Family shopping day!!! I love Goodwill stores, you never know what your going to find. I haven't been by in awhile so its great to see you and John.. Thanks for a fun day : ) Hugs from CT. : )
That pretty little pan with the horse head, the handle and the hinged cover is called a "Silent Butler". Its used was to gather table crumbs or ashes from astrays.
I love when we get to tag along with you! I haven't been able to get out and go this year but I do love shopping at Goodwill! Lots of great goodies! TFS
+Donna Day Hi, Donna! How are you?! I'll do more shopping vids for you to enjoy then! I love doing thise and it is a change of pace from all the cooking and canning vids that I do! YIkes! LOL
Hi Janie, the item with the horse on it that you called a small bed warmer is actually a 'silent butler'. They were used to gather the cigarettes and ashes from large gatherings like open houses and parties. Just pour the trash into the pan part and close the lid. Things can be transported through to the garbage area without smell and ash dust getting everywhere.
I guess stores differ from area to areas. Here, the Goodwill Stores are not near as nice as the one you are in. I have been to lots of them. About 2 years ago Salvation Army Thrift store came to our area. WOW. I look into my home and right off the top of my head I count 18 pieces of NICE furniture I got there. A couple of pieces I did have recovered to make them match, but other than that, some scratch cover polish, a few screws tightened and my home is full of expensive furniture I would not be able to afford otherwise. The one thing that Salvation Army does that drives me nuts is put 2 (not just 1, but 2) staples on an article of clothing. I try to be extra careful to remove them but I almost always have a tiny hole in a knit top I buy for a grandchild. The Goodwill does not do that. They will use a price tag just like at a store and put it in a place that can be cut and removed without a hole.Thanks for the video. I just found you on youtube and will watch for more.
I hope you show some of the "after" on your haul. Fun to go along on your shopping trips, especially since I can't spend any money! Lol! Love John's answer at the end that any store you are in is his favorite! I need to show that part to my John! Lol! Also can't wait to see the Advent video. God Bless🙏
+Pammie Doodle LOL!! I thought I'd add that in there! He was supposed to say "goodwill"! Buahah! Men! Aren't they a trip?!! I am making the advent video just after Thanksgiving. I'm making a few wreaths as well. I love this time of year; sweater weather! Yeah!!
Hi Janie, the pan with the hinged lid, is a "Crumb Catcher"...of course the one you videoed is a reproduction...but an Antique one was used in the 18th Century, for, after a meal, any food crumbs were "whisked" into the pan, and the crumbs given to chickens, pigs..... Jan in Indiana
The thing that you said was a bed warmer is actually called a silent butler. You empty ashtrays into it at night and leave it in there in case there was hot ashes. Empty in the morning.
I'm pretty sure it's a butt butler. Back in the 50's a hostess would go around and dump ash trays into one of these. In case there were live embers putting them in a metal container with lid would be perfect.
You should to look at the backs of desks and other pieces of furniture and inside the drawers. Pieces that are glued/stapled together instead of dove-tailed at the joins are poorly constructed. Pieces made of pressboard covered with plastic or photo-paper laminate to imitate real wood are basically junk compared to older beat-up looking furniture made either of solid wood or real wood-veneer over furniture grade plywood. A beat-up piece of quality furniture can be restored to near original condition and give you a quality of piece of furniture that can last several more generations of family members. If you choose carefully and are willing to do the restoration work you can furnish your home well and at low cost from the thrift shops, but you need to avoid the junky quality stuff.
+Linda Wright This is very true and that is why we did not buy any of the desks, but, next to the desk a week later, was a solid oak, pedestal table with four solid-ash, bow-back chairs, in near perfect condition for $45.00! If I had known someone or needed it myself, I'd have bought that for sure! I owned a furniture/cabinet manufacturing company for many years ... still in business with my son today. He makes beautiful cabinetry. Also, my parents owned all the Unfinished Furniture Stores in Indy; I was raised hand finishing furniture and selling it as well; so building it the 'right' way, well, that just came naturally. When I grew up, I knew I wanted to make the fine, solid wood pcs. like my parents sold in their shoppes. When furniture is in the 'buff', you can't hide flaws. You get real solid wood, and, if you know your companies, real craftsmanship as well. You'd be surprised how many ppl would not pay more money for quality over junk particle board when they had the money to buy better quality and then come in our stores angry at themselves for not listening to us about solid wood or better grade plywood pcs; and you are right, my house is still filled with the pcs that I hand finished and, or, made from age 14 and up. I am still making pcs. I made that big hood-vent over my stove as well. One thing I miss most and want to get back, is my cabinet shop being a simple hobby in my backyard! For some reason, however, I now get nauseous when I'm around finishes (not stains) but sealers. Great Post! Thanks!!!
