Thrift Bits And Favorites That Added Charm To Our Home Space!

Thrift Bits And Favorites That Added Charm To Our Home Space!

One question that I receive all the time is, how do I find pieces that will look amazing in my space? And how do I clean most of the items I buy second-hand? Well, today, I am going to share a few of my most recent finds and the low down dirty truth about buying used stuff.

Let's be honest. I love to shop and buy things that look fabulous on a budget. What I love most about thrifting is I can find something to wear and decorate my home. But, I must admit there is a trick to all the madness when it comes to shuffling through other people's trash. Just know there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and it will become a good treasure find if done right.

When Rico and I decided to spruce up our home, the kitchen was where we started first. I knew I wanted to decorate the top part are of our cabinets. I started looking at plants and big pictures but later started collecting old tin cans. Although adding plants would have added a family charm to our place, adding rusty tin cans added a vintage vibe. I've been collecting vintage cans and tins for about a year now. The prices range from $1 to way above $20, which is a bit steep when shopping second-hand. 

I look for pieces that have the original stamp and date of the company. Just recently I stumbled across a limited edition Quaker Oats tin can, After proper negotiations with the vendor, I scored it for $3 bucks. Then I bought the Ritz can, and a few other items that I know will have lots of value later on in life. 

One of my favorite buys were the Jersey Cream Butter Cookies, which were my favorite as a kid. I must admit decorating with thrifted tin cans can really add a vintage character to any space. 

How I clean my can once I get them home. I use hot soap and water, then I scrub, inside and out before polishing with a little oil. 

In my latest apartment reboot post, I shared a thrift picture of Jimmi Hendrix. Hands down, this has to be my best find to date. 

For the last few years, I've been looking for a coat rack, and I have had no luck at all. But on my previous thrift snooping trip, I fell upon an iron rack with seating, and it was black with a yellow seat that matched our weird home style to a tee. Yes, I screamed because I scored this baby for 35 dollars. Yes, that was steep, but it has character, and it is incredibly sturdy, so I was sold. 

Usually, I take my items to our local carpet and upholstery steamer, but this time I decided to clean and disinfect myself. First Rico, cleaned all the iron from top to bottom, the sprayed the set with Lysol, before doing two treatments of a foam cleaner. He allowed me to spray the first time since I have a phobia of controlling everything. 

When we first started shopping for our place, one of my favorite finds was this 10 vintage lamp I found at the last minute before leaving the store. Then I saw the cutest gumball machine that went really well in our movie section. Some of you asked how I cleaned these items as well? It was easy. I used warm soap and water then I basically went right after with some lemonwood cleaner. I filled the gumball machine two days later, so there was no chemical smell left behind from cleaning. 

In conclusion: Buying used, second-hand thrifted items is no longer looked upon as dirty. To me, it is like being a kid in the candy store. I love going thrifting and finding those hidden treasures that look expensive, and yet I paid half the cost. Buying clothes second hand is not only good for our environment and community. It is also a way to find an unusual style that elevates the confidence of the weird and funky side of a woman. Let's just say it's cool to thrift. Not to mention, when I buy furniture and my odds and ends, I am almost guaranteed no one else will have it. And the best part about thrift to me is finding things that build up a happy home. :) 

There you have it a few of my thrift bits and favorites. Which one do you love?

Until Next Time See Ya In A Bit!

xo Tangie 

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