Author Archives: tammylovesdishes

About tammylovesdishes

I love searching for dishes for tablescaping. That leads me to yard sales and thrift shops and fun, fun, fun.

Valentine’s Day Table

Posted on February 14, 2013 by tammylovesdishes

Yes, this is my Valentine’s Day table this year. I created some little Valentines inspired by a pin on Pinterest. My dining room table looked like Cupid exploded. I hadn’t crafted in so long that most of my glue had … Continue reading →

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It’s a New Year!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by tammylovesdishes

It’s a new year and with it a new chance to make needed changes and bring joy to others. One crazy day at work I went to my mailbox and what did I see peeking out at me but this: … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2012!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

Wishing those of you who celebrate Christmas a very Merry Christmas! This year we are having a very simple Christmas celebration with a retro-themed table. I used a white tablecloth found at a yard sale underneath the vintage Christmas tablecloth … Continue reading →

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Be Thankful

Posted on November 23, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

The American tradition of Thanksgiving is one of our finest. Gathering with friends and family, sharing family traditions, and remembering to be thankful for the many blessings we have available to us in our wonderful country are all part of … Continue reading →

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Memories on Milbourn Lane

Posted on October 14, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

When you have a very limited time to spend checking out the day’s yard sales, you really hope to make it to one that hits the high notes. We were fortunate to find this one great yard sale recently. After … Continue reading →

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Buy It Again, Tam

Posted on September 30, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

They say if you wait long enough things will come back in style in your lifetime. Well, I have found this to be true, especially so about household items I received as a bride. Back in the day, everyone had … Continue reading →

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Yard Sale Salve

Posted on September 22, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

  Sometimes you just need a little retail therapy. Fortunately for me, there was a yard sale in my travels today to provide the salve I needed to soothe my thrifting soul. I decided to stop by just to take … Continue reading →

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Clownin’ Around

Posted on September 3, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

As difficult as it has been, I have stayed away from yard sales again this week. I’m not sure how much longer I will be able to suppress the urge to grab my yard sale cash and hit the open … Continue reading →

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Yard Sale Withdrawal

Posted on August 19, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

It has been a while since I last checked in with you about my yard sale and thrift finds. Truth be told, I have been trying to stay away from yard sales and thrifts. I have been bitten by the … Continue reading →

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Flying into The Empty Nest

Posted on July 21, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

I have been so excited since Janet at The Empty Nest announced she was opening her own shop. I have been following Janet’s blog for awhile and have always admired her beautiful creations. Friday, July 20 was the grand opening … Continue reading →

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