Let's Go to the Thrift Store! Shop With Me + Thrift Haul

[@SheHoldsDearly]

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[@meeshell91365]

Just signed up! Looking forward to trying it out.

[@PamResearcher]

Just signed up too. Looks very interesting, thanks for that wonderful discount.

[@deborahpowell5564]

Yes, it is true of Goodwill over the past few years. I have shopped Goodwill for decades and as the online retailers grew they stopped putting the antiques out and started selling them online themselves. I was really disappointed in the new business model. The Lord started directing me to Goodwill years ago to shop for my children’s ministry. He taught me how to hear His voice that way. My friends always ask me how I find stuff at Goodwill. Besides the times I am directed there, it really is a way of life. You must frequent the store so that you can whiz through until you spot that thing that calls to you. Definitely skip the clothes unless there is a need.

[@alisoncooper1864]

Another great video, I really love watching them. I live in the UK and love looking around the charity shops .

[@aportgirl]

Love the velvet burgundy ribbon.

[@CaraSammons]

The Currier & Ives picture is wonderful! Thank you for sharing the haul and decorating tips. You are so right it takes time to find the special pieces to complete the look you want to achieve, but so worth the effort.

[@kajlove1]

I definitely head to home goods section when I Thrift where I look at decor and furniture. I try to only get the color on sale for the week. Now that I’m losing weight I may look at clothes again. I have that same tray from Tuesday Morning for my coffee station. I don’t care for Starbucks but I started thrifting Starbucks mugs because of you and gifting and collecting them. I found little paper wrapped evergreens last year after Christmas. I’ve trained my eye over 25 years of thrifting to spot gems. I love things that are classic, vintage, seasonal and French/romantic, between Goodwill and Goodwill bins, yard sales clearance and other charity shops I’ve thrifted most of my house. I loved the dogs. You’re so blessed to have pics of your mom when she was little! I have none of her or myself

[@kristensmith3320]

Beautiful finds! Loved them all. Loved the thrifting videos.

[@beverlybower4893]

Thank you, Sarah, for sharing your awesome haul. Love the Scottie dog! 😍

[@Kennabeth07]

Yes goodwill does that. That’s why it’s hard to find old books, frames, and silver pieces there. Sometimes things slip through though.

[@christynepowers969]

Those stockings came out adorable! And OH that courier and Ives picture, WOW. And yes, I am quite aware that Goodwill pulls their antiques and puts them online for sale. Loved your haul, every piece was wonderful.

[@Actvmom]

Thank you! I just found your channel. You are so just real about things. I’ve just started thrifting and was getting discouraged because I couldn’t find anything my last few trips. Your video shows that it takes time and patience. Again, thank you for being real.

[@sandyprather9133]

Happy New Year! I enjoyed thrifting vicariously with you! I loved your haul & listening to your thrifting tips. I thought your tips were spot on. Often times, I walk out of the thrift store with nothing, but that's OK. It happens. Then there are times I'm amazed that I found so much! I find you that you must adopt the attitude of patience & persistence while thrifting because you just never know if your next visit to the thrift store will be super exciting because you found the item you've been hoping to find for years!

[@caroleloftus6963]

Oh my gosh, you are so lucky to have a Deseret Industries. Love that sweet little picnic basket. Fun video!

[@carolynl5362]

I love this type of video ,baskets are my favorite and I like your time limit idea!!!

[@casseehorn3120]

I loved this video! Your Currier and Ives picture is wonderful, also love the stockings especially with the ribbon you want to put on them. Thank you for sharing!

[@laureljackson8978]

So excited to see you thrifting again. Loved the episode. My favorite is the picnic basket. You'll find so many fun uses for it! Happy New Year.. He's doing a new thing!

[@cd2659]

I would never have thought to put ribbon over the red. I love it. Nice inspiration 👏 ❤

[@beverlymcmackin2908]

Merry Christmas and thank you for the inspiration. It has been a busy time here at my house and it was nice to set down and watch your video. I’m looking forward to getting out to thrift. My tip for thrifting is check out any missions thrifts stores… their prices are much better than Salvation Army stores. My favourite thing you thrifted was that wire basket. When I seen it in the thrift store I thought boy I would like to have that. I really liked everything you thrifted as well. God bless!😊

[@kristinepeters5039]

I love thrifting! One of my favorite finds is my peacock chair I scored for only $24.99! You mentioned pretty much all my tips. Only one I’d probably add is to keep an open mind when looking at things as you don’t have to use things in it’s originally intended purpose.

