WHY I THRIFT! BITTEN BY THE THRIFTING BUG! Why I love to shop for vintage and antique treasures!

[@relativelyrefined]

I love to thrift for so many reasons, but mostly because it brings me joy! Do you thrift? What do you love about thrifting?

[@susanengleman1310]

I am 61 and have been thrifting with my grandmother, mother, sisters, husband and children for 56 years. I am obsessed 😊. Some of my best memories are of “treasure hunting” as my little girls called it , as my husband pulled them around in a red wagon or going to sales as my grandmother looked for books by her favorite authors that she would then share with me. Thrifting has allowed me a lovely, sophisticated home and wardrobe I could never have afforded if purchased new and I am so grateful to have enjoyed the “treasure hunt” all these years. Thank you kindred spirits.

[@relativelyrefined]

What wonderful memories!! I love that your children called it treasure hunting - that's exactly what it is! And I agree one hundred percent - thrifting has allowed me to have things in my home and wardrobe that I would not otherwise have been able to have!

[@marybeth4002]

Today my husband and I visited my favorite thrift/antique shop and I am so glad we did. I am the happy owner of Johnson Bros. Friendly Village - 4 dinner plates (4.00 each) and 6 bowls ($2.00 each). Over time I will find 2 more dinner plates. I wasn't even aware of this pattern until I discovered your wonderful channel. Sisters, thank you for your creations and inspirations that you share in this space.

[@relativelyrefined]

Oh my goodness what a great deal!! Friendly Village is a favorite of all three of us!! You have to share it for our Relatively Re-finds segment! Thank you so much for your awesome support of our channel! 🥰

[@marybeth4002]

Paula, this video was a loving tribute to your childhood during a simpler time spent with loved ones who were all instrumental in creating these memories. I too enjoy getting a great deal on an item but you are so right, it's more than that. Memories are deep and personal and anytime we can touch them feels like a wave of love. Your snapshots are adorable. All of your items featured are beautiful. The gifts you received were a sweet gesture and the re-fined table is unbelievable. I thrift with my daughters when we can be together and we just love it! I've watched this video twice now - it's so sweet. Thank you.

[@relativelyrefined]

Mary Beth thank you so much for your very sweet comments. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I had such a wonderful childhood and I love when something I find evokes those amazing memories!

[@maryohare4141]

Everything is so mass produced nowadays...so I love finding beautiful, unique dishes, teacups, teapots, tins, linens, vases, silverware and trays, etc. It allows you to create a beautiful, unique home.

[@relativelyrefined]

I agree one hundred percent with you!🥰

[@maryohare4141]

I enjoy the people I meet while thrifting, taking in garage sales and finding antiques at estate sales. I also love the happy memories brought back to mind as I see a dish, painting or chair ...that my grandmother, mother, aunt or elderly friend had in their home...and all the smiles, bits of wisdom or happy celebrations shared in their homes.

[@relativelyrefined]

There is so much more to thrifting than just the good deals isn't there? That's why I love it!

[@arleneg1271]

What a lovely video and so well represents what thrifting brings to our lives! Thank you for saving those beautiful counted cross stitch pieces! I am a cross stitcher and I am sure many of my pieces will end up in a yard sale or a thrift store:) However if someone loves them and gives them a nice home that is perfectly alright with me.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Arlene! I am sure your cross stitch pieces are beautiful! What a relaxing and creative hobby! So glad you enjoyed the video! It's my mission to save all the cross stitch, needlepoint, and crewel work I find in the thrift stores! LOL

[@patriciathompson1257]

I loved this video so much, Paula, because I love history and storytelling. This brought back so many wonderful memories of our childhood and our grandparents. ❤️

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks Patty!

[@maureenfitzgerald1895]

One last comment: the music behind your videos is divine. Oh I recognize those melodies, pieces, very much so, and bring back memories of my mother and her own passion for classical music. I was humming and even sort of singing along this time. Loving every second of this video. It speaks to the love and emotion connection we can have to thrifted items, without being hoarders or clutter bugs. ☘️☘️☘️

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much! We appreciate all your kind words and encouragement!

[@Becky-nn3pu]

I love the counted cross stitch pictures! They are near and dear to my heart! I can't bear leaving them at yard sales and thrift stores. You are absolutely right in that they take a lot of hours! Thanks for saving them! Oh gosh! I absolutely love old cookbooks! I collect them also! They are wonderful! So many good recipes and interesting information/ingredients. I love to just get one down and read it like a novel!

[@relativelyrefined]

I feel its my mission to save all the handmade and hand stitched items I find at thrift stores! I know the hours of love and work that went into them!

[@IamSnowbird]

Your video just popped up in my feed. I am a retired school teacher who loves to thrift and who collects teapots.

[@relativelyrefined]

Welcome, kindred spirit!! I hope you'll consider subscribing - we would love to have you join our youtube family!

[@debbiestyer453]

Yes...thrifting is so much fun. It is never boring as the items are so very different.

