on Thrift Stores...

The Yolo County SPCA Thrift Store is one of

my all time favorite thrift stores. Not only

are you getting GOOD deals, but also helping

out the furry critters. It's located at 920 3rd Street

in Davis. BE CAREFUL for the bikers and

pedestrians because driving in Davis can be tricky!

This is my find there. I'm still deciding

where to go with it colorwise. $10. And top it off

with a $1 tip to each of the two college students that

loaded this puppy in the back of my SUV.

I am planning on building new shelves for it and

replacing the back panel. I'm going to seal

up the holes from the handle poles that were

dreadful and clearly must have ruined it's

chances of finding an owner. I am thinking it will

end up a faint grey and may sand down the

top to the bare wood and age wash the wood

and cover with wax to seal it in.

I'm grateful that I have a teenager that likes

to treasure hunt with me. Thrifting isn't for everyone,

but once you start, it's addicting!

This was discovered at Opportunity House

in Vacaville. It's truly one of my favorite

finds EVER. The embroidering and the

price tag ($2.50) took my breath away.

It's previous owner clearly smoked,

so I'm googling how to get the discoloration

out, it looks much better than it did in the

store. The colors are really amazing.

another find from Yolo SPCA:

we couldn't wait to figure out why it was so heavy...

and discovered an entire lunchpail of nails.

My hydrangeas will love them!

and, last but not least, my $2 table

that got a few swipes of my sander

and the hose and it's nestled it's way

under my favorite Hibiscus and Bacopa!