tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post7333097362145691393..comments2024-03-28T12:01:24.909-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Thrift Store Finds For The KitchenLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-39778741738247451332011-11-30T05:30:32.149-05:002011-11-30T05:30:32.149-05:00Heather, great to hear from you! Those big glass j...Heather, great to hear from you! Those big glass jars are so perfect for that. Now that we're growing some of our own grains, I can sure use them!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84468048383006675312011-11-29T19:17:32.681-05:002011-11-29T19:17:32.681-05:00Oh my! What a find that cast iron pot was. I lik...Oh my! What a find that cast iron pot was. I like those big pickle jars too, they fit in my pantry and hold all my staple grains, legumes and flours.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343988569221606506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-44271917987700343812011-11-27T21:36:24.966-05:002011-11-27T21:36:24.966-05:00Jen, thanks! I'm really pleased with all of it...Jen, thanks! I'm really pleased with all of it.<br /><br />Callie, good to hear from you! I'm with you when it comes to plates. I could easily have dozens of sets of dishes, LOL.<br /><br />CaliforniaGrammy, thanks! I don't find cast iron at thrift stores very often, I admit. And yes, those gallon jars are wonderful for storage: grains, beans, dried fruits, herbs, and seeds. Also for tincture making!<br /><br />Sue, now that is a fabulous find! And wow, what a great price. I've not seen one of those "stuff a bag" sales in awhile either. I still rely on thrift stores for a lot of natural fiber clothing though.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-16623958058277711242011-11-27T16:58:16.253-05:002011-11-27T16:58:16.253-05:00What great finds! I love shopping the thrifts wher...What great finds! I love shopping the thrifts where ever I go. Breaks my heart to see things that should have been family heirlooms. <br /><br />I think my best find was my big warping board. It was in pieces (but all there) with a $5 price tag. Obviously they didn't have a clue what it was, but I'm glad I foind it before any of the other local weavers! And I wish our stores would bring back their bag sales - $5 for a paperbag filled with as much as you could cram in. Used to shop by feel for silk and rayon shirts and cashmere sweaters. Amazing how many you can fit in a bag.Suehttp://www.majorasue.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54906492341491503322011-11-27T14:59:16.514-05:002011-11-27T14:59:16.514-05:00As all of your "fans" I, too, love and c...As all of your "fans" I, too, love and covet that adorable cast iron saucepot WITH LID . . . oh my gosh, that indeed was a great find! I wasn't sure what you did with the large jars since they can't be used for canning. After reading the comments I now realize they're used for storing. Why haven't I ever thought of that? I always hate tossing out a perfectly good jar. Now I'll be saving the big ones for pantry storage containers. Thanks for the tip . . . duh!CaliforniaGrammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137556336315915924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-37272463954775036722011-11-27T05:01:26.895-05:002011-11-27T05:01:26.895-05:00Love that cast iron sauce pan! Pretty plates make ...Love that cast iron sauce pan! Pretty plates make me smile. Your kitchen is going to be so beautiful with all your found treasures. The kitty will be glad to get back inside.Callie Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379683295150396693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81819367235502521302011-11-27T01:19:35.097-05:002011-11-27T01:19:35.097-05:00Love the leaf motif plates! And that cast iron pot...Love the leaf motif plates! And that cast iron pot was a great find. You did good!Farmer Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333209660043535465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-32086110024440151402011-11-26T21:12:38.641-05:002011-11-26T21:12:38.641-05:00Just One, congratulations on your Pioneer Maid. No...Just One, congratulations on your Pioneer Maid. Now that is a find. Thank you for your kind words about my blog, and thank you especially for commenting!<br /><br />Candace, score! We would love to have an ice cream maker. I mean, we have plenty of milk! I'll have to keep my eyes open. Going weekly like you said is the best way to find the good deals.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-11526292727740266272011-11-26T20:08:08.859-05:002011-11-26T20:08:08.859-05:00I love the jars and cast iron pot. My best thrift...I love the jars and cast iron pot. My best thrift store find lately was a Krups ice cream maker for $5, and they sell for $60 retail. It works perfectly and looks brand new. I used to go weekly but have fallen out of the habit. I think a trip is in store for next week.Cat Eye Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858322427127791100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-5393615608183037442011-11-26T20:06:46.476-05:002011-11-26T20:06:46.476-05:00I've just started using a wood cookstove (Pion...I've just started using a wood cookstove (Pioneer Maid from an auction) this season and though I've always loved cast iron I REALLY love it now. I think your pot is a great find.