[@relativelyrefined]

I love how many different things you find in the thrift store!

[@anneette3455]

Some of my favorite recipes were written on the back of a piece of paper that my children had drawn on when they were small. I am 62 now and so enjoy looking through my cookbooks and finding these drawings!!

[@relativelyrefined]

I love this!!🥰

[@morp3022]

Hi Paula, Thank You for this Wonderful video. As you were sharing your reasons for thrifting Paula, you pulled me right into your story, as you Beautifully connected your words as a Master Storyteller would do, and I Happily hung onto your every word. 😊 Paula, as I listened to you, your words brought Happy tears to my eyes, because I too Love those found pieces that can instantly transport me back to my childhood as well. I could definitely identify with all of your reasons for thrifting, but the reason that I connected with the most, is how a piece can evoke a Sweet memory for me... it "gets me" Every time. 😊 On your Relatively Re-finds Segment, Anna's table was a Great find. WOW, it was Super Sweet of the Subscribers who sent the Wonderful gifts. 😍 Paula, this Amazing channel that You and your Sisters have created, is So Very Special to So Many of us, and I Truly look forward to your postings. Thank You to you Ladies for Always sharing, encouraging, inspiring, and uplifting So Many of us. Have a Wonderful day. Sincerely, Paula from Indianapolis

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Paula! You words are so thoughtful and kind! I am so happy you that you enjoyed the video and it truly resonated with you! Take care!

[@morp3022]

@@relativelyrefined you're welcome and Thank You again. 😊

[@judithsharrar8706]

I agree with all your reasons you thrift and love all your memories and why you thrift. I love pretty things and have found so many things to enjoy over the years. Plus one wonders about the story they could tell if they could talk. My latest kick is English dishes and anything related to tea. The thrill of the thrift or some great thing you find in an antique store. Also I love to research the items I find. That’s as much fun as finding it. It must be the educator in me I guess, who loves to learn new information and knowledge. Beautiful English tea cups and saucers do that for me right now. They are works of art and mostly depict flowers and I love growing flowers in my garden. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to your blogs every week.

[@relativelyrefined]

Judith thank you so much! We are definitely kindred spirits - I love all things tea, English china, tea cups and flowers!!🥰

[@sheryllawson4868]

Great finds! The white dishes you have I also have. When my brother passed away in 2016 I was given all his dishes and pots and pans, every time I use them I think of him they are beautiful and go with everything. God bless

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Sheryl! Those dishes certainly connect you to your brother and that is a gift!

[@justineclark5431]

Paula, I'm so with you on the reasons we thrift! The connection to the past, the emotions these items evoke in us, sometimes even taking our breath away when finding those unicorn items! I can relate to so much of what you say! Pure heaven on earth!

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks so much, Justine! This was such a fun video to make. I'm so glad you you enjoyed it!

[@dorisbuckner]

I love to thrift for the same reasons, I love the smells that the shops have, the smell of old books, I see that that my grandmother, mom and aunts used and memories flood my soul… that for this wonderful video..

[@relativelyrefined]

I am so glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your sweet comments!

[@jea6474]

Greetings from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦. Such a beautiful video filled with memories, kindness and love of life and the people who help make us who we are. Happy Thrifting 🌸

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much!🥰

[@marylynnlucas3918]

Your memories warmed my heart. I love it when I see something I grew up with while I thrift. That item usually comes home with me. I collect old books also. I have a few ofThe Hardy Boys. Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Mary Lynn! I' m so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@lynn21661]

I’m so happy I found your channel. My husband and I love thrifting. It’s our favorite pass time. My sweet sister-in-law took me on my first thrifting adventure and I was instantly hooked. Oh the treasures I have found. I too thrift most of my clothing. All the reasons you gave for your love of thrifting are also the reasons I love it. ❤️

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Lynn! We are thrilled you found us! Thrifting is so enjoyable on so many levels! How wonderful that you and your husband love to thrift together! I love that! :)

[@sharonavinger3266]

This is the most beautiful and heartfelt video I have ever seen. I have loved thrifting for many years and share the same reasons you do. I have my Mom’s red handled vintage potato masher and, when I use it, I remember the many bowls of mashed potatoes our family enjoyed. Nancy Drew books and the Little House books were favorites of mine, too. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much! I truly love thrifting for the memories and wonderful feelings it evokes! There's nothing like those precious memories of people we love!

[@Cynthia2v]

I owe my love of thrifting to my mother-she was a queen! When I was a newlywed, thrifting provided me with many treasures. Most of my children’s toys were purchased in thrift stores. My greatest treasure was a set of Blue and white dinnerware, and I have added to set. I use it every day, such a treasure!

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks for sharing - we love to hear from our friends and subscribers what brought them to thrifting and what they treasure! So much fun!

[@justineclark5431]

P.S., your pictures of you as a little girl are precious!

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you!🥰

[@herbertbowen6456]

What a wonderful video. I loved all those wonderful memories!!! Thank you

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks, mom!

