Thrifty Goodness

 The only thing I like better than walking the beach for shells, shark's teeth, & whatever else happens to wash up is going to thrift stores. I like the consignment shops & discount stores but give me a little junky storefront crammed full of who-knows-what to dig through and I'm a happy camper.


I like shelling especially when my head is in bad space. There is just something about focusing on the treasure hunt that makes me forget I just had a stressful day. Well, if I can't make it to the beach my thrift store route is the next best thing.And look what I found today sitting up on a top shelf. Isn't this napkin holder a beauty?
Front side
Cool Contact  Paper
Someone took the time to make sure all the coquinas were the same size and all lined up. I can tell they chose the best of all there little mini's for the accents in the center. All that work to hold paper napkins. 
The other side
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For me there are no good days and bad days....just good finds and gooder finds. 
My Top Secret Thrift Store Route

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  1. TootieAugust 20, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    Very cute! Isn't it fun seeing what ideas other people come up with?

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  2. rjerdeeAugust 20, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Good eye for the napkin holder!
    You travel the same thrift store route as I... didn't know about the Davis Thrift Store stop....was the Elephant's Trunk store on that map? I don't remember seeing it.

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  3. ShellbelleAugust 20, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    I love this! Now I just know I have a "few" coquinas around here somewhere…now where'd I put that glue?

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  4. JulieAugust 22, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    This napkin holder is so cuteeeee!!! What an interesting find. I am also a thrift shopping fool! I can spend hours just looking through all the "stuff". I love the detail on this thing...and the pretty paper lining too!

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  5. iheartsunnydaysAugust 29, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    This is so so cute! Theres nothing like thrifting and shelling, except when you combine the two and come up with beauties like this :)

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  6. Linda @ A La CarteNovember 19, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Oh my goodness! That is an amazing find! Love how pretty it is! Shells make me happy. Thanks for joining Junkin Finds Friday! hugs, Linda

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  7. VintagesouthernlifeNovember 20, 2010 at 1:04 AM

    Cute find! Thrifting and shelling, it just doesn't get any better than that!

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  8. QuiltpiecerNovember 22, 2010 at 2:56 AM

    Totally awesome! Great find! Came by way of Junkin Finds ... thanks for sharing!

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