I undecorated the house on Saturday, organizing and discarding as I worked, so this afternoon I took a large box of unnecessary Christmas decorations to one of our Tallahassee Goodwill locations.
Of course I couldn’t drop off my donation without first looking around for possible treasures. While I didn’t purchase anything I found a few items that tickled my fancy.
Little Buddha had a fish…
Take a walk on the WILD side.
Seriously, I almost bought this exercise shaker thing. I remember when they were quite the fad.
And how about this lovely fairy dancing with a bunny? I might have nightmares.
I love boxes, and this one seems to have some specific purpose.
The question is, what is that purpose?
There were several interesting cigar boxes. I remember using my Grandaddy’s cigar boxes for school supply holders before the surgeon general had his say.
Finally, this young lady seems to have lost whatever it was she carried. I almost bought her, she looked so sad. 
I’ve been ruminating on thrift stores these past few days. What are your thoughts on thrift shopping? I have friends who wouldn’t set foot in one and other friends who swear by them. More later, I think, as I sort through my feelings.
Peace, people!
Praying for Eyebrowz 
I used to always go to thrift stores, yard sales. Then I realized I do not need more, I need less. But while it lasted I saved tons on frames and knuck knacks but books I always search for.
My friend does thrifts store to give presents. Unfortunately she never cleans the scarfs(wrinkled wear) or items. Thanks for post.
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Thanks for the input. I enjoy the thought that I might find a treasure–not necessarily something that’s worth a lot of money, but something that speaks to me.
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I don’t buy much from thrift stores, other than books. But we probably donate many more than we purchase.
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I always go through the books.
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I find it impossible to walk by shelves of books. The siren lure, and all that. 🙂
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I was in a little market/antique mall in Blountstown, FL, yesterday. They had several really old books that I was dying to get my hands on, but they were in quite poor condition. And if books can’t be read then why bother?
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Agreed!
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I love thrift shops. Maybe I don’t buy much in them, but just to look around and find treasures. I do love that weird box you found. Could those slots also be for cigars?
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I wondered that. The slots aren’t very deep, nor are they large. Maybe it’s a cigarette box???
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Little Buddha’s cute but bizarre, and the plate behind has lovely colours but … I’ve been trying to downsize and dejunk for years so I’ll just move on 🙂
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I moved along, as well.
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