Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Goodwill Goodness

We have been on a much tighter budget since we moved into this house. I did, however, get to go to Goodwill almost two weeks ago. I was looking for a tube pan, but found these goodies instead. I love the vintage-looking lines of these kind of baskets. The are probably more associated with funeral flowers instead of the Easter baskets of yesteryear, however, I love them!! I have been wanting to collect little lambs as well, and this guy starts my collection beautifully. He was actually a part of a Nativity set someone made, but Goodwill was selling each part separately and at eighty eight cents I couldn't pass it up. When I see The Little House on the Prairie books, I snatch them up.
Here is a closer view of the little lamb. He's so sweet.

Christmas In The Big Woods.
Gotta love Goodwill!!


17 comments:

Windy said...

I love Little House On The Prairie books! I had them all as a child and read them over and over.
Love the little lamb:)

Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry said...

Hey they had that Little House on the Prairie book at my Goodwill too... I come across LHOTP books every once in a while... I will get them for you...

Angie said...

I love Little House books, too! We scored a boxed set of the chapter books last summer..I was a bit too excited about that..lol. I think I may or may not have squealed in the store. (ok, I did) It has been fun to watch my daughter reading the same books I enjoyed at her age. I love that basket too..it looks so retro!

Kindra-At Home With K said...

Great goodwill finds! Love that basket! Perfect for spring. :) I just saw in the paper that our local goodwill have thrown out all toys and books with the new lead law. That is just so sad. :( Even clothes with small parts were thrown away. How does your goodwill look like?

So glad you want to play the alphabet game with me! :) I'll give you the letter B. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

Unknown said...

I love Little House on the Prairie I Tivo it every day! Goodwills are great.

cherry said...

Hey girl..love your finds...Goodwill is always a pick-me up. A girl has to shop a little...even on a tight budget. I have some little chalkware lambs too. cherry

Rachel Berry said...

Fun finds!! I wish we had a goodwill here. Our salvation army went out a couple years ago. The lamb is to stinking cute!

Anonymous said...

Hi there! Dont you just love walking into that store. You just never know what you will find. It's like a treasure hunt for me. You found some sweet stuff. I really like the little lamb. It makes me long for the spring~

mysteryhistorymom said...

Good for you! I never get that lucky!:( I am thrilled for you though, Sweetie! Lori

Monica Wilkinson said...

We love those Little House books - I'd never even known about them until not too long ago - and now we have gotten them from the library and thrift store as well! Great finds!

Michelle said...

Great finds!

Katy said...

I love Little House books! :)

I am so excited to get the bag you are making! :) Did you say it should be here sometime this week or am I just confused (happens easily...lol)?

I hope you are having a great week! :)

Anonymous said...

Good stuff. :)
And guess what? you won the book!

Joanna said...

I love that book! Cute basket.

Angie said...

Those books are the best! The lamb and basket are adorable!

cakegirl said...

I spent the entire day shopping at various Goodwill stores and thrift shops. Found some great ice cream and milk shake glasses and tons of wool sweaters for felting. I love it!!!

Tangee said...

SO cute!