Treasured

HAPPY HUNTING: This afternoon, after a 'date' with a pair of adorable Dobermans, the kids and I hit up a couple of our favorite thrift shops, including the Value Village in Burien, WA. 

Not sure what it is, but we always wind up thoroughly entertained and with armloads of stuff we didn't know we needed when we go there. 

The deal of the day? CJ found an original issue (1977) Star Wars 2-LP album, complete with record sleeves, liner notes and the original poster that came with the album. Unbelievable! And the vinyl is in like perfect condition! We listened to the whole thing tonight. Music to our ears!

We spent a fair amount of time in the glassware aisle, looking at knick knacks, tablewear and such. These plates caught my eye. Could they be any more '80s? The answer is clearly "NO!"

There were drinking vessels of every size and shape. We decided this would be the perfect one to take to the bring-your-own-cup day at 7-11. But we didn't buy it. ;)

As always, there were so many creepy clowns. Shudder. 

There were also bobbleheads aplenty, including a bunch of Atlanta Braves ones (go figure, here in Seattle). This bobbler won for the scariest of the bunch today. Not a flattering image of Anna Nicole Smith.

I try to always remember to check the jerseys when we're thrift shopping. Lo and behold, the gem found today was a throwback Seahawks' jersey for receiver Steve Largent. With stitched on lettering and numbers, it was a steal. It went home with us.

While finally making our way toward the check out line, we checked women's sweaters (as we're always on the hunt for that 'perfect' ugly Christmas sweater.

Our eyes were drawn to this shining striped number. Orange and black tiger striped, it is the gaudiest sweater ever. It was new with tags, and for whatever reason, we bought it. 

BEFORE AND AFTER: This morning, Annabelle and I went to a transitional women's housing program where we have started volunteering, working to make the house more homey.

There are old school phone booths throughout the place, and we're giving them a quick, colorful makeover.

Here's the before. ...  

And here is the after. A lot more fun, for sure. We still need to outfit it with a pencil holder and some cork boards, but it is already vastly improved!