THE SHELVES WERE OVERFLOWING! THRIFTING OVER 50+ GOODWILL THRIFT STORES! Thrift With Me Episode 7

[@JudithSingleton-h7j]

Am an old woman who found your posts and I binged on them. You actually changed my life. I had not purchased anything for myself in years and felt there was little purpose to my life. I got myself up and out and searching for things for my home that are making me enjoy my surroundings more. I thank you for being so up-lifting and for helping put more joy into my life!

[@HKM2728]

Laura your style is second to none! I'm BEGGING for a home tour of all the items you can't part with!!!

[@donnastevenson6700]

I have loved these! Hugs from ny

[@louisesemrani6860]

Yes please 🦘❤️🐨

[@charlenejohnson6271]

I miss seeing her home! 30:25

[@upgrade101]

Ooo good shout

[@greenbamboo4264]

I would like to thank Jesse for this video idea. What a fun journey and incredible finds it has been.

[@deniselove1585]

I’ve really enjoyed this series- I think you should do this 2x a year!😊

[@ryders_mom]

The artist of your Mexican pottery piece is Ken Edwards (KE). Beautiful piece!

[@Sass-Glass]

And ken edwards passed away last spring. I've seen his pieces raise in value since his passing. His pieces are the only thing that I collect out of all of the vintage things I resell. I've not seen a covered bowl like that before either. Love it!

[@antoinettamason8557]

Thanks for posting that! When I watched the video, I thought Laura's piece looks very similar to a vase I bought for 50 pence (about 70 cents) in a jumble sale a couple of years ago. Now I have looked up Ken Edwards' work, it looks like I have one of his pieces!

[@melaniee5300]

I found a little Cup in Berlin and payed 1€ 😊

[@carolepeck3829]

I recently scored a K. Edward's piece at Assistant League of Austin thrift store. Thanks for current info.

[@shelleywilson7170]

Love Ken Edwards pottery!!

[@JillKai-k6g]

I was such a crunchy little teenager in the 90’s. I’d travel all over to various thrift stores. I remember one infamous thrift store in Ohio…a woman owned it that had since been jailed 😂 she ran a cafe inside her warehouse and it was over run with rodents!! Since I’d spend my summers in Ohio with my dad’s family, I of course, made my grandmother take me to that store! I kid you not, it was like an episode of hoarders, except it was a legitimate business. All of the clothes and shoes were waist deep ON THE FLOOR! Haha! Best memory. I dug around the place for hours, while poor grandma dry heaved the entire time. Grandma is 90 now and still brings this up. As I’ve gotten older I got away fro my love of vintage items. I love your channel as I can live vicariously through you ❤

[@er6333]

Yes to the glass cups ☕️

[@susanalfieri4487]

So pretty, except such a pain to ship with those delicate handles. Maybe only for local pickup or for putting in a booth space.

[@greenphoenix687]

I loved them. Would have bought them for sure. Funny how you have regret when thinking back on things and wished you'd bought them (vase versa too though lol). Keeping an eye out for them for sure.

[@lesliespradley8897]

Oh my gosh! My grandmother used to make dresses just like that large floral print dress you thrifted. She lived in Oregon, and she loved to put the ruching on the top because she said it would fit most bust sizes and be flattering😂 My mother was quite small up top and I am quite large up top and we were able to share the dresses she made. Her signature was to always make the ruching in a contrasting color, and I think it could possibly be one of the dresses that she made. If it is, I am so excited for you to have it or to sell it to someone who would love it. I have no way of actually confirming one way or the other if it is one that she made but if it is the answer to your question is YES it is vintage. The last dress she made was my graduation dress in 1986😊 Regardless, it looks absolutely adorable on you. Enjoy ☺️

[@KellyDunlap-u4e]

Laura! I’m from Albuquerque! Younja is my dear friends mom! She’s had her studio since we were kids and even designed a huge piece located in UNM campus. I can’t believe I’m sitting here watching and you picked up one of Younja’s pieces. Incredible woman. Incredible artist. ♥️♥️♥️

[@misslindalou6479]

I appreciate that you share and discuss the items throughout the video rather than wait till the end. Inserting researched info, staging options, and modeling of clothing throughout actually is one reason I always follow your videos till the end, because there is closure to a found treasure and we can look forward to the next part of the search. I know that "saving it" till the end of the vid is thought to be a way to ensure people will watch the entire vid. But I find that I lose patience with the continuous stream of looking and finding. It all becomes just a pile of stuff and I don't care to wait to wade through it.

