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The Thrift Shop Romantic

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.

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This blog is currently rated a 4.92 out of a possible 5 based on 84 comments.

5 stars Liz Provo

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

alexpc86

5 stars Alex

Great blog. My wife plans on shopping here soon... keep up the good work!

Posted: October 22nd, 2009 | More Reviews From alexpc86 | Report This Comment

MidwestMom

5 stars 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.

Posted: October 7th, 2009 | More Reviews From MidwestMom | Report This Comment

TheStylishHouse

5 stars Cathy Erickson, Allied ASID

Love the fun vintage finds and decorating ideas!

Posted: August 28th, 2009 | More Reviews From TheStylishHouse | Report This Comment

UponRequest

5 stars Angela

Great blog :)

Posted: August 27th, 2009 | More Reviews From UponRequest | Report This Comment

drjalee52

5 stars Dr.James A. Lee

Well done. Firset -class. Great pictures.

Posted: August 19th, 2009 | More Reviews From drjalee52 | Report This Comment

drjalee52

5 stars Dr.James A. Lee

Well appointed, first-class.

Posted: August 19th, 2009 | More Reviews From drjalee52 | Report This Comment

rgoolsby

5 stars 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!

Posted: August 4th, 2009 | More Reviews From rgoolsby | Report This Comment

BusyBee68

5 stars Jen

Great Blog, I love it!

Posted: August 2nd, 2009 | More Reviews From BusyBee68 | Report This Comment

PaintBlog

5 stars Paint Blog

So much to offer...It's such a wonderful blog!

Posted: July 22nd, 2009 | More Reviews From PaintBlog | Report This Comment

showbusinessman

5 stars Mark

There was I in transit in Pennsylvania. Remarkable I will tell places... I Want still.

Posted: June 6th, 2009 | More Reviews From showbusinessman | Report This Comment

denisegabbard

4 stars Denise Gabbard

Great blog for fellow thrifters in eastern OH and western PA, and also great for ideas!

Posted: May 15th, 2009 | More Reviews From denisegabbard | Report This Comment

BetsyIckes

5 stars Elizabeth

I love antique shops! This blog is wonderful!

Posted: May 5th, 2009 | More Reviews From BetsyIckes | Report This Comment

5 stars MontanaPictures

Nice Job!

Posted: April 5th, 2009 | Report This Comment

rajendradhakal

3 stars Rajendra Dhakal

It's very good and thank you

Posted: March 30th, 2009 | More Reviews From rajendradhakal | Report This Comment

lovesome1

5 stars love

i just fell in love!! awesome blog

Posted: February 28th, 2009 | More Reviews From lovesome1 | Report This Comment

busylizzy

5 stars Mary Swanson

Love this blog! :D

Posted: January 13th, 2009 | More Reviews From busylizzy | Report This Comment

bwninzer

5 stars Cassandra

great blog, added to my faves! love the money-saving ideas and the personality of the author comes through well.

Posted: January 9th, 2009 | More Reviews From bwninzer | Report This Comment

shytjan

5 stars Sienna

Love your blog and fabulous ideas!!!

Posted: December 20th, 2008 | More Reviews From shytjan | Report This Comment

praryflower

5 stars Terri

What a terrific idea, love your comments and tips. Thank you.

Posted: November 22nd, 2008 | More Reviews From praryflower | Report This Comment

angelcityart

5 stars Laura Z

Very informative!

Posted: November 15th, 2008 | More Reviews From angelcityart | Report This Comment

Vinty

5 stars Mike

Love your website and blog!

Posted: November 12th, 2008 | More Reviews From Vinty | Report This Comment

guyfriday

5 stars Joey

What a fantastic blog!!

Posted: November 5th, 2008 | More Reviews From guyfriday | Report This Comment

TheBigRuski

5 stars Alex M.

For such a time as this....saving money and cool!

Posted: October 7th, 2008 | More Reviews From TheBigRuski | Report This Comment

Buddy

4 stars Timewarp

Hey great blog, I love thrifting or straight up finding cool stuff on the street!

Posted: September 29th, 2008 | More Reviews From Buddy | Report This Comment

5 stars 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

Posted: September 26th, 2008 | Report This Comment

makemoneys

5 stars Parivaat Wongmars

Good!!!

Posted: September 17th, 2008 | More Reviews From makemoneys | Report This Comment

rainforestrobin

5 stars 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.

