Mug, Fog & Thrift Stores
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| Old Orchard Beach Maine |
What a delightful mug to find at a thrift store, heavy, gorgeous blue, summery artwork with the name, Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Thus ends the Winter 2024 yearly hunt for a special mug.
On very foggy late morning, I made the trip to Middlebury to drop off a box of donations. From Route 7, the mountains are not visible, even the lower ones close by are whited out.
There are paths I follow at each thrift store to check on things I am interested in. Pans for example are a big plus. I rarely buy one, but when I do, it is what I need at a very good price. Art supplies, office supplies, yarn, tee shirts, mugs, glasses, dishes, furniture room, kitchen things, and, maybe the footwear section. I also like to have a quick look at the gowns and wedding dresses.
Is there a path you follow at your local thrift store?
i have never shopped at a thrift store, there are none around here. lovely mug, it checked all the boxes, yes??
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteI hope someday you happen to be at a place where there is a thrift store. They are a lot of fun.
Sturdy is the first thing I look for in a mug. Color is next, and shape after that. Price is last when I shop for the yearly special winter mug.
I usually go to sweaters to see if there's anything like linen or cashmere to unravel. Then on top of the racks, to find yarn and stitching items. Then the men's department in case of anything good for Handsome Son. I look at leather bags in hope of one I can make into slippers, too. Prices have gone up quite a bit recently.
ReplyDeleteI usually leave donations at the shed outside, and that's my excuse for shopping..
Liz,
ReplyDeleteFelted wool and wool yarns in gorgeous colors were in plastic bags at the thrift store today. I've seen similar on yours and other blogs. It was surreal to see them in person.
Leather bags, that's to be noted because there's a found object project ongoing that I use small pieces of leather. Thank you
Price increases, I agree with you. There are a few things at one thrift store, furniture mostly, that prices have gone way up. The charity thrift, you can ask for a lower price, and they will consider it.
Beautiful mug you bought at Thrift Store ~
ReplyDeleteAt this point in my life ~ I try not to buy anything I don't really need as I have too much 'stuff' ~ hugs,
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka ( A Creative Harbor)
I do little shopping other than groceries. I can’t tell you the last time I shopped anywhere else.
ReplyDeleteThat looks a great mug, a good find and purchase.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Awesome find! I usually need clothes when I shop at a thrift store, I am happy we have an animal shelter thrift shop not too far from me. I do check mugs too and the craft area but this shop rarely has good art or craft supplies.
ReplyDeleteI wish -- but I tend to steer clear because I will always find something I don't need. I should be opening my own thrift store! That's an awfully cute mug -- I'm glad you found that one.
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeleteNot buying stuff is on my list as well. If something does make it in the door, then something must go out.
Hugs!
Have a great weekend, Jan
ReplyDeleteRight time at the right place. I wasn't going to look for a mug this year in celebration I haven't broken the one I bought a few years ago. lol
Kathy,
ReplyDeleteIt is good you have a thrift close by. Just browsing is a good time to be out and about.
Jeanie,
ReplyDeleteThat is a good idea, to have your own thrift shop. You have a good eye for beautiful things. I'm sure you'd do well.
Marie,
ReplyDeleteYou have gorgeous places to walk outdoors on PEI.
In winter around here, the thrift stores are one of the few public places to get out and about.
What a great mug find at the thrift store and the color was wonderful as well. I enjoy thrifting, and lately have been seeking out the stationary area for any letter paper or cards that would be useful for the Letters Against Isolation correspondences. I also enjoy the housewares area and one of my favorite things is to look for candles as i have found many new or nearly new at a fraction of the original cost. We burn candles nightly, so finding something that can be used and then is gone is very good.
ReplyDeleteThat mug would have come home with me too. Blue - check; heavy - check; pottery - check; AND coloured inside - check. Definitely all the boxes!
ReplyDeleteThrift store path for me depends on which thriftie I'm at. Usually I check the dishes just for fun (don't need a single thing); and then I scan the clothing to see if there's anything I can't live without; then purses just in case there's a great one in my price range.
Beatrice,
ReplyDeleteCandles are something I don't see that often at the local thrift stores. The stationary section at one thrift, often has a lot of nice papers.
Have a nice weekend!
What a cute mug you found at the thrift store. I love the blue. It looks like a sturdy one too. It's so good of you to donate some of your stuff to the thrift store also. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Sheri,
ReplyDeleteDespite the wide opening, the coffee stayed warm well into the half cup stage.