Still Thrifting?? YES!!

I haven't shared a thrifty finds post in a very long time.  I am still visiting my favorite thrift stores, but not as frequently and I'm buying much much less.  One reason is that I'm downsizing my collections so buying less and also trying to only buy things I need or really love!

This sweet little transferware dish falls into the LOVE category!  Its a tiny little thing and it was only .50!!  Unmarked but maybe a nut dish? 

I'll drop rings or earrings in it on my dresser.

Also in the love category, is this shelf sitter.  This little girl's face is priceless and for .25 she had to come to my house for Christmas! 

This haul includes a few loves, some useful items and yes something for one of my collections! 

The white planter was a bargain so joined the others I recently shared with you here

Sometimes pretty things just need to be saved.  This pottery leaf was too nice to leave at the thrift shop and those cookie cutters will be great for crafting.  Under $1 for both...score.

I love the soup bowls with the little handles.  I recently bought one at Big Lots for $4 but got both of these for $1 total..score.  I love Tervis Tumblers and when I find them in good shape and cheap I buy.  The glass spoon and the ceramic shoe...ok so these might have been impulse buys but they were cheap!  

I haven't bought milk glass in ages but these pieces were too pretty and such a good bargain.  The plates (there are two of them) match my collection in the Harvest pattern.  The sweet little bowl with the green insides just called to me!  All three for $2...

I am always looking for things for the Grands.  Tiger is into Super Hero's so these 4 were $1 total.  I also always buy books and at .50 each a great bargain.  The picnic basket shape sorter was $1. 

So YES I am still thrifting! 

Sharing at 

Alphabe-Thur

Share Your Cup

and Vintage Charm

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

$6.05 For All This!

Today I took a bag of things to the thrift shop and of course I had to look around 

and of course I found a few things!

They all fit into this blue gift bag!

and only cost $6.05

So what's inside?

Five books and a great little hammered metal container originally from Bed, Bath & Beyond

Some linens including a pink linen pillow cover for my bed and a cute Christmas burlap bag

Four placemats green and red plaid 

I can't wait to do a table with these at Christmas!

 

this gorgeous milk glass plate and three glass pepper ornaments

A pumpkin to craft with, a glass Christmas jar and this owl

He still has the paper Enesco sticker on the bottom

I think he is very cool!!

This thrift store supports Battered Women and Children and is my favorite place to shop here.

Nothing is priced (which usually drives me crazy) but it's always so inexpensive I never feel like I'm paying too much.  I like to support this store and boy do I!!  

Joining 

Thrifty Things Friday

Share Your Cup

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

A Purple Challenge!

When Kathleen challenged us to use purple for a Fall Tablescape (no orange!!),  I knew I was in trouble.  Purple is not a color I use much at all.

I do have two lunch plates a friend gave me that I love so I went from there.

I used green as my other color and started searching for the items in my stash 

to pull together this table.

When I found these purple place mats I bought at the Dollar Tree last summer, I was so happy.  The green plates are some of my basics that I use all the time

Then I added these pretty purple lunch plates

I have matching soup bowls but went with green to add the last layer

The green glass adds another texture to the plate stack.

I added a vintage green stem and the purple glass (also from the Dollar Tree bought for this tablescape) to add both colors to the place setting

Green handled flatware from my closet but the napkins are 'new'.  I didn't have anything in my linens that worked so off to the thrift I went.  I found these purple napkins 4/.99 except they were 1/2 price...yes only .49!  The wire and green bead napkin rings are also from my tablescaping supplies.

I'm happy with how this turned out! 

Now for a centerpiece...not as easy!

I bought the purple vase for .10 and already had the purple votive holders.  A green plant for some color and texture.

The green glass owl is a new addition to my Fall decor.  

My goal in these tablescaping challenges is to spend as little as possible and use what I have.  So I spent less then $5 on new items just for this table.

In addition to 

Kathleen Cuisine's Let's Dish

I'm also joining

Share Your Cup Thursday

Wishing You Joy,

Linda

Finally Fall

I have finally added some Fall decor to the cubbies!

I wanted to add some of the wonderful warm colors of Fall to the cubbies, but also trying to keep it simpler then I've done in previous years!

I love this little vignette on the shelf

I recently found this great glass jar at the thrift shop for .50

I love the ground glass stopper...I decided to fill it with some Pinecones and acorns

I added a print I picked up in Montreal several years ago

This shelf isn't complete, but I like where it's headed....the green owl is new

I found these brown glass bottles last year at the thrift shop and added some handmade pumpkins from my friend Z @ Old Grey Mare

A book to read with Tiger

My faux flower arrangement and a orange pottery piece 

make a sweet vignette on the cedar chest

A beautiful apothecary jar filled with acrylic pumpkins and acorns!

I'm joining these parties 

(even if I am a little late for a few of them)

Your Gonna Love It

Tweak It Tuesday

Share Your Cup Thursday

Simple and Sweet Friday

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

Thrifty Things Friday #152

Diann and I are so glad to see you!

This week I'm sharing some thrifty items I bought this week.

$2.41

That is what I paid for all of these items at my favorite thrift store.

I love these Tupperware canisters.  I have several and they are great in the kitchen pantry or in the craft room!  These need a good washing and one of the tops has a chunk missing, but for the price these were a great find!

These toddler cups were like new and keep Tiger from spilling his drinks on the carpet while visiting Grandma.

I fell in love with this little Santa bird, looks like he slipped on the ice and broke his wing....

This tray is perfect for Tiger's visits.  He can sit on the floor with a snack or use it as a coloring or play doh table.  So all this (including the tray) for only $2.41 (including tax) was a SCORE!

I've been looking for some new pillows for the couch to lighten up for Spring.  Being the 'frugal' person I am I've looked and looked.

I found these on clearance yesterday at Target for 50% off!  Yay!  

Love this soft purple.  Its not a color I use often but I really like it on the couch.  They also have a zipper and inserts so I can change out the covers! 

Both for $25

What bargains have you found this week?

Link up you post HERE

I'm also joining 

Share Your Cup

Wishing you JOY,

Linda

Thrifty Things Friday #151

So happy to see you!

Diann and I look forward each week to seeing what you have to share at TTF!

This week I'm sharing my thrifty St. Patrick's Day decorations.  I just add a few 'touches' of green here and there!

Lot's of green in one of the cubbies

Some favorite plates on the wall

This shamrock plate and cup on a shelf are two of my favorites.

The shamrock coasters are in a light green planter and just look cute!  The gorgeous vase is a family treasure I'll share more about soon.

This sits on the pass through from the kitchen to the living room

I love how the milk glass with the green is so pretty! 

I hung this little tag on one of my vintage candy jars

All of my decorations are thrift shop finds!  

I like being able to decorate for pennies for holidays!

What do you have to share this week?

Link up your thrifty posts HERE

I'm also joining Kathleen for her annual

St Patrick's Day Blog Crawl

Here are a couple of tablescapes I've done in the past!

I'm also linking with Jann for

Share Your Cup Thursday

Wishing you JOY,

Linda