[@candydonnelly7543]

Sweet Sarah, Thank you for all the inspiration this year! I love thinking outside of the box, while creating vignettes. One of my thrifting tips is filling your cart with the items that you are officially attracted to, but I often purge the first things I find and put them back on the shelf, to upgrade the treasure someone stashed in the shoes. Look everywhere, the best things I have found is hidden in a secret spot, 🤣😂, I realize it sounds funny, but happens often! Looking forward to new adventures, wishing You and your Family a Blessed 2025 ❤️🎉❤️.

[@karenhanley3912]

The vintage Currier and Ives pic is beautiful ! Nice stuff 😊

[@diannerempel8262]

I loved all your finds! That was such a great idea of putting ribbon on the stockings! I would have passed them up, as I don't like the color red either! I have a lidded basket that I use as decor/storage as well. It stores items that I need to take along when we go to our cottage. I love sturdy good quality baskets as well. I think you covered all the tips for thrifting!

[@saraphena]

Lovely finds… plaid decoupage on the base of the Scotties would be adorable 😌

[@diane.fontaine]

WOW!!!! Great haul. The frame 🖼️ is gorgeous and the stockings too. Love 💕 love ❤️ love 💗

[@ncfarmchick]

I have a collection of similar picnic baskets, many of them Basketville, on a shelf in my laundry room. I store fabric and other sewing notions in them for future projects. $7 is a steal! I believe Basketville is no longer in business so that makes it even more special. Wonderful treasure!

[@sharongruener6078]

WOw, what a haul. I love all the treasures you found. I think I like the little dog best and yes he goes with the other two. Blessings.

[@marywatkins6798]

My favorite was your Albany framed picture. It's beautiful. I always look at the artwork when I thrift. Over the years I have found great framed wall decor, most of which still hangs in my home. But like everything while thrifting, you have to wade through lots of bad stuff! 40 years ago when I lived in Colorado one of the local Goodwills had a vintage/antique section of their store. I got a full set of china there, which I still have, for maybe $40, which for me was a lot then.

[@ForeverandAlways-d2b]

I love the stockings and the ship print. I love nautical and winter scenes paintings. It's kind of hard to find those kinds of paintings..🌲🌲cute dog, too

[@rheanacorirossi9967]

That was such a great video. Thank you so much. I too was inspired by Kristen 'so house and thrifting. Also the permission not to buy!!¡

[@brendawagner6590]

My eyes always gravitate to Currier & Ives prints so that is my favorite. I scored a book of their prints for an amazing price at DI once so have so many options to frame any time.

[@aportgirl]

You can use an electric knife to cut seating foam. Or a hot knife, however do this outside with a mask and move quickly.

[@aportgirl]

Love the velvet burgundy ribbon. Love your thrift finds. Have a wonderful New Year

[@joseemathieu2617]

Very good haul love the dog and the baskets are so pretty , for the little crochet they would be nice gifts for your retreat .thanks for your video and i wish you a happy new year ❤😊

[@MicheleYoung-w5s]

What fun! Needed to relax after a busy week and this trip was perfect 😊❤!!

[@green542]

I love the Scottie dog, I would use it as a door stopper also if it had weight to it. My tip to alway be patient with what you are looking for you will find it someday.

[@DH-qz2so]

My BEST find this season, at the Thrift Store... was a bag of crosstitch ornaments, "The Twelve Days of Christmas"...I crosstitch myself, so I know the HOURS it takes to make one...these were stitched on 18 Ct. Aida, beautifully created, stitched impeccably, the whole bag for $15.... Each Ornament represents one of the 12 Days of Christmas with the number stitched on it as well as the Turtle Dove, Geese a Laying, Partridge in the Pear Tree... It would have taken me, hours upon hours, to stitch these myself...

[@KJJ378]

My favorite is the Currier and Ives print! What a great deal with the matting and frame. I love anything vintage nautical. I also have the same plates, along with cups and saucers. I really love the stockings too! I liked the original stripe but loved the touch you added with the velvet ribbon! Oh, and the brand new bars of soap were a nice find too!

