What was your favorite find? 🛒

@garlicgirl3149

Жыл бұрын

I can't decide. I love it when you can find a complete dinette set. It just makes you feel complete in the kitchen.

@lisapieper3598

Жыл бұрын

Dinnerware, Vitamix, chair! Actually most everything you have gotten are great scores! Great job!

@pamsheppard7998

11 ай бұрын

Bergner is beautiful!

These are all incredible deals! In my area, people want to get full retail price out of items they have used and abused for twenty years. Many thrift stores aren't much better.

@thehungrygoldfish

8 ай бұрын

Then move lol. It doesn’t matter if it’s where you grew up and you been there your entire life and all your friends and family are there.Who wants to live in a shitty area with assholes? Move!

@angierecovering_clutterer2434

8 ай бұрын

@@thehungrygoldfish LOL I think maybe moving just to find better garage sales might be a weird flex.🤣

@lizharley5723

7 ай бұрын

Agree. Value Village and Goodwill prices are often close to big box stores.

@TRUECRIMESPTV

6 ай бұрын

I know! I’m so surprised how expensive things they got free are!

@shirleybalinski4535

5 ай бұрын

Same here.

I furnished our 3BR/3 Bath/3 level home with family room 95% with second hand items! I saved TON of $$ and got really great quality items while helping local thrift store & nonprofits. It took me longer than you- about 60 days. Totally worth it

@MelbaMakes

10 ай бұрын

Woohoo! 👏🏽🙌🏽 I would enjoy hearing what your favorite find (or couple) have been! This project was tough to do in 7 days, my home is still in progress years later lol I hope you are enjoying all your finds! 🤗

The table and chairs look like they were pictured in an Ethan Allen furniture catalog a couple of years back. You did an amazing job on the apartment. You made it really nice looking.

@MelbaMakes

10 ай бұрын

Thank you 💕😊🙏🏽

You really know how to shop! I love the idea of thrifting everything for the apartment and look forward to seeing it completed. Your presentation skills are very good.

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Michelle! 💖🙏

This was AWESOME!!! I have always wanted an interior design channel to decorate and furnish a home with all thrifted items. One reason is I used to work with families that buying brand new was not an option but there were nice second hand stores that would either give furniture for free if qualified and/or people would just purchase 2nd hand and have really nice places.

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing ❤️

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏🏽

Literally everything I own is either passed down or thrifted... it's necessary and a blast!!

The kitchenware and the vitamix were awesome finds. This is the channel I wish existed when I got my first apartment 😊.

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t believe it when it was there! Thank you for watching and the kind words ❤️

Rural Wisconsin here and it is so easy to thrift and salvage here! The suburbs of the twin cities often give quality furnishings away or at a low price! I have a story behind every piece in my apartment 😊

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

Amazing! 👏🏽 Are there any local artists or locally made items to keep an eye out for in your he Wisconsin secondhand market? Happy thrifting to you! 🤗

Your time you put in to be intentional to make the space look as nice and functional as possible is admirable.

@MelbaMakes

10 ай бұрын

🙏🏽🥹❤️

That $50 buy on kitchen stuff was great!

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

A highlight for me too! Thank you and thanks for watching Mary 🤗

My whole house is decorated and furnished with marketplace finds 🙌🏽

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

👏🏽👏🏽 hope you have found some great pieces for your home!!🤗

The area you live/shop in makes a world of difference. My area is lower middle class and there’s never any treasures at the resell stores, and estate sales are not much different.

Way back in 1965/1966 there was an auction in our small town in Northwest Ohio. I got a whole apartment of furniture for $ 25.00. The 3 piece old time couch & 2 chair I paid $1.00 for. People knew my Pops ( step-Dad ) they were afraid to bid to much against him because they knew he would run it up high. Not only furniture there was bedding & rugs other other useful items.

@MelbaMakes

10 ай бұрын

Incredible!! 👏🏽👏🏽what a bargain you got on ALL of those items!! 🙌🏽

You're simply amazing. I was just like you in my younger days but I didn't have FB or any on line services. I was all about garage sales, thrift stores and curb side items. I would get so excited finding things for our home. My husband was so proud and always bragged about how beautiful our home was.

A free vitamix!! Girl you killed this !

