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Young House Love » Shopping & Thrifting » Two Girls Walk Into A Thrift Store…

| By Sherry Petersik | June 9, 2011 | 331 Comments

Two Girls Walk Into A Thrift Store…

Ok, I keep mentioning that Katie B and I had some fun stared into each other’s eyes for 48 hours straight and she posted about the whole shebang right here (update: Katie’s blog is giving her issues, so maybe try clicking over later or tomorrow instead of right now). And by whole shebang I mean the part where Will went to the bathroom in the tub (numero dos) while bathing with Clara. And how Jeremy and John accidentally wore the same exact beverage themed shirt on Sunday…

Sprite Matching

She also touched on our pedicure adventures…

Pedicures

… and mountaintop enjoyment…

Toes At The Top

It’s all here (update: just remember to click over later or tomorrow since her blog is giving her grief).

But back to our little Goodwill excursion. We decided that trolling the aisles of a thrift store in search of stuff that was take-home worthy might be blog worthy (“might” being the operative word). So here’s what we came away with: an 11 minute video of two giddy weirdos who giggle like 5th graders whenever some sort of innuendo slips in. So to answer your impending questions: no, we don’t know what our malfunction is. And yes, this regression is probably Freudian. So think of us not as adults and mothers but as two immature gals who can’t calm down for thirty minutes to make anything remotely polished and posed. For those at work who can’t watch it, just envision twelve year old girls braiding each other’s hair and jumping on the bed while having a pillow fight after applying sparkly nail polish and swooning over a Bon Jovi poster. And for those who can watch it: I’m sorry. We just can’t help ourselves. Tweens may get hyper after too much sugar during a sleepover, but we’re like that at Goodwill at noon.

A few things to note:

  • We used our usual insane method of video entry by squatting and then standing up into frame (first established here).
  • Somehow we managed to reference male parts, maxi pads, and bras in under eleven minutes of tape. Yes, we’re ashamed.
  • Katie’s shirt is from the J Crew Outlet (I loved it so much I had to ask, and I figured you guys would too).
  • We used a bleep. Somehow they just make everything funnier (but maybe only if you’re us).
  • The way John walks through frame holding Clara while I’m talking about those tiny chairs kills me (it’s his Vanna White expression).
  • I’m wearing Katie’s flip flops, which is why they’re a little big (my wedges weren’t “proper attire” for running around all day).
  • There’s a dorky Friends reference in there. Almost immediately. Please tell me you noticed.
  • Katie is about a foot taller and ten times more glamorous than I am (aka: no need to comment about my short shorts + pasty leg combo).
  • People walk by. The intercom blares. But not one employee asked what we were up to or told us to stop. Even when we filmed at the checkout. Gotta love those friendly Georgians.
  • At one point you can hear the song “Yackity Yack” playing in the background. Sweet soundtrack, right?

Oh and we meant to work a little end section into the video about what NOT to buy at Goodwill, but since the video was waaay longer (and substantially more embarrassing) than we expected, we didn’t want to drag it out. So here are a few shots of what NOT to buy at Goodwill:

Katie Coconut

 

Sherry Dolls

All in favor of not buying those things, say I. Oh and you might wonder how Jeremy, Will, John, and Clara kept themselves busy while we Flip cam’d our way through the store. Well, things like giant wooden spoons kept them entertained:

Our Family1

Seriously, every time John brought it near Clara’s mouth she opened wide like a bald little baby bird:

Family 2

Family 3

And while we’re on the Goodwill hunting topic (I’ll pause while someone says “how about them apples”), what treasures have you found at Goodwill or Salvation Army or other places of the like? Have you seen anything that was so mind-numbingly crazy that you actually had to pick it up and examine it more closely to make sure it was, in fact, real (for me it was the gilded ceramic double unicorn vase – I thought they only existed in alternate universes). Come on, it’s Thursday afternoon. Let’s gab.

Psst- A big fat thanks to sweet Katie Bower for being such an amazing host and friend and fellow weirdo. So glad we met thanks to this crazy world of blogging and actually surpassed the “blog friend” title to become real life friends. Miss you already. And you didn’t burn that fajita meat, it was just well done. Just the way I like it.

