i enjoy watching you those glasses you saw were wexford you have good taste. i like same things to you are someone i would love to meet. lovely personality.
Thanks for mentioning the Wexford pattern. I was trying to remember the name when editing. Matches the cake stand pattern I got for a friend in Eagleville, TN.
Thank you for sharing another great thrifting video! You truly do inspire me to elevate my every day and appreciate fine things. I love all the information and knowledge you share, your exceptional taste, and your love for a bargain. Your videos have made such a difference in the items I purchase and how I am able to decorate and enjoy my living space! Thank you! ❤
I agree thank you for all info ,some I know when I see them, from doing auctions I buy for me. And you show different things I have not seen. You give me so many ideas I did not think of doing, some things I seen you showed at yard sale my grandmother had I touched almost everyday. Thank you my lady. You keep showing us all your finds, what or how to display ,or use. You should write a book on the knowledge you tell us all ,and with pic. Please Pamela is my name I am a southern lady of. ALABAMA. HOME TO THE SEC CHAMPION FOOTBALL OF ALABAMA UNIVERSITY. ROLL TIDE
I just found you channel 2 days ago, love it all. You like all the same stuff I do but. You really go far ,you show all of us how to use all. Thank you I will keep watching.
Welcome and thanks for subscribing. Bet you have some great shops in Alabama. Headed back to Germany this month and will film an indoor estate sale/flea market there. Stay tuned for Florida shopping in a week or so.
Hi lady Mary Beth,lovely to see you shopping ,their are some great finds ,the planter was really good price ,some great finds sending you love an blessings Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I have seen three of these Good Will videos, and it appears you live in an area that is affluent considering all the nice items at them, many things not even taken out of the packages. There is nothing but junk at my local Good Wills (hardly worth buying) and other thrift stores. Just recently, there was a written public notice advising the public to stop donating spaghetti jars and recyclable items to them as they have to go through the time and trouble to sort them out, only to have to toss them out. Some of the chairs I saw in the TN Good Wills looked liked something I'd be interested in, and the butterfly plaque was just beautiful--that is something I would buy for myself. Interesting videos.
Hi, I have looked at the goodwill site online but I really prefer to look in person. Unfortunately our closest goodwill has been going down hill. I prefer the junior women’s league and the pink supporting breast cancer.
Just a note to wish you a lovely holiday from NC ! Not as much to pick from here in winston-Salem as opposed to where I moved from in Ct !! but I keep up the Goodwill hunt which stemmed back years ago when I would go with my wealthy aunt in her big car and go to the wonderful hospital thrift shops !! ( Houston..I had a very good friend from KIngwood who had also moved back from Ct about 10 years ago actually her road was one that got that awful flooding 2 years ago and I had word that she had suddenly pass away...she would have been devastated if she had lived and seen the destruction.) Well off to the Goodwill looking for a small tree..... as I have KITTENS this season beautiful long haired trouble starting calicos (long story from our HOA ) Have a good day hunting !!! Claire
Claire, consider a small tabletop tree to avoid cat issues. It’s easier to decorate and store later. Love hearing about memories with your aunt. ☺️ Your friend in Kingwood was definitely spared the flooding. We get that a lot these days in the Houston area. Wishing you a joyous Christmas season! 🎄❤️🎄❤️
Hello Lady Mary Beth So many wonderful good finds the Goodwill is one of the places I adore shopping there the crystal candel holders look so nice and the figurines look wonderful as well thank you for sharing all those wonderful items at Goodwill I always enjoy watching your videos God Bless you Josephine:)
It’s perfect for a “Wild about…” theme. Fill in the blank as needed. Years ago, I hosted a “Wild about Chocolate” theme for a school staff meeting. 🤎🦓🦒🐆🐘🤎I was the PTO hospitality chairperson.
Can’t wait to get back down to Nashville just to check out all the wonderful antique stores and Goodwills. I always enjoy your videos and you have certainly given me an appreciation for Waterford. I have found some lovely pieces at thrift stores in Va.
Wish I could send that buffet right over to you. The Tennessee Goodwill stores are full of treasures. Need to drive next visit. I usually fly when traveling alone since it's 12 hours+ of driving.
You did well in Tennessee. I wish Houston Goodwill Stores were so nice, but sadly they are not. i was impressed with the quality of the furniture...what a surprise! Hugs!
