Frugal Finds for Mid November

I've officially cut back on my

thrift store shopping.

Until my ETSY SHOP sells more

or the something else happens

that allows me to place cool things

into other people's homes,

mine is filled to capacity and beyond.

But in my last official outing,

which was pre-planned with a 

couple of my favorite people, 

I did find a few things that were

just too great to leave in the store.

Case in point - two footed soup bowls

from Crate&Barrel. Tags still on them.

I looked them up online and they're just under $4.

I love the look and the size of them. :)

In addition to soup, I may use them for nuts 

or condiments at a holiday gathering!

And we don't even have a C&B here. 

I found another metal stand for an orb. 

I'm not sure what it is, but this orb thing

is still a recurring theme in my life!

I found this one for .87c!

I think it's for a topiary, 

but it could be a cool hanging lamp,

or just a piece of sculpture. 

I used it outside in place of one of

my aging faux white pumpkins. 

I quickly stuck that thing in the 

garbage bag while I still could. 

(It was getting soft. Yuck.)

I love the look of it as is. What a great find!

This is pretty cool as-is, too:

A nice handmade wall shelf...

painted a lovely gray with a hint of green,

and I love the skirt it's wearing. I've not seen shelves with 

this detail before. And it's solid wood, with a sticker from

the person who made it on back. I think a little light

sanding and maybe a coat of clear wax will be all it needs.

There are a few scuffs, but nothing bad. 

It has one of those routed slots for plates or whatever. 

Best of all, it was less than $3! Love that.

Last but not least, this little angel will get 

the French Linen wash treatment.

I haven't decided whether to keep or list on Etsy...

This may be my last communications with you 

until after Thanksgiving! I've got so much to do

...and I know you do, as well. 

I'll be thinking of you, though. 

Of that you can be sure!

May this Thanksgiving be filled with

love, family, friends, good food, 

sweet traditions and memories, and

the knowledge that you are never alone.

Word for the Day:

Revelation 7:11-12

¹¹ All the angels stood around the throne, 

the elders, and the four living creatures. 

Then they threw themselves face downward 

in front of the throne and worshiped God, 

¹² saying, “Amen! Praise, glory, wisdom, 

thanksgiving, honor, power, and might 

belong to our God forever and ever! Amen!”

Linking With
Sunday
http://my1929charmerblog.com/	Sunday’s Best
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/	Creative Bloggers Party Hop
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.net	Metamorphosis Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	Cowgirl Up!
http://theivycottageblog.blogspot.com	Cowgirl Up!
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/	Cowgirl Up!
Wednesday
http://timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://www.the36thavenue.com/	Share Awesomeness Thursday
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com	Home and Garden Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
http://akadesign.ca	Doin’ It Yourself
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/	Potpourri Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/	Inspiration Friday
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com	Vintage Inspiration Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/	Frugalicious Friday
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/	Saturday Nite Special
http://too-much-time.com	Get Schooled Saturday

Free Furniture

There are TWO of these French caned ladder backs...

Even the upholstery is in decent shape - just dirty.

I'll redo it, but it is not a top priority.

And forgive this horrible photo - I took it this morning.

The light was not great, and they were ALL blurry.

See the great storage? Still dirty and dusty...

Of course, the photo of dirt is much clearer. Hmmm.

But isn't this an adorable piece? 

Even the rush seat is in good shape.

More blurry dust. But you can see an interesting

little triangular table. It has a pretty big gouge

in the wood top...

But I think some stainable wood filler 

might be just the ticket.

There are two more very cool chairs - circa 1970's.

They're already in my garage,

which is where these pieces are going, too.

At least until after Christmas.

And now, my furniture game plan 

needs to be reworked. 

Since these pieces are better than some

I already had, they will be added, 

and the ones I had will be sold in

the next garage sale. 

And did I forget to tell you?

These pieces were all rescued 

from going into a great big old dumpster!

I overheard some co-workers talking about 

cleaning out a storage building, so I asked

if there was any furniture or anything.

They said yes, so I went to look early

in the morning on the day they were

tossing it all into the dumpster. 

I called Julie, and she and her son came.

They took some cool 1950's office chairs...

regular new office chairs, an oak table,

a large book case, and who knows what else!

I LOVE the idea of having furniture

that spent years inside a church.

It seems...blessed. Or something.

And I can't wait to see what a little paint

can do on these pieces...

and BOY am I glad I had room in my garage

after having that garage sale!

Word for the Day:

Exodus 26:34
You shall put the mercy seat 

on the ark of the testimony in the Most Holy Place.

Possibly Linking With
Sunday
http://my1929charmerblog.com/	Sunday’s Best
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/	Creative Bloggers Party Hop
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.net	Metamorphosis Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/	Cowgirl Up!
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	Cowgirl Up!
http://theivycottageblog.blogspot.com	Cowgirl Up!
Wednesday
http://timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/	Piece of Work Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://www.the36thavenue.com/	Share Awesomeness Thursday
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com	Home and Garden Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
http://akadesign.ca	Doin’ It Yourself
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/	Potpourri Friday
http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/	Furniture Feature Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/	Inspiration Friday
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com	Vintage Inspiration Friday
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/	Saturday Nite Special