Scoring at the Thrift Store

Shopping at a thrift store or garage sale can be tedious and fruitless - but once you start to find those 'treasures' for very little moola you get a sense of accomplishment, maybe get a little addicted too!

I think the key though is incorporating these finds artfully into your home decor. Apartment Therapy has a great post on how to use 10 common thrif store finds . AND for endless inspiration check out one of my favourite blogs, Life As A Thrifter, rather than just slapping a coat of colourful paint on items, she really steps them up to make them unique and personal to her family.

Here are some of my recent and favourite finds......

Old Milking Stool - 8$

 Old Books - 14 for 14$

 I love the little inscriptions!

Oil Lantern - 6$
Old Pail - Acquired it when we bought a crappy house