I have the punch bowl that matches the cups your step-mother picked up. I always have a big bunch of Hydrangeas in mine during the warmer weather. In fact, I didn't realize it was a punch bowl at 1st! lol Loved that little entrance table. I have the compote u found for your father in milk glass & it's just beautiful. It would be difficult thrifting for me if flying. U seem to do very well! Merry Christmas to you & yours! 🎄
Punch bowls are the best! Love that you feature hydrangeas when in season. So many possibilities. You could also fill with inexpensive ornaments. I picked up some at the grocery store to fill in my Aztec bowl in the corner of my dining room. For under $10, it has a fun and festive look.
@@LadyMaryBeth Funny u mentioned ornaments. I'm actually usually that same punchbowl to hold the centerpiece for my "Winter Wonderland" themed xmas vignette on my buffet. Everything on there is either silver, crystal or white milk glass. It's just beautiful at night w the lights shining on the faux snow
You are amazing. You got me thinking again on goodwill. It’s smart to use them and find that they are in good shape too. Thank you for showing 2 stores! Have a blessing Merry Christmas!
Mary Beth- love your videos! I also collect crystal, silver, and blue and white. I recently found a tumble up at Goodwill in blue and white in perfect condition! I had no idea that those existed! Happy shopping!
The silver platter is STUNNING- I truly love it. Both stores were packed with fabulous finds. You do a wonderful job “taking us along”- thank you! Wishing you and your family a safe, joyous and beautiful Christmas and holiday season. I have a feeling that 2022 will bring many more fantastic bargains - I can’t wait ! 🎁🎁🎄🎄😁😁💜💜
New Sub! I like how this Goodwill used extra strength shrink wrap to keep the sets together. That is a fantastic idea! The ones here in AZ use tape, and it damages the items a lot of the time.
You're decorating ideas are phenomenal. How do you come up with them? You always look incredible. Thank you for the great videos and awesome information:)
Inspired by a beautiful life and my mother and her best friend, Judy. Have learned so much from them. My grandmother was a regal lady with impeccable manners and taste. Back in the day Grandmother had cookies mailed from Neiman Marcus and the dress shop brought selections to her home. She was also a wonderful inspiration.
You have the best luck, finding quality pieces, in your thrifting adventures.💯 Love the Waterford, ( not really Waterford) exquisite crystal piece. TN shops have really beautiful quality items. Went thrifting Saturday and found a nice Fostoria American vase for my collection and several designer Christmas pieces. Really appreciate the amount of time you spend on the dishes, and crystal sections! 💕
It’s clever and effective. Love hearing that your mom gave you a bedside bell. My daughter just loves ringing it when she is sick. It’s like calling her staff. 🤒😂
No idea how much the Nordic Track goes for, but I love them. I got mine for free from my dad and paid $10 in auction from Goodwill for another one that isn’t in as good of shape for parts. They were pricey when they were new. I think people use ellipticals now instead. Whatever is trendy. I just know what I like and cheep or free is my kind of price!
Were those wine glasses you looked at Wexford? It's hard to tell with all that Industrial packing tape wrapped all over them. I've had that tape rip the paint right off of stuff I've purchased!
I walked into an antique mall only to be greeted by my own childhood portraits hanging in a booth! I was floored and mortified! But, I compose myself and left. The seller assured me that I sold quickly for top dollar 0: oh my!
Mary Beth, I look forward to each of your videos and what I might learn. Thanks for sharing what you have accrued over the years. My Goodwill is usually sparse but occasionally will come up with some nice items. I found a lovely elevated tray without the pedestal. Can't remember the name of the pattern but it has the small circular balls along the edge. At 1:38 I think you pointed out a pedestal. I was screaming through the phone to get you to pick it up, LOL! I am not very good at researching but could you share some information that might help me find one for my tray? God bless you and your family, Merry Christmas and a great new year. Sherry from Alabama.
Mary Beth , it’s always a pleasure to see your reviews and tips 🥰, what a lovely and rich of a variety of goods Goodwill in Tennessee, wow .Unfortunately, we don’t have such a great selections here in Houston 😞
Another stellar shopping trip, Mary Beth! I'm blown away at the quality and variety of items in the Goodwill shops in Tennessee. It's confounding that our Goodwill shops here in Houston are quite miserable. I'm thinking people prefer to give to shops such as Catholic Charity Guild, The Guild Shop, or Blue Bird Circle which, as you have shown, are marvelous places. What do you think? I've watched so many of your videos I can't remember whether or not Goodwill shops north of Houston have more to offer. Merry Christmas, and safe travels!
