This Guy Paints Random Characters Into Old Thrift Store Paintings

Originally posted on TwistedSifter:
? David Irvine is the talented artist behind the Gnarled Branch. The self-professed illustrator and crafter is known for his whimsical furniture, his Gothic sculptures and what he describes as ‘Re-Directed Paintings’. Featured below is his ongoing series of re-directed paintings where Irvine finds old and/or discarded thrift store paintings and…

The Creed of the Anti-Materialist

Originally posted on bargainpirate:
Having grownup both poor and Christian, (of the “give what you have to the poor or at least more poor than you” variety) materialism never appealed to me. My mother used to joke that we loved the designer “Clear-ance” (*said in faux French accent). This never really bothered me, as none…

Give These Gargoyles Thought Bubbles. NOW. #thriftstoreweirdness

Originally posted on bargainpirate:
What do you think? I think they are feeling resigned about war in the Middle East. bargainpirate View original post

Thriftstore Junkies Unite! Send me your pre – loved, your bizarre and your repurposed…

Originally posted on bargainpirate:
Admission: I am a junkie for thrifting. I prefer thriftstores,? but am no stranger to yard, garage & estate sales. Starting next week…I’ll be posting finds & discoveries from myself and an as – yet – to – be – determined army of shoppers & friends. Typically, I am a clothes…

Find O’ The Week

Need pics and shoppers willing to participate & broadcast your joy….must be dedicated thrift-store junkies. Share your excitement with me. I’d like to make this a regular feature. Email if interested.