a thing for footstools

As I see them here, I see shabby and worn. 

 As I experience them everyday, 

I think, "Comfortable and Comforting".

I DO have a thing for footstools

and have difficulty passing them up when I see them

in thrift stores or at garage sales. 

Some I recover.

Others I cherish "as are".

black and white

Today I'm wearing a black sweater, buttoned up with black fabric buttons,

a 3-strand pink necklace,

 and a black wool skirt.

All clothes - and necklace -  were thrifted.

I like the silhouette created by this combination.

 Yesterday I buzzed in and out of my Favorite Thrift Store.

I was pleased to find these three white ironstone pieces.

 It's a busy week.  This may be all I find, but I'm a happy lady!

another shade of blue

 All in our master bedroom.

 All found in thrift stores.

None lately.

Still on the "hunt"!
There's always room for one more.

 I leave you with this picture....Not great quality - but proof that I still exist.
I'm working on my weight (again) and soon will be able to fit into
many of my clothes.  It's easier (and more fun) to shop at thrift stores when
I am in size 8 or 10 clothes.  Can't wait.
Meanwhile, I'm wearing brown slacks (given me by a friend)
with one of my favorite black shirts and a long strand of amber beads,
looped three times to fill in the neckline...

pineapple "love"

It's on the workbench.  I've fashioned a part of a leaf that had broken off at the top out of some putty-type stuff my husband had on hand.  It was part of my $2.41 purchase documented in my prior post.  I am VERY excited about this "find".  While the repair dries, I'm trying to figure out what color to paint it.  Any suggestions?

simply birds and flowers

Have I said, "I ♥ blue"?

 I went to My Favorite Thrift store today.  I spent $2.41. 

 I enjoy Books of Days.  I think they make wonderful giveaways or personal gifts.

This one contains delightful Victorian sketches of flowers--

both wild and cultivated.

My handkerchief drawer will have four more "chiefs".

I think the blue roses on the top one are simply beautiful.

 The two miniature baskets will find a spot in one of my doll houses...
and I bought an iced tea spoon and this loose tea infuser.

Finally, included in my purchase today is a project--

a large, plaster pineapple.

It needs some repair and a coat of paint.

I can't wait to show it off!

What have you been finding lately?

happy hearts

Thrifted child's rocker

 "A happy heart makes its own song."

Found rock

Thrifted "pocket"

"To be happy, do not add to your possessions but subtract from your desires."

'nother thrifted (pottery) pocket

what was i thinking?

All thrifted, of course.

I tell myself, "This way, I can bake a pie and present it as a gift along with the pie plate."

The problem with that is:  I'm not a pie-baker.

What's bugging me is that I know I have at least one other--

a CorningWare piece that matches my other CorningWare.

(This train of thought started with a friend's facebook comment..

See here if you're curious.)

of course...

Belt, Scarf, Skirt, and Black Shirt...

all from my closet.

And before that, a thrift store.

Of course!

 

cheap thrills

A foray to my Favorite Thrift Store this week netted me these treasures 

(plus a nifty golf mug that pleases my husband, a book,
and some rubber or plastic farm animals--one of these days
I'll show 'em here).

 Total cost:  $1.07.
That's right.  For EVERYTHING I just listed!

 A bit of glue, and the pineapple napkin holder was good as new.

(Made in Hawaii).  It holds a few valentine postcards currently...

And how could I pass up the compact sewing kit?

 Its contents show no sign of use.

 I'll use the Spiderman case to hold SOMEthing

for one of our grandsons.  Such fun!

Cheap thrills keep me going back for more.
Did YOU have any "cheap thrills" this past week?

february mantel

 The nativity sets have finally been put away to make room for ♥February decor.♥

 ♥I scattered a few pieces of my red tin collection

among some floral pieces and candles.♥

♥I also created a Valentine Message for the chalkboard that hangs next to the mantel--

which was a curb find (Free)!

Everything else was purchased at thrift stores.♥

the bottom of the bin

The doll house served a unique function yesterday.

I had used it as a bribe to encourage practice on the part of my piano student.
The bribe was successful, and
she spent a full hour redecorating the entire house.

 I have SO many miscellaneous pieces.  I collect them anywhere I find them.

Few are in proper scale.  It makes it more fun somehow.

I think I could spend hours at the Toy Bin at My Favorite Thrift Store!

That's where I find my BEST treasures--

at the very bottom of the bin.

eclectic by choice

 Recently, "someone" had a vintage plate organizer on her "wish list".

 I can't remember who.

 I have found two identical ones (pink) at My Favorite Thrift Store 

 and use them side-by-side in my cupboard.

They are NIFTY!

 I splurged yesterday and got some new scouring pads.

This is my favorite kind.

I use them WAY past their usefulness.

Don't ask me why.

 My blue and white hot pads hang next to my stove and simple paper towel holder.

Pads and holder were thrifted items (I've had them forever)

as were the canisters that sit below them.

 Yesterday I added some kitchen pictures to Pinterest.

Mine is due for some serious attention.

My style is eclectic by choice.

Do you know how hard it is 

to FIND pictures of imperfect kitchens!