Houston area Goodwill stores have indeed been disappointing lately. I am thinking you would need to pop in 3-5 times a week to find any gems. The Heights Goodwill on Yale had some great items in November. Got Faberge crystal votives, Marquis by Waterford DOFs, and a lovely set of dishes. Many donate to the high-end charity resales, but they get a lot of consigments, too.
Funny, and sad...... Recently, my neighborhood thrift received someone's crystal bell collection.....every bell was missing it's ringer! (Personally, I think someone got tired of hearing someone else ringing the bells!)
Hi I would love you to show how to wash those beauties, porcellains, figurines silver plates, silver crystal, even glass.... I always brake or damnage something and then I'm heartbroken 🥲🥲🥲 I am italian I visited some thrift shops, but are incredible expensive, and not so interesting... we dont have good will or similars, as far as I know I was really surprised to know about germany, never would had imagined what you explained
Crystal and porcelain cleans up nicely with dish soap and warm water. For hard to reach areas, use a soft toothbrush. I always keep one in my cleaning supplies. For silver plate and sterling, I use Hagerty’s silver spray and polishing gloves.
@@frrusc1 Our Waterford spokeswoman, Jean Moses, always said the kitchen faucet is the #1 killer of crystal. Fill the sink with warm, soapy water and let items soak. Place clean items on a soft towel. At our house, the cats break treasures. 😿 I would say handle with care and dry hands to avoid dropping. Lotions can be a slippery slope. 🧴
I don’t quite understand how your husbands picture was in a frame. You would have removed it before donating I am sure. Also you mentioned this happens to other people and you’re returning something to a mutual friend. Please help me understand how people end up with their picture in frames. Thank You so much and of course I don’t miss a show! Love the Antiques and special vintage finds!!
In my case, his framed photo was in a box of Christmas items in our attic. We donated and had no idea it was there. This happens more than you would think.
Pressed glass is made using a mold. Many of these are known as EAPG: Early American Pattern Glass. Regular glass is not antique/vintage and is usually without a design. Crystal has lead content and often has a hand-cut pattern.
Very clean and organized Goodwill Store 😊❤Lots of nice items 😊❤
I like goodwill show and how clear glass is showcase.
I liked the bells. I have two small Delft bells.
Love your crazy, who wants boring!💞
i enjoy watching you those glasses you saw were wexford you have good taste. i like same things to you are someone i would love to meet. lovely personality.
Thanks for mentioning the Wexford pattern. I was trying to remember the name when editing. Matches the cake stand pattern I got for a friend in Eagleville, TN.
Thank you for sharing another great thrifting video! You truly do inspire me to elevate my every day and appreciate fine things. I love all the information and knowledge you share, your exceptional taste, and your love for a bargain. Your videos have made such a difference in the items I purchase and how I am able to decorate and enjoy my living space! Thank you! ❤
I'm so glad! Great to hear from you about how you elevate your everyday.
I agree thank you for all info ,some I know when I see them, from doing auctions I buy for me. And you show different things I have not seen. You give me so many ideas I did not think of doing, some things I seen you showed at yard sale my grandmother had I touched almost everyday. Thank you my lady. You keep showing us all your finds, what or how to display ,or use. You should write a book on the knowledge you tell us all ,and with pic. Please Pamela is my name I am a southern lady of. ALABAMA. HOME TO THE SEC CHAMPION FOOTBALL OF ALABAMA UNIVERSITY. ROLL TIDE
I know Franklin Tennessee well. Good place have friends there. Keep on looking go Texas.
I just found you channel 2 days ago, love it all. You like all the same stuff I do but. You really go far ,you show all of us how to use all. Thank you I will keep watching.
Wonderful exhibition. Thank you for taking us along
Love your taste, you spot quality. So we'll informed. Thank you Mary Beth
Thanks so much! Hope to live chat with you shortly during the home tour.
I just found you on TH-cam and cant stop watching you you pick up everything I love in Alabama girl
Welcome and thanks for subscribing. Bet you have some great shops in Alabama. Headed back to Germany this month and will film an indoor estate sale/flea market there. Stay tuned for Florida shopping in a week or so.
You are such a delight.
Your elegance,your charm,you truly enchant,and I am enamored!🥰
I like when you give ideas of how to use certain items.