[@reneeriley6629]

Just Lovely! I was recent drawn to purchase some serving dish ware and large teapot from Germany. I am a full blooded German and thought I would give my home a touch of heritage. It will be as close as I can get to visiting Germany.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you! How lovely to find German dishware - it usually so beautiful!

[@maureenfitzgerald1895]

I’m truly enjoying this video! The stories part is where I am right now. The set of 4 needlework pictures! Correction on them: not needle point, but rather the ultra tedious, “Counted Cross-stitch.” That woman had more energy as a mom than I did!

[@relativelyrefined]

Ha Ha - I agree!

[@glorianelson9538]

This was such a lovely video. I've been thrifting and buying antiques for a long time now. Like you I have a nice collection of old cookbooks and simply love finding those written notes and stains on the pages. I call thrifting "buying my past" as the items I get always remind me of things and people gone now. I will look next to your cookbook collection video. Love your channel. Thank you!

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Gloria! I love the expression "thrifting my past". It's really what we are doing isn't it?

[@marilyndatema8755]

I, too, love to consider how my thrifted items might have blessed a previous owner! The framed needlework items you thrifted are cross stitched. I found a different one of broccoli, eggs and a wire whisk by the same designer on etsy for $15.00. Would love to find the patterns, which are most likely out of print. The search goes on!!! I do so enjoy all the thrifting videos from you girls!!! Elegantly done!,,,

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much Marilyn! Your comments are so kind and we truly appreciate your support of our channel!

[@America-1961]

June 1-2023 Today, I celebrate my Wedding Anniversary with the man of my dreams. Awe, what a wonderful life it has been. My husband and I have always enjoyed shopping together, whether it be Antiquing, Estate sales, FB Marketplace, or the many thrift stores in our part of the Carolinas. Like you, I never thrift without wondering what the history of a piece I am admiring could tell 'if it could only talk. I stumbled upon your channel and am so glad that I did. Thank you for reminding me why I have way too many old cookbooks, sets of china, and Grandfather clocks. I have these beautiful things because we love Days Gone By. 👩🏻‍🦳👨🏻‍🦳 Cheers

[@relativelyrefined]

Congratulations on your wedding anniversary! Wishing you many more happy years together! How wonderful that you and your husband enjoy shopping together. My parents also loved to antique and shop together and they enjoyed fifty-five wonderful years together! I am so happy you found our channel and are enjoying it! Welcome!!

[@DebbieFuoco-cj5ox]

❤❤❤'d this video!!! I thrift for the same exact reasons you mentioned. I share the same outlook on life and have many fond childhood memories of spending time with my Vermont cousins. Your channel feels like family!😊

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much for your very sweet comments! I’m so glad you are enjoying our channel! My sisters and I have so much fun working on it and getting to “meet” our wonderful new friends! 🥰

[@martivasiliades8407]

Great video. Beautiful items from the past do always tell a story !

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Marti!

[@DebbieKnapp-xf6rd]

Excellent video! I totally agree with your reasons for thrifting… I do thrift for the same reasons. 🌻

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you so much!!

[@barbkrieser8972]

Even though this video is from awhile ago, the messages are so timely!! I love to thrift for ALL of the reasons you do....I could be your "sister " too !!! Love all three of you sisters ❤️ 💗 💛 so happy to have found your channel ❤️ 😊

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks you, Barb! We are so happy to count you among our thrifting "sisters"! Take care!🥰

[@melaniehancock5652]

I so enjoyed this. Thank you so much!

[@relativelyrefined]

I am so glad you enjoyed this video! Thank you!

[@TinaBeebe-iv2nc]

That is why I thrift I've been thrifting silk hangers they remind me of my grandma. Her hangers were red and gold like her room. Now my books would be Trixie belong and Anne of green labels. I'm looking for the black Betty cooker cook book my mom had one that her mom gave her can't find it anywhere so I will look a the thrift stores. Thrifting calms me and I can think ❤

[@relativelyrefined]

Thrifting is my version of therapy and meditation! So good for the heart and soul!!🥰

[@leochavez7184]

Great stuff loved it

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you!

[@jacquelinestewart3157]

Hi Paula. I have that same Betty Crocker Cookbook for Boys and

[@jacquelinestewart3157]

Got interrupted. ...Girls. I still occasionally pull it out and use some of the recipes. Such a sweet book that I will keep forever.

[@relativelyrefined]

I love this cookbook! I can remember so vividly reading through it as a little girl!

[@melishamason7241]

I enjoyed the video so much.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you, Melisha!

[@kathleenharrington5856]

🥰🥰🥰

[@relativelyrefined]

Thanks, Kathy!

[@renovatingspaces7067]

How crazy, sad that her children or grandkids didn't get those pictures.

[@relativelyrefined]

I guess no one wanted them. Some people just are not in to handmade things - not me - I love them!!

[@joannpilgrim1425]

Those are counted cross stitch.

[@relativelyrefined]

Thank you - one of these days I will remember which one is what 🥰