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5 Trendy Decor Pieces Thrifted

February 6, 2019
DIY leaf printed tea towel part of the Vancouver Fall Home Show 2018 Workshops

The Salvation Army Thrift Store is good for more than affordable clothing! Have you ever considered thrifting decor for your home? I’ve written about the items you can thrift for your home before, but I thought I would touch on the on trend decor pieces you can find at the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

Thrifted wicker plant basket.

I have a few pieces of thrifted decor in our home and they can be fairly easy to find. People are constantly moving, rearranging, organizing or now Marie Kondoing their homes, and when they no longer want something it probably ends up at your local thrift store. The key is to know what you are looking for. What do I always say? Go in with a plan.

Decor items you can thrift for your home.

Throughout the year I am pinning or saving photos I see that inspire me for my own home style. There might be a specific piece I want to find, so I keep inspiration pictures of what this might look like, so when I see it I will know! For example I was looking for a secondhand portrait for a really long time and then I found one at the thrift store, I knew right away it would be perfect! At that point I had already moved some art as I knew I wanted to find something new!

Vase from the thrift store

5 On Trend Decor Pieces You Can Find at the Thrift Store!

Vintage portrait from the thrift store.

Vintage Paintings

I always see vintage paintings at the thrift store. Again styles change, what is no longer good for one person might be the perfect fit for someone else. Buying paintings from the Salvation Army Thrift Store is an affordable option versus purchasing something new. The key is to know what you are looking for in a painting. Do you want a vintage landscape, or a pastel portrait, or a floral painting? Chances are you can find it at the thrift store!

Thrifted plant pot.

Plant Pots

If you have some new greenery for your home but don’t want to spend a fortune on pots. The Salvation Army Thrift Store is a great alternative. People get rid of plants all the time or maybe they die, either way the pots end up being donated to the thrift store. I’ve seen some great pots recently, ceramic, metal, and even a nice pottery one. The styles are endless. Before you go make sure to measure you plant pot so you are buying the right size.

Baskets on a budget from the thrift store.

Baskets

I think baskets will continue to be popular this year. No need to drop a lot of money on baskets, check out your local thrift store. It might take a few trips but I am sure you could find some great options for you basket wall. I recently went to two different Salvation Army Thrift Stores in my neighborhood and found all the baskets I needed! They are getting new product in every day, so there is always the chance to find what you need

Vintage candlesticks from the thrift store.

Vintage Candlesticks

Do you want brass or silver or glass? Whatever style you are looking for, you can definitely thrift when it comes to candlesticks! Believe me, but don’t ask my husband because it’s a touchy subject. Vintage candlesticks add a great look and texture to any room, whether on a mantel or table or on a shelf. Candlesticks are easy to thrift as they seem to be an item that is donated a lot.

Vintage decanters from the thrift store.

Crystal Decanters

Have a small bar or bar cart you want to dress up with some crystal decanters? The thrift store is a great place to find different styles when it comes to decanters. Sometimes these items are kept behind the counter, so make sure to check there as well. Crystal decanters can also be used as an alternative to a vase and look really great on a table setting.

Thrifted vintage prints

Remember the thrift store has more than clothing! There are many decor pieces you can find. It’s an easy way to add in new decor on a budget. Always make sure to bring any items in for donation when you heading to the Salvation Army Thrift Store and get the coupon for $10 off any $25 or more purchase! It’s win win!

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03.10.18 5 Years. 1. Our wedding dance. A random 03.10.18

5 Years.

1. Our wedding dance. A random, simple picture I saw on my computer. I feel like it could be a regular Tuesday night in the kitchen with Mark saying something funny and me laughing. Add in two toddlers, probably screaming for a group cuddle, just out of frame.

2. Second Date, 9 years ago.

3. DIY photobooth photos. I love these photos. We look at them every year. I always roll my eyes where I can see the night takes a turn and the backdrop is halfway ripped down, but it cost $40, sooooo...worth it. 

