Thrift Store Addict

I've been a thrift store addict for decades, for a lifetime. I go through periods when I eschew them/the stores, but all it takes is one huge hit and I am a Pavlovian dog. After the moth-eaten cashmere sweater find (previous post), I have been making frequent drop-ins to The Happy Dragon in Los Gatos. These were my finds yesterday, all for under $5.00.

Mill Valley Flea Market Finds

For the California grandparent vintage toy collection:

These tiny tiny blocks are actually the makings of a village. They were mixed in with the tinker toys. tinker toys = $4. basket = $.35
adult pipe cleaner dolls, very fragile, very vintage $1 each, big splurge but I had no resistance-

from the collection of 10

Ms. Monkey, don't know if she was meant to be this way, minus her stand and beads

Monsieur Poochie

Steiff rooster = $6

magnifying stool = $6 Does anyone remember these from school days in the eighties? underneath, my carmelite and ovaline
wooden puzzle = $1.00
I THINK these are Creative Playthings doll furniture in excellent shape = $.50 apiece, including bathtub and toilet!! three monkeys and/or apes currently in residence

super cool old magnet toys = $.50 for the lot

ton 'o tinker toys, two bags full, = $2.00 a bag

fisher price xylophone = $1.50

Creative Playthings rattle/roll toy = $1.00 Syl had one, and passed it to Ethan.

beads to string = $2.00

matchbox tractor, truly tiny $3.00

and for the cottage:fabulous vintage frog with patina and zingy support system $2.00 It's an objet d'art on its own.

rubbing of monks, framed = $8.00

king size 100% linen pillow cover to jazz up the drool-stained couch = $1.00

I'll spare you the clothes I got for myself...at least for now