[@suelatendresse6905]

I really enjoy your channel even though our tastes are quite different. Sometimes when you pass up something, I speak to you outloud "That's a head vase! Get it!" I have a hint for you when you are shopping for white or cream cotton clothing. I restore vintage textiles and I very rarely am stumped with stains. Red fingernail polish will stump almost everyone. A pair of antique embroidered pillow cases are my favorite items to demo at a quilt retreat. I soak just one for a real comparison. Here is my formula: Take a large white bucket (like the ones from Home Depot) and fill it with very hot tap water. Put the white item in for a soak in just plain water. You will be surprised at how brown the water will become. This plain water soak allows the fibers to hydrate and allow the cleaning solution to really penetrate. Dump this brown water out and try not to let it sit too long. The stains will resettle in the fibers. The second soaking will be hot water again but with 1/4 cup each of Dawn dishwashing soap and powdered Oxclean. Yes, this is a lot of soap. Don't skimp. Stir this with a big spoon or stick really well to make sure it is dissolved. Soak your item again in this solution. Sometimes this second soak is all that it needs. Other times, I may change the water up to ten times over several days. Dawn in the best grease cutter. I have had okay results with Ivory liquid but don't use cheap generic soap. I always finish the entire process with a machine washing and spin dry. Hanging on the line or spreading out on a clean sheet in the sun is a wonderful way to dry. You just can't beat the smell of line dried and freshly ironed pillowcases! If I am cleaning a very fragile item with perhaps a hand made lace trim, I would never put this in the washer. I would just rinse, rinse, rinse. A warning: Never wash silk or rayon in this solution. I hope you give this technique a try. I would be tickled to hear how it worked for you. This works on colors and prints also because Oxyclean is a non-chlorine bleach.

[@janinedevilliers510]

Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@dejavuthrifting]

Laura, I am Rachel from Canada and I recently started watching your videos and am hooked. Although I am 64 years old and a reseller as well, I want to be like you when I grown up! LOL - Love love love your videos and your recent Goodwill series!

[@bettietaylor1571]

Maybe box is tea storage box?

[@wandajuul5150]

I think the wood box is a tea box--holds tea bags. I received one similar as a gift with tea bags in it.

[@julielozano1852]

I’m loving this series so so much 🙌🏻🙌🏻 and I love that they are long 👍🏻

[@maryjoymath3545]

That woven piece, indeed was woven on one's loom!!! A beautiful piece!!! Just threading a loom getting ready to make a piece can be an arduous job!!!💞💞🙃💞💞

[@donnagreen5707]

It would make a beautiful table runner as well as a shawl.

[@sandiecole3274]

That tonala covered pot is Ken Edward's, I have 7 of his pieces, a bull, ram, deer, duck, sun vase & tea pot. I love the colors and style forms of his animals. You found a good piece of signed Ken Edward's. Congrats.

[@HelloWandererAustralia]

Thanks for sharing that info!

[@wandamackenzie144]

Last year I gave away all polyester and synthetic materials for silk, wool, linen and cotton only. My energy and body have thanked me profusely for it 😊 Beautiful dresses ❗

[@leftcoastrevivals]

That’s wonderful! I’m working towards that! Every once in a while I get sucked in with a pattern 🙃 Like the dresses. But I’ve made progress in all my basics!

[@Corgio22]

Yes! Yes! Yes! It’s getting harder to find pure cotton clothes.

[@wandamackenzie144]

@@Corgio22 Right? and at decent prices!

[@dfletcher7803]

I'm playing catch-up, from almost the beginning. Enjoying the look back.

[@suzymarshall4898]

Yay!!!! Starting the weekend of with a video!!! ❤ Laura, this series is the best!

[@MaryObi-v5d]

I can't believe I would have totally walked past the dresses you chose... lesson learned to have an open mind! They were so pretty. ❤

[@jenmccarthy5362]

Yes Laura,,,the blow glass cups looked special!