I got a steal on that mirror! It's hanging by my front door. Everyone who passes by it makes a positive comment. I knew it was a find the moment John rounded the corner with it in his hands; I was like, PUT THAT IN THE CART NOW!! LOL!!
+Janie Pendleton - I hear ya! I love thrift shops. I'd rather shop there than the mall ANY day! Oh, in one vlog, you asked for our suggestions for videos, I'm really into slow cooker meals. When you get a chance, please consider some easy meals. Thanks, Jamie!
+Jenny Jane I don't think they do, Jenny! I will ask though. I have an interview with corporate in the store in two weeks. I'm hoping a happy 'partnership' may form :P
I think the "What is it" is for guest towels in bathroom. I had a swan one years ago. Love going to my Goodwill store...dangerous territory.. ; )
I love it when we go shopping!!! Such FUN!!! Great Haul!!
+miz sterious I love it when we go shopping too! ;P
Family shopping day!!! I love Goodwill stores, you never know what your going to find. I haven't been by in awhile so its great to see you and John.. Thanks for a fun day : ) Hugs from CT. : )
+Robin C Hi, girl! How are you? I've missed your words of support and wisdom! Glad you are back!
Love this type of video! I ADORE the Goodwill!
+Working Mama Peterson Thanks for sharing with us!! We love hearing from folks who love to shop these types of discount stores!
Fun shopping trip! Me and my husband love doing this also! I can so relate to the hot flash! Ugh. 😃
You make me look at things from there in a new way wow
Just watching your video 💜💜💜 it. You are so detailed and knowledgeable about the items and I love the way u and John speak to each other with love ✋
Thanks!! I love goodwill!!
You are so fortunate to have a man who will accompany you to a thrift store. Most would not.
That pretty little pan with the horse head, the handle and the hinged cover is called a "Silent Butler". Its used was to gather table crumbs or ashes from astrays.
I love when we get to tag along with you! I haven't been able to get out and go this year but I do love shopping at Goodwill! Lots of great goodies! TFS
+Donna Day Hi, Donna! How are you?! I'll do more shopping vids for you to enjoy then! I love doing thise and it is a change of pace from all the cooking and canning vids that I do! YIkes! LOL
Hi Janie, the item with the horse on it that you called a small bed warmer is actually a 'silent butler'. They were used to gather the cigarettes and ashes from large gatherings like open houses and parties. Just pour the trash into the pan part and close the lid. Things can be transported through to the garbage area without smell and ash dust getting everywhere.
+Jane Burgin That is cool idea. I went back for it, but it was gone!
That is called a silent butler. It’s used for ashtrays.
I guess stores differ from area to areas. Here, the Goodwill Stores are not near as nice as the one you are in. I have been to lots of them. About 2 years ago Salvation Army Thrift store came to our area. WOW. I look into my home and right off the top of my head I count 18 pieces of NICE furniture I got there. A couple of pieces I did have recovered to make them match, but other than that, some scratch cover polish, a few screws tightened and my home is full of expensive furniture I would not be able to afford otherwise. The one thing that Salvation Army does that drives me nuts is put 2 (not just 1, but 2) staples on an article of clothing. I try to be extra careful to remove them but I almost always have a tiny hole in a knit top I buy for a grandchild. The Goodwill does not do that. They will use a price tag just like at a store and put it in a place that can be cut and removed without a hole.Thanks for the video. I just found you on youtube and will watch for more.
I hope you show some of the "after" on your haul.
Fun to go along on your shopping trips, especially since I can't spend any money! Lol!
Love John's answer at the end that any store you are in is his favorite! I need to show that part to my John! Lol!
Also can't wait to see the Advent video.
God Bless🙏
+Pammie Doodle LOL!! I thought I'd add that in there! He was supposed to say "goodwill"! Buahah! Men! Aren't they a trip?!! I am making the advent video just after Thanksgiving. I'm making a few wreaths as well. I love this time of year; sweater weather! Yeah!!
Thing with the horse is called a silent butler ....used to clean up a table after eating usually with a little broom.
+Tracy W Yes! I think you are right, Tracy!
Hi Janie, the pan with the hinged lid, is a "Crumb Catcher"...of course the one you videoed is a reproduction...but an Antique one was used in the 18th Century, for, after a meal, any food crumbs were "whisked" into the pan, and the crumbs given to chickens, pigs..... Jan in Indiana
+Ladybug12150 Cool! Some have said it's an ash butler; to keep cigarette ashes from burning in the trash can after emptying trays.