We use our shallow bowls for soups, pasta, watermelon, popcorn, very versatile, so I would include them for the apt. The other bowls are cute, but scream soup. What a great find on the Vitamix! I hope your family member appreciates your efforts! Such a wonderful gift you have given them. There is no way they could have found all of these items without spending a small fortune. Great job!

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Cynthia and thank you for sharing the different ways you use the shallows bowls!! 🤗

I work with a non profit housing for homeless. Funds are generated from our 2 thrift stores. I furnish and decorate 2 bedroom apts using items from our thrift stores, linens, kitchen items, and home decor. Making them beautiful, functional and a homey place to improve their quality of life.

@MelbaMakes

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the work that you do! ❤️

I'm entertained by your quest. It is true that what you can find in thrift shops and online is amazing. I'm glad to see the items that are discarded can be reused and recycled. My husband used to help this elderly man who ran a thrift shop and would give him items he had no interest in. We had a number of yard sales, but have resigned ourselves to renting a dumpster and getting rid of a lot of stuff. Hope you can fulfill your quest!

KZread recommended your channel with this video. Since watching it I have binge watched all of your others. Great stuff, can't wait for more!

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So happy to hear you are enjoying the channel and thank you for being a part of the community! 🤗🙏🏽

Looking forward to see how you find and style your apartment

I love these types of vidoes! Thanks for uploading!

Hi there! I just discovered your channel yesterday and watching to catch up. I am so impressed at your skills of finding great deals for your home and selling for profit of the ones that don't work. Also for attention of design to know what works and what doesn't. I look forward to future videos.

Husband broke one of my WS Everyday Dinnerware Soup/Pasta (shallow) bowls years ago! I've never seen those at a thrift store! $14 at Replacements Ltd - which I've never heard of, so thank you for the rec.

Can't wait to see how you purpose these great finds!

Wow!! That Vitamix find is amazing!! Great job with the $50 haul too.

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t believe it! And thank you! 🙏🏽

wow, you are finding lots of great finds!

Slamming good deals! I love this type of channel.

I love the final version of the chester drawers!!

My apartment in senior housing is all second-hand 🌹 quality. Except for some kitchen stuff, like a garlic press, some sieves, wine opener and veggie peeler, wand blender, small stuff.like that. And a new mattress and bos springs 😮😅😅

What a great video, I loved it!😊

Excellent finds and Suki is a top notch assistant too!

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

Thank you Janet, I agree! Suki works very hard 🐶

Awesome finds!

Online auctions can also be a good way to save money. While building a house we used them to gather all kinds of things. $130 flatwear for 45 bucks. Toaster oven, patio furniture. All kinds of cool stuff and depending on the auction place some of its new. Got a new Hsn Tiffany style lamp for 40 bucks, normally 160. Had a broken fenal which was easily replaced. 12 rolls of deer fencing for $100. And diapers. We were getting diapers for super cheap . Items are either overstock or box- bag broken, or used in some cases. Not a bad way to save some money while getting nice items.

@MelbaMakes

5 ай бұрын

Great tip here on the online auctions! Thank you for sharing and enjoy your finds!!

Oh I love this! I'm new to your channel and I'm enjoying it. I recently bought a house and I'm furnishing it with all thrifted items or clearance except for my new mattress and some of my plants. Would be interesting if you included a budget and with each items you buy we can see the amount decrease.

I just had these videos you did 8 mo ago pop up in my feed. Love this first one so excited to watch part 2. You did great on the kitchen ware and small appliances. I definitely prefer metal measuring cups and spoons. I replaced mine a couple years ago to all metal that I love. I've used or owned all types over the past 50plus years.

@MelbaMakes

4 ай бұрын

Im glad you enjoyed part 1 and I hope you enjoy part 2! Thank for you input on the measuring cups, I hope you are enjoying your metal set! Thank you for watching! ❤️😊

Sukey is such an awesome shopping partner!!!

These are all incredible

@MelbaMakes

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the finds! 🤗

I'm 65 years old. Only until very recently, all of my furniture was either thrifted or gifted from friends...or found on the curb. Now, I have no more than 5 pieces of furniture that were bought as new, & they were all on sale because full price just ain't my thing.

