You know when you have watched a lot of Laura's videos when you can spot something that you know Laura is going to pick up to see the markings!
@vjhreeves2 жыл бұрын
Or...when you are actually out thrifting yourself and find something you know she'd love and wish you could pick it up for her 😆
@jaicimurcia92712 жыл бұрын
😂😂 I was just thinking that. I can never open my own EBay store because it would just be a replica of Laura’s because I’m brainwashed to her style.😜
@marilynpainter5303 Жыл бұрын
@@vjhreeves Right! I saw a teak ice bucket and wondered if Laura has one or would want it!
@primrosejane Жыл бұрын
Nothing better than walking in a new to you antique mall! Love that feeling...
@mervihuuskonen16522 жыл бұрын
Nice to see that you picked the vase made by Arabia, Finland. It’s handpainted, design Hilkka-Liisa Ahola, worth 70 euros. Greetings from Finland.
@CuriousWhimz2 ай бұрын
As a Finn I smiled when she picked it up 😊
@Frandallina2 жыл бұрын
I feel like swirls represent energy for healing, for good vibes, for life...
@kinawood7454 Жыл бұрын
Next time you head to the midwest, check out Pella, Iowa.. a dutch community with awesome local thrift stores plus the Windmill antique store. That antique store is stacked and packed floor to ceiling with tons of cool items. I'm talking like hoarder level. Lots of mid century items too!
@quinnmurdock32592 жыл бұрын
It's interesting she's drawn to spirals,,they mean, birth,rebirth, evolution, awareness,,radiance of cosmic energy,,,love it 😀 ❤
@mariamesiti63682 жыл бұрын
Laura! Today I scored a yellow bitossi lamp worth $1200 at goodwill for only $6.99!!! I thought of you as I did a happy dance in the parking lot 😂 🎉
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh congratulations!!!!
@rhondaborders34522 жыл бұрын
That's wonderful!
@vjhreeves2 жыл бұрын
WOW! Epic find!
@jackiewithrow26982 жыл бұрын
Hi Maria Mesiti how do you find out how much the lamp is worth that you found? Please let me know
@annmariemarin55132 жыл бұрын
Those first 2 GWs are like what we have here in los angeles. Mostly junk. You guys are spoiled in PNW!!
@TiaDonita Жыл бұрын
Those Goebel Hummel plates you passed up are a good buy
@rsnj45012 жыл бұрын
Your niece is adorable. What a fun trip.💗
@lindaapplebaum19872 жыл бұрын
The charioteer is Athena. Because she is the goddess of wisdom, the owl is logical.
@SSmith-mx8mo Жыл бұрын
I lived in MN for 5 years and I loved thrifting there. The shops in MN are so much better than in VA where I live now. I don't know why.
@natalierogers506527 күн бұрын
I love here still and I can’t seem to find anything good. Any tips? I’m in Southwest MN
@SSmith-mx8mo27 күн бұрын
@@natalierogers5065 I was in Northern MN and found good stuff in Longville and at the Vets thrift strore in Hibbing.
@CarolynFarmer-wp3xz3 ай бұрын
Your style is not to be questioned. I love mid century modern.
@MaryMamaAshlee2 жыл бұрын
Off topic, but I love Maya's nails!
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
She does them herself! She’s so good at them 😍
@cindybogard8684 Жыл бұрын
The store Unique reminds me of a huge Savers - especially the packaged "little stuff" wall.
@jessicaeiss25412 жыл бұрын
1st time viewer here, and I've just watched a few of your videos. I can't believe how many Goodwills you have where you are. We have none that I know of anywhere. We do have Thrifty Shopper and ARC thrift store, and I love antiquing for a good vase!
@joansmith96582 жыл бұрын
Oh, I loved that black/white/orange cat mug that matched the bowl!!
@FTG2Eli Жыл бұрын
The 2 of you make such an adorable shopping team. I enjoyed this video!
@gypsyjolie2 жыл бұрын
I always say as I watch your videos that you are so lucky to source on the West Coast. Now you see that we have to really dig for treasures in the Midwest! It's a different farmhouse and cutesy cow/pig/bear aesthetic in most of the midwest. Exciting that you found some treasures anyway!
