Alex
Great blog. My wife plans on shopping here soon... keep up the good work!
Blog Detail
The Thrift Shop Romantic
http://thriftshopromantic.blogspot.com
Blog and project site for fun, vintage-style home decorating ideas, crafting, gifting, thrifting and collecting on a budget. Includes thrift store, flea market and antiques resources for western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio.
- Added on: Dec 28th, 2006
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Jenn Thorson
- Listed in: Home and Garden Decorating Crafts
- Tags: decorating vintage thrift store Thrift victorian craft projects
Recent Posts
Treasure Box Wednesday: Treasured Transformations
To indulge in a little personification for a moment, my house lately must feel a little like Cinderella-- post-fairy-Godmother-makeover. In the last month, two rooms have gotten a very new look, and I'm pretty pleased with the results.Over the weeken...
Choosing Wall Paint You Won\'t Regret
What is it about choosing wall paint that somehow ends up seeming like a deep, painful decision akin to Kennedy's pressures in Cuban Missile Crisis? I mean, it's just paint after all. Color. Something to slap on the walls, right?And yet anyone who de...
Treasure Box Wednesday: the Road Less Traveled
In Sunday's post, we talked about how the Victorian look isn't particularly popular right now, so those of us who love romantic decorating can find some pretty amazing things at thrift stores.This post will explain where some of that idea came from.S...
The Victorians Might Have Loved Thrift Shopping
As I came away with a bundle of unique goodies from the Red White and Blue thrift store this weekend, I realized: the Victorians might very well have loved thrift shopping.I mean think about it: they enjoyed changing up things in their homes regularl...
Treasure Box Wednesday: Hot Cup o\' Good Fortune
After a few errands on Saturday, I set out on that gray, blustery day a-thrifting down Route 30.Why does it seem when winds do howl and rain does pelt against the windows, there's comfort wandering around a brightly-lit thrift store or quiet antique ...
Fireplace Fun: Part Two
When last we left the Great Fireplace Installation of 2009, most of the wooden trim had been attached, and the fireplace was getting an extra coat of paint...Little did I know the unexpected challenges I would face!The first one, was the molding whic...
Comments & Reviews
This blog is currently rated a 4.92 out of a possible 5 based on 84 comments.
Julia Kelly
I love reading about Jenn's finds and rehab projects. She has a good eye for interesting pieces that won't break the bank.
Cathy Erickson, Allied ASID
Love the fun vintage finds and decorating ideas!
Angela
Great blog :)
Dr.James A. Lee
Well done. Firset -class. Great pictures.
Dr.James A. Lee
Well appointed, first-class.
Richard
As a new blogger, and antique lover, finding your neat blog is like finding a valuable old Bitters medicine bottle in the back of an old antique store! Thank you for your time and effort in producing a quality blog!
Jen
Great Blog, I love it!
Paint Blog
So much to offer...It's such a wonderful blog!
Mark
There was I in transit in Pennsylvania. Remarkable I will tell places... I Want still.
Denise Gabbard
Great blog for fellow thrifters in eastern OH and western PA, and also great for ideas!
Elizabeth
I love antique shops! This blog is wonderful!
Mindy Schwartz
Great blog!
MontanaPictures
Nice Job!
Rajendra Dhakal
It's very good and thank you
love
i just fell in love!! awesome blog
Mary Swanson
Love this blog! :D
Cassandra
great blog, added to my faves! love the money-saving ideas and the personality of the author comes through well.
Sienna
Love your blog and fabulous ideas!!!
Terri
What a terrific idea, love your comments and tips. Thank you.
Laura Z
Very informative!
Mike
Love your website and blog!
Joey
What a fantastic blog!!
Alex M.
For such a time as this....saving money and cool!
Timewarp
Hey great blog, I love thrifting or straight up finding cool stuff on the street!
Felicia D.