@jackiecarson859

Жыл бұрын

If you live near a college town, students put lots of furnishings on the curb when they leave for summer break.

@marylhere

Жыл бұрын

Kindred spirits. I have two chairs on my front porch I bought new. Everything else is inherited, thrifted or curbies. Have a 50s Ethan Allen early American settee that I got for $29…was meant to be “for now” but it’s just so comfy…22 years later. I think I’ve spent a total of $1000 furnishing my entire house over the years. Was picking up free stuff at garage sales before I bought this house all chrome 50s stuff….goes with my 1955 steel GE kitchen.

@jackiecarson859

Жыл бұрын

@@marylhere I am coveting your kitchen.

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

Great tip Jackie! 🙌🏽

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you both for sharing! ❤️

Awesome job

It really helps to state where you are located as some of us really don't have thrift stores that are stocked with good items.

@thehungrygoldfish

8 ай бұрын

I don’t understand why you need to know her location. Like you said, it depends on where you live. Just go around where you live and if you can’t find what you’re looking for in your immediate area, then you need to travel further out. If you know you can’t find any good deals within a 16000 mile radius, then I don’t know what you want us to do about it, lol.

@terryl.cooper

6 ай бұрын

Are you going to drive across the country to buy a $50 couch? She has to protect herself from online predators.

Hi Melba, this is the first time I'm watching your channel. I like everything you got. Good job. Hopefully everything fits in the cabinets and there is room for more. You kept me in suspense now that you got almost everything for the kitchen. Now comes the fun part. Decorating!!!

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gina! They luckily had a pantry closet by the door for some extra storage! 🤗❤️

Looks like a totally different space So happy you and Sammy are trying again ❤

@MelbaMakes

4 ай бұрын

Thank you Glenda! 😊❤️

Oh my goodness ❤️ I love your German Shepard

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🐾🐕❤️

New subbie here. I thoroughly enjoyed your video. The best find was the white dinnerware. I have all white dinnerware. It is so flexible and goes with anything. It is absolutely seasonless! Awesome!

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I agree on the flexibility they offer, you can play them up in so many ways!

Here's a tip on how to get the top of your Vitamix sparkling clean: fill it to the top with water, add a bleach alternative (I like the granules and besides, the bleach smell is toxic), then let it sit for a while. Drain the water, wash it with soap and water and Voila', shiny as new!

The concept was great! You did an amazing job! By the way, I liked the black pillow on the couch.

Just discovered your channel and I love it!

@MelbaMakes

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words, I’m glad you are enjoying the channel! 🤗

Love your channel!! 74 year old Grandma who loves thrifting!! ❤️ C

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for being a part of the community!! Happy thrifting! 🤗

Thank you for the list. Son is moving out. Had no Idea where to start. Once again thanks for the help. Will give you a like and follow.

Great eye. Fantastic video

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and taking the time to share that enjoyed the video! 😊

Kitchen stuff $50! Excellent Deal! Ace!

I love your co-pilot.

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🐶🐾

My goodness that Craigslist bundle was ABSURD!! What a find!

@MelbaMakes

6 ай бұрын

Months later I still can’t believe it too! Thanks for coming along for the ride!

Girl, this was amazing!

@MelbaMakes

10 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! 😊🙏🏽

Your dog is beautiful!

Nice find

Wow! you must live in the area where people sell nice quality stuff! I live in the middle of nowhere so it's been challenging to shop for what I am looking for. Goodwill Auction is where I shop a lot since they ship it to me.

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

It definitely helps living near a major city. Sometimes people even throw stuff away that just needs a some work to be totally usable (hope to touch on that a bit more in future videos) In case it helps, I do also check out eBay and even Poshmark. I know eBay might be more obvious and you might already use it but I surprisingly have gotten some unexpected deals there too (less luck on Chairish). Thank you so much for watching and sharing about Goodwill Auction - hopefully others can jump in here too with any other tips on places to thrift online!

@garlicgirl3149

Жыл бұрын

Estate?

The shallow bowls are great for salads as well as pasta and soup. I find that at least two sets of dry and liquid measuring cups and measuring spoons is a must. I actually have more than two sets because they were passed down from my mom.

