Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Thrifty Life Thursday #12 and Milk Glass Finds


Sometimes, things come in groups. I don't just mean groups from the same store, but maybe every where you go you find a certain thing - like milk glass. 

The piece above is a special wedding piece used to serve the bride and groom's cake. Apparently the lid can be used to elevate the base...or something. 


I just thought it was an amazing piece of milk glass, so I paid more than I usually pay for things in thrift stores - $8. At this point, I'm keeping it. I love the pattern on this piece - it is a quilt pattern.


I think this piece once had a lid, but it works just fine for me without the lid. 


The piece below is listed for sale in my Etsy shop. It is a lovely piece from the 1950s, but the scalloped shape does not work in my home as well as the simpler square shapes. I also have a thing for footed pieces lately...





Audrey from Timeless Treasures is back again, with a very clever project!

No, she didn't find this cloche in a Paris flea market - she repurposed it - can you guess how it started?



Kathy at Sharing Shadymont has brought some lovely color into her entry way, using a pretty vintage tablecloth. It looks great with the verdigris candlestick.


Speaking of tablecloths - Abby from Abby's Way sewed a lovely ruffled tablecloth from fabric found in a thrift store - and she embraces the wrinkles! I agree, they lend a casual feel to her pretty spring table vignette. 


THRIFTY LIFE THURSDAY #12

Gathering Guidelines:

This is a gathering for people who enjoy hunting for treasures 
that may have previous experience or lived a former life elsewhere. 
Please share items that are second-hand or are composed of second-hand materials.

Types of Posts to Share:
    • Home decor, furniture, collectibles, garden items and even wearables are welcome, as long as they have a second-hand element.
    • Please, no food items, new pieces from "real" stores, or crafts, unless made with upcycled thrifty finds.
    • Hand-me-downs and curbside finds are welcome, as are items found in thrift stores, garage sales, antique shops, flea markets and other interesting places.
    • Treasures may be listed as you found them, or with your updates, tweaks, and re-purposes; befores and afters are both welcome.
    • Items need not be "vintage" but must be pre-owned or second hand.
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      Word for the Day:
      Hebrews 10:24-25
      24
       And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

      Possibly Linking With:
      Sunday
      Sunday Show-off Link Party
      Nifty Thrifty Sunday
      Sundays at Home
      Monday
      Mod Mix Monday
      Revival Monday
      Masterpiece Monday
      Make it Pretty Monday
      Tuesday
      Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
      Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
      The Scoop
      Inspire Me Tuesday
      Inspiration Exchange Linky Party
      Wednesday
      Blissfully White Wednesday
      Wow Us Wednesday
      Show Me What Ya Got
      What’s it Wednesday
      Cottage Style Party
      Penny Pinching Party
      Thursday
      Under $100 Link Party
      Creative Inspirations
      Time Travel Thursday
      Share Your Cup Thursday
      Friday
      Feathered Nest Friday
      Furniture Feature Friday
      Friday Redoux Link Party
      Frugal Friday
      Vintage Inspiration Friday
      Fabulously Creative Friday
      Saturday
      Party Junk
      Get Schooled Saturday
      Show and Tell Saturday




      Tuesday, March 25, 2014

      This Is Going to be FUN FUN FUN! Hannah's Thrifty Finds for Her New House...


      My daughter is moving into her first house after college graduation last May! (She's been living with family in Houston, and is making a move to another state for a great job.)

      Today, she sent i-phone photos of cool things she was finding for her new home (in the works.)

      Isn't that metal trunk wonderful? It is on rollers.


      I love the pretty patina on these candlesticks, too!



      That is a pretty mother of pearl inlaid brass box...


      I told her I once had a set of these silver plate coasters, too. 
      Wonder what ever happened to them?


      EVERY first home needs a copper piggy bank, don't you think?


      Last but not least - this little table was $12. She asked if I thought she should get it, and what is the hole for?

      I assured her it was a good buy at $12, and thought she might give it a coat of walnut stain and have a marble top cut for it, but I don't have a clue why the hole is there...do you?

      Cute little tables with nice lines can be used so many places!

      I'm so proud of my sweet girl, and so happy for her! (She said she liked being a grown-up!) 

      I think it is very convenient that we have very similar style and taste...:)

      I'm looking forward to shopping together in person, and going to the places where she found these things (and more) today!

      Word for the Day:
      Psalm 144:12
      May our sons in their youth be like plants full grown, our daughters like corner pillars cut for the structure of a palace;

      Possibly Linking With:
      Sunday
      Sunday Show-off Link Party
      Nifty Thrifty Sunday
      Sundays at Home
      Monday
      Mod Mix Monday
      Revival Monday
      Masterpiece Monday
      Make it Pretty Monday
      Tuesday
      Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
      Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
      The Scoop
      Inspire Me Tuesday
      Inspiration Exchange Linky Party
      Wednesday
      Blissfully White Wednesday
      Wow Us Wednesday
      Show Me What Ya Got
      What’s it Wednesday
      Cottage Style Party
      Penny Pinching Party
      Thursday
      Under $100 Link Party
      Creative Inspirations
      Time Travel Thursday
      Share Your Cup Thursday
      Friday
      Feathered Nest Friday
      Furniture Feature Friday
      Friday Redoux Link Party
      Frugal Friday
      Vintage Inspiration Friday
      Fabulously Creative Friday
      Saturday
      Party Junk
      Get Schooled Saturday
      Show and Tell Saturday