I've been to a lot of thrift stores in my life and there are some things that cannot be ignored (even if you don't have the slightest desire to buy. Here is a list of 10 things you're likely to come across in Florida thrift stores. Is there anything I'm forgetting? :)
- Flamingos! Figurines, artwork, earrings... The plastic pink Flamingo should be Florida's state bird!
- Vintage State Souvenir Plates. A funky idea for an accent wall: Have all 50 states plates hung up on in a wall in your dining room.
- Afghans. Even though it's always hot here in Florida, I'm addicted to buying these colorful blankets and throws. Just looking at a stack of these makes me happy! They are such a throwback.
- Elvis memorabilia. We are in the South and Elvis definitely rocks the thrifts! Thank you very much...
- Shot glasses and tropical drink glasses from local beach bars. If these Mai Tai glasses could talk.
- Puzzles. Always a risk, because there is likely a piece or two missing!
- Straw Bags. I especially love the vintage ones that were brought back from Bahama cruises. Some you can take to the beach and others are great summer purses.
- Palm tree anything! Everywhere you look there are palm trees. Wine glasses, lamps, rugs, chandeliers, paintings...
- Oriental Rugs. People move to Florida and feel the rugs don't fit it to their new tropical coastal look. (Score!!)
- Cotton sundresses. Even if its in the middle of winter you are always going to find a great dress at a Florida thrift shop! Especially Lilly Pulitzer style. A sea of pink , green, and turquoise (and baskets of matching flip flops too).
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