[@leftcoastrevivals]

I should have gotten them 😩 I regretted it more when I was editing. I was like why’d you pass!? 😂

[@janinedevilliers510]

This series is such a hit I have seen 2 resellers copying Jesse's & your idea to go to all the Goodwills in your area. Or do 4 or so in a day. One lady said she knows you and Abigail also did a number of Goodwills in a day and mentioned you. As soon as I saw the titles on their videos I knew they were copying you. I'm glad they gave you credit & mentioned your name. Thank Jesse for us, this was his best idea and you ran with it Laura. It is so much fun, loving this series. You got lots of beautiful finds in this video and clothes. And yes to those glass cups but it's too late. 😅 The clothes suit you. Looking forward to the next video already. Waving from Germany. 👋👋 Ciao take care.

[@pigoff123]

We haven't used paper plates or cups etc in decades. I love using my European treasures every day. I use my East German dishes for BBQs😅

[@leftcoastrevivals]

Yes! I love that 😄 It really makes a difference!

[@_Rhon_]

@@leftcoastrevivalsKen Edwards maker’s mark on the Mexico piece

[@mattievaughn4506]

😅

[@misslannie73]

In England, if you served anything other than bbq on a paper plate, most people would be appalled!

[@joody5552]

The fabric of the red floral dress makes me think it's Marimekko, possibly a handmade dress. Great video!

[@misslannie73]

I agree, definitely looks handmade! So beautiful xx

[@wendykidd]

That’s exactly what I thought as well.

[@solveighenriksen5754]

It may look like Marimekko, but it’s not. They have a similar pattern, but with bigger flowers, it’s called Unikko.

[@kimkuks6370]

I thought so too

[@joody5552]

@@solveighenriksen5754 Thank you!

[@kristind1110]

So jealous of how STOCKED these Goodwills are!

[@angierogers2483]

I really love how you put your presentation together by showing what you bought and how you place it! Keep it up lady I love it

[@lisamason5178]

Those lovely green bowls would be awesome for watermelon chunks.

[@karenkreft8398]

I enjoy your informative and fun videos! You and Jesse are great together. Im always a little sad when your video comes to the end leaving me excited to see what’s next!!

[@clarechomyn9686]

Yes, the blown glass cups are beautiful. Sorry that you left them behind, but someone else will find and enjoy them.

[@kristinstoneforte9692]

KE on the Mexican Pottery lidded bowl is Ken Edward’s. Very sought after.

[@amyfinch9131]

Yes, those glass cups were beautiful

[@treasuesw8192]

Love this series! Jesse had a fabulous idea! A yearly repeat would be wonderful 😊 The covered casserole from Mexico is from the Ken Edward's Studio in Tonala Mexico. The KE marking is his initials and ER is the apprentice who completed the piece. I know there are a lot of collectors out there who will love this piece.

[@mopazo7]

Laura, you look fantastic with those dresses, stunning. I love all your videos, constantly learning. Thank you!

[@laurieboughfman5727]

Congrats on being at 204,000 subs! It's been fun watching you grow! Just think how many more collectors you have created. Saving great finds from the landfills!

[@Caemen87B]

We have 6 kids, 1 of our kids is out of the house now. We absolutely love using different glass dishes for each meal. We use wooden or glass dish wear. We also use candle sticks with candles when we all sit. Kids love it! Makes it feel more fancy even if we just eat pasta! Food & family is everything! ❤❤ love love the video

[@theresakralik1820]

I have 4 kids and 8 grandkids. I was always asking the question' "Whose glass? Whose plate?" I thrifted a different place setting for each person....and we have had a blast switching out place settings for 20 years. Everyone is "very possessive," of their items. Lol No more 1/2 empty glassware and displaced china for me.

