Thrift Challenge Update

Finally!  I wasn’t sure I’d ever get to share the results of the challenge I put out there in February or not!  By some random fluke, I couldn’t upload pictures to my blog!  And what’s a great thrifting challenge without pictures??

So, the general plan is to take a selfie with a $20, and then see what you can find second-hand with it.  You can read my original post HERE.

 

I had a some friends join me in the challenge this time around which always adds to the fun – life is better with friends!  Jann from Tea with Jann as well as Laura from My Life in the Sun played along.  Sheila from Waterside Designs did some shopping, too.  I tried to convince my girls to join in but they didn’t bite.  Lena always manages to score awesome clothes, she doesn’t get it from me!

I’ve had some real fun over the course of the challenge poking around the shelves and racks at my local Value Village.  I had great intentions of exploring some other places, too, but it just didn’t work into my schedule this go-round.  A few fellow bloggers have mentioned Mission Mart in Bayer’s Lake so I’m adding it to my list.

One of the random things that took place in the aisles of VV was my friend/Associate Pastor Annette challenging me sourcing an outfit blindly.  Yep. Find the section with your size, close your eyes and when your partner says stop, whatever item your hand is on is now a piece of your outfit.  I gathered up jeans, a shirt, a coat, purse and carefully selected shoes { toe injury prevented me from some of the crazy heels we found }  I thought that the jeans were going to be too small, but thanks to my ‘Seeking Wellness’ journey, they fit and I actually bought them!  The rest I left behind…. but it sure was a lot of fun!

So, what did I find with my $20?  A pottery candle holder, a turquoise woven table runner, a copper watering can, white pottery bowl, colourful floral painting and a small footed wooden bowl.  Pretty good haul, eh?  And if you’re curious about the price break down, here it is:

Pottery Candle Holder $3.99

Copper Watering Can $2.40

Floral Painting $4.00

Wooden Bowl $3.00 { shown in stacked image at top of post }

Pottery Bowl $2.99 { not shown }

Runner $2.40 { not shown }

So what did some of my fellow thrifters find? Well – you need to go watch Jann’s video HERE to see what she found!

And below are some of the wooden pieces that Sheila found that I just know she will turn into amazing things, like that painted piece shown here, too!

 

Laura also found some great treasures – like the tea cups!!  Aren’t they the prettiest, boldest teacups you ever saw??

And my inspiring thrifting friend, Norene, scored some beauties, too….check out that beaded runner!!

And my thrifting soulmate, Krista, of course found some amazing treasures for so little money!!  I love when she posts the stories over on Insta getting you to guess how much she bought her treasures for.  She wrote a post outlining all the goodies she scored this go-round.  You can check it out HERE.

That wraps up this winter’s Thrifting with Farm Fresh Challenge!  Thanks to those who played along, got out to see what the shelves of their favourite thrift store’s where holding and what was worth breaking a twenty for.

Warmly,

Lori