Shop Stop - Thrift Edition

Thanks to the girls from Fabulous On A Budget for posting this very informative YouTube video on how to succeed in thrift store shopping. I knew a few of these laws of the land before, but never put them into such a comprehensive document. They also brought up some points I never considered before, like buttering up the staff. Anyway, take a look, and then see some of my recent thrift store finds below. These are soldiers that I left on the battlefield, but were memorable enough to be photographed.

Tiki style coffee table. Note the metal lined wells in the lower shelf. Planters?

I imagine these came from a law office or a back room poker club.

Teak chair. This is just a smart timeless piece of design.

Sorry if this picture gives you vertigo, this thing was actually sitting on its side. Those are orange and brown stripes PAINTED onto gold velvet. Brilliant!