Posted: August 28th, 2008 | More Reviews From rainforestrobin | Report This Comment

curlydesigh

4 stars Alicia Edwards

You really have some great finds. I love the doll furniture, it is so cute.

Posted: August 14th, 2008 | More Reviews From curlydesigh | Report This Comment

jingz333

5 stars Czmae

hi, nice blog! loved thriftstoring too looking for some treasures...

Posted: July 6th, 2008 | More Reviews From jingz333 | Report This Comment

provirtua

5 stars 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!

Posted: June 30th, 2008 | More Reviews From provirtua | Report This Comment

sheasy

5 stars Sheila Dilling

As a fellow thrift store junkie - I am loving this blog! It's the art of the hunt!!

Posted: June 27th, 2008 | More Reviews From sheasy | Report This Comment

barryfromtexas

5 stars 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.

Posted: June 24th, 2008 | More Reviews From barryfromtexas | Report This Comment

harvey96

4 stars HY Chong

Nice blogs :)

Posted: May 31st, 2008 | More Reviews From harvey96 | Report This Comment

LaurenLanita

5 stars 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.

Posted: May 29th, 2008 | More Reviews From LaurenLanita | Report This Comment

Shiley

5 stars 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.

Posted: May 8th, 2008 | More Reviews From Shiley | Report This Comment

pinkmimosa

5 stars 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.

Posted: May 5th, 2008 | More Reviews From pinkmimosa | Report This Comment

taosunset

5 stars NancyEllyn

Such a pretty blog!

Posted: May 5th, 2008 | More Reviews From taosunset | Report This Comment

mustbethatgirl

5 stars Must Be That GIrl

Looove your blog!

Posted: May 4th, 2008 | More Reviews From mustbethatgirl | Report This Comment

Jeunelle

5 stars Jeunelle Foster

An original, creative, fun and inspiring view.
The time and work that you spent on both blogs shows. Well done.

Posted: April 30th, 2008 | More Reviews From Jeunelle | Report This Comment

pamelabaker

5 stars The Village Not Idiot

You have some very creative ideas. Your blog is colorful interesting,and just plain fun!

Posted: April 21st, 2008 | More Reviews From pamelabaker | Report This Comment

angelawd

5 stars 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.

Posted: April 1st, 2008 | More Reviews From angelawd | Report This Comment

Anniepooh

5 stars 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!

Posted: March 31st, 2008 | More Reviews From Anniepooh | Report This Comment

Maitri

5 stars 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

Posted: March 22nd, 2008 | More Reviews From Maitri | Report This Comment

kaylee8268

5 stars Karen

Who'd ever thought that getting your antique and thrifting fix could be done online!? I will be visiting often.!

Posted: March 18th, 2008 | More Reviews From kaylee8268 | Report This Comment

anakoi

5 stars 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.

Posted: March 15th, 2008 | More Reviews From anakoi | Report This Comment

Hippychikky

5 stars Hippy Chikky

It's like getting my thrifting fix without having to leave the house or the comfort of my pj's.

Posted: March 13th, 2008 | More Reviews From Hippychikky | Report This Comment

offendedblogger

5 stars offendedblogger

Lovely blog. I am such a fan of antique and thrift stores, too!! :)

Posted: March 3rd, 2008 | More Reviews From offendedblogger | Report This Comment

Dukepro25

5 stars Duke

Awesome blog! :D Very fun!!! :)

Posted: February 28th, 2008 | More Reviews From Dukepro25 | Report This Comment

lanne

5 stars lanne

What an amazing blog. It`s a shame the rating only goes up to 10.

Posted: February 11th, 2008 | More Reviews From lanne | Report This Comment

thesparrow

5 stars The Sparrow

Lovely Blog ! The sparrow just flew over and found it very colorful and fascinating too :)

Posted: February 4th, 2008 | More Reviews From thesparrow | Report This Comment

janieruth

5 stars jane reding

I love Thrift shop finds, too, check out my Squidoo lens at
Squidoo.com/janieruth to see my most recent finds, janieruth

Posted: January 27th, 2008 | More Reviews From janieruth | Report This Comment

kevingoodman

5 stars Kevin Goodman

Very engaging - I bet your a great copywriter.

Posted: January 22nd, 2008 | More Reviews From kevingoodman | Report This Comment

ChessMagic

5 stars 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)

Posted: January 22nd, 2008 | More Reviews From ChessMagic | Report This Comment

catsconfessions

5 stars Catherine

Love your blog!