Wow! My obsession is antiquing. I get up at ungodly hours to get in line first at the openings of the antique shows at Brimfield and elsewhere. I go to estate sales and yard sales wherever I am. Attend every auction within 50 miles of my home and watch every episode of “the roadshow.” I’m even spending my winter vacation this year on this crazy antiquing trip to Europe. The group goes to antiques shows in three countries and hardly stops to play tourist. Check out their website: http://www.EuropeAntiqueTrip.com If it wasn’t for my boyfriend who shares the same affliction I wouldn’t have a life at all. At least we keep the antique collection in one special room (museum) and the rest of the house looks like we actually decorated it. Felicia
Parivaat Wongmars
Good!!!
Robin Easton
Well, this is certainly LONG over due!! LOL I love your site. Good for you, girl. This site is so cool for anyone who loves thrift stores, being creative, doing creative projects and helping others. Besides, THRIFT STORE ROMANTIC is just one amazing woman. This is a fun site. We should all get on the thrift store bandwagon because it not only helps those in need when we buy at a Goodwill or Salvation Army store but it recycles perfectly good items. It's a smart move for the planet all around.
Alicia Edwards
You really have some great finds. I love the doll furniture, it is so cute.
Czmae
hi, nice blog! loved thriftstoring too looking for some treasures...
Melanie
What a great blog! I used to sell antiques and bric-a-brac and love all things Victorian style. I'll be bookmarking this one!
Sheila Dilling
As a fellow thrift store junkie - I am loving this blog! It's the art of the hunt!!
Barry
I browse this blog like I do an antique store. It is kind of like, look what cool finds there are when you take the time to look.
HY Chong
Nice blogs :)
La
Lovin' the blog...Great pics!
I love thrift shops but not quite on your level!
Keep up the great blogging, lots of interesting info.
proofpositivity
I thought I did a review. Love this site and if you love thrift stores/ junkin' you will too. This site makes me want to drool.
Carol, Cheri & Posse
Nice blog! Thanks for the article on local flea markets. I used to live in the area and may go back now to visit and shop.
NancyEllyn
Such a pretty blog!
Must Be That GIrl
Looove your blog!
Jeunelle Foster
An original, creative, fun and inspiring view.
The time and work that you spent on both blogs shows. Well done.
The Village Not Idiot
You have some very creative ideas. Your blog is colorful interesting,and just plain fun!
Angelawd
I just started reading your thrift shop blog and I'm hooked! You have such an eye for the cool and unusual, and I love your photos, too.
Anne
Have I never reviewed this? Shame on me since it's such a wonderful resource. If anyone can find a diamond in the rough, it's Jenn!
Maitri Libellule
I adore your blog. It is simply delightful! I'll be back again soon and thanks for bringing me so much joy through your work!
Blessings and Happy Easter!
Maitri
Karen
Who'd ever thought that getting your antique and thrifting fix could be done online!? I will be visiting often.!
Ana
This is such a unique blog with meaty posts filled with yummy finds. Almost as good as being out there yourself. I've added you to my blogroll.
Hippy Chikky
It's like getting my thrifting fix without having to leave the house or the comfort of my pj's.
offendedblogger
Lovely blog. I am such a fan of antique and thrift stores, too!! :)
Duke
Awesome blog! :D Very fun!!! :)
lanne
What an amazing blog. It`s a shame the rating only goes up to 10.
The Sparrow
Lovely Blog ! The sparrow just flew over and found it very colorful and fascinating too :)
jane reding
I love Thrift shop finds, too, check out my Squidoo lens at
Squidoo.com/janieruth to see my most recent finds, janieruth
Kevin Goodman
Very engaging - I bet your a great copywriter.
Joemar Lacson
This is fantastic 10.
- I like the way each topic has photos/illustrations.
- The logo header is excellent.
- The topics and delivery is very engaging.
(By the way, I apologize having offended you in a forum discussion. Just me being paranoid that time)
Catherine
Love your blog!
RecycleCindy
A very interesting blog that features thrifty finds, decorating ideas, useful tips for second-hand shopping, and lots more cool things. Stop by this blog for a visit and you won't be disappointed.
eurica
I love the writing style of the blog. Actually there is nothing I did not enjoy. Amazing what you can do with little money and talent. Do not forget the talent all of you visiting this blog. I used to visit shop sales, 2nd hand shops, garages the lot and end up with something that looked like a 2nd hand shop.