<br />I love my gallon jars and half gallon jars. The half gallon ones I get at the Amish store filled with local honey. The gallon jars are pretty hard to find! You can spray paint the metal lids if you want them to match. I kind of enjoy doing that though most jars are on my bottom shelf with dry goods in them, not really in sight.<br />I've very much enjoyed your blog though I've never commented. Thanks for your thoughts here :)Just Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16213354645188511855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-58614359833502810432011-11-26T18:46:18.881-05:002011-11-26T18:46:18.881-05:00Michelle, there's so much wisdom in what you s...Michelle, there's so much wisdom in what you say. Having to take our time like this is really helping us to think things through. We've also been motivated to hunt for bargains and weigh options. Sometimes it seems like it'll be forever before we get it finished, but at least there's progress. <br /><br />Renee, I find some of ours the same way, too high priced. The ones with real bargains are a gem. <br /><br />Good for you for getting that loom! I'm very excited for you. I have to warn you though, weaving is addictive!<br /><br />Mama Pea, thanks! It takes self control, that's for sure! And patience. I'm thankful for every bargain I find. <br /><br />Dr. Momi, me too!<br /><br />TL, that's exactly what I have. I'm not sure yet what I'll use it for, but I'm sure I'll figure it out.<br /><br />The autumn leaf plates were snapped up in a hurry. I got 4, and then Dan asked why I didn't get more. I went back within 2 weeks and they were all gone. :(<br /><br />Lana, thanks!<br /><br />Bettina, actually your area sounds like mine. Folks just seem to prefer the modern consumer lifestyle!<br /><br />Shaheen, thanks for visiting. No matter what they're called, bargain buys from resale shops are the best!<br /><br />Norma, oh yes, they would be great for solar dyeing, wouldn't they!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-84262926877702987772011-11-26T17:43:27.482-05:002011-11-26T17:43:27.482-05:00Great finds! I'm eyeing those gallon jars for...Great finds! I'm eyeing those gallon jars for solar dyeing fibre.<br /><br />I think I need some thrift store retail therapy....Norma from Misty Haven Alpacashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09528304751819069504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-54521405561638061412011-11-26T14:19:29.498-05:002011-11-26T14:19:29.498-05:00I love thrift shops, but we call them Chaity shops...I love thrift shops, but we call them Chaity shops in the U.K. I like all your aquisitions, but especially the cast iron pan.Shaheenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03602971207085826708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-16804622273375027752011-11-26T14:04:08.468-05:002011-11-26T14:04:08.468-05:00there's no thrift shop in my reach, but I was ...there's no thrift shop in my reach, but I was quite happy to find two very large soup pots in stainless steel last week for a reasonable price, when I had been looking for big pots for ages. ok, they're not le creuset or some other fantastic brand, but I only wanted them for natural dyeing anyway! it's not easy to find something like that in an area, where apparently people, who cook their own stock are looked at with suspicion:)) never mind dyeing with plants....and for the kitchen I'd actually prefer the leaves design, because it's slightly more rustic. I am the first to admit though that true china keeps better, because it either lasts or breaks completely and doesn't just chip like ceramic does.... (or is it just DH, my "dishwasher", who manages to do this???:))Woolly Bitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961632742998726155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-53056367002317889732011-11-26T13:58:15.603-05:002011-11-26T13:58:15.603-05:00I have to say...that cast iron saucepan made my he...I have to say...that cast iron saucepan made my heart go pitter-patter a bit faster! A GREAT find!www,FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-64751351146779470112011-11-26T13:31:37.873-05:002011-11-26T13:31:37.873-05:00I just check my wicker / wire basket and yes it do...I just check my wicker / wire basket and yes it does match yours except it looks like someont painted white dots on the leaves to look like blossoms. I has 4 compartments with wicker bottom and wicker wrap on the handles, (maybe a condiment basket?).<br /><br />BTW I think you made a score with the cast iron pot, especially since it has a lid.<br /><br />Sorry I didn't see the autumn leaf dinner plate when I was at Dollar Store, I saw the mugs, only thing I bought were 2 of the autumn leaf wine glasses.