I appreciate you watching! Items have many alternate uses. It helps to justify purchasing when you realize the possibilities. 😀
I’m always so excited to be notified of a new video. Wish we were neighbors.
Wish we were neighbors, too. Oh, the dishes we could borrow from each other.
Hi lady Mary Beth,lovely to see you shopping ,their are some great finds ,the planter was really good price ,some great finds sending you love an blessings Ann uk 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Would have taken that planter home if I were not flying. My step-mother was thrilled with this find. 🪴
I have seen three of these Good Will videos, and it appears you live in an area that is affluent considering all the nice items at them, many things not even taken out of the packages. There is nothing but junk at my local Good Wills (hardly worth buying) and other thrift stores. Just recently, there was a written public notice advising the public to stop donating spaghetti jars and recyclable items to them as they have to go through the time and trouble to sort them out, only to have to toss them out. Some of the chairs I saw in the TN Good Wills looked liked something I'd be interested in, and the butterfly plaque was just beautiful--that is something I would buy for myself. Interesting videos.
Great channel 👍👍
Great video. Stay safe and warm and there were several great finds
Thanks so much! 🎄❤️
I love your "elevate your everyday". 💞 It does make life nicer.😊
Anything to make the day brighter. Thanks for your kind comment!
Want to see your compote dish collection. 😊
Have been planning in my mind for months. Will hopefully feature in January or February.
You have such a pleasant voice!
So kind of you to say!
You found some very nice things in Franklin. I would love to travel and shop like I used to. They have found wonderful cowboy boots in Oklahoma. 🎄👍💕
Oh, I bet Oklahoma has some great western wear. It’s fun to be on the search. Do you ever shop Goodwill online?
Hi, I have looked at the goodwill site online but I really prefer to look in person. Unfortunately our closest goodwill has been going down hill. I prefer the junior women’s league and the pink supporting breast cancer.
@@sharonwilliamson4592 Shopping with a purpose is the best way to support local charities. 👍🏻💗
💜💜Thank you for sharing your day with us. I enjoyed all the great items💜💜
Thanks for coming along for the Goodwill tour! 😘
Lady Mary Beth I am always ready for a shopping trip with you.I did some thrifting for christmas gifts.It was great.
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Bet those thrifted gifts will be the most well received. Wishing you a joyous Christmas season!
That was so fun watching your vedios. Thank you Lady Mary Beth🥰I enjoyed so much. Have a Merry Christmas to you and your family❤❤❤
I appreciate you always coming along for tabletop and thrifting. Wishing you a joyous Christmas season!
@@LadyMaryBeth 🥰🥰🥰
you found some great items. really nice goodwill there in Tennessee.
They always have little treasures to discover. Hope to go back in February.
Good job shopping, loved the North Carolina made club chairs too.
NC must be the furniture capital of the world. Such quality pieces I have found antique shopping in Raleigh.
I found a set of four Waterford Crystal Marquis water glasses yesterday for 5.99 & thought of you so I purchased them! So happy
You got a great deal! 💙
So many great items!!
I really need to drive next time.
Hi Mary Beth, Was getting ready to wrap some gifts. But, checked my phone and saw where you uploaded a new video. So, wrapping has to wait!!!!!!😉🎄
Wrap while you watch. I appreciate you coming along for the Tennessee Goodwill stores. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas season!
Just a note to wish you a lovely holiday from NC ! Not as much to pick from here in winston-Salem as opposed to where I moved from in Ct !! but I keep up the Goodwill hunt which stemmed back years ago when I would go with my wealthy aunt in her big car and go to the wonderful hospital thrift shops !! ( Houston..I had a very good friend from KIngwood who had also moved back from Ct about 10 years ago actually her road was one that got that awful flooding 2 years ago and
I had word that she had suddenly pass away...she would have been devastated if she had lived and seen the destruction.) Well off to the Goodwill looking for a small tree..... as I have KITTENS this season beautiful long haired trouble starting calicos (long story from our HOA ) Have a good day hunting !!! Claire
Claire, consider a small tabletop tree to avoid cat issues. It’s easier to decorate and store later. Love hearing about memories with your aunt. ☺️ Your friend in Kingwood was definitely spared the flooding. We get that a lot these days in the Houston area. Wishing you a joyous Christmas season! 🎄❤️🎄❤️
Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate you watching! ☺️
Thank you for the fun shopping trip.
I appreciate you coming along for the Tennessee Goodwill stores!