@marciejones35382 жыл бұрын
Oh Laura, I saw things I could’ve bought!! Omg, thanks for sharing your adventures. ☺️
@susanma48992 жыл бұрын
I live in Ky, so I'd add cutesy horse stuff to that list, lol. On the other hand, there's plenty of Ralph Lauren, Coach, and Talbots to be had :D
@DopamineDecor2 жыл бұрын
No kidding, right?
@donnastevenson67002 жыл бұрын
You should get a hope chest for your niece and start putting thrift finds in
@susieharman25392 жыл бұрын
Swirls 🍥
@carolladd98472 жыл бұрын
Great idea Donna!!
@carol.luna.stella2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea
@milosit2 жыл бұрын
How fun to go shopping with your niece! She is like your apprentice.
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
She’s so sweet! We’ve been besties since she was a little girl so it’s so amazing to watch her grow up and that we share common interests 😊
@lindaapplebaum19872 жыл бұрын
The charioteer is Athena with the owl that represents her.
@karenchasenvintage20292 жыл бұрын
My Left Coast Girl is at it again!! 🎉🎉🎉🧡🧡🧡
@sherrynicol45852 жыл бұрын
I want those Pillsbury Doughboy candle sticks. My sister collects it, has been since the 80s.
@lkf87992 жыл бұрын
The little owl and the purple flower vase were my favorite. That bull was gorgeous.
@susieq37652 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to Part 2. You two are so much fun to watch, and make a great shopping team!
@dianearonsohn828 ай бұрын
Thrilled to see you in my city...lots of treasures
@marybee47342 жыл бұрын
THE LASTED PLACE YOU WENT WAS PACKED WITH SO MUCH BEAUTIFUL THINGS THANKS FOR SHARING WITH US 🥰 🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝
@leishaallen9512 Жыл бұрын
Fargo has nothing! So can’t wait to see what you find! I live there! I love your videos and always wish I had your good shops!❤
@JAMoore-zz3ki2 жыл бұрын
@32:05 - Ahhhhh! SOOOO much Bitossi. @32:11 - Bitossi orange / yellow / black oval platter / tray spotted @32:55 - The bird ashtray is a midcentury Fratelli Fanciullacci piece from Italy. @34:10 That Bagni bull is SWOONY!!!
@wenDesigner2 жыл бұрын
I just donated the green club chair that you saw in the Salvation Army store ( in Burnsville ) …hilarious
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
What are the odds!!
@wenDesigner2 жыл бұрын
@@leftcoastrevivals I hope you go to Stillwater & you have to hit Hunt & Gather!
@Christinemartin-w2r8 ай бұрын
Cats by nina are very collectible and sell quick. I was so sad you didn’t get the bull. Fun video. I am obsessed with those triangle earrings
@notlostjustwandering2182 жыл бұрын
Goodwills in the Twin Cities are not worth the effort of stopping. They used to be so much better for vintage, but have changed over the past 5 years or so. Other thrift stores in the area are much better! Currently watching this a second time to try to figure out which locations you were at, so I can go tomorrow and see if a few things I spied are still there 😃 Glad you were able to find a few goodies!
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
Oh I hope you find the spots!! This was just filmed last week so it’s absolutely possible!
@MacDonaldPaula Жыл бұрын
Savers and other stores are better. Or the ones downtown
@juicyparsons Жыл бұрын
@@MacDonaldPaula if you come back you can hit up Flying Pig & Mall of Saint Paul too . I miss south mpls Savers so much :'(
@susanferris2 жыл бұрын
I am originally from Fargo so I can’t wait to see what you all thrift from there! PS Don’t miss the sculpture garden in Minneapolis if you have time. It’s pretty amazing!
@sherireynolds1410 Жыл бұрын
Cats by Nina are always so cute.
@janelchambers67912 жыл бұрын
Love when you and your niece go junkin, she knows her stuff, well done
@diannesandvik4602 жыл бұрын
I love when your niece is with you! Great video. Looking forward to part 2. The black vase definitely balanced the look you were going for on the shelf. It’s Sunday morning here in Florida and after watching this you two have inspired me to get dressed and head out to our local antique mall in Mount Dora!
@lynndaniels60152 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff!
@k.j.krimson25902 жыл бұрын
Awww man you were in my neck of the woods and I didn't know it. 🤦♀️ (Minneapolis) Glad you had a good time here. 😊❤️
The brown bag is a vintage Court in British Tan. The black one was a Coach Willis (my favorite). Get a replacement Turnlock closure from Etsy. Use Lexol leather cleaner and a good conditioner like Bick 4. It will look beautiful once you are done.
