Last of the Summer Finds

Last weekend I visited my parents and sister for a last getaway before I have to start teaching.  I was hankering to get some new clothing to start the semester off right.  Luckily, I found a few things at Value Village in my hometown.  The best find were these brand new Clarks Unstructured flat dress shoes.  I was looking at a similar pair this summer for around $150.  These were 19.99, but well worth it.

Mom and I went back to V V a few days later and caught the 50% off sale.  Besides two pairs of pants I also bought two sweaters for $5 each.  A long-sleeved, plum-coloured Merino wool sweater by Calvin Klein, and a preppy-looking, short-sleeved Zara cotton sweater.

I struck out in finding any European, mid-century housewares, but Mom came to the rescue!  When I was admiring these Swedish candle holders at her house, she gave them to me!  Thanks Mom!

I know she probably thrifted them in the first place.  Now I have to find some of those smaller candles to stick in them.


I am linking this post to Her Library Adventures Flea Market Finds.  Check out what all sorts of other thrifty people have found!