A SORT OF RED POST

Many of us are looking for vintage Pyrex these days.  The beloved 'fridgies' are always a treat to find.  Unless of course they are some of the 'abused' Pyrex we all see and cry about.  

 Several months ago I found this fridgie at my thrift shop...as you can see it was marked .40 and I bought it because it was too sad to leave it there all alone 

 I used a magic sponge on it and brought back some of the color that the dishwasher had ruined

I paid .25 cents for this recently.  Another poor abused red fridgie....I might see if the magic sponge can bring back some life to this one also

I almost did not buy this fridgie since almost all the red color was gone but for .15 I picked it up...I do believe this one is beyond 

magic sponge saving

I plan to use these fridgies.  One by my sink to hold scrubers and another can be used for leftovers even if it isn't the cutest.  Would you try to remove the rest of the red color from the top fridgie?  My question....would you have bought these?  and why is it only the red one's that I find this way?  I did not find lids with these fridgies but have added some I found at other thrifts. 

I'm joining these parties today

Would You Buy It Wednesday

at Junker Newbies

Rednesday with Sue at

It's A Very Cherry World

and 

Vintage Thingy Thursday 

at Colorado Lady 

Oh and PLEASE do not put vintage Pyrex in the dishwasher! 

Hugs,

Linda

SUMMER BEAUTY

I have really neglected my deck garden this summer.  Between the heat and being gone so much it has really suffered.  Still there is some Summer Beauty in my yard!

The most beautiful plant in my yard is the amazing Hydrangea Tree

Mr ALC pruned it way back this winter and now it has the most beautiful blooms on it

They start out white and will turn a beautiful pink later in the fall. 

I never tire of it's beauty!

Last summer I planted a butterfly bush and it finally grew this year.  I have enjoyed the wonderful butterflies it attracts

Maybe I will get some new plants for the deck garden this fall

I hope you are all enjoying these last weeks of summer!

Linda

THRIFTY THINGS FRIDAY

The economy has really touched me here at A La Carte.  I am thrifting less and being much more careful in my purchases.  Until I can sell more of my inventory I will not be buying for my Etsy store.  So all my purchases will be for my use or for gifts.  I have already started my Christmas shopping!

I found these items at my local thrift on half price day

This Hallmark ornament was in the box and so cute.  Santa with a cookie and cocoa will go on my Kitchen tree this year.  The half price amount...$1

This snowman still had his Kohl's tag on him.  This can be used for a photo or favorite Christmas card display.  

For only 50 cents I had to get it!

Recently I shared that I had been going to the library more and more as even thrift books can add up.  My Library has a books for sale section, where older books and donated books are sold.  I found these amazing children's books for Tiger....

Penguin Pete is a cute story

and 

Pooh's Colorful Garden is so bright

I paid 25 cents each for these books.  Be sure to check out the sale book section of your library.

Tiger and I have already read this book and he was very interested in the bright colors. 

I'm getting some much needed hugs and Tiger kisses tonight.

I'm joining Diann at The Thrifty Groove

for her Thrifty Things Friday party.

Head on over and check out all the ideas for saving money!  

Hugs,

Linda

WHAT'S UP WEDNESDAY

It is hard to believe that August is half over already!  Summer will soon be ending and before it gets away from me

I have some catching up to do!

Several weeks ago I tried to make a Pyrex trade with the "Queen" of Pyrex Valerie of Vonlipi's Favorites.  She had these beautiful Delphite 'Bluebelle' bowls and I fell in love with them.  I did not have any Pyrex she is looking for but she traded with me anyway for a 'future' piece I'm sure I will find for her! 

I love these bowls and she included this little blue rabbit also!  Thank you my friend!  I will find you a special piece of Pyrex!

Tracy at Ms. Bake It had a give away for her 2nd Blogversary!  I was incredibly lucky to win an original painting by Jane McMullen who blogs at Artfully Graced

I love wrapped packages!

This whimsical painting of dragonflies is so much cuter then my photos show and the colors more vibrant!

I love this painting so much!  

Thank you Tracy and Jane!

I will be heading to see my sweet Grandson for a few days.  I will babysit one night so they can go to the movies!

A first date since Tiger was born! 

At four months old Tiger is a hard playing boy

A late night play session with Daddy

But when he finally sleeps

he is precious beyond belief! 

Hugs to all,

Linda

MY FAVORITES FROM WLYS 2011

This year Mr ALC was not looking for anything in particular and with all the heat he shopped but not like this addict umm dedicated shopper!

These are my favorite items from Mr ALC's finds

This great Craftsman toolbox for $2

 And this coffee can full of tools for $1

See I am not the only thrifty person in this household!

The countdown of my favorite finds from WLYS 2011 begins...

 Top Eight Favorites

coming in at #8

 I was really happy to find this Pink Gooseberry bowl

#7

This Pyrex baking dish has already been used in my kitchen...love its size

#6

I have been looking for these raffia mugs and was so happy to find four

#5

This hand embroidered scarf just tugged at my heart with it's beauty

#4

You know how I love my Flamingos and even with the damage this one is a great addition to my collection

#3

These Bluebirds of Happiness brought me just that

#2

This was a close call but this cute milk glass bird with a Santa hat made me really smile and came in at #2

My Favorite Find of the WLYS 2011

#1

 The Baby Brownie Camera just thrilled me when I found it and remains my #1 favorite find this year!

Now for what I found for Deb who was my winner of the 

"let me shop for you" giveaway

Deb gave me a list of some items too look for and I hope she is happy with what I found

Here are some close ups

Deb loves vintage buttons on cards

These vintage playing cards are so cute and could be used in some of the altered art and card making that Deb does

This hand embroidered dresser scarf is so pretty 

And two vintage hankies

Deb I will be sending this out to you next week!  

Thanks to all of you for coming along with me on this years trip!  I hope you enjoyed it.

A special thank you to Mr ALC who spent 2 days 'Driving Miss Linda' !

 I'm going to play with all my treasures now!

Hugs,

Linda