Thrift Haul - Luxe Fashion, Vintage Crate & Barrel, Crystal, MCM Homeware!

Join Suki and I for multiple thrift store trips and see what we find! We saw a range of items from home decor, to fashion, to antique furniture and more!
About Melba Makes
This channel focuses on a buy “used” first approach to all things that go into making a home. Buying used as a lifestyle has allowed me to get a better value, save, and reduce waste. I create a variety of videos from interior design to following our home renovation journey. Come along for some fun thrifting for treasures, restoring pieces, decorating, and room makeovers. Also join us as we renovate our mid century California ranch house.

[@janedoh5405]

It’s great to see someone thrifting and finding deals for personal use and not for re-selling purposes. You found some awesome stuff!

[@madonnahughey3056]

Great finds Melba - love the vases and your new clothing, the silk blouse is such a pretty color and the green jacket looks fabulous on you! What a find on the pyrex and the Longchamp purse! Smooches to Suki - thank you for sharing 😊♥️

[@champagnemommy]

The outfit you were wearing is stunning. And I think the green coat will look fabulous with a tank top and a pair of jeans. For a more edgy look. 😊

[@user-uc8cn4dq8c]

You found some really nice items, especially the clothes they really suit you,well done ,have a wonderful week 😊❤

[@leslie8423]

Enjoyed watching your thrift finds!

[@MelbaMakes]

Im glad you enjoyed this one Leslie, thanks for joining Suki and I - hope you have a great week! 🤗🌻

[@crazycatlady61]

All the clothes looked great, the green jacket does suit you and the colour pops, l really like your ascetics, it’s stylish and easy elegance without being fussy. Timeless.

[@martagrelli9868]

Melba, I am enjoying watching your videos. I love your home. Robert and I send our love to you and Daniel.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Marta! I’m glad you are enjoying the videos, thank you for watching them! Sending you and Robert a hug! ❤️🤗

[@angeladenmark3164]

Awesome Video!!!! People need to realize that thrifting takes time & research!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!! God Bless!!!!

[@MelbaMakes]

I’m glad you enjoyed this video Angela! Happy treasure hunting to you! 🤗✨

[@ST-hc9zm]

"This is the label maker I've had since I was a kid." 💓 I spent so much time as a kid organizing and re-arranging my things. I would've been so thrilled to have a label maker! LOL! (I was clearly not on the cheerleading squad!)

[@florencelacy4190]

I love the green jacket on you. Also the crystal vace is definitely Mikasa, Reflections

[@sarahb3606]

You got such great stuff. You're lucky always finding pure silk and love the bowl set. The pants look great on you!

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Sarah! 🥰

[@snjezanasnjezana8332]

Wow I liked those bags so much.. Perfect size.. Everything is so nice...

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Snjezana! I hope it was a fun video! 🤗

[@susanvelez6534]

This was fantastic Melba …… have a great week darling

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Susan! I hope you have a great week ahead too! 🌻🤗💕

[@donnaokoniewski3761]

I'd say you got some great finds there. I loved that green jacket on you! Thanks so much for sharing. Enjoy your Sunday. xo

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Donna ☺️💕 I hope you have a wonderful Sunday too! 🤗

[@pamelairvin3164]

The avocado Pyrex nesting bowls are a true steal. We received the exact set for a wedding gift in 1972. Three years ago we found a 4th bowl in the largest size at a resale mall, paid $20 for it, and have been using it since. May you enjoy your Pyrex for the next 50 years!!!! Blessings!!!

[@MelbaMakes]

Aww! 💕 How sweet that you received these as a wedding gift and that you found another to expand your set! It’s such a fun and stylish set I’m very excited about this addition to our kitchen 🤗

[@pamelairvin3164]

@@MelbaMakes Thank you!!!

[@LeslieY66]

You really got a great deal on those pyrex bowls! Hope you enjoy them for years to come 😊

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks Leslie! As soon as they told me the price I paid right away! 😂

[@catea2551]

enjoyed the thrifting finds🤩

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks Cate! 😃

[@garlicgirl3149]

You scored GOLD with those pants! That is the way clothes used to be made. Excellent quality and symmetry. I went to a furniture thrift store a couple a couple of months ago and the owners said that younger people are seeing the cheaply made furniture by these big box stores is not worth and now want the "old" furniture they did not think they wanted before. I find the same with clothes. I am shocked how Goodwill will want $6 for a T-shirt with massive pilling and misshapen from the washing and poor-quality materials.