[@Caemen87B]

@@theresakralik1820 I love it! ❤ Thank you for sharing with me 🥰

[@lesliespradley8897]

I have three daughters and my youngest just left the nest. My oldest is 30 and has two sons. By the way, I love being a Mimi . but what I wanted to say is we always had dinner at the table as a family almost every night. We missed a few nights here and there as the kids got older and had so many activities, but like I said almost every night. I always had a set table using real dishes, and now that my girls are adults they reminisce about our times at that dinner table, which was my mother’s and will be passed to my oldest daughter. My other two girls will be getting the cabinet that the dishes were kept in and the dishes that we used their whole lives, and that I have set aside for them. My oldest daughter is carrying that tradition on with her family. I am blessed to say that all three of our daughters have become wonderful young women. Their dad and I are so proud of them, and we know we are so blessed to still be very close with them. The bond that was made around that dinner table where we shared the happiest of times, and worked through difficulties is unbreakable. We also know that having Christ with us at our dinner table every night was the biggest part of our meals together we prayed before every meal, prayers of need, and guidance and thankfulness. I love that you made it even more special by adding candle light👍🏻 I truly feel if more families took a moment to turn off the electronics and come together for a meal or even to play a game or do a jigsaw puzzle even 1 or 2 nights a week our world would be a better place😄

[@Caemen87B]

@@lesliespradley8897 Oh I love that! I myself also learned from my mom that we sit and eat together and talk about our day. Life is busy and sometimes no time for a proper dinner or conversation, but the time we do have at the table with our family and dishes is very very special! I’m so glad to hear people still do the best they can to eat and enjoy the time together! You should try and place candles while having dinner adds a touch of warmth! My husband loves when we turn them on! I thrift the candles and candle sticks ❤️ wish we can add some pictures!

[@RebeccaVinyard-h1c]

My favorite thing on Sunday is watching your weekly videos. They always teach and entertain!

[@Alex-dz2et]

The black ikebana vase name Roseramic is probably pronounced Ro Seramic. Just a thought.

[@shelleyboyce1241]

Can’t believe you almost missed the Ken Edward’s pottery! My favorite ❤️

[@bethb7965]

Love the brightly colored floral dress!! If you want nice soft cotton nightgowns, keep your eyes out for vintage Barbizon. They're not manufactured anymore. They're the only ones my mom used to wear them; she passed 37 years ago and I still have one of hers... Laura, you're the 1st thrifter I started watching on here a few years ago and I still love seeing how you design and stage what you find!!

[@katem3961]

I love coloured glass, some beautiful pieces you found, Laura. Fabulous series. Can't wait for the next. Thank you 💚💙💛🧡

[@maryquite7598]

The carved wooden box is from Mexico! I love it! And the blown glass cups as well! Beautiful!

[@elizabethparkhurst2824]

yes!!!! Those cups were magical

[@KymeGracia]

good score on the Ken Edwards El Palomar lidded pot. I love his designs

[@4EvrPatriot]

Put a good size magnet close to the opening to guide the frog out.

[@lindablackmore5882]

You are so blessed to have that big family!

[@belindah6554]

Love the first Japanese Ikebana Vase! My mum is British so I've always known Calla Lillies as Death Lilly.

[@loishampstead8760]

In NZ it’s the arum lily that people associate with death and funerals. Doesn’t worry me I still love them. They grow wild in our paddock.

[@belindah6554]

@@loishampstead8760 Zantedeschia aethiopica is the botanical name, both the same was my understanding. Symbolises the restored innocence of the soul at death, so it's symbolism is positive ✌️

[@lauraschmidt2109]

I always think of death when I see Lilies!

[@maryjoymath3545]

Yes...Girl on the glass blown cups!!!!! What......💞💞🙃💞💞

[@trollingenstrae2207]

I randomly came across this channel and am writing this from Europe. I have to say that I am blown away by these finds and how affordable they are. I do visit flea markets and second hand stores where I live as much as I can to find items made out of good quality and natural materials and things that I can get my hands on are no where close to what I see in this video. I think I would just freak out if I was in any of those stores. Really cool :)

[@Biome_Vintage]

Laura your channel just gets better and better--I really appreciate your morsels of wisdom and your emphasis on curiosity/following what strikes you! I'm so pleased that you're encouraging the incorporation of modern second-hand finds into your space when it makes sense. Open-mindedness and a hunger to learn are the cornerstones of finding beauty, IMO! :)

[@maryjoymath3545]

Definitely a doorway!!! Super Cool!!!💞💞🙃💞💞

[@AVXnPHX]

Your Mexican Pot with the Lid is a Ken Edwards signed Tonala Piece. Ken Edwards was born in the USA, educated in the Arts in Kansas City, Missouri and studied his art in Japan. You will see the Asian influences in his "Collection" series. In the 1960's Ken Edwards migrated to the crafts village of Tonala, in Central Mexico, where he founded the company known as Ken Edwards Stoneware. He upgraded the quality and longevity of the material. They are lead-free as well.

