[My Finds] Shoes, Cabinets and Dishes!

I didn't realize that I had so many items to share until I started looking around.


Here are my latest buys from the Spokane area:


I found this set of dishes on the Spokane CL for only $10!  There are so many dishes in this awesome set that I had to put some in storage.

The set includes dinner plates, salad plates, dessert plates, bowls, tea cups and saucers, serving bowls and platters! 


I love them and can't wait to use them at a dessert party we are hosting this week!


I found these shoes at the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Division for $3.98 plus tax.  I definitely thought twice about buying used shoes from a thrift store but they looked brand new and I cleaned them before wearing them.  If shoes could pay for themselves in compliments earned then this pair has definitely paid for themselves in the few weeks I have owned them.  I have loved womens reactions to them, literally one customer at my work exclaimed "Hang on a minute! We have to talk about your shoes!"

The brand is called New Twist and I can't find any shoes by them online, I am assuming its some cheapo brand but I love them!


My last buy is a small medicine cabinet for our bathroom.  Our apartment came with this funky wood and metal shelf in the bathroom that doesn't match the style of the space at all.  When I saw this cute cabinet at UGM on Washington for $1.99 plus tax, I snagged it.  It works well for a bit more storage space and looks a lot better than the shelf we used before.

Happy Hunting!
Lu

[My Finds] Neon Letters

Today while browsing the Craigslist postings for Spokane I came across this ad:

Misc NEON Letters

$5

Millwod/Valley

These clear neon letters have been removed from a double faced sign. Perfect for an art project or to be resued. The capital letters are approximately 12" and the lower case letters are approx 8" tall. Each letter will be $5 and connected letters like "or" are $10. Let me know if you are interested. 

Being the advertising lover that I am I quickly contacted the seller and set up a time to check out the letters this evening.  All day my mind was busy thinking of different words I could spell.  I had originally thought I would get an "L" for me, an "M" for my boyfriend, Mike and an "F" for our dog, Fernando.  


Once I arrived, the seller and I discovered that unfortunately there was no L or F.  I was contemplating purchasing the M as well as "in" which reminded me of an "Open" sign.  As the seller's family and I were having fun putting the letters together, I realized I already had the first half of my boyfriend's last name in my hands so we looked for an E and an R to spell Miner.  Unfortunately, the only Rs were attached to other letters so I got an OR and an E and put the E over the O...if that makes sense.


So here is our new MINER sign!

Let me tell you, clear glass letters are A LOT harder to photograph than I expected so these pictures don't really convey how fun (I think) it looks.  


I have only had them home a few hours and am sure to spend the night rearranging the bookshelf to accommodate this  latest addition.

I bought the 503 gas station numbers at one of my favorite local shops, Unified Groove Merchants on Monroe.  I think they were $2 a piece but I can't remember for sure.

Other neon letters are still available.  Click on the title of the ad I posted above to be taken to the original Craigslist ad.

Happy Hunting!

Lu

[My Finds] Fringe and Fray

There is a great resale clothing and home decor boutique in Spokane named Fringe and Fray.  They have reasonable prices and are a great place to look if you are wanting quality "wears."

I have found some great items there.  These great boots were $30 and the sweater for my boyfriend (that I sometimes steal) was $7.  I also found a locket (not pictured) there for $5 that I wear often.

My mother was in town recently and took engagement photos for a good friend.  Of course, my friend looked to Fringe and Fray for outfits to wear in the pictures and she wasn't disappointed.  

Here are the items she bought at Fringe and Fray for the shoot:

Floral Dress $12
Blue Sweater $10
One of the necklaces she is wearing was FREE because she won it at Fringe and Fray's 1st Birthday party.
Adorable Denim Dress $12

I recommend following them on Facebook and Twitter for special deals.


