this line, “one that speaks to me of precious emeralds and malachite mysteries,” poetry to my weary ears
Try and mellow out a bit this weekend — you need it mama.
Alcira
nerochronicles.com
Great post! Thrift stores are a wonderful way to get an emotional adjustment! Like a chiropractor
For your senses!
Happy weekend!
Jamie Herzlinger
im on it.
Love the brass crane! I have a set I got from the local Goodwill and they’re residing happily on my living room mantle. I’m currently in a brass anything phase so I’ve been dragging home a lot of unnecessary but lovely crap. I love cheap pleasures!
I love your photo of your vignette. The painting, the crane, the vase. Perfect. And there’s nothing better than a little thrift store purchase pick-me-up. I found a mercury glass bowl today and it was just the boost I needed.