FLAMINGO WHIMSY

Here it is the end of summer and time for an outdoor tablescape.  However, the heat and a small foot injury have kept me from doing that today.  Instead I'm going to share this fun tablescape from last summer.  So appropriate for Diann's Thrifty Tablescape Party since Diann gifted me with most of these great items. 

Let's start shall we! 

 Now many of my readers know I have a collection of Flamingos which I blogged about Here

For my Birthday I received a huge box in the mail 

FULL of FUN and FLAMINGOS!

Thank you Diann, Troy and the Princess!

I set this table outside on the deck

I started with these striped place mats from the box of goodies

Used the cute matching plates 

Matching tea glasses and my blue handled silverware

I also have bowls and margarita glasses on a Flamingo tray

The Flamingo coasters were a birthday gift from another friend

Thanks Sandie

I had the pink napkins but the fish napkin rings came from the  amazing box!  Oh and the cute little Flamingos on each plate from the box!  Also the candle holders & tea lights..from the box!

I couldn't resist using my 'yard' flamingo as a centerpiece.  He is wondering what the heck is going on?

I only have one of these, really only one!! 

When it gets dark beside the candles we can plug in the 

Flamingo & Palm Tree Lights!

So there it is!  A fun Whimsical Flamingo tablescape.   

The cost....almost nothing! 

I was lucky to be gifted with everything except: napkins which were thrifted for $1, flatware also thrifted for under $4 and my yard Flamingo bought at Target for $1....now this is a thrifty table.

Thanks for joining me and I hope you drop by Diann's and check out all the other thrifty tablescapes! 

 

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Linda

HAPPY THRIFTY FINDS

I can't believe it is the first day of September already!  Where did August go?  Still I must admit to being ready for a bit of fall weather.

I stopped by 2 thrifts today and only found a couple of items of interest

I was so happy to find these serving spoons.  They are heavy melamine and made by Zak Designs.  Great for outdoor entertaining
With my Senior discount they were 34 cents each

This adorable little orphan salt shaker was only 27 cents

I am charmed by this planter
It has a large chip but this amazing color with 'glitter' in the glaze made up for it and the price of 49 cents made it mine


This last find is a gift for my friend Terry.  She loves wine glasses and we are always on the lookout for something unusual...this one fit the bill

Not only does it have an interesting shape

It has a charming etched flower design
only 49 cents with that Senior Disc


I'm joining Diann for her 
Thrifty Things Friday party 

and I'm also linking to 
Potpourri Friday at the blog
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This is a new party and I hope you will go by and take a look and maybe join in!


September is a special month for a member of my family so stay tuned!
 There will be a giveaway involved! 

Hugs,
Linda

WOULD YOU BUY IT WEDNESDAY

I wanted to join Stephanie's party this week since I've had this photo from the longest yard sale 

ready and waiting!

So would you buy this??

A Fire-hydrant

It's yellow and rusty and weighs a ton!

NO not for me and hey what would you do with it?? 

Now, would you buy this??

Awww much more my style...

I did say to myself, Linda you do not need another green canister...but look at it!!!  Wonderful color, that design

No plastic, just a lovely ground edge and the price????

$1.01.....so YES it came home with me!

Please stop by Junker Newbie's blog for her party

Would You Buy It Wednesday!

Linda

FAMILY & FRIENDS

I had a special lunch with friends last week.   Many of you know Sue from her blog Rue Mouffetard, she and her hubby The Boss just moved into a new home and it is beautiful!  Visit her blog for a great tour! 

Sue is a fabulous cook and now she has this incredible kitchen to cook in!

Sue served us turkey meatloaf with sundried tomatoes, mashed potatoes, fresh green beans and the most delicious homemade bread!  Then came the desserts!  No photos, I was too busy eating.  We all brought some housewarming gifts but Sue gifted us with vintage items she had saved from her Father In Laws estate sale.

I collect aluminum trays and this one is beautiful

Look at the design and the handle!
She also gave me this amazing bowl

I love the design~ Needlepoint

Vintage Homer Laughlin Kitchen Kraft OvenServe
From the very early 1930´s, Homer Laughlin China was the leading manufacturer of a very successful type of oven-to-table dinnerware. These lines were called Oven-Serve and Kitchen Kraft. The variety of items offered and the many patterns and decaled lines that were made represent an endless field of interest for collectors today.
OvenServe was introduced in 1933 and was designed by Fredrick Rhead. It consists of a comprehensive series of shapes designed for baking, broiling, chilling, freezing and otherwise preparing food. Various sizes of casseroles, pie plates, dessert dishes and baking dishes were made in OvenServe. In order to provide a perfect table settings, cups, saucers and three sizes of serving plates were produced. OvenServe was made in Orange (called Pumpkin by collectors), Melon Yellow, Ivory and Ivory with decorations.
Thank you Sue!  You are such a generous friend! 

Tiger will be 5 months old on Sept 7th! 

Surprise Tiger! you now have a high chair~he is growing so fast, the pediatrician ok'd them to start him on pureed food.  He has had applesauce and sweet potatoes so far! 

Bath time with Mommy is always fun

  This photo was taken when we went out to eat on my last visit.  Tiger has lost most of his black hair and it is now a soft brown with red highlights.   Blake is off crutches and getting more mobile every day. I think these two guys are very handsome! 


And one last announcement for a friend

As most of you know, PJ @ Seens From The Backs Of My Eyelids, has a brother, Henry, who lost everything he owned to fire on Saturday, July 24, 2011.  The outpouring of help for Henry was so overwhelming, PJ would like to thank you all in a special way.

On next Wednesday evening, September 7^th, she will have the computer randomly select three names from her Wednesday blogpost this week.  

The first name selected will win a $100 e-certificate to Amazon.com.

The second name selected will win a $75 e-certificate to Amazon.com.

The third name selected will win a $50 e-certificate to Amazon.com.

All you have to do to enter my drawing is be a follower, leave a comment and MAKE SURE THERE IS A LINK TO YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR COMMENT.  Easy peasy, right?

Before the end of the day on Thursday, September 8^th, PJ will contact the winners and before the end of the day on Friday, September 9^th, she will have the e-certificates sent from Amazon to the winners.

Hugs to all!
Linda

RANDOM THRIFT FINDS

Before showing you some of my thrifty finds I am sending all my prayers and best wishes for family, friends and fellow bloggers on the east coast in the path of hurricane Irene!  Stay Safe!

I haven't been thrifting much lately but wanted to join in Diann's party.  I have some random thrift finds I haven't shared with you previously

 Two bowls...one jadeite in rough shape for 50 cents and a bowl in the Sussex pattern that I'm collecting for 25 cents

I could not pass up this JAJ made in England (Pyrex) bowl for $1

I have not been able to find out the name of this pattern but it has very nice fall colors

JAJ patterns are so different from the Pyrex made in the USA

These items were bought on 1/2 price day.  Love the ceramic pumpkin and the cute number game! 

This white candlestick was 50 cents

and this cute basket was 25 cents

That's it for some random thrifty finds

I'm joining Diann at The Thrifty Groove for her fun 

Thrifty Things Friday party! 

Thought I would end with a cute Tiger picture.  I will be seeing him on Monday and as always I can't wait! 

Hugs,

Linda