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-87037200588358841502011-11-26T13:15:57.339-05:002011-11-26T13:15:57.339-05:00I love thrift stores!!! Great finds.I love thrift stores!!! Great finds.dr momihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665259531466170062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-35995503090748807562011-11-26T12:01:10.103-05:002011-11-26T12:01:10.103-05:00I think you have to have the right "eye"...I think you have to have the right "eye" to go into a thrift store and not walk out with junk. You, clever shopper person, obviously have the eye. What a bunch of cool stuff!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-79170820311697270762011-11-26T11:45:06.571-05:002011-11-26T11:45:06.571-05:00The so called thrift stores in our town are too hi...The so called thrift stores in our town are too high priced for my liking. But the ones in the next store over are really very good...I just have to be willing to drive.<br /><br />I don't think that it can be called a bargain, but I bought a table top weaving loom on ebay last week. I'm hoping to make some kitchen towels out of it.Renee Nefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08167893445846427824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-27785221222146836692011-11-26T11:16:38.813-05:002011-11-26T11:16:38.813-05:00You are very wise to do things as you are able, an...You are very wise to do things as you are able, and not go into debt just so it can be finished quickly. I also think that the finished product will be a better reflection of you than if it were done quickly, because you've had time to consider all the possibilities and make deliberate decisions. :-) It's gonna be an amazing kitchen when you're all done. It will be well worth the wait!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852320721216631639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-90001205651302903232011-11-26T10:57:55.524-05:002011-11-26T10:57:55.524-05:00Stephanie, it is so much fun to find a good bargai...Stephanie, it is so much fun to find a good bargain, isn't it? Too bad I don't have spare change in my pocked more often. :)<br /><br />Nina, those jars are hard to find so I was really excited to find these for $1 each. My other option is to buy gallon jars of pickles for about $5 or $6, but since I home can our pickles, that's a more expensive way to go. I bought some of those canning jars too (1/2 gallon here) and love them for storage. We used to can with those things decades ago!<br /><br />Rosamargarita, thanks! The saucepan was a great find. <br /><br />ADoC, thanks! Too bad I can't find more of the olive garden plates. I'll have to think of someplace special for the one. :)<br /><br />BRF, I love shopping for dishes. I love the kitchenware department of any store. I only need so many sets of dishes however. :o<br /><br />Ginny, that's so funny. At least you have permission to shop without abandon someplace!<br /><br />Michelle, quite a few folks like the second plate better! We're just making progress as we have time and money. We're working steadily, but it will be slowly, especially when we have to save up for some of the more expensive buys, like floor and cabinets. Still, I'm glad we're not going into debt. <br /><br />TL, how cool is that. Love your thrift store finds, especially the pitcher, vase, and terra cotta bunny! I like that you made a page for your finds. :)<br /><br />Pelenaka, I know! Amazing isn't it? I was very excited to find that one.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-14105502618076891972011-11-26T10:56:00.712-05:002011-11-26T10:56:00.712-05:00You got a cast iron pot WITH a lid ?!!! * shaking ...You got a cast iron pot WITH a lid ?!!! * shaking head muttering lucky dog under my breath ...pelenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09486662453316027558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-50651276900702868652011-11-26T10:44:44.652-05:002011-11-26T10:44:44.652-05:00I think I have a basket that matches your wire and...I think I have a basket that matches your wire and wicker one, I will have to check. I went to thrift store recently and found more stuff than I needed. Posted them on my Tombstone Tidings. Before that my SIL and I went to three thrift stores and I found a candlewick juice glass for $1.79 Happy Hunting.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-1701450747544689232011-11-26T10:39:32.971-05:002011-11-26T10:39:32.971-05:00Wow! You did good. LOL! The stainless creamer and ...Wow! You did good. LOL! The stainless creamer and the cast iron are my favs. Interestingly, I like the second set of dishes better! Great job! Do you have a time frame on when you plan to be finished, or is it simply as you're able?Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852320721216631639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-8496658165721127682011-11-26T10:36:35.355-05:002011-11-26T10:36:35.355-05:00Besides the dollar store, hubby always says in a l...Besides the dollar store, hubby always says in a loud voice.."Take your time Dear and buy anything you see that you like" :o) Funny thing he never says that in the other stores :o)...I wonder why! You got some great buys.Gingerbreadshouse7https://www.blogger.com/profile/01285484153508538882noreply@blogger.com