Kathryn Cleve
My best friend and I hit yard sales, garage sales and rummage sales every Saturday morning (usually about a dozen or more here in the Tampa area) and we have completely decorated our apartment, set up my office and found DVDs and CDs to entertain us, for very little money. Thanks for your blog.
Kathy
stephaniec
Great blog! I'll just sit back and let you do the vintage hunting for me. :)
blogger noob
very simple and clean design
sreecheta
Fantastic ideas and designs. Thanks for visiting mine. Hope we will be friends soon. My e-mail is: sreecheta1980@gmail.com
Anthony Lewis
This is a really cool site/blog, it's probably one of the very few where I click through to other sections. I've just finished reading the kitchen cabinet article under DIY and it was great, the pics are really cool as you can actually see what's been done. Worth checking back with this one, great tips,advice,projects. Go see it.
Tony:)
Angelica Alaniz
Nice blog and hobby :)
GetSmart
I like vintage shopping. I use to go to Haight/Ashbury in San Francisco. It's kinda fun going shopping with the girls day out.
Gamze
hi, i like your blog. have a nice day
BellyDanceGirl
As I said yesterday, a wise woman gave me words to live by:
"Never pay foll price for ANYTHING," my mother ;)
Wendy Friedrich
I almost got stuck on your webpage LOL Got busy checking out the painting you have been doing Just love it
What do you use as a paint stripper??? I use oven cleaner myself much cheaper the stripper it self and just needs a sponge rinse with warm water
Impressive blog
Wendy
Kathleen
Beautiful site with great style.
Holly Piper-Smith
This blog is so much fun that I spent half my workday exploring!
cooper
Great Fun.
eydie
Love your blog, I have bookmarked it and will probably list it in my sidebar. Great stuff!
Erina Hart
Great blog. I love the layout, and the information is interesting. Reading the posts birthed a lot of DIY ideas within my mind.
Andrea Baumgartner
I love what you did with your porch! I have some old vintage sheets that are really beautiful, and I couldn't get rid of, but they don't match anything in our bedrooms. I can't wait to try hanging them in our sunroom like you did with your porch. Great idea :)
Laura Brittain
What a fun blog! I *love* the idea of being thrifty and creative. I know what you mean about the feeling of anticipation at the possibilities. Lots of good information here. I will definitely be back!
Pat Kennelly
I'll be back this is such a fun blog! and with some of my favorite things. The vintage over-the-top lamp posting was great! thanks.
Theresa Hall
What a wonderful web log site you have. I have seen your avatar around but cannot believe I hadn't visited you before this. I love your site and how organized it is. I also enjoy vintage and victorian but my husband is a no frills kind of man, so I have to settle for looking at all the feminine and dainty things. That furniture you re-finished. Is that a purple red? That is my favorite color and you have given me an idea for our bedroom furniture. I'm absolutely hooked on HGTV and I'm sure I'll be back to visit you now I know what you have up your sleeves. Please stop by any time you're free.
P.S. I didn't see a place after your posts to leave a comment. Did I miss it? Take care!
Badthing
Hi Jenn :) I enjoyed viewing your blog and just voted for you in Blogger's Choice. Hope you win, my dear. See you the next time we pass one another in the neighborhood!
Gerri
Beautiful blog! I like your style.
ExtraordinaryGyrl
Girl, I'm LOVING that cha cha lil blue lamp!!
That's the kind of thrifting/redoing type projects I LIKE. :) Reminds me of living in Athens, GA. SIGH, it was so funky arty cool there...
gauri
This is an excellent resource for all things thrift. I'll definitely be bookmarking and revisiting things one!
eurodog
I have just visited your blog. Very nice indeed.
Confessing Girl
wow lovelly blog great tips!!! and i love the roses closet!! thats talent!!!
Cindy
Very cool blog with some ! My favoriate was the DIY section. I think I need a new kitchen cabinet :)
I just found your blog and I really enjoy it. I can totally relate to " living without $" I am a small business owner and mom of 2 wife to one great guy. I will continue to monitor your blog for some comeraderie and inspiration. If you are so inclined, check out my blog: www.beascloset.typepad.com.
Have a great day. Liz Provo
Posted: October 24th, 2009 | Report This Comment