As I’ve shared before, I love finding thrifted treasures. And I may be biased, but I am sure that my local Goodwill store is the best Goodwill store there’s ever been.
I know there is a bit of an “ick” factor to using someone else’s old stuff, but besides the fact that most things can be washed or cleaned after you purchase, I love the unique look you can give your home with things you’ve repurposed. I often feel proud of how little I’ve paid for an item that I’ve been able to turn into something I really enjoy using in my decor.
Like this old tool box. (It was $8 in case you’re curious)
Or this basket I use for my cook books:
Friendly PSA: DO NOT buy baskets from anywhere that isn’t a Goodwill. It is a basket-a-palooza at that place. You can find any shape, size, and style of basket to fill any need you have. Laundry hampers, trashcans, decorative…the one pictured here was meant to hold a 9×13 dish. I have a basket of some kind at every door for shoes. All from Goodwill, all for less than $10, and likely less than $5.
My kids know better than to say they can’t find their shoes. If they’re not in a basket, you better keep it to yourself. I have set you up for success little people. Shoe. Baskets.
Also, lamps. Will you find the lamp of your dreams at Goodwill? Probably not. But I love the warm, cozy look of lamp light and for much cheaper than new, you can find many styles, colors and sizes of lamps any day at a Goodwill.
My latest, and perhaps greatest find is a dining room table and four chairs. We have been on the look out for a new, rectangular table for our dining room. We have even discussed making one ourselves, which is still the plan, but for $150 and a little diy-ing these chairs went from someone else’s old stuff, to my new dining room set.
Here’s a look at their old seat cushions, with help from my awkwardly posed assistant.
Here’s another, in case my adorable model threw you off a bit.
There you have it! This project took less than 2 hours, and including the applying and drying of the Scotchguard spray, it took 2 days to finish. I am happy to give this table a new home here, at the Yellow House and make some happy meal time memories around it.
Do y’all shop at Goodwill, or other comparable thrift type stores? What are your favorite things to get there? Is the “ick” factor a dilemma for you? Love to chat with y’all about it.
I’m always so glad to have you here, thank you SO much for reading! -Steph
The chairs look wonderful!
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Thank you! I like them!
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The dining set looks great! Good job on the chairs — my mom has recovered many that way in the past. I shop thrift stores all the time. If you’re still on the lookout for a set to use long-term, see if there is a Salvation Army store nearby. I love Goodwill for small items: dishes, holiday decorations, baskets, knic-knacks, etc, but Salvation Army usually has a much better selection of furniture and large items. Why? Because they will pick up donations where Goodwill doesn’t — at least not in my area. I guess people are more willing to donate big items if they don’t have to haul the stuff themselves!
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Thank you, Linda!! I’m not sure where the closest Salvation Army is, but you’re totally right! My parents just moved, and the Salvation Army picked up some really big furniture no one else would take. Thanks for the tip!!
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Cute! That’s easier than I thought. Good to keep in mind!
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It was a cinch! Thanks for reading!
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