(I know it's $5 Thrifty Thursday, but this week I HAD to make an exception. Trust me. It's worth it!)
The other day we happened upon a Salvation Army. We seriously pondered skipping the trip and going straight home as we were tired and full from the pizza we had just eaten, but I figured it'd be a quick trip, and we might as well just see what the store was like.
Well, sometimes the jackpots come when you're least expecting it. Like this completely perfect record cabinet.
Yes, you read that right. $10. But it gets better.
The thing is not only in mint condition, but it also happens to work PERFECTLY. The tubes fired right up, and the radio and record player work. We didn't even have to buy a new needle. Whoever donated this thing was a.) awesome at taking care of their things and b.) insane for giving this up.
Of course, such a beautiful specimen requires some beautiful and kitschy compliments surrounding it, yes? I've had this collection of art building for years, and I finally have the perfect place to hang it. (And hey! bonus Thrifty Thursday find--I FINALLY found a paint by number. It was $4!)
Once we got the gem into the house, Mitch sat down immediately to do some research--this baby is officially from 1962. Score.
I still can't believe the thing is real. I get kind of surprised when I walk into my living room and see it there. You can even stack records up on the player and it will flip them over for you. I love her.
On another awesome thrifty find note, Becky from Becky's Blog found this insanely gorgeous patchwork quilt at Goodwill for $4.
I was so excited when she showed me this. Becky and I are quickly finding out we are vintage soul sisters, and we have twin quilts. Remember my crazy 70s patchwork quilt? Becky has all kinds of amazing thrifty finds on her blog and a gorgeous etsy shop, too! Stop by and send her some love.
As always, if you found something amazing while thrifting that was $5 or under, send it my way, and I’ll feature you next week! Let's spread the thrifting joy and love.
That. Is. So. Freaking. Awesome! I can't believe you found that and it was only $10! Who would give that up? It obviously was destined for you because it fits so perfectly in that little nook. Wow. That takes the cake for best thrifty find I've seen in a long time!
What?!! You are the thrifitng Queen!!! The record player is beyond cool!!
I am doing a thrifting giveaway on my blog today. Love it if you stopped by!
HOLY! Amy! That is fan-freaking-tastic!!!! It looks great in your little home, like it's been there the whole time! Congrats!!
Such an amazing find!! I'm so jealous
My target now is a dresser if I can find a deal on that I'll be in heaven.
-Amber
So stinkin' awesome...seriously you have the BEST thrifting karma!
jesus christ woman, you are making me want to move to utah...not only so we could be friends forever but also because of these thrift finds!! you seem to find something insanely amazing every.single.week...it's really totally unfair! haha, yes i'm throwing a tantrum right now...lol! jk, i'm glad you found this, it's perfect for your home and your life!!!
That record player is gorgeous!! I can't believe the price and condition!! Awesome find Amy!
omg awesome!! this is why we love thrift shops right?
sydsense.blogspot.com
holy crap!
that is an amazing find. not only that it works but it was $10!!!
if it was at my goodwill, i am pretty sure they would have marked it up to $50.
the goodwill's around me are marking up all the furniture all the time. argh.
love that quilt..i am on the lookout for a quilt..still have not found one yet.
amy, i think i have just died and gone to vinyl heaven. i love it and i want to for my own! we listen to vinyl all day everyday and it would be the sweetest of the sweet to have the music come from there! oh man, am i jealous and of course i am extra jealous of your kitschy owl wall art and of the paint by #'s. they are truly spectular, we have one of a big ship, it's pretty sweet!
xo,
cb
OMG SO JEALOUS! I want that record player!!
I've been looking for one of those for my husband forever!!! that is such an amazing find!! its so pretty, too!
What a great find! I love when awesome deals like that happen
$10 ... that is the best Sally Ann find ever!! I keep shaking my head in disbelief that you are now the proud owner of such a stellar piece of functional furniture!
Also, I am so in love with the nature-themed art above it! The owls are sublime! & congrats on finding a Paint-by-Number! I have a nature-wall, too, full of vintage goodness - including a large PbN that I scored for free (booyah!).
What the what? That is completely impossible.
Thanks for featuring my quilt, Amy! And I adore the record player credenza. Amazing find. Here's to more thrifting joy!!
wow what an amazing find!!!! and i love how you paired it with the artwork!
xo dana
thewonderforest.com
Find of the year my friend!
Your style is AMAZING! I love the owl artwork (I collect owl stuff and wall hangings too). I sort of want to marry you so I can own half of it
I know jealousy is not an admirable quality - but I still haven't gotten over that record cabinet! You lucky duck! Love the art display you've set up behind it!
that is a beautiful find! and i am so jealous of the quilt! i'm looking for one like that but haven't found on (except one they were asking 110 for at an estate sale)
I cannot believe that the record cabinet was only $10! That was definitely a steal, at least now it'll be nicely featured and loved in your house
wow, that is such a great find! totally jealous!
i most probably would have passed out in the store. some serious awesome!
xoxo http://tinylittlehappies.blogspot.com/
WOW! What a fantastic find!
xx Grace
Dream-Boating
I am so incredibly jealous!
Xo Chloe. http://lazyexplorers.blogspot.com/
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