Psssst- To watch some other terrible KB + SP = gigglefest videos, here’s one, here’s another, here’s one more, and here’s another one. That’s a lot of giggling.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Cait @ Hernando HouseCait @ Hernando House says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    Looks like y’all had so much fun! Can’t wait to read her account of it when her blog stops being wonky :)

    Reply
  2. Avatar for NoelleNoelle says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    Totally get the Friends reference! Classic…

    Reply
  3. Avatar for SuzanneSuzanne says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Can’t see the video since I am at work, but it still made me LOL. Gotta love fellow goofy/wierdo friends!! :)

    Reply
  4. Avatar for VanessaVanessa says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    Please tell me those are John’s neon pink sunglasses on his shirt. If so, we need a pic of him rockin those shades.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 2:26 pm

      Haha, those are Clara’s. I only wish they were his. But I do love that he’s secure enough to “wear” them on his shirt like that.

      xo,
      s

  5. Avatar for bridget b.bridget b. says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    that picture of Clara and the spoon is too funny!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for KateKate says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Haha you guys crack me up. I haven’t finished the whole video yet, but i totally think it could be turned into a drinking game. Every time you or Katie say the word paint you must do a shot. ;)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 2:34 pm

      Totally. And every time we giggle, take off an article of clothing.

      xo,
      s

  7. Avatar for amcamc says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Maybe this is a silly question, but does that bra have two back straps? Yikes!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 2:34 pm

      Oh my gosh it does. Never even noticed that.

      xo,
      s

  8. Avatar for CindyCindy says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    Okay, I can’t watch the video until I’m home tonight, but I was looking at the photos… and each one got more and more funny. The look on your face in the doll head photo! I can just hear you saying, “SERIOUSLY?”

    But the Clara photos! HAHAHAHAHA I am laughing hysterically at work while I’m typing this. Dying. HAHAHA Oops, I think I need to run to the ladies room… xo

    Reply
    • Avatar for AshleyAshley says

      June 9, 2011 at 3:57 pm

      I am dying laughing at the Clara pics too! And rather loudly. Others around me are starting to look concerned. Hahaha.

  9. Avatar for emem says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Please say you bought the spoon! I think you need to paint it white and hang it in the gallery.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 2:46 pm

      Sadly we left it behind. Didn’t want it to taunt Clara every day at home. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  10. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    My son’s 4th grade teacher has one of those weird pirate coconut head things in his classroom. He told the kids that it watches them when he is out of the class and that it will curse them if they touch it. Normally, I might pull the “maybe that is inappropriate” card, but I’ve seen his class in action. I might resort to a creepy pirate head too…

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      That’s a pretty creative use for it I think!

      xo,
      s

  11. Avatar for RebekkaRebekka says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:39 pm

    those clara pics are HILARIOUS! i really love the first one- she’s sizing that thing up trying to figure out if she could actually get it in her mouth! love it!!

    Reply
  12. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Those spoon pics kill me! I don’t know why, but they had me rolling at my desk….hungry baby! lol! Annnnnddd….I love that John isn’t too cool to rock Clara’s big pink shades on his shirt….haha! Or, are those John’s big pink shades?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 2:46 pm

      Haha, I wish they were his. But at least he’ll “wear” them on his shirt like that. Good daddy.

      xo,
      s

    • Avatar for JessicaJessica says

      June 9, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      omg….and now that I think about it….my hubby wore his “sprite” tee on saturday too, and probably had my little lady’s pink sunglasses hooked on the neck as well….haha! great minds….

  13. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    I love that John is wearing Clara’s sunglasses on his shirt. What a good dad!

    Oh, and you and Katie B totally crack me up. :) Glad you all got to hang out and we readers get to get in on some of the fun.

    Reply
  14. Avatar for LouLou says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Sherry, your friend is pretty, but you are gorgeous too! I don’t wanna hear it about the pasty legs! LOL.

    Reply
  15. Avatar for LouLou says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    By the way, my full name is Louise. So I’m not a trollin’ dude…hee hee.

    Reply
  16. Avatar for Nikki TNikki T says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:46 pm

    Oh my, you ladies remind me of myself and my BFFs! Although we never videotaped it, we used to go thru the shoe section at Winners and I’d try on all the craziest shoes while they giggled. I’m sure people wondered…
    If Katie’s blog is as good as yours, I must check it out!!

    Reply
  17. Avatar for mariamaria says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    I think we might have crashed her blog? Sad face!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      It’s actually been acting up all day, so I put a little note on this post about checking back later or tomorrow (while Katie sorts things out). Poor girl. I totally feel her pain. Blog crashing issues are the worst! Here’s hoping it’s back up asap.

      xo,
      s

  18. Avatar for mariamaria says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:48 pm

    But I guess that is a great problem to have:) Can’t wait to see it. Love your all that you guys do!