@veronicasalazar-garcia52992 жыл бұрын
It’s likely from the 90’s.
@vjhreeves2 жыл бұрын
Yes! They were two different models. The handles are different. I have the black Willis, bought new around 1997. The only thing I don't like about it is how heavy it is, even with nothing in it.
@ladonnabarker29832 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh! That dollhouse right when you came in! I would have bought that to redecorate and redo.
@ColleenSakurai9 ай бұрын
I saw that, too. Wouldn't know what to do with it--but it definitely had potential in the right person's hands.
@lorettavalmorbida77932 жыл бұрын
Looks like you are having a great time Laura with your niece and her beautiful nails.
@totallytania79782 жыл бұрын
Oh man...! I saw a ton a stuff I would've loved!🤩How exciting! You two look like you really enjoy each other's company... So fun! Thanks for another GREAT video!🤗
@ethelbaste73002 жыл бұрын
Yeepee yehey!!! New vlooog!!! Watching from the Philippines 🇵🇭...i love your GREAT FINDS...
@revelationtruth12522 жыл бұрын
Yall are too cute!! So happy for these episodes... yeay!!❤ thank you for the upload!!❤
@laurenanderson1022 жыл бұрын
Yay!!! Minneapolis is where I live! Been watching your videos for awhile now- so wish I could’ve met you! Even though the haul wasn’t robust, you managed to find great stuff as usual- and I’m so glad you got that Bitossi! Looks fabulous!
@mariakorte7942 жыл бұрын
I was JUST in Hopkins yesterday (I live only 25 minutes away from there)! Wish I could have seen you. Love your style, but especially your taste in jewelry (drool)......
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
It was such a fun antique mall!!
@maryj50872 жыл бұрын
I like her swirls. we all have that one thing that draws us. It's a personal "like"
@janearuin23122 жыл бұрын
Yes, you have a better chance to find high-end pieces in antique stores than in Goodwill in Midwest.
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
Wait for part 2! 🙌😍
@juliebay3527 Жыл бұрын
I just found your channel. You speak my love language. 😊❤
@vjhreeves2 жыл бұрын
I cannot get over how tidy the Goodwills and Salvation Army are in Minneapolis! Ours in FL are disaster areas. And usually PACKED with shoppers. And, Maya, I have the exact same attraction to swirl designs!
@susanma48992 жыл бұрын
The ones I've been to in FL are not that cheap! But they do have good sales. My friend and I always hit up the charity shops--lots of old folks donating their stuff in Florida, lol! It's a good place to thrift coats and sweaters! This summer I got some furry hats at a Florida charity shop. I'll def need them in my state.
@carolynb19722 жыл бұрын
@vjhreeves- AGREED! Virginia's are so junky as well.
@jenniferlee35102 жыл бұрын
OMG! I can’t believe you were here! I ♥️ Pete’s! I agree our Goodwills are hit or miss - I’ve found some great things, but their prices have gotten outrageously high…Uffdah! (as we sometimes like to say in Minnesota).😉 There’s so many great places to check out. Glad you found some treasures in our neck of the woods. Next time you’re headed to the Twin Cities please feel free to reach out I’d be happy to show you some of our favorite junking spots and some of our yummy places to eat! (You betcha!)👍🏼 Loved seeing all the places you got to go and treasures you picked up!
@bonnielucas19412 жыл бұрын
Yeah, den! 😆
@elizabethwright12012 жыл бұрын
I live in Minnesota and I literally drool when I watch your videos. I was cracking up at how fast you guys whipped through the Goodwills and had the music going most of the time 😂 Our Goodwills suck. Bottom line. Sooo glad you got to some of our smaller vintage stores. Come back to our Goodwills in another 30 years and all of the cool stuff will be there 😂
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 They sure aren’t like back at home!!
@Crybaybee2 жыл бұрын
I also live in Minneapolis, our goodwills are really hard to find good things in honestly. I gave up going to them and now I just go to the smaller mom and pop thrift stores.
@lindafrance91922 жыл бұрын
@@leftcoastrevivals your Goodwills are the best I’ve seen on the internet and of all I’ve visited in person.
@alenelevin17572 жыл бұрын
Those spotted glasses. Wow.