[@laraemitchell9064]

I can’t tell you how much I love the big Cala lily vase at 25:00. I love the color and the exaggerated relief of the flowers!

[@sandivonins3207]

I’m loving this series! So much fun!

[@bernadettedunn6129]

This is my favorite series you have ever done. It’s such a treat to shop with you at s many amazing thrifty’s.

[@TheHitchlands]

I believe the Calla Lily vase is a bisque mold you glaze yourself. I've seen them at those paint your own pottery places. This is a very well done one.

[@spungegirl]

Came here to say this - I just picked up some molds from an older lady and I’m pretty sure she had this one. Most of her molds were from the 70s, with some from the 80s

[@graceschadt9319]

It was a Duncan Ceramics Mold Co mold. They were located in California and very popular

[@spungegirl]

@@graceschadt9319 yup! I have a small collection of vintage molds and about half of them are Duncan.

[@jennifertarabochia3290]

The Ken Edwards covered dish you found in the back of the cart is such a score! It’s a beauty. He is an American artist who moved to Tonala and produces beautiful pottery.

[@lindafrance9192]

There was another commenter who said he recently passed away.

[@leeannmettlach2412]

That bright green Italian glass & the Mexican pottery with the blue birds are BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@dellareyes9928]

Unfortunately I've been in bed for a week but what an absolute blessing that I found you, I believe on KZbin. Not very tech savvy or watch much on the phone but I just clicked on one and there you were. I've never commented before but thought it was worth a try to let you know I find the few videos I was able to watch today very cool. You are a joy to watch and learn from. I love seeing the styling you show. I'm sure you are blessing lots of folks all over. My city doesn't seem to be interested in vintage or antiques unfortunately. I hope more find you to inspire them. Blessings to you for sharing your joy and knowledge.😊

[@mrs.e3909]

I love that you apply your effort towards your tiki party! What a fun theme night! Your guests are very lucky.

[@kajnadams]

Cotton nightgowns are so hard to find, I'm always on the lookout, I like wearing natural fibers especially to bed in the summer!

[@lauradoxtater1301]

Fabulous finds as always. The pattern on the dress with the big red flowers reminds me of Marimekko fabric. Love this series. Have you thought about visiting every Goodwill in every state? 😆

[@leftcoastrevivals]

😂 Sounds fun!!

[@ChaiChai1965]

I immediately thought Marimekko, too.

[@vintagerose695]

Ooo, you could put your rings on the fingers on the hand shaped soap dish!

[@theresathompson2784]

The dress with bold print flower looks like a marimekko print 😊

[@Alex-dz2et]

Could have been handmade from marimekko material.

[@01baia]

My first thought!

[@sweetbeene]

If you carry a small black light with you, when you shine it on glass it shows you cracks.

[@janedunton4104]

Wow, good tip! Thanks!

[@judymcpherson7678]

It can also help you find uranium glass as it will glow with a uv light/black light.

[@amyfinch9131]

Also pottery does glow

[@joysomers262]

Good to know!!! Thank you.❤

[@salomevantonder8281]

O my WORD! THOSE GLASS CUPS! I would've definitely gotten those. Very unique.

[@DonnaWilde-vq5we]

I'm really really enjoying this series. Thanks, Laura

[@isoldelippens6670]

Me too!

[@janetbergquist9454]

Yay, a Laura video on a very hot summer day here in Oregon! Great way to pass the time between watering the garden! Almost 100 now in the Willamette Valley....

[@darrenbrand1554]

The orange tiki cup is a star wars geektiki. I found one the other day for my son whose a star wars fan

[@denicesheriff3594]

You know what?....I grew up without a dishwasher. My dad use to say "I already have 2" (my sister and myself...haha Dad) but there are many memories and laughter to be had while washing dishes.

[@melissaj8384]

That Ken Edward Mexican pottery is beautiful.

