tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post8628200404015726789..comments2023-09-12T11:22:50.667-07:00Comments on The Thrift Shop Romantic: Treasure Box Wednesday: From British Isles to Thrift Store AislesJenn Thorsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-37502204755884333662008-05-13T08:44:00.000-07:002008-05-13T08:44:00.000-07:00That odd sheet matching has happened to me more of...That odd sheet matching has happened to me more often than I would expect - find one sheet at one store, the pillow cases at a rummage sale and a month later the other sheet at yet another thrift shop. I wonder how that happens. I love your Big Ben - I would want it out all year.Vallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09561607383264490453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-38171747333586594542008-05-12T09:26:00.000-07:002008-05-12T09:26:00.000-07:00Le-Chat- it's funny you don't find as much British...Le-Chat- it's funny you don't find as much British stuff there in the Netherlands... I think your eye is pretty sharp, so I'm guessing it's not that.<BR/><BR/>Ms. Daisy- thanks much to YOU for the visit!<BR/><BR/>Pam- always happy to have you thrift vicariously WITH me! :)<BR/><BR/>Lidian- you at least have British Cadbury bars there... what more does one need? :) (Well, that and your English hubby, of course...)<BR/><BR/>Heh- just looking at the fine posters above, I realize we've got folks from Ireland, Holland, Canada and all across the US, just in one post! How fun is that? The internet never ceases to amaze me. Thanks to everyone for choosing to spend a little of your time here with me.Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-7811067577862413092008-05-10T17:12:00.000-07:002008-05-10T17:12:00.000-07:00What fab finds - as usual! I will have to see if I...What fab finds - as usual! I will have to see if I can find more English stuff up here, you'd think one would in Canada. I did fid DH here, and he's English (but not in a secondhand store, lol)Lidianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719859575624565776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-12384219953987142332008-05-10T09:17:00.000-07:002008-05-10T09:17:00.000-07:00Another great haul. I love thrifting with you (vic...Another great haul. I love thrifting with you (vicariously!)...PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-57762689202429978242008-05-09T13:17:00.000-07:002008-05-09T13:17:00.000-07:00Hi, Wonderful thriftshop finds! I have enjoyed vi...Hi,<BR/> Wonderful thriftshop finds! I have enjoyed visiting your blog.<BR/>Thanks so much for the beautiful pictures!<BR/><BR/>Ms. DaisyMs.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01409193538202128355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-26423090007476866552008-05-09T10:54:00.000-07:002008-05-09T10:54:00.000-07:00Hey Jenn,Seems like such items cross the ocean eas...Hey Jenn,<BR/>Seems like such items cross the ocean easier than the Channel. Never seen any of it here in the thrift shops, or maybe I just don't have the eye for it... Enjoyed the post!Le-Chathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14799726291277538990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-80112239192811261542008-05-08T09:12:00.000-07:002008-05-08T09:12:00.000-07:00Hi, Kay- Ah, good! I'm passing on the thrift obses...Hi, Kay- Ah, good! I'm passing on the thrift obsession to other folks-- all a part of my maniacal plan! :) Honestly, thanks for visiting-- always happy to have you here.Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-64570121228860201302008-05-08T07:59:00.000-07:002008-05-08T07:59:00.000-07:00You are inspiring me with your treasures--that Vic...You are inspiring me with your treasures--that Victorian vase is gorgeous. Enjoyed my stroll here!--Kay B. DayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-15079840441663894412008-05-08T07:32:00.000-07:002008-05-08T07:32:00.000-07:00Hey, Carrie- you're quite welcome. And thank you f...Hey, Carrie- you're quite welcome. And thank you for visiting. (Gosh, it's just a thanks-fest isn't it? :) )<BR/><BR/>Hi Jillian- we are pretty lucky. I know thrifts vary a bit by area. I also go thrifting a LOT. And that does make a difference. Thanks for stopping by.Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-54620174116400366712008-05-08T03:10:00.000-07:002008-05-08T03:10:00.000-07:00Wow, you have some great thrift stores near you! I...Wow, you have some great thrift stores near you! I hardly ever find anything as great...<BR/><BR/>I'll be back to read up!Jillian's Bella Rosa Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325276255189392605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-21618402833557465032008-05-07T13:38:00.000-07:002008-05-07T13:38:00.000-07:00It's great to see your British thrift store finds....It's great to see your British thrift store finds. Thanks for stopping by and for your comment.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17008155356923332277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-51249038680779722352008-05-07T11:26:00.000-07:002008-05-07T11:26:00.000-07:00Chyna- Absolutely let me know if you end up in Pit...Chyna- Absolutely let me know if you end up in Pittsburgh-- how fun would that be? I'd be more than happy to give you the grand junkin' tour. :)Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-3944945518441745122008-05-07T11:20:00.000-07:002008-05-07T11:20:00.000-07:00You snooze you lose I guess. What amazing finds y...You snooze you lose I guess. What amazing finds your gotten over the years!!! If I ever get dragged to Pittsburgh you and I will have to go shopping while dh is at the game. Now that would be an awesome football weekend. Who knows, I may find that Steelers Garden Gnome. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-34619409807753058522008-05-07T09:53:00.000-07:002008-05-07T09:53:00.000-07:00Mandi- interestingly I decided not to buy another ...Mandi- interestingly I decided not to buy another Department 56 piece that was there-- I didn't recognize the building and with my arms full of Big Ben, I just didn't want to risk it and look. I popped back there today and-- lo, the piece was totally gone. I bet someone bought it yesterday. It really is all about timing!!<BR/><BR/>Shirley-- that would be really cool.Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-11265756059600109982008-05-07T09:11:00.000-07:002008-05-07T09:11:00.000-07:00Maybe after we get our home.Maybe after we get our home.Miss Shirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948305900722983328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-41803237294744877512008-05-07T08:59:00.000-07:002008-05-07T08:59:00.000-07:00What great finds! I love the linen towel and light...What great finds! I love the linen towel and light up Big Ben!Handi Dandi Mandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03554698882699459723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-9458092519174281182008-05-07T07:50:00.000-07:002008-05-07T07:50:00.000-07:00Heya, Shirley- Thanks, it's awfully fun. Maybe you...Heya, Shirley- Thanks, it's awfully fun. Maybe you'll get to drive up north sometime and check the stores here out for yourself!Jenn Thorsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12899242535971792424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064894231149440617.post-24972959710129736902008-05-07T07:25:00.000-07:002008-05-07T07:25:00.000-07:00You're making me salivate. :) You find the most...You're making me salivate. :) You find the most cool stuff.Miss Shirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948305900722983328noreply@blogger.com