1.22.2013

Thrifted: Big Straw Hats (and a link up)

Next time I wont try and shoot while standing on my bed, our mattress is too springy.

I realize that most of you are still looking at snow... 
But I'm looking at 70 degrees and sunshine which = spring time for us Floridians.
One of my gotocan'thaveenoughof  items is the big straw hat. They're cheap, can be found at every second hand shop and they look cute with just about everything... Even dirt stained jeans from working in the yard. I paid roughly 99 cents a piece for these guys, not to bad for stylish sun protection, eh?!

On a different note, kind of, I've been wanting to start a thrifting link up for a long time now but I've been really busy (lazy). I finally had some spare time (got up off of my arse) and attempted to put together the link thingy. I hope it's working when this post goes to publish.

The rules are really simple.

1. Link up any of your thrifted, flea market, side of the road, dumpster diving, on sale, etc finds. I'm talking -anything- from fashion to furniture to obscure items that make people say "what the heck is that thing?!"

2. Kindly follow 
and link back to Young Heart. 

3. Go check out and support some other bloggers! We are blessed with an amazing, diverse community!

Each week I will pick a few favorites to show off in the next link up. 

Sound cool? 

Happy Tuesday, Friends!

PS- I will have all of the kinks worked out by next Tuesday (neater formatting- sorry about that).

Also linking up at:



35 comments:

  1. Wow, those are some big hats! It's 20 degrees up here in New York; we envy your sunny warmth.

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    1. Lol, it will be 100 degrees in a few months and then I will be envying your short summer. :)

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  2. Neat hats!! And I WISH we were looking at snow in KY. It's 11 degree this morning but still no snow...

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    1. 11 degrees? I can't even begin to know what that feels like. I'd be making a fire and roasting marshmallows!

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  3. Thanks for inviting me to your Link Party! Love the hats!

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    1. Thanks for joining in and congrats again on your sweet Evelyn, she is beyond precious! :)

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  4. great straw hats! I'd love something like them for a mere 99c... awesome! only three more months of snow, a short spring, then I can wear mine too :)

    thanks for inviting me to the linkie - love sharing my finds!

    Aniko
    from idleneedle.blogspot.fi

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    1. Thank you for stopping by! :) Looking forward to seeing more of your finds!

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  5. Thanks for your comment! Your straw hat collection is fantastic! I have a palm leaf hat I got in Cuba 10 years ago that I love! I'm your newest follower and just joined the party! Thanks for the invitation:)

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  6. Hi, Wendy! So glad to meet you! We just got home from your lovely Florida last night, and I am ready to go back. We came home to 8 degree temps and a flooded basement. Boo. I will try to link up later, but as you can imagine, I have lots to do today! Newest follower!

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    1. No worries and thank you for following... I'm so sorry to hear about your basement. Hoping things get fixed and back to normal asap!

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  7. Thanks for the invite, Wendy. I've been out of commission with the flu but will join you next time around. I always love your Florida-in-winter posts; it gives hope for those of us trapped in places with snow and arctic temperatures!

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    1. No worries, Heather! I always look forward to seeing what you bring in. :) Feel better!

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  8. Always love collections they look great.

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  9. Lovely hats . I love straw hats but right now I can't even look at them with 5C here ;)
    Noor @ Noor's Place

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  10. Love the hat pic, Wendy. I can't wait to join your party! I hope to get some thrift shopping in very soon. :)

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  11. Hello dear, such a great blog you have. I am your new follower, hope you follow back... (??) :)

    Have a nice day and kisses! :*

    Your Elizabeth
    http://elizabethlore.blogspot.cz/

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  12. Straw hats always make me feel happy. I have only 2, a weird boater kind of thing and a great big sun hat! Nothing says Summer like a straw hat!
    X

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  13. I like the cold weather to be honest, summer seems far away.

    How about following each other? Let me know on my blog!

    /Avy

    http://mymotherfuckedmickjagger.blogspot.com

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  14. I can't have enough huge straw hats! Great find! And thanks for hosting the party- I'll add you to my links next week!

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  15. I love your favorite hat! Gotta buy something like this asap :)

    Mili from call me, Maeby

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  16. Hi Wendy! Thanks for stopping by and following! Fun party...I've linked up and am a new follower, too!

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  17. great hats! thanks for hosting the party- and for the invite:)

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  18. Yay, a new party. I'll come link up, thanks for the invite:-) Love the hats.

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  19. I also live in Florida and grew in Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico so I'm seeing many straw hats in my lifetime.
    As always I really admire your photos!

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  20. What a great collection! Thanks for stopping by my blog and following. I'm happy to follow you back, and I've linked up too! I'm really envious of your warm weather right now. It's pretty cold and snowy here!!

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  21. Awww you lucky lady and your sunshine!! love it though! I'd have to say I agree with your choice in hat... my favorite too:)

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  22. I love those straw hats! Would love to be in the sun wearing them!

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  23. Hi Wendy, thanks for visiting my blog and comments and letting me know about your linky party. I am following, adding your blog to my links. I picked my all time favorite free curb side find. Use it every day. Who could have guessed.


    Joy@aVintageGreen

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  24. Oooo! Okay I'll put my thrifting hat on this weekend and see what I can find!! =) There is a town a few of them near me I found out...maybe they'll have something! =)

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  25. Love your straw hats! I just did a post on thrifting, so this was a nice surprise! I'll be checking out all the other lovely thrifters. xx

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  26. Hi dear, thank you so much for following me, I follow you back! xoxo

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  27. Hi! Thanks for inviting me over from It's Always Ruetten for your linky party. Unfortunately, I'm not seeing anywhere to link up (or anyone else's links). I am doing something wrong? Thanks for the help! Love your blog!

    JQ

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  28. Thanks for inviting me over! And thanks for hosting :)

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