You’re awesome.
Thanks for your kind words!
Really great finds! 👍👍
Thanks for coming along! ☺️
Beautiful and amazing 💗
Thanks for coming along for the Tennessee Goodwill shopping!
Hello Lady Mary Beth So many wonderful good finds the Goodwill is one of the places I adore shopping there the crystal candel holders look so nice and the figurines look wonderful as well thank you for sharing all those wonderful items at Goodwill I always enjoy watching your videos God Bless you Josephine:)
Always great to hear from you, Josephine! I enjoy your wonderful videos. 😘
I love that giraffe! How cute to put on your kitchen/dining table.
It’s perfect for a “Wild about…” theme. Fill in the blank as needed. Years ago, I hosted a “Wild about Chocolate” theme for a school staff meeting. 🤎🦓🦒🐆🐘🤎I was the PTO hospitality chairperson.
I grew up with those clear cut pedestal clear glasses. I believe they were giving away at supermarkets when you spend a certain amount of money
I want to go back in time and shop at that grocery store! Those were the days. ☺️
Can’t wait to get back down to Nashville just to check out all the wonderful antique stores and Goodwills. I always enjoy your videos and you have certainly given me an appreciation for Waterford. I have found some lovely pieces at thrift stores in Va.
Glad you are finding Waterford while thrifting. Nashville is calling you. 😉
Very informative!
Thanks for coming along for the Tennessee Goodwill finds! 😘
Great inspiration for Christmas gifts. Quality at a good price. Love the buffet with the wine rack. Please send;-)
Wish I could send that buffet right over to you. The Tennessee Goodwill stores are full of treasures. Need to drive next visit. I usually fly when traveling alone since it's 12 hours+ of driving.
You did well in Tennessee. I wish Houston Goodwill Stores were so nice, but sadly they are not. i was impressed with the quality of the furniture...what a surprise! Hugs!
I totally agree! Lately, Houston Goodwill stores have not had the best stuff. They are probably putting most items on the website.
Awesome finds. Love a good treasure hunt. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for coming along! ☺️
I have the punch bowl that matches the cups your step-mother picked up. I always have a big bunch of Hydrangeas in mine during the warmer weather. In fact, I didn't realize it was a punch bowl at 1st! lol Loved that little entrance table. I have the compote u found for your father in milk glass & it's just beautiful. It would be difficult thrifting for me if flying. U seem to do very well! Merry Christmas to you & yours! 🎄
Punch bowls are the best! Love that you feature hydrangeas when in season. So many possibilities. You could also fill with inexpensive ornaments. I picked up some at the grocery store to fill in my Aztec bowl in the corner of my dining room. For under $10, it has a fun and festive look.
@@LadyMaryBeth Funny u mentioned ornaments. I'm actually usually that same punchbowl to hold the centerpiece for my "Winter Wonderland" themed xmas vignette on my buffet. Everything on there is either silver, crystal or white milk glass. It's just beautiful at night w the lights shining on the faux snow
Great finds, thanks for sharing with us. Stay safe and have a blessed Christmas.
Thanks, you too! Wishing you a joyous Christmas season!
You are amazing. You got me thinking again on goodwill. It’s smart to use them and find that they are in good shape too.
Thank you for showing 2 stores!
Have a blessing Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a joyous Christmas season! 🎄❤️
Mary Beth- love your videos! I also collect crystal, silver, and blue and white. I recently found a tumble up at Goodwill in blue and white in perfect condition! I had no idea that those existed! Happy shopping!
That is awesome! We are definitely kindred spirits with blue and white, silver, and crystal. Thanks for watching my channel!
Love the pineapple blouse. Will lo ok beautiful on you! My favorite find is the crystal sculpture! It's GorJESUS!! 😁LOVE SHOPPING WITH YOU!
Thanks for coming along for the Tennessee Goodwill finds! It’s so warm in Texas now that I could wear that pineapple shirt. 🍍
The bells are so pretty! I need one on my bedside table 🙊
Yes, you do need a bell on your bedside table. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Here in Chicago Goodwill has stopped accepting furniture donations which is a shame I think.
That really is a shame. Many need affordable furnishings.
The silver platter is STUNNING- I truly love it. Both stores were packed with fabulous finds. You do a wonderful job “taking us along”- thank you!
Wishing you and your family a safe, joyous and beautiful Christmas and holiday season.