It would have been used by a butler I believe to empty ashtrays
The white thing is used in bathrooms to hold hand towels.
The thing that you said was a bed warmer is actually called a silent butler. You empty ashtrays into it at night and leave it in there in case there was hot ashes. Empty in the morning.
+Spare Change WOW How interesting! I don't smoke but that makes a lot of sense!!
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I'm pretty sure it's a butt butler. Back in the 50's a hostess would go around and dump ash trays into one of these. In case there were live embers putting them in a metal container with lid would be perfect.
I forgot to tell you that you roll the wash cloths up and line them up in the holder. It's an 80's decoration.
I love shopping with you
Begging you to go down the baking/casserole dishes isle to see if there was any vintage fire king or Pyrex ware
not a bed warmer it is a pan you brush the crumbs off the table
I like your videos, but could you do a slow pan of the shelves? Also, vintage things are interesting.
Nice
It's a ash tray ash collector.
what is it?.... it is a contemporary, decorative -ceramic swan to be used as a decorative accessory,, maybe such as a wedding item, etc
It is not a bed warmer... It is called a silent butler and was used to empty dirty ashtrays!
Carol B.
Hon I think it was you to brush crumbs off the table lol
I researched it's an ash tray dump for hot ashes at pubs and such... Good guess though!!
i have one of those federal mirrors
I bought that one and it looks awesome in my entry way; a conversation pc for sure!
You should to look at the backs of desks and other pieces of furniture and inside the drawers. Pieces that are glued/stapled together instead of dove-tailed at the joins are poorly constructed. Pieces made of pressboard covered with plastic or photo-paper laminate to imitate real wood are basically junk compared to older beat-up looking furniture made either of solid wood or real wood-veneer over furniture grade plywood. A beat-up piece of quality furniture can be restored to near original condition and give you a quality of piece of furniture that can last several more generations of family members. If you choose carefully and are willing to do the restoration work you can furnish your home well and at low cost from the thrift shops, but you need to avoid the junky quality stuff.
+Linda Wright This is very true and that is why we did not buy any of the desks, but, next to the desk a week later, was a solid oak, pedestal table with four solid-ash, bow-back chairs, in near perfect condition for $45.00! If I had known someone or needed it myself, I'd have bought that for sure! I owned a furniture/cabinet manufacturing company for many years ... still in business with my son today. He makes beautiful cabinetry. Also, my parents owned all the Unfinished Furniture Stores in Indy; I was raised hand finishing furniture and selling it as well; so building it the 'right' way, well, that just came naturally. When I grew up, I knew I wanted to make the fine, solid wood pcs. like my parents sold in their shoppes. When furniture is in the 'buff', you can't hide flaws. You get real solid wood, and, if you know your companies, real craftsmanship as well. You'd be surprised how many ppl would not pay more money for quality over junk particle board when they had the money to buy better quality and then come in our stores angry at themselves for not listening to us about solid wood or better grade plywood pcs; and you are right, my house is still filled with the pcs that I hand finished and, or, made from age 14 and up. I am still making pcs. I made that big hood-vent over my stove as well. One thing I miss most and want to get back, is my cabinet shop being a simple hobby in my backyard! For some reason, however, I now get nauseous when I'm around finishes (not stains) but sealers. Great Post! Thanks!!!
+Janie Pendleton www.etsy.com/listing/245865044/medium-vintage-ornate-round-federal?ref=related-3
I got a steal on that mirror! It's hanging by my front door. Everyone who passes by it makes a positive comment. I knew it was a find the moment John rounded the corner with it in his hands; I was like, PUT THAT IN THE CART NOW!! LOL!!
wash cloth holder
That was a hole puncher not a paper cutter. I know that's what you meant, Jamie!
+jewellm61 LOL! I get to shopping and nothing else matters! LOL!1
+Janie Pendleton -
I hear ya! I love thrift shops. I'd rather shop there than the mall ANY day! Oh, in one vlog, you asked for our suggestions for videos, I'm really into slow cooker meals. When you get a chance, please consider some easy meals. Thanks, Jamie!
Was that a Longaburger (sp) basket that was rectangular?
I think it was!!! I missed that one! LOL
a book end maybe?
+Casey Robbins I think it goes in a bathroom and holds a rolled up hand towel...that is my guess anyway! LOL!!
Do your Goodwill's have $1 Thursdays, too?
+Jenny Jane I don't think they do, Jenny! I will ask though. I have an interview with corporate in the store in two weeks. I'm hoping a happy 'partnership' may form :P
Hello, Why do you say " oh lookie " ?
It's a Hoosier thing!
advent is four candels not five 👍
Advent is four candles and Christmas is the fifth for us.
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you empty ashetrays in it