4. Evie, Poppy, and Mama. The photobooth was supposed to be an early surprise for our anniversary as the 5th year is wood. It's an old-school wooden photobooth that happens to be set up in North Van right now, but Mark got really sick. Instead, we did a girl date, had croissants, bubbly water, photobooth photos, and a craft session. 
 
I'm posting this early because I'm signing off social media for a bit. Life with two 3 year olds is full and takes a lot of energy. Marks business is thriving, and I need to be able to support in any way I can. Plus, if I have an extra 10 minutes, I probably should be doing some self care, not scrolling on my phone. 

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Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvatio Have you ever been shopping at your local Salvation Army thrift store and looked up? There is so much to discover in the aisles above the racks. Everything you need for a fun and connected long weekend with the family. 

Games, puzzles, colouring, and more! I was excited to find a floor puzzle and a few games for our younger kids. All 3 games and the puzzle only cost $12! A great investment and definitely something that will get good use in our house for many years. 

Any plans for the long weekend? Going out of town or staying home, I would definitely suggest a quick stop at your local Salvation Army thrift store to discover all of the wonderful items to keep your family entertained all weekend long.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #salvationarmythriftstore #thriftedgames #thriftedpuzzles #thriftkids #thriftkiddies
Last one, I swear! 🤭 Swipe to see the inside o Last one, I swear! 🤭

Swipe to see the inside of the rainbow cupcakes. Honestly, so easy, and they look great! Next time, I might reverse it and make rainbow icing and plain cupcakes, a bigger wow factor. BUT three year olds LOVE sprinkles, so this worked.

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THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈 I had a lot of fun with thi THREE! 🦄 🎉 🌈

I had a lot of fun with this one! Do you think I accomplished this on a budget? You bet I did! The only thing about being on a budget is that it can be a bit more labour intensive. 

I used cookie cutters again, which makes for easy prep. I cut out all of the sandwich pieces in advance and froze the rice krispies oncee they were made. The rainbow cupcakes I baked in advance and froze, so it was easy to take them out and ice the day of the party.

As for the decor, from the dollar store: 3 bags of balloons, 10 streamer rolls, and 2 unicorn felt banners. Plus leftover string, tape and a Happy Birthday kit, which included the foil balloons and rainbow balloons. Total: $32.50

Now that might not be the cheapest decor but when balloon garlands sell for hundreds of dollars, I think that's a pretty good budget
Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂 My kids will be embar Yup, I'm that mom. 🫣😂

My kids will be embarrassed by my enthusiasm one day, but until then, I'm bringing it full force. A few friends sent me photos, and I looked like this in most of them.
TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY ce TWO! I thought we'd have a big party to FINALLY celebrate our girls last year but then another lockdown. We had a few family members, and it was nice, but I still went all out! 

Super affordable decor: cookie cutters, $1.99 plants, and butterflies (I think this was a set of 50 for not that much). I also bought secondhand butterfly wings for the kids to wear. 

The cookie cutter adds a level of fun to the food and a bit of themed decor to the table. Butterflies were easy to add throughout our house. Plants ended up outside on our front stoop afterward. 

PS I won the balloon garland! That would be a big party splurge.
The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to fin The kids have taken over the bath! I wanted to find a nice storage solution for my bath essentials that didn't take up a lot of room. To find what I needed, I headed to the kitchen section of my local Salvation Army thrift store. You might not think the kitchen area is where you'd find bath supplies, but I was looking for something different.

I was so happy to find this heavy cheese plate with dome. It would keep all my bath supplies safe from small children. Then I fell in love with this terracotta pot for my Epsom salts, along with a porcelain spoon, simple candle, and small glass vessel for the matches.

The matches I found at the dollar store, they were long bbq matches, so I cut them to size and taped the striker onto the bottom. I love how it turned out, and I was able to use this secondhand glass jar in a new way!

Don't worry, the kids' toys are still there, I thrifted a small little basket to keep everything contained and in ONE corner.

#aplentifullifethrifted #thriftstorefinds #thrifted #thriftedbath #relaxingbath #momtime #selfcare #budgethome #affordabledecor
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