[@MelbaMakes]

Garlicgirl! Yes, sometimes the thrift store prices are unbelievable for clothes that can be in poor condition! I’m glad you liked the pants, I’m excited to keep styling them with other pieces in my wardrobe 😊 Have a great week and I don’t think we ever got an update on your buffet! I hope the new paint turned out just the way you wanted! ✨

[@RitaVernoy]

I enjoy your thrifting videos.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Rita! I hope you have a great week! 🤗

[@cltinturkey]

Wow! You found so many great items at really good prices. I love the red crossbody bag and predict it will become a travel and daily staple. The clothing and kitchen items you found are of amazing quality. I don't think anything you bought new today would compare with the basic components and manufacture of those items. You have a great eye for bargains and top quality. I really enjoyed this fun video! Thank you.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you Courtney and I’m glad that you enjoyed this video! I was excited to get this video out to you all! It was fun to learn more about Landstrom Furniture company (the secretary desk I showed at the beginning). If you look up the company they have some really cool pieces with some copper hardware I think is really cool! And I think your prediction will be correct, the red purse is quickly becoming a go-to bag for me 😄 I hope you enjoy your Sunday Courtney! 🤗🌻

[@LorenaHill]

I found a Waterford crystal table clock. 4.99! thrifting is So fun. thanks for sharing

[@MelbaMakes]

Woohoo! That is an INCREDIBLE price Lorena! Enjoy your clock 🤗👏🏽👏🏽

[@happytx1860]

You find such fantastic thrifted items. I am making a conscious decision to buy natural fiber clothing. Cotton, cashmere, silk, and wool. I think in the long run it will save me money. I enjoy your channel ❤.

[@MelbaMakes]

Natural fibers feel more comfortable to me! Is looking for these fabrics new to you or is it how you’ve always shopped? I ask because sometimes they do have a bit more maintenance so wondering if that potentially would be helpful to hear more about in a video. I hope you find some amazing pieces for your wardrobe! 🤗

[@happytx1860]

I have always liked natural fiber clothing. It seems that clothes fall apart in about a year. I have a very old cotton navy blue cotton sweatshirt, no fading or pilling.

[@traceyc130]

The mixing bowl should be a four piece set. My mom had a pink version with four bowls. They look great in green.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks Tracey! After reading your comment I did some more research and see the sets of four (I saw the pink one)! I learned that they have a number on the bottom of the bowl so if you are missing one you can identify the one you need based on the number!

[@neggyforever]

I love the white canisters, the pants are awesome, and EVERYTHING! Love the crystal vase and the cylinder pottery vase, etc. See? Just everything! Great video. Love to go thrifting and spend your money... 😂 😘

[@MelbaMakes]

😆 lol I was *really* excited to upload this video! I’m glad you enjoyed these latest treasures 😄✨

[@debbiehoefert2349]

Love that crystal vase. Beautiful.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks Debbie! I’m looking forward to getting some fresh flowers in that vase soon! 💐 Hope you have a great week! 😊

[@user-iq9cn2hf2x]

Love your doggy! Great video too.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thank you! 😊🐶

[@juliagoolia72]

If you rub those Pyrex bowls with food grade oil, it will bring the sheen back and disguise some of the scuff marks.

[@MelbaMakes]

Thanks for sharing this tip with us Julia! 🙏🏽😊

[@lillianbarker4292]

I’d love to find a Lonchamp bag. I really like them but they seem overpriced. It would be so much fun to thrift one! Thrifting has taught me a lot about brands I really like because I am attracted to the item first and then the brand. I find myself attracted to the same brands without knowing what they are at first.

[@MelbaMakes]

“Thrifting has taught me a lot about brands I really like because I am attracted to the item first and then the brand” - I feel the same way Lillian! I think the first Longchamp I held was the one from the estate sale haha Hope the video is helpful in keeping an eye out!

[@davemars5419]

How can I find you instagram? I’d like to follow you :)

[@vivienmcnaul109]

You need a trip to Texas. @ ladymarybeth. You tube excellent viewing