Treasure Hunting

I {heart} thrift stores! I don't think I had ever been in one until I worked at MS Baptist Youth Weeks at Gulfshore Baptist Assembly when I was in college. I believe the first trip I made to one was to find 80's clothes for a theme night we were having. Interesting. You could just smell the Aquanet.

Anyway...I've loved thrift stores ever since! I recently went exploring to try to find some good ones where I live. I love to find household items (picture frames, knick-knacks, old furniture) to give new life to. (I haven't been too successful with the old furniture yet. I have to build up some confidence before I try my hand at sanding and painting!) I found some "treasures" a couple of weeks ago. I got a wicker-like laundry basket for a couple of bucks. I love to find baskets to store my babies' toys in. They look better than big plastic containers! (Which, by the way, I have those all over the place too.) I also got a couple of empty frames--no backing, no glass. They now are part of a wall display in my living room that I'm very proud of. So cute! I will have to post pictures soon.

I'll give you an example of a furniture project I was not brave enough to try. I found a cool nightstand at Goodwill for 5 bucks. It was pretty big and had two drawers. It was very beat up, but I thought maybe I could sand it and paint it a cool color. I wish you could have heard my husband laugh when I used the words "sand" and "paint". Granted, my track record with crafts and projects like that gives him no reason to put any confidence in me in that area. I chickened out. Maybe next time!

I do want to give you a link to an amazing lady who is awesome in the thrifting and re-purposing arena. Her name is Myra, and she has two blogs called My Blessed Life and The Casabella Project. My Blessed Life is an encouraging read for Christian women striving to be Godly wives and mothers. The Casabella Project will give you amazing ideas about crafting and decorating.

Click here for a virtual thrifting trip with Myra to get some cool ideas for a project you may want to try! Hope you enjoy!