Happy Hunting!
Lu


PS: There are fun new items up on the Lu's List Etsy Store

[My Finds] Garage Sale

Last Saturday my friend and I ventured out to some local garage sales.   Our last sale  of the day was advertised as a multi-family garage sale but when we got there we realized it was one person with two garages FULL of stuff.  I felt like I was on American Pickers digging through the giant pile.  We came away with some great finds that I will share below.

I mention this because as I scrolled through today's Craigslist posts I noticed a post advertising a sale at the same place but this one was a bag sale, meaning you can fill up a garbage bag with as many items as you can and the total will be $5.  Knowing how much stuff we couldn't even get to when we were there on Saturday, I think this sale is worthwhile if you are in need of some items and like a good hunt.

Here are the three items I brought home from this location last Saturday:

I loved this storage bin the moment I saw it.  And I loved it even more once I figured out how it opens.  Do you think I've crammed enough stuff in there?  It replaced two old white, plastic storage containers (the kind with 3 drawers) I've had since college and I think this one looks a lot better sitting in our hallway.  It was $5 and I am very happy with my purchase.                                        

I paid $5 for this stool and I probably should have asked for a lower price but I was happy with the prices I got on my other two items so I didn't bother.  It's working well as an ottoman for now and it will be nice to have an extra seat around when we have guests.

I paid $3 for this metal filing cabinet.  I've been needing a place to hide my boyfriends law books so they don't permanently take over our dining room table.  This thing does the trick and I like all the different places I can hide things in it.  The bottom door doesn't stay shut so I am going to use a magnet to keep it closed.                            

I am happy with my finds from this garage sale and if you decide to check it out this evening I don't think you will regret it.  If nothing else, you can pretend you're on American Pickers (and if you haven't seen that show, I recommend it).

Here is the information from the Craigslist posting for tonight's sale:

Storage Unit Liquidation Tonight Only! - $5 (North Side)

I'm a storage auction buyer, and I have a whole garage full of stuff from 10 different storage units.
I haven't sorted through all of it, and I don't have time.

So, my loss is your gain.

This is a bag sale: I will give you a trash bag to fill up. You can fill it as full as you want with anything from the shop. The price? $5 per bag or 5 bags for $20.

What is in there?

-Old Cell Phones
-Figurines
-Model Cars
-Random electronics
-Clothes of all sorts
-Decorative items
-Books (about 20 boxes)
-Picture Frames

Who knows what else?! I haven't sorted through everything. There could be jewelry, there could be antiques, there could be collectibles. Fill up as many bags as you want!

I also have some stuff not included in the bag sale:

-Jewelry (including sterling silver rings!)
-Chairs ($5 each)
-Antique Bone China
-Furnitue (both modern and antique)

Where and when?

When: Wednesday, Jan 26th from 5PM to 9PM

MAKE SURE TO ARRIVE EARLY TO GET THE BEST STUFF!!!!!

And here is the link to the original ad where you can find the address: Storage Unit Liquidation.

Happy Hunting,

Lu

[My Finds] Orphaned Decor

When we first made the move to Spokane I had a fun time getting to know the area while hunting for items to furnish our new apartment.  During this time, I found some great local stores that I still frequent (see some of my favorites by clicking on my Local Resources page above).  

That being said, it is generally accepted as a fact in my circle of friends that I have the tiniest kitchen on earth.  We are hard-pressed to get two people in there at one time.  Between the dish rack, toaster, and microwave at least one thing had to be banished from our limited counter space. So the hunt began for a bargain to hold our microwave.

The result was this yellow rolling cart purchased from Orphaned Decor for only $12.  I love the color and it's worn appearance.

Putting this cart right outside of our kitchen has helped keep our counter clutter-free and gives us a bit more storage space for kitchen items.

Orphaned Decor is located on Hamilton and carries an array of vintage, new and previously adored home decor and furnishings.  Take a peek at their blog by clicking here.

My early city-wide bargain hunts gave me a general lay of the land here in Spokane which I continue to be thankful for.  

What are your favorite bargain hunting haunts?  I have more to share and would love to hear about yours!

Happy Hunting!

Lu