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GOODWILL FINDS — JANUARY

January 27, 2017

Magnetic letters, Portland Goodwill OUtlet Bins

I blame it on post-election blues. Or the vacuum left by the sudden dearth of holiday activities. Or the emotional aftermath of Snowmaggedon (which left us housebound for days on end).

Either way, I’ve already been four times to the Goodwill Outlet Bins this month — and once to a regular Goodwill store.

And because I’ve heard from you that you too dig that kind of thing, I’m giving you a peek at some of the things I’ve uncovered in the past few weeks (and the bargain prices I’ve nabbed them).

Magnetic letters, Portland Goodwill OUtlet Bins

I don’t why I’ve become obsessed with the old-style refrigerator magnet letters of late, but I’ve bought probably five hundred in the past year (and they don’t even work on my refrigerator!).

At most I just find a handful of letters on a bin trip, but this past week I found this huge stash, all located improbably at the bottom of a big bin of clothes.

In the bin next to it I found this enormous hinged glass jar (which will make it to my pantry one of these days).

Magnetic Letters from Goodwill BIns

So for now these magnets sit in my sewing/craft room waiting  for a craft project or my next big party (I sometimes spell out words or menus on magnetic boards).

Magnetic Letters from Goodwill Bins

This letter stash came from a particularly successful bin trip with my girlfriend Elona.

I ended up spending twelve dollars total and I also bought a blanket, some clothes, and a number of other fun things.

In the bottom left corner you can see a couple of the enamelware pieces I found, and I was pretty excited to see the oversized orange plate.

Goodwill Bins OUtlet Finds -- Scarf, Letters, Vase, Santa

I also found that great knit beret (looks like 90’s Missoni), a tiny vintage Santa,  a Crate and Barrel mercury-glass like vase and a wonderful cashmere scarf in perfect condition.

Cashmere Scarf Portland Goodwill OUtlet Bins

It’s so sherbert-pretty — and I can’t believe I paid about a quarter for it.

Cashmere Scarf from Bins

Other hits awaited me this month.

Basket, Snowman, Cups and Paper Found at Goodwill Outlet Bins

I’ve been looking for a while for a good storage solution to our overflowing gloves situation — and this huge basket has stepped in nicely in the role (and I’ve now recycled the old wood box they were in).

Also, look at this beautiful wrap.

Gift Wrap from Goodwill Outlet Bins

It looks like something that sells during the holidays for a couple dollars a pop, and the six sheets were in perfect condition.

Gift Wrap from Goodwill Bins

Best of all, all the items in that basket photo set me back $3.07 — including the gingham blanket (seen underneath the basket) that’s currently being used as a seat cover for Bailey in the car.

That Pom Pom decorations is pretty rocking, right?

Palmiers with Pom Poms

Last up, I popped into the Goodwill Superstore on Grand this week just to see if something caught my eye.

Three dollars brought three new things into my home.

First up, a little glam.

Essie Nail Polish found at Portland Goodwill Bins OUtlet

It didn’t look opened and it still had the Target clearance sale price on it. I love the blue gray color and priced at under a buck, it was priced 1/8th of the price of a new Essie polish.

Also found were these twelve cards — again with Target tag still on it and pristine in their box.

Target Cards found at Portland Goodwill OUtlet Bins

And my last 99 cent purchase wasn’t new, but it hails from Japan and while not super old, I love it nonetheless.

Ice Cashmere Scarf Portland Goodwill OUtlet Bins Vintage Scoop

The handle is a great blue (somewhere between cornflower and blue-gray) and it has one of those parts in the scoop that helps to release the batter.

I never make cookies or muffins these days without one of these — so another scoop in rotation is always welcomed.

Gingham Muffin Liners

So thanks, Goodwill, for the distraction and the deals (including this vintage cake pan below I seem to use for everything now).

Bruschetta with Avocado, Tomatoes, Cucumber and Hummus

And as the month comes to an end, one very special shout out to my friend, Toast.

Bruschetta with Green Olives and Goat Cheese

I can’t imagine where I’d be this month without your continual support.

Filed Under: Favorite Portland Outings, Goodwill & Thrift Stores, Incorporating Vintage at Home in Portland, Shop Portland

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Comments

  1. Laura Rotbert says

    January 29, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Hello from Shanghai, Sarah! Loved the read and pictures (as usual.) Can’t believe all the goodies you score. Somehow, I can’t imagine all those great things being in SF Goodwill. Hope I am wrong, might have to check it out! Happy New Year. Shanghai is celebrating Chinese New Year’s currently for one week. Best, Laura

    Reply
    • Sarah Kline says

      January 29, 2017 at 6:44 pm

      Hello Laura! Wow — Shanghai! Thanks for the love. I hate to tell you but I don’t think the Goodwills in the Bay Area are nearly as good as they are here. I think it has to do with a truly committed community to reduce/reuse/recycle commitment and a particular affinity for GW in particular (they do incredible amount of good work for the community with job training/placement, reading proficiency and work with special ed. students). I have friends who come up from the Bay Area and are amazed at the selection and pricing available at all levels of thrift and vintage. Have fun in China — and thanks as always for chiming in!

      Reply
  2. Laura Rotbert says

    January 30, 2017 at 3:42 am

    Totally agree! Thanks, Sarah. Always looking forward to next blog!

    Reply
  3. Marie says

    January 31, 2017 at 7:24 am

    OOhhhhhh, I have been waiting to see your recent finds. Love getting to see what you score at
    the thrifts!

    Reply
    • Sarah Kline says

      January 31, 2017 at 3:37 pm

      Thanks, Marie! It’s been so much fun. Hope you’re doing well!

      Reply

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