PYREX ADDITIONS TO MY ADDICITON!

Yes it's true...I'm a Pyrex addict.  I'm in a 12 step program as we speak but yes I do love my Pyrex!  Recently I had lunch with some of my favorite Atlanta blogging friends.  We celebrated Sues (Rue Mouffetard) birthday...let's just say Sue is now my age!  Welcome to the club!  After a fun lunch, presents and more desserts then we could eat (really that's true and who would have thought that) we went to this great Antique Mall.   Along for the fun was Sandie from Chatty Crone and our wonderful friend Denise who does not blog but should!   Now I love Antique Malls and looking but unless it's a great price I don't usually buy...but look what I got!

This wonderful 1~1/2 qt beauty

No lid but for $4.50 I grabbed it

So far I have not been able to identify this pattern

This next piece of Pyrex has led a rough life

Scratches, discoloration and less then stellar cleaning

It needed a good home and for $1.50 it found one

Cleaned up and happy now, I will use this piece for sure.  

I am joining Vintage Thingy Thursday

with Suzanne at Colorado Lady
Be sure to visit all the other great vintage posts today!


The link for Junkin Finds Friday will be up later tonight

I hope you will come join me and show off any of your thrifty finds! 


Happy Junkin,
Linda

FALL TEA TIME FOR TWO!

I have set the table ~ tea for two! 

I hope you will join me!

I used a drapery panel for a table cloth

This was a freebie from my friend Terry

For a centerpiece I started with my wooden tiered server

I added some faux flowers to the bottom

Then an amber plate on top with a candle

Surrounded by the acorns I got on clearance at Michael's

One of my favorite teapots 

These teacups, saucers and dessert plates were found at a small thrift shop.  I found two sets and paid a total of $2 for the six pieces of this lovely Bavarian china

So delicate and the lovely pattern is gold and green

perfect for a fall tea.  The spoons are my favorite silverplate.

A few cookies please

The cookies are on a pretty Spode plate marked down to $1 at Marshall's.  The colors are perfect for this tea time. 

Something about sugar cubes and tea time make me happy

Please join me! Your place is waiting for you!

I am joining these wonderful parties today!

Table Top Tuesday 

 at Coastal Charm

A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words

Don't forget to link up for 

Junkin Finds Fridays right here

link is available on Thur night

Happy Junkin,

Linda

KISMET!

kis·met  (kzmt, -mt)

n.

Fate; fortune.

Today I drew the winning name for my one year Blog Anniversary giveaway!  I was blown away by all your wonderful, sweet, encouraging comments.  I had 46 comments in total!

I wish I had gifts for all of you! 

The adorable 'She's Lost her Mitten' 

goes to

 winning # 41

kntkly said... 41 I'm new to the 'blog world'... Didn't even know what a blog was till about a month ago... I have two followers (one including my husnad) Lol.... I'm hoping to make some friends and maybe even inspire someone as I've been.... Can't wait till I have a follower that's not actually a family member or co-worker and to win a Prize--how cool would that be?? :) 

 

Well it has happened!  I became Kelly's first 'real follower' she told me and now she has won my giveaway.  It feels so good to have this go to a new blogger.  Somehow it feels like Kismet! 

Kelly's Blog is It's A WonDerful Life....

I hope you will stop by and visit her blog and give her some encouragement!  We all remember those early days and how just a few comments made our day!!  

 

Kelly please email me your address so I can get your gift sent to you!  Also another big thank you to Jane for sponsoring my giveaway!  She has been busy sewing and there are so many new Flora Doora's in her shop you should check them out.

 

Don't forget to join in my Junkin Finds Friday

the link will be up Thur evening! 

 

Happy Junkin!

Linda 

 

A SUNDAY FAVORITE!

Happy Sunday!  I am joining Cheri for her weekly Sunday Favorites where we share a past post for you to enjoy.  This post is from Nov 2009 and my first tablescape...boy have I come a long way baby!  I hope you enjoy a trip back to my early days of  blogging then stop by Happy To Design for other Sunday Favorites!

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WITH THANKFUL HEARTS

I am joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday.
This is my first tablescape and I know some of my photos aren't the best, I had to use the flash but I am excited to share my Thanksgiving table with you. I had such a good time getting this table ready for my family.

I started out with this......



And ended with this.....







A few details on the table....

So many of you shared this adorable acorn salt and pepper shaker that I had to have them...50% off at Cracker Barrel...so cute!




To continue the acorn theme, I found this very cute dish at Kohl's also 50% off, it will hold my cranberry-strawberry relish tomorrow.
The cardinal sitting on an acorn was bought for 50 cents last summer at THE LONGEST YARD SALE....How cute is he?




Finding these plates changed my whole table setting and I love them! Fitz and Floyd plates marked down several times and with an additional 40% off I paid $3.50 each....the center detail is wonderful.
The dark red dinner plates are Goodwill finds for 98 cents each



The glassware is all thrift shop, as are the napkin rings. Placemats, napkins and table runner picked up here and there all on sale. The flatware is monogramed family silver from Mr ALC's family. Butter dish is a flea market find. Pumpkin bowls WalMart.

So the table is set for four and waiting for food and family.



I have many reasons to be Thankful this year. It has been a year of ups and downs but I am staying positive that there is only good to come. I am blessed with a wonderful mate, family, friends and my new Blogging Family!

Here's Wishing All of You a Very Happy Thanksgiving!

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So there it is!  I look forward to a new tablescape for Thanksgiving this year and many more!  

Happy Junkin,

Linda

WONDERFUL GIFT WITH PURCHASE!

I love a great bargain and what could be better then free!

Meyer Imports will send you free sample set of spun cotton and plaster mushrooms with any order during the month of November! 

Meyer Imports are known for their fabulous Glass Glitter so jump on over, make any order and get these adorable mushrooms.  

You can also get them for blogging about the special give away and spreading the word!

So make your order and get your cute spun cotton mushrooms!

Happy Junkin,

Linda