[@loismanzi2442]

Wow you really lucked out with your purchases! I loved them all and how you transformed them. I never ever find great bookends or dogs like you find and have been looking for years. Your always finding them that’s so great , keeps me hopeful . If I really love something whether i can think of where or how to display it or not I grab it. Iam going to say 99 percent of the time it actually fits right in . So don’t doubt yourself if you come across something that really tugs at your heart . You know if you don’t get it you’ll be thinking about it constantly and wishing you did and maybe running back to get it. Just get it and save yourself the trip. If you’ve developed your style Aesthetic than most likely it will be right at home in your home. Have a beautiful blessed day in the Lord🙏🕊💕🌹

[@StelmaDesigns]

Hi Sarah! Great finds; my fav is the picnic basket. My tip if you are in Wa state or have Value Village/Savers, donate things regularly, if even a bag of stuff and get the 20% off coupon. Join their loyalty club program and you also get coupons after so many dollars spent. They have 50% off color of the week but I rarely find anything with those. But sometimes I do. If you are a senior, 55+, go Tues for 30% off everything! Goodwill also has a senior day but I can't remember which it is. I totally agree to look up and squat down to reach the lower shelves. Pickers go early and get a lot of the good stuff so opening is best but I never get there early myself and still find great stuff. oxJulia

[@ParamountDisney_AP]

You have a great eye and inspire making things your own with a little diy. Loved everything ❤

[@rhondadixon1782]

Great finds, I love finding art at the thrift store,and the currier and Ives is a good one,I actually like everything you got,love fancy soaps too and the doggie ,so cute😊😊😊

[@theresahubbard5165]

Love the video! I think I would try and style the plates with the picture! ❤ My only suggestion would be if you think you like something put it in your cart till you decide lol or it’ll be gone! ☺️

[@susanwallentine8673]

I love those little ship plates you found. They would go great with my summer transferware. Thrift tip: DI brings out most of their new stuff the first thing Monday morning, so maybe try to show up then.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Great finds! Love the Scottie dog the most.

[@luckyolivares6013]

Beautiful haul so delicate…🤍🤍✨🤍✨🤍✨🤍✨✨👌👌

[@ivaneteroark710]

When I go thrifting I will say “ Hashem give me today whatever you want to give me”, best wishes always

[@jessicag1540]

All such wonderful finds!

[@meeshell91365]

I do exactly what you do-skip the clothes until the end if I have time (unless I'm looking for something specific). I usually go to dishes first, then frames, baskets, hardgoods, jewelry and linens. Linens are my favorite thing to look for at Goodwill and are usually priced the best. I live in Florida (Bradenton/Sarasota), and we have tons of thrift stores! So many that you would never be able to go to them all in one day. It's overwhelming, so I created a document that lists every thrift store, the address, hours, and also if they only accept cash (we have several that do). I keep this in the Notes app on my phone. I also group the thrift stores by area - for instance - we have three charity shops on the same street. I have them grouped as a "route" for driving purposes to be totally efficient. I try to support the church/charity stores first - they usually have the best sales and prices. I will go to Goodwill in the evenings because they are the only stores open at night. I look for 100% linen whenever possible because I use it for sewing and crafting (tablecloths, sheets, etc). I also look for linen skirts and pants. I find linen tablecloths and napkins all the time! My best linen score ever was a vintage Ralph Lauren 100% linen king-size cream color duvet cover. It is gorgeous! And those are not cheap. I paid $30 for it at Goodwill (the most I've ever paid for fabric). Well worth it! My biggest tip is to PURGE whenever possible! Happy New Year, Sarah - as always, thanks for the beautiful content and inspiration you give! -Michele

[@JenniferMizrahi-s2g]

Love your videos Sarah! Your home is lovely. Sending you best wishes for a wonderful 2025 from sunny Australia!

[@pennysell4849]

Love the basket w plastic liner for plants

[@rosemarycolon8545]

Hi Sara, My favorite finds are your picture frame for your mom’s special photo and the dog to paint black and style as you wish! Thank you.

[@AntiqueAgenda]

Nothing better than a chunky basket!!!! I have done videos on how much I love them!!! You chose some winners!! The framed print is gorgeous❤ I would like to go on your retreat...I am going to go investigate right now!