[@sandrarivera6301]

Thank you for your video 😊 I am enjoying your video so much. I love everything where I live out here in Puerto Rico we don’t have Goodwill or any thrift stores or we don’t have salvation Army. I am so happy when I see your videos because I enjoy them so much so thank you so much for them 😊

[@pigoff123]

I use my German vases to fill them with roses, lilacs, tulips and daffodils

[@janinedevilliers510]

That is wonderful. I live in Germany and collect German vases. The quality is amazing.

[@Mrs.Merrrrrciiiii]

Your videos are so entertaining. I enjoy them a lottttttt ❤️

[@MaiLeyros]

love your vibe amongst so many doing this..subscribed...hi from the Philippines❤️❤️

[@DiscoPrysm]

You could mount that small wooden box with the “doorway” on the wall and store small things in it, possibly jewelry, maybe crystals or if you’re a nature lover like myself you could be in need of a place to store keepsakes from walks in the woods 😅

[@cretapoole857]

Thanks for letting me follow along with you shopping. The sea shell bowl I can just see me eating a grilled shrimp salad in this. I loved it. You found some great things today.

[@susanvelez6534]

The scarf / shawl is stunning

[@GillMarx123]

Yes on the blown glass cups! I think Roseramics is a play on the words like Ro-seramics. And I would have grabbed the bellows. But they’re harder to find here in Newfoundland and we often heat our houses with fire in the winters.

[@velvetindigonight]

I so love this series…….. I so looove Goodwill though Im glad I live in the UK as I don’t think I’d ever get out! Thank you Laura and Hubby……. Have a lovely day All

[@BK-rf2uu]

Thank you Laura!! Great video! 🥰

[@RobertaS-69]

I definitely would have got the blown glass cups I love them they were gorgeous❤

[@deenaparker8689]

I love your taste. Your videos are so well done and informative.

[@ginaharwood3858]

Just loving this series! Bravo!

[@katie.elizabeth]

I've never been this early to a video!! Love your content and design! You truly have inspired me in my own interior design, my thrifting adventures, and approach to loving vintage pieces like never before. Could you possibly do a video on what you know about pottery maker-marks? It is so tough to try and google lens signatures/marks sometimes, much less read them and get good results online while trying to research. I wish there was an AI recognition app for this, haha.

[@debbiecanizales6549]

She’s my favorite ❤️

[@Signe-p3m]

I think most of the studio ceramics were made by people who are not famous, not professional, just students or hobbiests or small business artists. A list of well-known artists would be possible, but the majority of pieces you see would most likely not make it to a database of ceramic artists.

[@rikkemeek1506]

The green bowls at 11.04 are really pretty🙂 They would make great pasta bowls.

[@SharleneCampbell-h9z]

I loved those green bowls!

[@pdxpickit2586]

Yes I think the cups were amazing. Oh well look at everything you do buy so successfully!

[@tinuvianna]

OMG I'm *crying* over those blown glass cups!! Look at those incredible handles!

[@lauriesapp6147]

I love the red flower dress!! ❤❤❤❤

[@racheleford7755]

Yes on the blown glass cups!!

[@kittydodge5754]

You scored a beautiful piece of Ken Edwards pottery! 😊

[@dawnbrown9898]

I am loving this series!❤❤

[@sharlenekrien1706]

I enjoyed this series very much. Thank you Laura❤

[@hresulas4446]

I love the first two dresses you picked up!😍

[@colleenjennifer-lynn]

3:37 I love everything tiki you find!! I get so excited for you while I’m at home watching this 🤣❤️😘🇨🇦

[@treasurepedlar]

Someone probably already commented, but the Mexican pottery lidded bowl is a Ken Edwards Tonala piece, and having his initials makes it more valuable.

[@kimstclair1879]

Learning so much from you and look forward to every vlogm greeting from brittany france🙂👩

[@medicinalplantsteacher]

It's a Laura Friday! Listening and taking peaks while I finish up my week!

[@Pennysquareantiques]

Thank you so much Laura, I love watching your videos😊 I am just starting out with my thrifting/reseller business here as I only arrived in the States from Belfast, Northern Ireland last September. I managed a thrift store back home for a season and am so passionate about finding out all I can about the antique, vintage market here in America🥰 it’s been such an adventure so far! Your selflessness is to be admired! Cheering you on in your business! Trudy x

[@patriciawitherspoon3518]

You always find great things