    Reply
  19. Avatar for TijanaTijana says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    You guys are hilarious!! That photo of Clara and the giant spoon is too cute.

    I have gone to Goodwill/Sally/VV etc. here on multiple occasions and they just seem to have an awful selection of stuff. I’m not even one of those people who hates just browsing and looking for stuff! I love Winners/Marshalls & Homesense/Homegoods I just never seem to find anything at second hand places.

    Reply
    • Avatar for KimberlyKimberly says

      June 9, 2011 at 5:06 pm

      Try Ross Dress for Less, oh my goodness. I have been finding cheap home items. Love it!

  20. Avatar for cafenoHutcafenoHut says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    what an enjoyable weekend… I would like to go there:)

    Reply
  21. Avatar for Denise von MindenDenise von Minden says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    OMG! Just went yesterday and totally bombed out, but did see a “fabulous” Mrs. Piggy lamp that I immediately took a picture of and sent to my hubby. LOVE the Goodwill video and tempted to do one that documents the hilarity of when my mom, sis, and I go!

    Reply
  22. Avatar for Kristen @ Popcorn on the StoveKristen @ Popcorn on the Stove says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:51 pm

    Did people give you guys funny looks while you were filming in the Goodwill?? And Sherry, I have pasty legs too (and no matter how much I’m in the sun, they never darken). No shame in it!

    PS – I love that you and Katie both recapped the trip. So cute!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 2:58 pm

      The funny thing is how normal everyone was acting but us! I thought there would be all these people gawking or giving us dirty looks in the background but no one cared and everyone was so darn nice. Haha.

      xo,
      s

  23. Avatar for RachelRachel says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    I had a rocking horse just like that growing up! Although, I always thought that my grandpa made it. Maybe it’s from a kit…?

    Reply
  24. Avatar for Funnelcloud RachelFunnelcloud Rachel says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Love love love the pics (and your expressions!) in the photos of what not to buy. Hilarious! Clara’s expressions with the giant spoon are totally awesome, too!

    Reply
  25. Avatar for Jane @ The Borrowed AbodeJane @ The Borrowed Abode says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    That was so awesome. End of story.

    Reply
  26. Avatar for BeccaBecca says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    You two are so funny! You and Katie remind me of my best friend and I :) We’re still 12, at heart.

    Reply
  27. Avatar for SarahSarah says

    June 9, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    So fun!

    I laughed at your accounts of the poo in the tub….around here we call that
    A CODE BROWN

    ;)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 2:56 pm

      Haha, my other BFF Cat says that too and it kills me every time.

      xo,
      s

  28. Avatar for Jenny BJenny B says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    Love this post:) Nothing like spending quality time with our ‘kindred spirits’–Anne of Green Gables often talked of kindred spirits. Love it…

    Anyway, Goodwill is awesome! Two of our latest scores were a pair of wooden bar chairs with backs, brand new with tags still on them, from Pottery Barn–$40 for the set and a white whicker couch for our screened-in porch for $20. We didnt’ even have to repaint it. I just have to get around to making a foam cushion for the seat.

    In my town, we have a Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. It has furniture, doors, windows, bed frames, sinks, furniture hardware, lighting–tons of stuff–some of it still in original boxes, donated from Target, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. Very cool!

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  29. Avatar for KellyKelly says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    I was so frustrated that I couldn’t figure out the Friends reference (I’m a fanatic)…and I’m THAT dorky to watch the beginning to figure out how I’d missed it. Come to find out I didn’t watch long enough :) Hahaha way to be Sherry, way to be.

    PS Maybe this should worry me about how I act in public, but I totally didn’t think you were a “giddy weirdo” like you said. It just looked fun, and I felt a lot better about how excited I get when I go into Goodwill!

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  30. Avatar for Melissa@Julia[email protected]'s Bookbag says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:04 pm

    OMG the Clara photos!!! The Clara photos!!

    Ok, here is what I think you guys should do. Host a little convention!! And we can all come and giggle and be crazy! That was a serious dose of awesome, BTW.

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 3:19 pm

      Oh man that would be fun. And the world might explode. But still… probably worth the fun.

      xo,
      s

  31. Avatar for MonicaMonica says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    I missed the Friends reference! And I consider myself to be a Friends pro. Please tell!

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 3:18 pm

      I shouted “Jute De La Fruit” and Joey said “Tout De La Fruit” and it always makes me giggle. See here: http://www.tvloop.com/friends/show/quotes/joey-tribbiani-tout-de-la-fruit-78045

      xo,
      s

  32. Avatar for JessicaJessica says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    yay! Katie’s blog is working now!!!

