Fan Fridays: Thrifting on Thursday

Yesterday I headed to my favorite junk shop with on of my friends to buy some unnecessary things in addition to a new thermos.  I originally headed there for a thermos & a train case & came back with this:

TWO thermos', a set of sheets 

(not pictured because they are in the wash) 

& a little overnight suitcase.  

I found a train case there for $5 but this case was $3.  I already have a bright orange train case I use for my head bands, bangles, & all around accessories.  I wanted another one to store a lot of my art/craft supplies in since a lot of them are in shoe boxes, bags, etc.

I got another metal thermos that was a bit beat up but I paid $5 for it any way.  The other one I picked up was only a buck.  The blue one holds a lot more than the red one, but I like metal thermos' better.  Here's my old green one:

I miss her!

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Fan Fridays: I Need a Thermos

So since I am pulling long days in the studio working on my senior project & always find I leave my large coffee mugs there I've decided I need a thermos.  I drink a lot of coffee in the morning which is totally bad for me! But,  I don't want a regular old thermos, I'd love to have a vintage one! I am afraid of shopping in thrift shops for them since I am not sure where they've been or really how to clean them.  But I may just go a see how they look, if I can find one, & if I can clean it up nice!

Since the thrift store is a bit away & I don't have a car, I've turned to Etsy (of course) for some inspiration.  Here are some of my faves:

this one from the Vintage Tree House

I looooove Dunkin' Donuts coffee this is so perfect!

this red plaid one from Reindustria is super neat!

I love the pattern, it's very fall-y

these two from MidWest MidCentury

I love the pattern on these.  And here's the plus: it's a whole set!

There is a mens lunch box & bag 

along with these two cute containers.

I want!

This wood paneled one from Closet Photo.

I love the wood design.  This one would make me feel constructive!

I hope I have one soon! Right now I am using one of my room mate's water bottles to transport my hot gallons of coffee to campus.

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