Thrifted Sister

Thrifted Sister "It's all just 'stuff' if it doesn't have a story." Celebrating thrift store trinkets & treasures We are junk junkies. Show us your stuff.

Thrift Store junkie, treasure hunter extraordinaire...searching for anything retro-cool, vintage, weird, wonderful. Tracking down treasures, trinkets--the wacky, quirky, odd, scratch-your-head-and-wonder---stuff. We wanna see anything from days gone by or that catches our eye---stuff. Ok, maybe pack rats, maybe enthusiastic collectors--call us what you will. In the toughest of economic times and i

n an era of re-use and recycle, it's never been more true than one person's trash is another person's treasure. Whip out your junk.We'll show you ours if you show us yours:) Knick knacks, collectibles, old toys, beaded lamps, vintage clothes, retro housewares--we wanna see what ya got!

I declared last night as “Date Night” for Hubs & me after we both had been buried in our computers all day. I decided we...
05/27/2026

I declared last night as “Date Night” for Hubs & me after we both had been buried in our computers all day. I decided we’d do 4 errands & then go out for a nice dinner. But what’s a Thrifted Sister to do when they see a thrift store? So he even came in with me & found two shirts he liked. Both would have cost new more than our whole thrifting bill! I guess thrifting for shirts qualifies as a date, right? We did hold hands in the parking lot.😎 But by the time we were done at Sam’s Club & the grocery, we were both too tired to go for dinner. We came home & buried ourselves right back into our computer work. Good thing that thrift stop happened or it wouldn’t have been much of a date night! 😂 Here’s my treasures & Hub’s shirts. I’d love to hear your thoughts but I know how busy everybody is. I hope you get a Date Night soon too & I hope it includes a bit of thrift. 😎🦩😎

I want to tell you about two friends of mine: one is named Michelle & one is named Maggie. Michelle has been a Thrifted ...
05/26/2026

I want to tell you about two friends of mine: one is named Michelle & one is named Maggie. Michelle has been a Thrifted Sister for many years & is a thrifting aficionado. Maggie is a 9-year old Scottish Terrier. Her dog dad had a stroke on March 14, & I picked her up the same night that they lifeflighted him to the hospital. On March 16, I discovered Maggie had bladder cancer & we’ve been on a heck of a journey ever since. I already had two dogs but we took Maggie in as one of our family. Many people who knew what we were up against sent contributions & donations. Michelle did too but she also sent a huge box of thrifted treasures—blankets, toys—all assigned for each pup to have their own stash of gifts. They had a blast—like toddlers on Christmas morning! I’d refill the box & they’d drag it around & dump it out again. In such a dark situation with Maggie & her dad, Michelle brought so much light.
Maggie’s dad is home now—I brought him to my house this week for an overnight visit. Maggie is doing as good as she can. Most days you’d never know she’s on borrowed time. If we ever see her struggle or see that she’s in pain, we will say goodbye. She has lots of meds & vitamins—raw goat’s milk & turkey tail mushroom powder have helped so much. But if you could see her dragging around her blanket & her stuffies from Michelle, if you could see that she eats like a little pig, & snores like a freight train all night, you’d see she’s ready for more sunny days & starry nights. The thrifting community is stellar. Michelle, Jane Gigi & others—they glow like lightning bugs in the dusky sky—their good deeds are here, there, & everywhere. And I’m so thankful for Maggie, too. She shows me daily that every day is a gift & what it looks like to not give up. There’s squirrels to bark at, & balls to chase, & gizzards to gnaw for this sweet pup. Thank you, sisters, for everything. ❤️🐾❤️

I don’t remember now where I got this brooch or how long ago but I look at it every day. I only know I didn’t buy it new...
05/21/2026

I don’t remember now where I got this brooch or how long ago but I look at it every day. I only know I didn’t buy it new—maybe it was even a gift? But I love the old tropics kind of look & it makes me think of exotic places & starry summer nights. Yes, I’m lost in a daydream in the moment since this morning the furnace kicked on & there’s a cold rain falling with more predicted for a week straight.
We filled an entire pick-up truck up this week of stuff to get rid of, & an entire car load. Why’d I’d keep so many of my grown children’s toys? Why did I need so many life jackets & tennis racquets & partially deflated volleyballs? I know why…to hold onto those years & those memories as long as possible. I get lighter & lighter now every day. Experts will say that clearing out your house is a gift to your children. Perhaps. But it’s a gift to myself as well. I’m ready for a whole new life. Those starry nights are calling even if it’s from my own garden. 🪴 🦩