    Reply
  33. Avatar for Carrie AnnCarrie Ann says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    I know you’ve heard this before, but your voice sounds like Natalie Portman sometimes…behind the camera, especially!

    Looks like a great trip!

    Reply
  34. Avatar for LisaLisa says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    when I was a kid, my grandmother had a collection of those coconut heads. For years she had about fifty of them in her powder/laundry room. (I’m not kidding.) When they added the sun porch on they migrated out to the sunporch. They were kind of cool, actually. Sadly, she sold them years ago at a garage sale. Maybe I’ll hit up Goodwill :-)

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  35. Avatar for LisaLisa says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    at least–that pirate thing look like a coconut head! If not please excuse my trip down memory lane.

    Reply
  36. Avatar for CarrieCarrie says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    The big spoon and the open mouth on Clara are making me laugh super hard. Which is normally fine…but I’m at work. So I’m just this random-weird-laughing-alone-in-her-cubicle-girl-who’s-supposed-to-look like-she’s-working. Ah well…YHL is better than my job.

    Reply
  37. Avatar for Rachel TatemRachel Tatem says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Too cute! Trying to eat from a huge spoon… just silly

    Reply
  38. Avatar for LauraLaura says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Too funny. Love the video.

    Reply
  39. Avatar for LaraLara says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    My kids & I laughed so hard at Clara’s reaction to the giant spoon–so hilarious & adorable.

    We, too, love Goodwill. My kids beg to go every Sunday when we do our grocery shopping after church.

    Recently we got Legos (for about half price) for my son’s upcoming b-day!

    Reply
  40. Avatar for BarbaraBarbara says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Oh man…and neither hubby had a problem with being twins?

    Is there a place I could send you a question about chihuahua maintenance? I found a one pound, sevenish week old one last weekend (who thinks he weighs 100lbs and is a wicked ninja), and I just needed a question answered. Can you help?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 3:15 pm

      Sure, just post it on our Facebook page or comment right here with it!

      xo,
      s

  41. Avatar for JillJill says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    I loved the “What Not to Buy at Goodwill” part of this post. Hilarious! I also loved the picture of Clara opening her mouth for the giant spoon. :) The giant spoon was kind of neat. You guys should have scooped that up! (no pun intended) LOL

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  42. Avatar for LeighLeigh says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    Totally just found a Long Champ tote last weekend a the GoodWill for $3. I cleaned it with clothes detergant and an old tooth brush…LOOKS BRAND NEW!!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 3:14 pm

      Now THAT is a score.

      xo,
      s

  43. Avatar for LoriLori says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    I’m pretty sure that dresser was once in my parents’ bedroom. How it got to GA, we’ll never know…

    Reply
  44. Avatar for MaggieMaggie says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    PLEASE tell me you bought those squirrels. I NEED THEM!!! if you didn’t please tell KB she can send them to me and I will pay big bucks for them :)

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 3:14 pm

      I’m so sorry, we left them behind. But I’ll let Katie know that if she’s there the next time and they’re still there she should scoop them up (for you, or me if you’re no longer interested, haha).

      xo,
      s

  45. Avatar for jenniferjennifer says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    oh my gosh, those pics of clara and the spoon kill me. love the video, you guys crack me up.

    Reply
  46. Avatar for shannonshannon says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Goodwill aside. . . . is Clara getting some hair in the back?!?!?!?!?!?

    Reply
    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 9, 2011 at 3:21 pm

      Yes! My wee one is working hard at her mullet. Bald on the top, party in the back.

      xo,
      s

  47. Avatar for MeganMegan says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    I love your videos more than anything! They make me chuckle :) I really REALLY wish I had that truck cubby thing! It would go perfect in my son’s truck-themed nursery. Nuts! :(

    Reply
  48. Avatar for jennajenna says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    That was so funny! I bought the same jammies that katie did for both my boys to wear christmas morning while we taped them opening their presents. I think i got them at target for like $7 each. they are so comfy!

    Reply
  49. Avatar for AllyAlly says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    AHHH, my husband has one of those coconut pirate heads. So freaky. So banished.

    Reply
  50. Avatar for CarynCaryn says

    June 9, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Pure awesomeness. Loved the video! And my husband would totally have bought those awesome squirrel bookends! He’ll be jealous when I make him watch the video for those. We have an incredible vintage store that I found a cast iron squirrel nutcracker at and it now lives on our mantel. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
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