I have a feeling that 2022 will bring many more fantastic bargains - I can’t wait ! 🎁🎁🎄🎄😁😁💜💜
Hoping 2022 is a great year for everyone. Wishing you a joyous Christmas season! 🎄❤️
New Sub! I like how this Goodwill used extra strength shrink wrap to keep the sets together. That is a fantastic idea! The ones here in AZ use tape, and it damages the items a lot of the time.
Welcome and thanks for subscribing! ☺️ Tennessee Goodwill store are always full of surprises. The Texas stores sell glasses individually. 🤦🏼♀️
I wish I could find treasures at GW in Houston. I just never seem to find any. I usually shop at thrift stores and estate sales.
Those are great ways to find deals, too. Our Houston area Goodwills have been disappointing lately. Tennessee never disappoints!
You're decorating ideas are phenomenal. How do you come up with them? You always look incredible. Thank you for the great videos and awesome information:)
Inspired by a beautiful life and my mother and her best friend, Judy. Have learned so much from them. My grandmother was a regal lady with impeccable manners and taste. Back in the day Grandmother had cookies mailed from Neiman Marcus and the dress shop brought selections to her home. She was also a wonderful inspiration.
The Nordi Trac is used as if you were snow skiing, so you use your arms and legs to work out! They are not that old🥰
Would definitely keep you in shape. In Germany, Nordic walking is popular. Ever heard of this? We see them with their poles in our forest.
Franklin is a really nice area. Looks as if local donations remain in the area store. The glassware is especially nice.
I think you are right about that. The Tennessee stores keep the good donations for their stores.
You have the best luck, finding quality pieces, in your thrifting adventures.💯 Love the Waterford, ( not really Waterford) exquisite crystal piece. TN shops have really beautiful quality items. Went thrifting Saturday and found a nice Fostoria American vase for my collection and several designer Christmas pieces. Really appreciate the amount of time you spend on the dishes, and crystal sections! 💕
Glad you found the Fostoria American vase. It’s always worth it to drop by your local thrift stores.
You can ship your out of town purchases.
I shipped two boxes of lamps this week. Costly, but worth it.
My mom always gave us a bell to ring if we were sick in bed!!
It’s clever and effective. Love hearing that your mom gave you a bedside bell. My daughter just loves ringing it when she is sick. It’s like calling her staff. 🤒😂
No idea how much the Nordic Track goes for, but I love them. I got mine for free from my dad and paid $10 in auction from Goodwill for another one that isn’t in as good of shape for parts. They were pricey when they were new. I think people use ellipticals now instead. Whatever is trendy. I just know what I like and cheep or free is my kind of price!
Free and cheap are always good! Was also thinking this one was a bit outdated for today's exercise equipment.
Bendiciones señora bonita
Te aprecio.
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Lenox Eternal is one of the patterns in MY personal china collection. It pairs well with many other patterns. (I don't have a full set.....yet!)
Love this classic pattern!
You can take xtra luggage piece!
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Were those wine glasses you looked at Wexford? It's hard to tell with all that Industrial packing tape wrapped all over them. I've had that tape rip the paint right off of stuff I've purchased!
Good eye! Yes, those were Anchor Hocking Wexford glasses.
Lady Mary Beth, if it is not too personal, could you mention why you are often in Franklin, Tenn?
My father lives in Franklin and I travel to Tennessee often. See the "Host a Party" segment on my channel for the birthday party I hosted there.
@@LadyMaryBeth, you are so responsive to your viewers and this viewer in particular, is very grateful. Thank you!
I walked into an antique mall only to be greeted by my own childhood portraits hanging in a booth! I was floored and mortified! But, I compose myself and left. The seller assured me that I sold quickly for top dollar 0: oh my!
Did you not buy it? That must have been a shock.
Mary Beth, I look forward to each of your videos and what I might learn. Thanks for sharing what you have accrued over the years. My Goodwill is usually sparse but occasionally will come up with some nice items. I found a lovely elevated tray without the pedestal. Can't remember the name of the pattern but it has the small circular balls along the edge. At 1:38 I think you pointed out a pedestal. I was screaming through the phone to get you to pick it up, LOL! I am not very good at researching but could you share some information that might help me find one for my tray? God bless you and your family, Merry Christmas and a great new year. Sherry from Alabama.