[@meeshell91365]

I'm glad you mentioned your videos...checking out your channel now!!! Always love to find new videos to watch! -Michele

[@johnnacrist8715]

Fun, Fun Sarah! I liked really like it all. Look forward to seeing them in the future!

[@krismatson2137]

The Scottie dogs are so cool! I gave my 17 year old daughter a concrete cat in memory of our 17 year old family pet who passed away last month and then I found an inexpensive kitten figurine at Goodwill as well because we also lost a kitten this year. I suggested she paint them to give them the correct coloring. We'll put them out on the patio where our pets often napped amongst the potted plants.

[@jahairamartinez9771]

She holds dearly great video

[@lovebug8720]

I have a couple of those picnic baskets. I love those things in your other baskets. If you were purchasing them at hobby lobby they would be like 60 or $70. It's ridiculous for the process that they are now at Hobby Lobby. So you got some really great deals, and I love all your finds.

[@SuperDuperBrit]

The frame with the linen and old pictures looks so charming. I am obsessed with all the dogs & think they will def be great bookends!

[@MarilynDean-i5b]

Sarah,you are talking my thinking. I am French and I am in that decor. I love this type of videos. Love putting linen behind pictures in a frame. Have a Blessed New 2025 sweet Sarah. 👏🏻🙏🏻❤️Marilyn from Michigan

[@Lil-Jack-Jack]

My tip is, always go before AND after any holiday- much better chance of finding good things to DIY!

[@judywyse7088]

Thanks !! Love the Scottie dogs.

[@pegquilty592]

I love that wire basket, I don’t think you overpaid at all. Your comment about there being a lot of junk made me laugh. So true, but as the saying goes, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🔔🎄🎶✝️

[@britta1943]

I keep a thrift list of things I’m looking for on my phone. If really helps me to not bring home stuff I don’t need. But I do let myself be surprised by the one thing I didn’t think I needed but took home 😂 my best thrift find in Dec was a vintage butter crock that I actually prayed for! My daughter Bailey was with me and she said my face was priceless lol 😮

[@sandymcallister4123]

Happy New Year Thank you again for all the inspiration.

[@barbarabell1171]

My favorite thing was the nautical print! What a beautiful, beautiful find!

[@anitabarker3125]

Loved the video and good tips in thrifting ❤

[@Lil-Jack-Jack]

Love the Scottie dog, I was saying “pick it up, pick it up “.. great haul overall, you have a great eye!

[@lauradewoody8587]

I love the crocheted squares! I feel like I saw someone use them to make a christmas garland, hanging on the bias. It was really quaint ❤

[@carolcoleman7107]

Those crocheted squares would make cool cup holders too...nice haul.❤

[@katiepeterson9761]

Great haul! So fun, and thanks for all the tips! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and prayers for a Happy New Year!

[@rubylongtine9933]

This video is soooo good. Alot of neat ideas!!

[@cherylspates5476]

My mother made some of the little crochet squares you showed. She had 2 larger ones and a few of the small ones like you got. She used them for use on furniture sort of like a dresser scarf. She a picnic basket just like you got. Hers was bought in the late ‘50’s or ‘60’s using yellow stamps. My sister and I would sit on Saturday mornings and paste the stamps into books. Going to the yellow stamp store was a huge deal. I still have the picnic basket and I use it when taking food to church.

[@JanisLaDam]

Well, I’m inspired!! Thank you for the tips. Now I’m ready to go thrifing.

[@catherinecorn2371]

Agreed. With all of it. My tricks to shopping intentionally.... 1. I keep THREE lists on my phone and i update it weekly. One is my WANTS and the second is NEEDS and the THIRD is THINK AHEAD.... Its the one i am preplanning for this or that, like ... Green vintage books, i want a green and blue theme room and i have tons of blue but not much green. 2. I stick to my list. I dont go to a section if theres nothing there on my list. 3. I wear uncomfortable shoes. Ones that pinch my toes and make me cranky and ready to leave. It keeps me focused on getting in and getting OUT. 4. I set my trips up in the middle of my errands once a week. Im pressed for time, i cant linger, i have to be intentional. 5. I have a budget. Its cash and i keep it tucked in my wallet and i can only use it for thrifting and i can also not spend more ON thrifting. This has actually helped me save a lot of money though. 🤣 Like ... Girl, youve got 20 dollars this week, theres nothing here worth busying that 20, lets roll and all of a sudden, ive got over 100 in my wallet and I'm thinking 🤔 i really amnpicky but its working for me, because my decor is really fine tuning. I can see it. 6. Taking my bery opinionated daughter is helpful. Shes not afraid to say " mom, its ugly" or " mom, you have 8 already and you dont use them." Or " you actually vould use one of these, it screams you!".

