Mondays Thrifty Treasures

Hello and welcome to another fun Monday's Thrifty Treasures hosted by Rhoda of http://southernhospitalityblog.com/ Stop over to visit the other participants. Well, I really lucked out with this first treasure here. One day I had to take my hubby to work, because his car was in the shop. I wasn't too happy about getting up so early, but it turned out to be my lucky day! I'm driving down the road on a Friday morning, and what do I spot? A YARDSALE! Whoa, boy, hit the breaks, I'm ready! The place looked packed with stuff, and I couldn't wait to drop hubby off, and check it out.

I couldn't get to the table quick enough when I saw this beautiful chocolate pot. Chocolate pots were first used in the early 1800's to serve hot chocolate, and were made of metals such as silver and copper. Later, they were made of porcelain. They can be very pricey on e-bay, depending on the design and desirability. I grabbed it up, and asked the woman how much. I almost fainted when she said oh I'll take $25.00. I have seen them sell for near $100. and up. This one said Haviland France on the bottom, so I knew it was worth more than that. I said, oh great, I'll take it. I looked in my wallet, and all I had was a ten. She said she would hold it for me, if I wanted to come back. Yey!!! Needless to say, I was a happy camper!

Do you remember baby doll nightgowns? I used to wear them all the time in my early 20's. I spotted this in my favorite thrift shop. Of course it was a Monday, when they have 25% off. It was in like new condition, and was 6.99 minus 25% off. I had planned to sell it on e-bay, as I have sold some before, but I'm not sure I want to part with it. It is the sweetest baby blue, with little puffed sleeves, with tiny pink rosebuds.

This is another find at the thrift shop on Monday. It reminded me of Mary Englebreit as soon as I saw it. It has a little chip on the bottom in the back, but I can just turn it around. It's a nice size one too. Not bad for $3.42

I have been looking for one of these frames for awhile now. I think they were popular in the 70's.

Well, they have been popping up a lot lately, and people are doing so many pretty things with them. I recently have seen them painted white, and instead of a picture, ladies are using them as vanity trays. What a cool idea! Inside where the picture would go, they use pieces of pretty scrap book paper, wrapping paper, or material. It looks so pretty painted white, and I really liked the filagree work on this one. The cost was 1.91 minus the 25% discount.

Hope you enjoyed my thrifty treasures. Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget and check out the other participants.