@MelbaMakes

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing that these are items helpful to have in multiples Cathy! 🙏🏽

this is such a cool idea . definitely just got some inspiration

@MelbaMakes

10 ай бұрын

I’m glad to hear that Brittany! 😊

This was a great video. You grabbed some really good finds too.

@MelbaMakes

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! 🤗

FYI Craig’s list lists Dinning Room separate from Dining Room…always check misspellings.

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

This is a pro tip💡thank you for sharing!

Two sets of measuring cups = realistic!!

Wow you did amazing

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

🙏🏽😊

I would love to do a challenge like this

Yes I would of picked those William Sonoma. I do white I like to see what's on my plate.

Melba! This is a remarkable video - great content, expertly edited. Your energy level and communication style remind me of Alexandra Gater’s early videos on her channel - super informative and engaging! I think this type of content is valuable to everyone who is interested in being stylish, economical and eco-friendly! One thing you might improve is the lighting when you are filming in your own apartment. You are often backlit and that is an easy fix with a bit more lighting! For under $50 you can vastly improve your lighting and increase the production quality!!! Everything else is 10 out of 10! Congratulations on a terrific channel concept and good work! 🎉

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

Sandrah, thank you for this very encouraging and constructive comment! ❤️🙏🏽 Alexandra is incredible! Thank you for the recommendation on additional lighting to not be backlit, I agree that could be better and actively working on improving that! Thank you again for the encouraging words and hope to see you in future videos 🤗💕

@sandrah4358

11 ай бұрын

@@MelbaMakes love your content and can’t wait to watch your new video!

Umm, I bought eight plain white pasta bowls several yrs ago for $8 at Dollar Tree, and I love them. I don't care who the manufacturer is (unlike the video poster who seems to only be interested in luxury names). I did test them for lead, and they're lead free. It saved me so much time/hassle vs. going to the huge Goodwill that's 30 min. from me, not to mention there was no guarantee that I'd even find 8 matching bowls!

You were Soo lucky maaan all those for free n a whole kitchen items for only 50$? I envy u

I seen several things that I like and with I can get.

wow you got some great finds

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for joining us! 💕😊

Just found your channel. Like it!!

@MelbaMakes

10 ай бұрын

❤️

the white shade looked best...IMO

Get both bowls for different occasions.

Wow $50 usd that’s really awesome 😊

Ummmm the kitchen hauls were UNREAL .. like hall of fame level good!

@MelbaMakes

7 ай бұрын

😂🙏🏽🙏🏽🫡 thank you

I just saw your KZread today for the first time. I like your energy and talents. Side note I have the same china cabinet that you have in the background of your home.😊

@MelbaMakes

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words Cindy ❤️ I hope you are enjoying your china cabinet! 🤗

Oh my gosh! I thought you hit the jackpot with the Instant Pot but then you pulled out that Vitamix!

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

I also couldn’t believe it! Thank you for watching Nukya! 🤗

❤❤❤YOU FIND THE BEST STUFF AND THINGS AT THRIFT STORES..WE GET 5 DOLLAR A BAG DAYS!!!

Oooh such good finds!! when you brought out the vitamix from the box I was like ooOooOH hahaha. So excited to see the space come together next week!

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you felt that too! Ty for watching and letting me know your fav - excited for Sunday!

Tip for you…when you buy cookware, look for ply-stainless & aluminum…not encapsulated bottoms. The Cuisinart pan you bought is fine if only used minimally…the plied/sandwiched cookware will usually outlast you. All of mine has been thrifted, bought from OfferUp, Mercari, Poshmark, Craigslist, Salvation Army & Goodwill, etc. Utensils look for OXO, Calphalon, Kitchenaid, Oneida…good brands. The plates were nice & easy to match with other pieces. I love second hand cause I have a good eye but smaller budget…saves me so much money & keeps things from the landfill. Don’t forget to check free listings in your area and different apps as well…you’d be amazed at what you can find that others just don’t want. Best of luck to you!

@MelbaMakes

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for all these tips!! I’ll have to check out OfferUp, that’s one I haven’t used yet! 🙏🏽😊

It's definitely worth getting both types of Williams Sonoma bowls.