@Alexandra-jj2qh2 жыл бұрын
@@Crybaybee Same here in Upstate NY. Even junk is highly priced, and not just at the Goodwills.
@michaelamacpherson596911 ай бұрын
Very good thing you didn't pick up that fluted piece at 11:15, I used to work at a paint your own pottery store, thats a very cheap item we would order wholesale for customers to glaze. The D is for Duncan, the wholesale ceramic group!
@debramorgenroth74202 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh my old stomping grounds. I loved thrifting there in the towns outside of Minneapolis have great thrift stores too.
@eileenalholinna53102 жыл бұрын
I was going to suggest the Unique! And here you are!! I have been there! It’s a great thrift store!! ❤
@cindyreynolds42302 жыл бұрын
Same with me!
@ankiolebring83882 жыл бұрын
One thing’s for sure; you need more black and white stuff ( not only because they are my favourites, I think they creates a strong definition and stand’s out in a beautiful way)❤❤❤
@annemieke11842 жыл бұрын
Two video's whitin two days....I'm so glad! Always waiting eagerly for your video's!
@vickilwendling22162 жыл бұрын
Awwww, you were in my Beautiful State of Minnesota 🥰🇺🇲💞
@magpiethriftadventures26602 жыл бұрын
It’s the goddess Athena with the horse and chariot 😁great video! So much fun ❤😊
@gingermomof4kiddos3092 жыл бұрын
Minnesota girl here, Turquoise Vintage is amazing!! Lots of fantastic little spots to thrift at and the prices get better the further you get from the cities!
@heididepotter81362 жыл бұрын
Grate pieces X Grate trip with a thrift friend X
@alenelevin17572 жыл бұрын
That unique store was so amazing. 😃
@AbigailsArtfulAbode2 жыл бұрын
That Unique store has to be owned by Value Village. Looked identical then you got to checkout and for sure it must be.
@katstorm132 жыл бұрын
Yep. They own Savers as well
@alenelevin17572 жыл бұрын
I liked that vase from Spain. It was really pretty..
@lyndaborhauer522 жыл бұрын
You should let us know when your thinking of traveling to our cities. Most of us that thrift could tell you of our secret honey holes. I so enjoy your videos and now with your niece it’s extra special. Thank you Laura from all of us that can’t thrift anymore you make us smile.❤
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
I do! I shared I was doing a meet up in Fargo, ND on a few videos over the last few months here on YT and a bunch of times on Instagram 😊❤️ I got great polls on Instagram from locals with tips on where to visit 🙌
@khudson39842 жыл бұрын
Saver’s, Arc Value Villages, Salvation Army’s are great places for thrifting in Minneapolis/St. Paul area too. Glad you found Unique!!
@pigoff1232 жыл бұрын
I used to live in White Bear Lake when my dad was stationed there.
@tambij2 жыл бұрын
The Purple Trumpet Vase that you looked at the first Goodwill was definitely worth picking up. It has a value of $35 - $45.00. I haven’t seen them even in the thrift stores priced less then $9 - $10 dollars.
@roryrosevintageakalizliz88382 жыл бұрын
Love you teaming up with your niece and wow what a great finds
@DontKillBirdie2 жыл бұрын
Those colourful earrings are Indian. I have a pair with only green coloured glass, I love them. I think I paid 2 euros for it, the lady didn't realise they were sterling. Thanks for sharing your finds, it's fun to see you find similar things on the other side of the planet 😊
@sharkbite6577 Жыл бұрын
Come to Anoka Minnesota they have loads of antique malls, and if your in the golden valley area go to empty the nest.
@carolsuesamuelson79353 ай бұрын
I bought a frog like the one you found. In Peoria IL. 1970's.
@lindaeisterhold2164 Жыл бұрын
Next trip to MN you need to check out Stillwater, MN, if you haven't alreadt.
@barstowe552 жыл бұрын
Here you are traveling all over the place thrifting and it takes me forever to get my husband to take me to just one store at a time. I wouldn't have passed up so many unique pieces as you did in Minnesota. That was fun.
@Lynne21062 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you just drive yourself or call Uber? You are missing out on life! You both would probably enjoy some independence.
@barstowe552 жыл бұрын
@@Lynne2106 yes I would enjoy more independence, but we're 2 old farts who are stuck in our ways. Besides, he is my caregiver and a good cook!
