Newnique News

Tomorrow is the May meeting of On Purpose Connections Over Coffee at Mystikal Voyage.  I really enjoy getting together with this fantastic group of women and Mystikal Voyage is a relaxing and inspiring place.  I look for a thrifted treasure to give as a door prize each meeting – and I found it again this month.

I used to collect teapots and was always thrilled to find a vintage Hall pot.  Even if it had a chip, I would buy it to display.  They are heavy and the colors always beautiful.  Tomorrow’s treasure is from the same company. It is what I call a ‘utensil crock’ and what the Hall website calls a  Bain Marie Jar.  It is in excellent condition and the color will fit with a lot of kitchen color schemes.

Thrifted cost – $0.98
On ebay – $25 plus $11 shipping

I am going to an On Purpose Networking meeting tonight and did not have a Thrifted Treasure to give as a door prize.  I went to the Salvation Army this morning for half off day and found this Huesnbrews treasure in it’s box.  It has never been used.  The only reason it is being given away is that it is not my color of red – and I already have 3 single serving teapots I really like.  One more example of the excellent deals we can find in stores.  Thank you to the person who donated it rather than put it in a landfill.

Thrifted price:  $0.74
On line new price:  $20.99

Another find at the Salvation Army store.  These trivets are well made and show no signs of use.  They do not have a brand marking but an online search found a set that looks like this and it is attributed to Pfaltzgraff.  Some lucky woman will win this as a door prize at the On Purpose Connections Over Coffee meeting at Bliss Cafe tomorrow.  I am looking forward to getting together with them.

Estimated Retail – $10
Thrifted Cost – $1.50

Yesterday I went to the Salvation Army store and found this bright and cheerful polka dot cup from Lady Jayne Ltd.  It is very large and can be used for a huge dose of caffeine or as a soup bowl.  Unlike some large cups it is not just decorative – it is labeled as dishwasher and microwave safe.   This token of spring is my door prize giveaway for On Purpose Networking at Mystikal Voyage tomorrow.  A wonderful and energetic group of women meeting at one of the most welcoming stores in Baltimore.

Estimated Value:  $11 – $12
Thrifted Cost:  $0.49

On my way home from working with a customer today I stopped at the Goodwill to look for Thrifted Treasure.  Looking for unusual accessories or small pieces of furniture.  No luck in that category.  But I did find these wonderful shoes.  They are beaded green satin lined in suede.   They really look like spring and I couldn’t resist.  They have potential to become my most worn shoes – at least until sandal weather.

I rarely buy shoes at thrift stores.  While there are lots of shoes they are mostly out of  fashion, very worn or just don’t look like something I want in my closet or on my feet.  These were a great and unexpected feet treat.