I brought home a shoebox full of junk from the thrift store. Underneath the plastic flowers and whatnot were some of my favorite things, like frosted bells and silver leaves wired with glass beads.
There was a tiny box of stickers.
There was an elf and an ornament.
There were three Christmas spun-head figures. I took a closer look at the Christmas stocking.
Yes, just as I thought, the traditional mix of toys: a doll, a bear, a candy cane and a gun.
Best of all, there were two Halloween spun heads. I don't own either of these. It was very exciting to find them. That wasn't a box of junk I brought home. It was a box of joy.
Another mind changer at the thrift! Congrats on the Halloween spun heads...really good find. I have that same spun head stocking but mine lacks the addition of the gun!?!?!?! Cukooo.
Posted by: laurie magpie ethel | November 17, 2011 at 05:30 PM
I brought home a Box of Happy last weekend that looked a lot like this - tiny bits of sweetness that no one else would love......except you and me and Laurie!
Posted by: Shara | November 17, 2011 at 06:21 PM
It is nice to see these heartwarming items have found a loving home!
Maureen
Posted by: Maureen | November 17, 2011 at 07:37 PM
Good grief don't let anyone know the name of this store...you will lose a gold mine...smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | November 17, 2011 at 08:32 PM
I just don't know what to say about a gun in a Christmas stocking. That poor spun head must be a nervous wreck sharing his space with that.
Posted by: Into Vintage | November 17, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Oh my gosh, what a great poke box!! Love those stickers.
Posted by: Kathy | November 18, 2011 at 12:44 AM
now it's posts like these that send me back to my thrift shop...only to find broken toys and pilly sweaters...not fair.
Posted by: Vicki | November 18, 2011 at 06:25 AM
Awesome!
Posted by: Tina | November 18, 2011 at 07:30 AM
What a box of goodies! My mom is about to bring me a box of "really old" ornaments that belonged to my grandma. She said they're mostly little wooden things, and that there are lots of little people in there. I've got my fingers crossed for some spun-head figures!!
Posted by: Rebecca | November 18, 2011 at 08:13 AM
That little stocking really made me laugh! A gun? Oh yes, times have changed.
Posted by: Mary Ann | November 18, 2011 at 09:11 AM
The Christmas decorations are great but I have never seen Halloween spun heads. I will have to keep my eyes out! Great finds.
Posted by: Cheapchick | November 18, 2011 at 08:48 PM
The leaves with beads would make a nice addition to a vintage wreath. Good going!
Posted by: Kat | November 19, 2011 at 07:35 AM