@teenahansen2967 Жыл бұрын
Hi Laura, maybe you and your niece have researched it already, but the American Indian meaning of the spiral in their art and jewelry is a symbol of life's journey. It's often combined with a handprint, which is a symbol for universal harmony. 😊
@nikkifangaiuiha60812 жыл бұрын
Glad you two beautiful women had a wonderful time thrifting at Minneapolis love to thrift somewhere else from home town,😃😃😃😃😃
@emguilbe2 жыл бұрын
I would have loved to check out the earrings OMG! Loved browsing, too 😊
@trailersandtea2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, especially cool vintage, is a wee bit hard to find here, lol...hope you enjoyed your stay though! Fun vlog!
@shoshannabrooker91422 жыл бұрын
Take the coach bag to the coach store, they should fix for free. At least they always use to. It’s part of what made them so popular back in the day.
@cindyreynolds42302 жыл бұрын
Unique is my favorite!
@michellesreadingshelf2 жыл бұрын
I live in the Minneapolis area so this was so fun to watch! Great video!
@susanweeres79152 жыл бұрын
That is my Salvation Army and my Unique!!! So much product to source.
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
I bet you find great stuff at Unique! It was awesome 👏
@rikkemeek15062 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Good to see Maya again🙂 Cats by Nina is a very good resale brand. The candle stick Maya found at 16.23 looks like Trench art which can be worth lots of money.
@alexstratton76552 жыл бұрын
i have shopped at unique for the month i stayed in MN i found it to be pricey, but i loved it ; and found so much good stuff. I love unique-since we dont have that in iowa or savers.
@mistylaurili2 жыл бұрын
That first goodwill you stopped at is one of my favorites, and the one I frequented in college because it was just down the street!
@CatherineShoresHMN10 ай бұрын
I live south east of Mpls & the Salvation Army (our Goodwill closed several years ago) in my town always has junk. I guess I need to venture out to some surrounding areas.
@maddynavarro772 жыл бұрын
Hi Laura and Maya! 😁🖐🏽 Oh my goodness! How fun! You both are so blessed to have one another that shares the same interest. 😊 Beautiful finds you two! 👌🏽 ❤️ Maddy
@leftcoastrevivals2 жыл бұрын
Hi Maddy! ❤️
@maddynavarro772 жыл бұрын
@@leftcoastrevivals Morning Laura! 🖐🏽 I just wanted to say I was unable to get into my FB and Instagram accounts up until maybe 2 days ago. So, I bummed bc I had wanted to post the photo we took at your pop-up vintage sale in that gorgeous barn like place a couple of months ago. I'm sure they'll be more with the Rose City Vintage and whatever else Oregon has to offer. I'm extremely excited, it'll be my first time going. Happy Sunday! 😊 ❤️Maddy
@kingsdaughter7772 жыл бұрын
I live 20 min south of Minneapolis. Unique Boutique in Burnsville is the bomb, And its huge. Also the Savers in Apple Valley is really good.
@gwenlauer-loop86962 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@MsVicky-nv2jy2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed traveling with you to Minneapolis thrift stores they have so many beautiful things!😊
@LavishHim2 жыл бұрын
Value Village and Unique stores are owned by the same retailer. FYI! 😁
@katstorm132 жыл бұрын
And Savers
@nclare72 жыл бұрын
Great video! I love arm chair thrifting with you!
@TheRelaxationWorks2 жыл бұрын
So weird to see my Goodwill on your channel - 3rd one in, Apple Valley! Wish I'd known you were coming to town, LOL!
@TheRelaxationWorks2 жыл бұрын
And now you're at my Salvation Army in Burnsville! Ha! I won't have to go this week, thanks to you! And Unique is my fav.
@katstorm132 жыл бұрын
I usually go to the Unique in New Hope, and based on the layout I knew she had to be in Burnsville 🤣
@mrsfarv20122 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh that mid century modern plate with design in middle… ugh been looking for one . So cool
@MichellePondueCruz2 жыл бұрын
I was watching on and off until you stopped into Groovy's - that's my friend Julia's store! 🖤 3 suggestions for next time: St. Vincent De Paul, Old School by Steeple People, and Hunt and Gather. I also think you may have missed our largest Salvation Army store, with the "secret" basement level. It's so fun to see people as excited about thrifting as I am!
@deidrecalabro57252 жыл бұрын
That Fredrick winberger is Athena goddess of wisdom and war thus the owl 🦉