Mary Beth , it’s always a pleasure to see your reviews and tips 🥰, what a lovely and rich of a variety of goods Goodwill in Tennessee, wow .Unfortunately, we don’t have such a great selections here in Houston 😞
I agree that Houston Goodwill stores have been disappointing lately. 🙁
Another stellar shopping trip, Mary Beth! I'm blown away at the quality and variety of items in the Goodwill shops in Tennessee. It's confounding that our Goodwill shops here in Houston are quite miserable. I'm thinking people prefer to give to shops such as Catholic Charity Guild, The Guild Shop, or Blue Bird Circle which, as you have shown, are marvelous places. What do you think? I've watched so many of your videos I can't remember whether or not Goodwill shops north of Houston have more to offer. Merry Christmas, and safe travels!
Houston area Goodwill stores have indeed been disappointing lately. I am thinking you would need to pop in 3-5 times a week to find any gems. The Heights Goodwill on Yale had some great items in November. Got Faberge crystal votives, Marquis by Waterford DOFs, and a lovely set of dishes. Many donate to the high-end charity resales, but they get a lot of consigments, too.
What are DOF’s?
@@cindybehn9801 Double Old Fashion glasses, usually for alcoholic beverages.
Funny, and sad...... Recently, my neighborhood thrift received someone's crystal bell collection.....every bell was missing it's ringer! (Personally, I think someone got tired of hearing someone else ringing the bells!)
Too funny! Guess they wanted a silent bell collection. 🔔
Hi I would love you to show how to wash those beauties, porcellains, figurines silver plates, silver crystal, even glass.... I always brake or damnage something and then I'm heartbroken 🥲🥲🥲
I am italian I visited some thrift shops, but are incredible expensive, and not so interesting... we dont have good will or similars, as far as I know
I was really surprised to know about germany, never would had imagined what you explained
Crystal and porcelain cleans up nicely with dish soap and warm water. For hard to reach areas, use a soft toothbrush. I always keep one in my cleaning supplies. For silver plate and sterling, I use Hagerty’s silver spray and polishing gloves.
@@LadyMaryBeth ♥️....and about my breaking habits?!? Is there a way I can fix that 🤣🤣🤣🤣 love watching you
@@frrusc1 Our Waterford spokeswoman, Jean Moses, always said the kitchen faucet is the #1 killer of crystal. Fill the sink with warm, soapy water and let items soak. Place clean items on a soft towel. At our house, the cats break treasures. 😿 I would say handle with care and dry hands to avoid dropping. Lotions can be a slippery slope. 🧴
@@LadyMaryBeth you are such a lovely lady....cant say how much I enjoy 🥰🥰🥰
I'm simply wondering what you think of the new Shop Goodwill site? I'm certainly not a fan.
It was disappointing with all the glitches. 😑 I actually bought an item recently and it was a smooth process. Give it another try.
At 21:21 who did you say made the pitcher that had the Waterford 16-petal emblem on the bottom?
Many Waterford pieces have 8 cross cuts, which shows as a 16 star cut. Miller Rogaska most likely copied this signature look.
How does one tell the difference between Waterford and the forgery by M. Rogaska?
@@janetthornton7909 Always look for the acid etched Waterford logo, usually along the base. Your eye will eventually spot real Waterford.
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I don’t quite understand how your husbands picture was in a frame. You would have removed it before donating I am sure. Also you mentioned this happens to other people and you’re returning something to a mutual friend. Please help me understand how people end up with their picture in frames. Thank You so much and of course I don’t miss a show! Love the Antiques and special vintage finds!!
In my case, his framed photo was in a box of Christmas items in our attic. We donated and had no idea it was there. This happens more than you would think.
What is pressed glass versus regular glass or crystal glass?
Pressed glass is made using a mold. Many of these are known as EAPG: Early American Pattern Glass. Regular glass is not antique/vintage and is usually without a design. Crystal has lead content and often has a hand-cut pattern.
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Thank you for your reply. Helpful to know.
The Beatriz Ball platter is an amazing find! 🙌🏻
Perfect for appetizers or Christmas cookies. 🎄🍪
Do you know that you help us now so we can bring batteries to a sale or goodwill!
Pack that Hagerty’s silver polish, too. It’s hard to see the patina and check for pitting and missing silver.
You don't have to have a complete set.
I've been buying incomplete child tea sets with the plan of putting together mixed sets.
Who puts food on a candleholder?
Someone who eats crayons?
Great Goodwill finds!!!❤️❤️
Thanks for watching! ☺️