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The Best Little Thrift Shop in Dallas

Thrift shop finds in Dallas

The best thrift store in Dallas. I’ve found it ya’ll. I’m almost scared to tell you, because the locals will know and go and steal all the treasure before I get there, but I’m a nice girl and a non-hoarder, so I’ll be kind and share. It’s a quiet, non-assuming shop in the Lakewood area named Dot’s Closet. It’s where I found our table and chairs as well as the vast majority of all the frames on my gallery wall. It also happens to be nestled right between a Crossfit studio we went to for a few weeks, and a diner called Mecca that has arguably the best cinnamon rolls in town. 🙂

When my friend Sang gave me a call on a Saturday morning to ask if I wanted to go thrifting and help her find some frames for a gallery wall she is creating, I knew Dot’s was the perfect place to go. I was just going to hang out, but let’s be real guys…I totally shopped.

Sang is such a fun girl to go thrifting with- she’s so creative and energetic! We even ended up wearing basically matching shoes. Woah. How’s that for similar vibes? We pawed through piles of frames, explored a myriad of items and laughed. A lot.

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In addition to finding a great collection of frames for Sang to take home for her wall, I took home a few finds as well. The first thing that caught my eye were these three tiny bowls that I happen to have a bunch of at home. They’re from Anthropologie and at $1 a piece, it was a no brainer to buy and add to the collection. I use them for everything from mixing spices, to mixing oils (for my face!), to holding jewelry or craft supplies.

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I kind of have a bowl obsession. If I see a cute china pattern that I can’t buy a whole set of, I will buy the bowls. When you pair them with plain white plates, they are the star of the show. I’ve also been loving wood tones lately, so when I spotted these two little wooden bowls I was smitten. Even more so when I saw the carvings on the bottom with the three crosses on a hill…handmade goods ya’ll. So lovely!

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I also couldn’t leave behind these two frames. Any homeless frames can totally come live with me! I’ve got big plans for these two! 🙂

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I also scooped up these two plastic tubs of beads and jewelry making supplies. Cause why not for $5. The earring backs alone are worth that…I am always losing those guys! Plus I’ve been wanting to sit down and make some jewelry of my own and between this and a sweet kit my parents got me, I’ll be set.

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Check out these lovely gems! 🙂

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Lastly, on my way out I saw this and kind of fell in love. At $7 it was my most expensive purchase but Sang convinced me it was totally my style. I’ve already worn it like 5 times in a week. So that’s pretty good. And now I want to make feathered jewelry! 😀

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So, there you have it. Thanks for coming shopping with me! Have you all found anything fun lately?

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Tania Griffis is an accomplished writer, blogger, and interior designer with a Journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma. She started her popular blog, Run to Radiance, in 2011, demonstrating her design expertise through the personal remodeling of six houses to millions of readers across the globe.

Tania also owns The Creative Wheelhouse, a respected ghostwriting agency for bloggers, further showcasing her talent for creating engaging and informative content.

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12 Comments

  1. How fun! I love all of the bowls 🙂

    I haven’t managed to find many thrift stores around here 🙁 So far I’ve just been to salvation army, but I always leave empty-handed. I found one online a few weeks ago, but haven’t made it there yet.

  2. You better be glad I don’t live in DFW anymore or I’d totally go buy up all the good stuff! Looks like you found some awesome stuff!

  3. Those wood bowls – BEAUTYfull!! Too bad I have been FORBIDDEN from bringing home any more bowls.

    {for the record, these would’ve been snuck-en in and just mysteriously appeared in the kitchen somehow}

    I just checked out Urban Thrift based on some photos they had on Craigslist and it was…disappointing. I never get discouraged when I leave empty handed at my local stores, but to drive all that way and find nothing was so sad. I’ve got a list of “still wanna check out someday” spots (hello, Lula B’s), and I’m totally adding DOTS to it!

  4. I love a good thrift (although we call it op shopping in Australia!) expedition with my girlfriends! Those little coloured bowls are a fantastic find you couldnt not buy them 🙂

  5. what a fun morning with you, sweet friend!! i am so honored to be featured in this post! 🙂 can’t wait for more thrifting adventures soon!!

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