Thursday, June 18, 2009

Thrifting

I LOVE thrift stores and I had the opportunity to do some fun thrifting the other day when Patrick was invited to a 70s-style disco party.

I had been to a funky thrift store a few weeks prior and noticed that they had these really 70s ruffled tuxedo shirts in pastel colors, and I thought they might work for Patrick's disco outfit. So I took the whole gang to check out the store--turns out, they all love thrift stores too! It helped (particularly in Pickle's case!) that the store also had an elaborate candy display. Pickle was happy in her stroller with a bag of Sugar Babies while the rest of us perused the goodies.

Andy found some shirts that were right up his alley--an authentic mailman's shirt!

And a Holsum bread delivery guy's shirt:
Here he is posing with bread for extra authenticity:
The ruffly shirts were amazing and the colors were all so great it was hard to choose--but we went with lavender. Patrick has really captured that bleary-eyed disco haze in this pic, don't you think?
And here I forced him to strike a disco pose:
Finally, here he is fully discoized and ready to party!

P.S. I had a nice long conversation on the phone today with my new best friend, Mr. Howell! He was inviting us to a lecture about the architect of his house over the weekend. Good sign? I hope so!!
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16 comments:

The Townhouselady said...

That is AWESOME!!

Patrick- You are so rockin' that look.

Kristin said...

Love the 70s shirt. Thruft stores are the best right!

Rebecca Jo said...

Your kids always look SOOOO happy! You have to be the coolest mom ever!!!

Love the shirts.. the disco one is FANTASTIC! Especially with the hair slicked back & the gold chain!!! Makes me want to throw on some Bee Gees right now & do a little "hustle"

Ronda's Rants said...

Patrick is totally rocking or should I say discoing the look!
Yes...it does sound like a good sign about the house.

Susie said...

Groovy!

Erin said...

I love love love thrift stores!!
GREAT finds!

Jane In The Jungle said...

Love the shirt, I so remember those!! So are you going to the lecture???

Jennifer said...

Yes--I'm going to the lecture! It also involves a tour of the house later in the day which I'll go to too.

Glenda, saved by grace said...

Patrick looks like he's "Stayin Alive" in those clothes.
I love thrift stores too!

Natalie PlanetSmarty said...

Patrick looks so cool - I am always fascinated to read about your lovely gang.

Rebecca said...

Those pictures are hysterical...especially the last one!

CaraBee said...

I used to work in a 70s themed club and we had to dress the part. I had a ball hitting the thrift stores and picking out clothes. Hysterical to think that people actually wore that stuff...for real.

Jen said...

those are great shirts.

Jenni said...

I am loving the hair and shirt!

And that bread shirt rocks!

noble pig said...

Those are so cute! I love the lavendar ruffles and the gold chain...nice touch. And the slicked back hair.

mrsmouthy said...

I think it takes a true artist to shop at thrift stores. I myself am just a crafter, and I head to the mall every time! Impressive finds, Jen.