I have a habit of checking Craigslist free listings a few times a week. I found an advertisement for a Freecycle event at a local church and made sure I got there before the doors opened. Here is just some of my loot! That urn and plant was the first thing I grabbed.
Two milk glass candlesticks and two milk glass dishes were my next fantastic finds.
I prefer shells that I find myself, but these were too pretty to pass up!
Then I found this gorgeous vintage camera bag complete with a lovely vintage camera, lens, bag, strap, flash, etc. I’m going to keep the bag for myself and sell the camera on ebay. If you collect vintage cameras, let me know and I’ll make you deal!
I loved this vintage leather purse.
And then the Heavens opened and I saw this beauty. It needs to be painted Heirloom White and antiqued, but it will look perfect on my mantel!
I love the detail. It’s all wood painted gold.
Last but not least, I found this crystal set. I have so many of these things I really don’t need it. But hey, it was free!
How adorable are these little glasses?
And then of course I snagged some books, toys, and large fishing nets for the kids. Gotta run. I have two very excited little boys ready to go “fishing” in the river! What fun finds did you snag today?
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Wendy says
Oh my gosh! What fabulous finds! And how did I not know there was a free section on craigs list? Thanks Beth!
Kiersten :-) says
I love freecycle!! I had no idea that they did events! Woo-hoo! 🙂 You found some amazing loot!! I would've been fighting ya for that camera (LOL). Can't wait to see how your mirror looks when you're finished with it! 🙂
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
Wow gorgeous finds!!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
Beth,
I'm sooooo hoping that you will bring all your FREE goodies to my PAR-TAY! I'm lovin' that mirror and all those awesome shells.
Blessings,
Linda
Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says
FREE, free, you can't beat FREE!! Great finds, my friend. ANd that mirror is beautiful. I love mirrors & don't have room for more, but I would have had to snag that one too. You did great this week.
Carmen says
I really thought I had commented on this post earlier but I guess not. Anyway…FREE is the best! I love that mirror. I really can't believe you got all that for free. Go you! 🙂
Erin says
Man, you're a good thrifter!! I can't wait to see what you do with these treasures!
My name is PJ. says
I would gladly have my own free cycle event if I could invite you and some of the other bloggers to take my stuff away and give it a good home.
I have too many things and I'm getting too old for that.
Jemsmom says
That is pretty darn impressive! I have never heard of this Freecycle! Think of all the beautiful napkin holders you could make with all those shells! 🙂
Amy Kinser says
All I can say is WOW at your great finds!
Sheri says
Oh my gosh! I used to have a purse very similar to that. Ahhh…what sweet memories! I chewed on a the leather strap all the time. LOL
They built a brand new Burger King in our town when I was about 5 and I left it there. My Mom drove me back the next morning to get it, only to have it stolen the next day at school! LOL Why I just told you that, I have no idea, I think it just brought back memories!
Anyway, GREAT finds. Congrats. The mirror is awesome!
Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says
Well done! Love love love that mirror!!! That is going to be gorgeous when you get done with it!
Janie aka Jane, Juana says
WOW!
Carmen says
You're like my friend Adriana, she's the ultimate shopping diva and leaves me stunned and amazed at her finds!!
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
So jealous! 🙂 I didn't get to go yard saling today…had to get my two to a birthday party. Looks like you hit the motherload!!!
Nancy says
That mirror is awesome!! Lucky you; those are some really great finds!
Nancy
Blondie's Journal says
I think I still live in the dark ages…I never heard of freecycle and didn't know Craig's list gave away things. Can't get any thriftier than free!!
I love everything, especially the urn and the mirror. Actually, everything is fabulous. Lucky girl. Time for me to check out Craig's list!! ;-D
xoxo
Jane
P.S. I am having a giveaway!! Spread the word!
shannon says
So jealous! I love that mirror. I check craigslist all the time in the free section, but I am yet to find a free event! How fun!
judi says
Nice finds!!!
I will have to keep my eyes open for such events. I look on Craiglist for freebies but haven't found anything as good as yours.
I'd be interested in the camera..my daughter has started a collection and her birthday is coming up in May.
😉
judi 😉
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this blessed nest says
holy free moly!
you should be so proud!
another story to prove "the early bird gets the worm!"
maybe your boys will get some fishes to today with the luck you are having.!
the wooden mirror…a-mazing!
Ashley O says
That mirror is amazing!!! I can't wait to see it painted. I think I might be a little jealous. 😉
Wendy says
What an awesome day! You rock!
Heather@PixieDust says
you hit the motherload!!
1 Funky Woman says
What an amazing mirror and those little glasses. How great for you to snag all this for free!
Laura PARING DOWN says
Hey, Beth
Those teeny tiny glasses – how cute!
I have no free scores today, but I am planning to get some Distressing Ink and some glaze to finish some projects in the works.
I feel extra cool to say those names – finally part of the antiqued Heirloom White crowd.
xo Laura
Kathleen Frances says
No way! Freecycle has 'events'?! You need to tell me these things!
So jealous! I'm passing this onto a friend of mine who also loves free things.
She just scored this free grill:
http://cheilaslifensuch.blogspot.com/2010/04/whats-going-down-in-my-yaaaard.html
on craigslist.
Man. I need to start scouring freecycle more. I have it set to go to my spam.
Congrats!:)