I guess when I’m thinking thrifting, I don’t mean more than $3,000 for a used “pre-loved” bag. I mean, I’d prefer the st...
05/18/2026

I guess when I’m thinking thrifting, I don’t mean more than $3,000 for a used “pre-loved” bag. I mean, I’d prefer the stuff I don’t have to wash out the stuck mints or old tissues in a purse, but that depends on the purse & the price. 😎 This caught me off guard today although if this is a deal & a steal for all you luxury ladies, I’m delighted for you! ❤️😎🦩

Anyone else watch the show Elsbeth? I have a friend that has a recurring background on the show. Besides, I’m cuckoo abo...
05/15/2026

Anyone else watch the show Elsbeth? I have a friend that has a recurring background on the show. Besides, I’m cuckoo about her outrageous outfits that I love so much. I, like Elsbeth’s character, am a bag lady & when I saw her pink flamingo brooch last night—I double-swooned. Think pink! Why carry one oversized bag when you can carry three? Why wear a dull coat when you wear a fluffy, multi-color psychedelic one? Exactly! 🦩

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, no matter how you celebrated, or even if you didn’t. Here’s the Divine Miss Em w...
05/12/2026

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, no matter how you celebrated, or even if you didn’t. Here’s the Divine Miss Em with her thrifted attire—how awesome is this thrifted purse? This little meme kinda captured how I feel right now—a life full of thrifting for a treasure now & then, planting my unique gardens, & loving on the family that loves me back. Miss Em will be back for a stay in June. I think we’ll spend time doing some of all of the above. I hope you have exactly the kind of week you’re hoping for. 🦩

I saw this in Florida a couple of years & didn’t buy it. I saw this at a thrift store last week & left it there. Two hou...
04/29/2026

I saw this in Florida a couple of years & didn’t buy it. I saw this at a thrift store last week & left it there. Two hours later, I went back for it. Mine now. 😎 It’s especially good for daydreaming…😎

Uh-oh. My thrift cravings got me this week. My sugar ones did, too! With the weather hot then cold then freezing, all I ...
04/24/2026

Uh-oh. My thrift cravings got me this week. My sugar ones did, too! With the weather hot then cold then freezing, all I wanted to do was eat cake & go thrifting. Thankfully, at least at my house, cake won’t bake itself, but I did go thrifting—alone. Some time out with just me, myself, & I. Let me know what you think of my finds. I have the clothes & the stuff I forgot overnight in my car to show you tomorrow. I hope it’s exactly the kind of weekend you’re hoping for. I’m getting ready to host an American 250th shindig soon so I’ve got lists of lists of things to do. Maybe I’ll shuck it all & eat cake & go thrifting. 😎❤️😎

As most of you know, in addition to the little mom & pop shop I have, I also write for the newspaper to help support my ...
04/20/2026

As most of you know, in addition to the little mom & pop shop I have, I also write for the newspaper to help support my business. Last night I had to cover a historical society dinner, & these two lovely ladies & I started talking about thrifting! Patricia, left, said her entire outfit is thrifted! Carol, right, made all the table centerpieces with thrifted mugs she collected. My dress was thrifted too but there’s no photo to show of it because I was the one taking all the photos! Thrifting works for any age, any income, any style, and purpose—& is a constant source of joy for me & is always good as a conversation starter! Cheers to a good week ahead, sisters! Keep me company & fill me in on your daily doings! 🦩🌷🦩

Pretty little dishes make me endlessly happy. I have the marigold color of this little clover dish & while thrifting las...
04/17/2026

Pretty little dishes make me endlessly happy. I have the marigold color of this little clover dish & while thrifting last week, I found a pink one. And I watched this set of milk glass for about 3 weeks at the same thrift store. The price was good for each piece so I’m not sure why it was still there. Well, it’s not now! 😎 Washed & waiting for me to enjoy this summer, & then I can let them go back jnto the river of things. Every time I walk by these, I smile. Isn’t that what it’s all about? How people, places, & pretty things make you feel? 🦩🌷

Address

Bedford, PA

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Thrifted Sister posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share