THRIFTY CATS

Yesterday I showed you some of my vintage cats, today we will take a look at some of my thrifty cats! 

Several years ago I took a vacation to Jamaica and this was one of my souvenirs.  Hand carved and just a great reminder of a fun trip!

This little guy made me smile until I removed the price tag and some paint came off...oh well he is still cute!

I am amused by the tag..."Smokey Mtn Cat House" lol...my price at a yard sale .25

This votive holder came from the same yard sale and also a quarter

I love this tail! 

This trinket box caught my eye and was only .75

I love this plate made by Royal Crownford, Straffordshire England

I bought it at a yard sale for $1

You can't get any thriftier then free

this was a sweet gift from my friend Christine at I'm Not Old I'm Vintage

(she also included an adorable Fenton Rabbit but that is for another post)

I thought you might like some closeups of the cubbies

I love this Mama kitty and her kittens

These were in a basket of ceramic cats I bought a the thrift for $2

I'm joining Diann for her fun

Thrifty Things Friday Party

Please go and visit her and all the thrifty gals that link up!

Of course the best and thriftiest cat is

Charlie!!

He was rescued from a group who had cats at a PetSmart.  It was love at first sight!  My fee was only $35 and it's the best money I ever spent!   

Charlie says I interrupted his nap, he needs to rest up for his birthday party tomorrow.  He will be 13~ I hope you join us! 

Meow,

Linda & Charlie  

VINTAGE CATS

 Since I am celebrating Charlies Birthday this week, the cubbies have been filled with my cat collection!

Today I'm going to highlight some of my vintage cats and join Suzanne for her party Vintage Thingy Thursday!

This is one of my favorite vintage pieces

It is a string holder

 

Made my McCoy potteries I searched a long time for a reasonably priced piece and finally found one on Ebay several years ago

I found this sweet vintage planter in a thrift store

This cat is milk glass and was won on an Ebay auction

 

It was made by the Mosser Glass company in Cambridge, Ohio

This little guy was just too cute to leave in the thrift store

Made by Lefton and I paid 55 cents for him

This is a compact made by Estee Lauder and was found on the WLYS several years ago for 50 cents!

This piece was found at Scott's Antique Market here in Atlatna

I love the modern design and while it has some condition issues I still had to have it

Marked Wade England 

Charlie wanted to remind you that Saturday he will be having his Birthday party and you are all invited!  There will be prizes!  

See you then! 

Meow,

Linda & Charlie

REDNESDAY

 

Someone is having a Birthday this month

Can you guess who??

Plan to join us Saturday 9/10 for a party!

Joining It's A Very Cherry World for

Rednesday! 

Meow....

Linda 

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