Posted: January 4th, 2008 | More Reviews From catsconfessions | Report This Comment

RecycleCindy

5 stars 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.

Posted: December 28th, 2007 | More Reviews From RecycleCindy | Report This Comment

ericat

5 stars 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.

Posted: December 22nd, 2007 | More Reviews From ericat | Report This Comment

KathrynCleve

5 stars 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

Posted: December 21st, 2007 | More Reviews From KathrynCleve | Report This Comment

stephaniec

5 stars stephaniec

Great blog! I'll just sit back and let you do the vintage hunting for me. :)

Posted: December 20th, 2007 | More Reviews From stephaniec | Report This Comment

bloggernoob

5 stars blogger noob

very simple and clean design

Posted: December 11th, 2007 | More Reviews From bloggernoob | Report This Comment

sreecheta

5 stars sreecheta

Fantastic ideas and designs. Thanks for visiting mine. Hope we will be friends soon. My e-mail is: sreecheta1980@gmail.com

Posted: December 10th, 2007 | More Reviews From sreecheta | Report This Comment

Tonylewis

5 stars 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:)

Posted: November 29th, 2007 | More Reviews From Tonylewis | Report This Comment

AngieA

5 stars Angelica Alaniz

Nice blog and hobby :)

Posted: November 26th, 2007 | More Reviews From AngieA | Report This Comment

GetSmart

5 stars 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.

Posted: November 26th, 2007 | More Reviews From GetSmart | Report This Comment

acquagamze

4 stars Gamze

hi, i like your blog. have a nice day

Posted: November 19th, 2007 | More Reviews From acquagamze | Report This Comment

BudgetBride

5 stars BellyDanceGirl

As I said yesterday, a wise woman gave me words to live by:
"Never pay foll price for ANYTHING," my mother ;)

Posted: November 14th, 2007 | More Reviews From BudgetBride | Report This Comment

wenfri

5 stars 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

Posted: November 12th, 2007 | More Reviews From wenfri | Report This Comment

kab625

5 stars Kathleen

Beautiful site with great style.

Posted: October 5th, 2007 | More Reviews From kab625 | Report This Comment

pollyhyper

5 stars Holly Piper-Smith

This blog is so much fun that I spent half my workday exploring!

Posted: October 2nd, 2007 | More Reviews From pollyhyper | Report This Comment

cooper

5 stars cooper

Great Fun.

Posted: September 11th, 2007 | More Reviews From cooper | Report This Comment

shebrews

5 stars eydie

Love your blog, I have bookmarked it and will probably list it in my sidebar. Great stuff!

Posted: August 30th, 2007 | More Reviews From shebrews | Report This Comment

erinahart

5 stars 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.

Posted: August 25th, 2007 | More Reviews From erinahart | Report This Comment

abaumgartner

5 stars 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 :)

Posted: August 15th, 2007 | More Reviews From abaumgartner | Report This Comment

LBrittain

5 stars 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!

Posted: August 14th, 2007 | More Reviews From LBrittain | Report This Comment

writingnag

5 stars 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.

Posted: August 14th, 2007 | More Reviews From writingnag | Report This Comment

Theresa111

5 stars 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!

Posted: August 6th, 2007 | More Reviews From Theresa111 | Report This Comment

badthing

5 stars 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!

Posted: June 8th, 2007 | More Reviews From badthing | Report This Comment

absolutelytrue

5 stars Gerri

Beautiful blog! I like your style.

Posted: May 25th, 2007 | More Reviews From absolutelytrue | Report This Comment

ExtraordinaryGyrl

5 stars 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...

Posted: May 25th, 2007 | More Reviews From ExtraordinaryGyrl | Report This Comment

iwantthatdress

5 stars gauri

This is an excellent resource for all things thrift. I'll definitely be bookmarking and revisiting things one!

Posted: May 22nd, 2007 | More Reviews From iwantthatdress | Report This Comment

Eurodog

5 stars eurodog

I have just visited your blog. Very nice indeed.

Posted: May 21st, 2007 | More Reviews From Eurodog | Report This Comment

confessing7girl

5 stars Confessing Girl

wow lovelly blog great tips!!! and i love the roses closet!! thats talent!!!

Posted: May 16th, 2007 | More Reviews From confessing7girl | Report This Comment

cin1977

5 stars Cindy

Very cool blog with some ! My favoriate was the DIY section. I think I need a new kitchen cabinet :)

Posted: May 10th, 2007 | More Reviews From cin1977 | Report This Comment

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