[@dawn8507]

Great haul! Love the baskets!

[@barbaradykema3441]

Those are great finds! Our GW is priced too high, ships the "good" stuff to an outlet, so we are left with alot of junk!

[@olgacruz4175]

Same here... that's why i dont do trips there often..

[@sherripacchiano]

Hello Sarah...just like old times. I love the thrifting videos and then how you have used the items. My vote: BASKETS!!!

[@herekittykittykitty475]

When GW first came out with their auction site, I bid furiously on many items and was extremely outbid. Some of the final prices were so high that I thought they couldn't actually be real. The shipping and "handling" charges are outrageous. I don't bother with them anymore. On another note, wishing you happy New Year! See you next year!

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Even though you don't have young children, still take a quick stroll through the kids section of thrift stores. It's amazing what ends up there because someone thought it was a toy . Nice family puzzles, oracle and inspiration cards,craft items,fake fruit etc

[@atfundramccoy8999]

Awesome finds, have a Great New Year 😊 from Memphis Tennessee ❄️❄️❄️

[@jennifergeorge7087]

Loved it! Happy New Year!

[@ninajohnson6578]

Goodwill needs to do whatever supports their mission. Frustrating but makes sense to me. Great video to keep us thinking forward.

[@anitatucker8812]

I loved the burgundy on the stockings. Hope you had a blessed Christmas.

[@cindybutler1413]

I love nautical themed items. I live in Albany (NY) so I would have picked up the artwork. The frame is beautiful.

[@laurahobbs1936]

Love the dogs!

[@kimpratt2602]

I found a Scottie dog just like the white one , I believe from the 40's given as carnival prizes :)

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

Great haul.

[@michellem434]

How fun! I love thrifting!

[@j.d.7569]

Thank you….love them all!! I am not one to ask about pricing but I found a whole set of individually marked dishes that I wanted the whole set of and ask if I was taking them all would she price them as such and I was given the whole set for $10!!!! So I guess my thrifting idea is don’t be afraid to ask…they can only say no 🤷‍♀️

[@garytaylor9009]

Great haul!

[@barbarabell1171]

See the link below that I attached about the basketville Putney store. I have a couple picnic baskets from there also that I have had for years.

[@kelleneellexson1962]

Cute fun stuff!!

[@odilegabayengel4192]

I love baskets too ! The vintage painting of the ship is beautiful ! What is the name of the ship ? I absolutely love the socks ! You are very lucky to have thrift stores nearby, here in DC it is quite rare, we have to drive out of the city in the suburbs, that I don’t really know…. Happy new year Sarah ! Blessings to you and your family for 2025

[@yvettemena2024]

I like the feather pillow. How will you clean/disinfect it?

[@marshagaravaglia8149]

I love it all!

[@lindawrench8437]

I love the stocking idea and the picture was a great find. I unfortunately live in Northern Wisconsin where our thrift stores are full of dollar tree items.

[@janspeed2071]

I have heard that about Goodwill also! They are getting greedy!!!

[@trudymckay1753]

Merry Christmas Sarah, would you be able to link the dress you are wearing, I have the brown one like it and I want the green but I can't find it.

[@janicegardner5027]

What treasures!

[@loriburgess1866]

Goodwill does pull items for online shopping. The reason you’re questioning this practice is because e all should. In fact because of this practice and the massive increase in in Goodwill’s prices I no longer go into their businesses. I think they forgot their mission. Actually I predict we are soon to not have thrift stores open soon. I use garage sales on Facebook marketplace now. Thrift stores can sometimes ask a higher price than simply buying new. I paid less for a sweatshirt new and on sale than Goodwill’s price. So sad. We are all going to find our way through this but it is such a frustrating disappointment to me. I live in Post Falls, Idaho. I love your content. I look forward to each of your new videos.

[@lindaashmore1246]

I stopped shopping at goodwill when I couldn't find myself vintage jewelry .. ii loved doing that ..