Thrifty Thursday

I spent a lot of time trying to track down a mini stapler. Not the mini version with standard staples. A small stapler with small staples. Seems like a no brainer, right? Wrong. When I had finally decided to give up on the desktop accessory, I found one in a pile of office supplies at an estate sale. A mini stapler and a couple thousand extra staples for only $2! The stapler gods were definitely on my side at that moment.

I found this lovely brown handbag (do you know I'm still carrying around my Cath Kidston I bought in Thailand, MORE THAN TWO YEARS AGO?!), for $5. Not sure I will be able to fit everything I deem necessary, but it's worth a try.

I was delighted by these travel maps and brochures dating from the late 70s and 80s. More than 20 printed pieces were in the bag marked $2. Some of the maps seem too good to cut up for cards, so I may have to sell on Fairview Place as is. I mean who wouldn't want a map of the the worlds largest shopping mall in Denmark?!

Thrifty Thursday

Anyone interested in some water skiing patches? I seem to have a surplus of them these days....

Thrifty Thursday

 I was bound and determined to get to some estate sales last weekend. I found, what I thought were going to be some real gems on Craigslist, but was disappointed. When I think Estate Sale, I think an entire house full of old furniture, clothes, boxes of old dishes and oddities galore. The first sale, which took me up to Newport News was the closest I came to a gem. However, it did not promise the "sewing and vintage buttons" like in the ad. I was able to convince Mike to come to the others with me and we found a few things we just couldn't live without. And I think perhaps Mike actually enjoyed himself!

I had to get this for Mike. At $1, even if it didn't work I wasn't out much. To our enjoyment, it works awesome!

I think we'll be seeing some new music cards coming from Leo Walker and his Great Dance Bands.

Inside pages of the band book.

Mike convinced me to get this Ginger Jar. After some research, I learned the peacock
design on this jar means "bounty." The woman who lived in the house certainly had it!

1946 Life Magazines. Only 10 cents an issue then, I paid $3 for two!

Canasta set, kinda like 500 Rummy, but you play with 4 people in teams.

The big gold necklace reminds me of a worm...a really fat one...which is why I just HAD to have it.

New on Fairview Place

Throwback 70s Plaid Vest, $17

I remember when I first started Fairview Place it was all vintage and thrifted items. I had always planned to introduce clothing into the mix, but never wanted to commit all the time to searching, mending and measuring the items. However, the last week I've been preparing the clothes for their big debut on FP and cannot wait to show you these lovelies! Be sure to check the shop this week and support your local businesses!

 1960s Grey and Red Ruffled Dress, $23

 Gradient Pink Mesh Dress with Black Polkda Dots, $27

1980s Roffe White Ski Jacket, $45

Vintage Handmade Angora Womens Sweater, $22

Tan Showoffs Kitten Heels, $14 and Gold Seychelles Peep Toe Pumps, $25

1950s Blue Plaid Pancho, $26 and Red Wool Winter Coat by Jill Jr., which already sold!