I have two words to say about yesterday: Scrap Exchange.
Yesterday Michaela and I were out birthday shopping and we drove to an area that we don’t visit very regularly. It was near the Scrap Exchange in Durham, and we have not been to the Scrap Exchange in awhile, so we definitely took advantage of where we were and dropped in to fill up a bag.
Some of the items above are not “bag items” but rather individually priced items. They are still great buys if you have a use for them. The remnants of carpet, for example. The large one was 1 dollar and is going by my bed to warm up the wood floor where I first put my feet down in the mornings. The two little pieces were 50 cents each. I think we can get four lovely dollhouse rugs from them.
I really like the brightly colored, heavy cardboard tubes. I think we’ll construct them into a nice pencil, pen, ruler, and scissors holder. We’ll show you when we’re done.
This metal easel-type structure is going to become just that: an easel. For Michaela. We plan to sand it, paint it, put a ledge across the front and use it. More on that later as well.
They also had these green tea boxes, individually priced items as well. They are so lovely and they really have a green tea scent. I could not figure out if they’re somehow crafted from green tea stems or something, or maybe it’s some type of grass and was used to hold green tea. Oh well.
We knew we needed to get back home in good time since yesterday was a school day, but we stopped by one more place while we were out on our errand: Everything But Grannies Panties.
Boy was there an interesting conversation in our van when I asked Michaela, “Have I ever taken you to Everything But Grannies Panties?”
That’s all I’m gonna say about that!
I found this pretty bust. Do I need it? I think I do. It was only 2.50. I could not help myself, but this madness has to stop for awhile now. A couple of weeks at least.
I like her.
Do you?
There was a large basket of old photos. Most of these photos were 50 cents each. The large one was 1 dollar. I could not let them stay there. I’ve scanned them and I’ll try to show you close-ups later. The detail is interesting.
Last, but not least, Michaela was busy crafting with items she got from The Scrap Exchange while I got supper ready. She made a drinking hat. (Be careful as you walk past Daddy.) Our neighbor’s little boy made one to take home with him as well. I know they really appreciate us over there at his house, where he now has the capability to walk around their house with two glasses of tea strapped to his head.
Today’s Quote
Abraham Lincoln (concerning the bible): “Take all this book upon reason that you can, and the balance on faith, and you will live and die a better man.”
Happy Friday!
Lynn
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oh my… i actually started sort of hyperventilating a little bit when i saw those old photos… i love the colorized one of the granny and children♥
and i’ve never heard of anything called a “scrap exchange”… and i am not the slightest bit envious of you for having such a treasure close to you. nope no envy here. not even the teensiest smidge of envy.
GooooooodMorninggggggg!!!!to my favorite sister in the world!!!
Thought I would drop in this morning and see what you were up to. I’ve got to make a trip home soon, with Madison of course, so I can spend a day at the thrift stores with you. Also, I forgot to tell you yesterday to please tell John Happy Belated Birthday. Sorry we missed telling him last week. I can’t believe he’s 15! I better run for now. Have a good day.
Love Andee
Diane, I know! There was a whole basket of them. It was not in the most convenient place (I had to kneel down in the aisle) and her store is packed anyway. Also, we had to get home. I quickly went through and picked out my favorites.
Andee!! GoooooooodMooooorningggggg!! I have a smile the size of Texas.
I was so suprised to see a comment from you. I enjoyed talking with you. When you come home, we’ll go to ALL the thrift stores. We want to come see YOU.
Lynn
What fun. The drinking hat is hilarious!!! Love to see what you do with your finds.
Love
Leslie
Leslie, I was just enjoying looking at your blog on one of my breaks today, but didn’t have time to comment. I’ll be back though! Love the train pictures!!
Isn’t Michaela industrious?
Lynn
lol! I want to come shop with you!!
Lynn,
Michaela is certainly a very creative young lady
You have been thrifting quite a bit…should you stop, well maybe for awhile.
blessings,
lady m
I am so envious of your thrift stores and other stores in your area. I too love the picture of the granny and the girls. And the pretty scraps. So much potential. The drinking hat is very creative too!
Dear Lynn,
The bust is beautiful; I bet she’d love to hold one of your chapeaux, making her a much-needed and practical member of the family
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It’s probably a good thing we don’t live closer, since I’d have to move into a bigger house to put all my goodies. We did find a few things at the thrift stores in town yesterday, which hopefully are useful members of the household!
Oh yes, and tell Michaela she’s a smart girl to stay hydrated in such a fashionable way!
Love,
Marqueta
I just read all of the posts from “The Year of the Dollhouse!”
I loved the stories you shared about playing with your daughter.
They really touched my heart.
I found a dollhouse today at a garage sale. I wish I had had it when my daughter was younger! For now I’m going to fix it up and enjoy it myself. Thanks so much for sharing your creativity too!
Kate, I wish you could! We have some really fun stores, but I bet you do too!
LadyM, I am going to put on the brakes for awhile! LOL.
I’ll give Michaela your message.
MamaHen, we are indeed fortunate to have clean and very well-stocked thrift stores around here. I am aware when I shop that it’s not something to take for granted. I also donate regularly as well.
Marqueta, if you and I lived near each other I’m afraid we would both need bigger houses and more garden space.
I will give Michaela your message too! And oh, le chapeau — great idea!
Kathi, thanks for stopping by. I love the house you found. What a treasure! You’ll have so much fun restoring it.
Lynn