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I ended up getting both! 😊

I bought that toaster ! From Crate and Barrel! NEW. $89.00. YIKES 😮

❤

I thrifted everything for my apartment. I hid it all and escaped dv...I love your boots!!.

I've been furnishing my home with thrift=marketplace items for year. I'd strongly suggest wait until you find something you really love before buying otherwise you'll be replacing it in just a couple of years.

The original shade.

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I use the shallow bowls for salads and soups. If you want the soup to be an entire meal, you use those big ones with the handles that you bought! Salad plates make no sense to me. If you use dressing, it is nearly impossible to mix the dressing thoroughly over the salad greens, cucumber slices and tomatoes - they are too small and have no sides to hold the salad on the plate when you're trying to mix. Buying all white was very smart.

@MelbaMakes

6 ай бұрын

I use the shallow bowls for salad at home too! Thank you for sharing how you use your dinnerware with us! 🙏🏽

What cleaners did you use to clean the vitamix, you made it look brand new!!!!! Please share the cleaners

Yes, it's worth having both types of soup bowls. Actually, I am a big believer in having several sets of china (albeit incomplete ones). We hardly ever eat at restaurants, and it can get tiring looking at the same dishes every single day. We eat Mexican food on unmatched Fiestaware dishes. I have plates in different patterns to serve four, six, and eight people, and formal china for 12 people. I wish my house had a butler's pantry so I could buy more dishes! I also have multiple sets of flatware so we never get bored with what we have.

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

This is so fun! What are some of the other patterns you really like in your collection in addition to the Fiestaware?

@sherrycohen1824

Жыл бұрын

@@MelbaMakes Villeroy & Boch's "Basket" and "Manoir" (which is my favorite). Grace's Table (?) from Home Goods (my favorite source for dishes). Four Coca-Cola plates, which my husband bought when he was single. Four green glass salad dshes originally from Juliska, but bought at Home Goods. They go with all the dishes we have except for the formal china. Finally, I have dinner plates from Gordon Ramsey's line "Maze," which I my get rid of because at the time, it was the only everyday set I had for 12. I'd like to get something with Chinese vibes for when we eat Chinese food. I also have a few Juliska odds and ends from their warehouse that I use to decorate a corner cabinet and use for sauces at Thanksgiving. I would love Thanksgiving dishes, but I can't justify buying dishes for just one day. That said, we have a full set of Bernardaud's Athena, which we use just a few times a year. I really prefer casual china.

@MelbaMakes

Жыл бұрын

What a collection and variety you have Sherry! The “Manoir” plates look very elegant! Thank you for sharing with us 😊

Hi, can you share your checklist. I'm furnishing a new home. It would be helpful. Love the channel!

White shade lamp

My challenge is transportation of items purchased, especially the furniture. I would have to hire a truck driver to pick them up which would cost a lot of money. 2 people are needed to carry and place the furniture in place.

@thehungrygoldfish

6 ай бұрын

But you would have that problem no matter where you buy because delivery is never free so you would have to pay for it anyway.

the white one

I would like to see you actually in the thrift stores shopping.

First time watcher! You scored for sure on the $50 lot. You have a good eye, with a plan and when we have a plan we get What we need and want. Are there any stores like Cause4Paws Resale Boutique, you have a dog I see and you would be able to assist with supporting medical care for cats and dogs. Our doners bring in the most wonderful items, Lenox Crystal stemware, lamps dishes, fabulous decor and then there is women's clothing and accessories. I voleenteer at one its such fun, in Mesa AZ, they are in a number of areas. Did I sale LOW cost!!!

@MelbaMakes

11 ай бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation Cindy and sounds like Cause4Paws does some really important work! I don’t see any locations here in California (from just taking a quick look) but should I be nearby in Arizona I will definitely be making a visit! 🤗 happy thrifting to you!

Where is the sofa from? The white one.i love it.

@MelbaMakes

7 ай бұрын

Sharon, it’s made by Article! It’s the “Sven” sofa

I furnished my home on thrifted items when it wasn’t “cool” to do so. Not really a challenge to do for a lot of people that can only decorate with second hand items.

I wish we had such huge thrift shops here in the UK, we have thrift shops but they are not large except in more out of town areas where you can buy furniture but also everything is quite expensive, ridiculously expensive for a charity shop.