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.

Yard Sale Chauffeur Extraordinaire

Posted on September 11, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Scotties, Tablescaping, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | 17 Comments

Familiar Faces and Places

Posted on September 4, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

One thing about going to yard sales on a regular basis, you sometimes see familiar faces. We stopped at a yard sale and it immediately brought me back to one year ago when the same woman had another yard sale. … Continue reading →

Posted in Garage Sales, Scotties, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | 34 Comments

Hint of Nautical

Posted on August 31, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

I wanted to change up the table a little bit for this week still using some of my beachy items. I have this china which always makes me think of a yacht when I see it. Not that I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Beach, Dishes, Garage Sales, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Yard Sales | 20 Comments

I did it for Peanuts

Posted on August 28, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

I had just had a conversation with a co-worker who wanted to tag along with me to the local thrift store one day at lunch. It put me in the mood to make a stop there, although it doesn’t take … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Hallmark, Lenox, Snoopy, Star Wars, Thrifting, Woodstock, Yard Sales | 15 Comments

Who doesn’t love an award? Versatile Blogger Award

Posted on August 27, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

Versatile Blogger Award I’ve been nominated by Ann of Moonbeams and Fireflies for the Versatile Blogger Award. Thank you, Ann! After accepting the Versatile Blogger Award, the blogger must: 1. Thank the person who gave the award and link back … Continue reading →

Posted in Awards | 7 Comments

Thrifty Success

Posted on August 21, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

I had another successful week of thrifting and yard sales. My latest lunchtime thrift visit prompted me to go back the next day. On the first day of shopping, I found a Scrabble game and bought it, because in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Apothecary Jar, Dishes, Garage Sales, Nancy Drew, Owls, Puzzles, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Santa, Scotties, Tea Set, Thrifting, Vintage, Yard Sales | 26 Comments

More Blue? It’s True!

Posted on August 14, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

So what does one do when there were no yard sales to attend the previous weekend? Why, go lunch time thrifting, of course! Seriously, if my lunchtime thrift shop should ever move, I’d be heartbroken! I saw this tiny cobalt … Continue reading →

Posted in Curious George, Dishes, Tablescaping, Tea Set, Thrifting, Uncategorized | 22 Comments

Roosters Come Out to Play

Posted on August 9, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

It’s time for Sheila at Note Songs’, Heart of the Home Party – Roosters and Chickens – and my roosters wanted to join the party. I am sharing some photos of two rooster-themed tablescapes I set BB (Before Blog). The … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Rooster, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Yard Sales | 27 Comments

Thrifty Gifts

Posted on August 7, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

A late start due to morning appointments and a hot day added up to very little yard sale shopping opportunity. The drought in sales led me to follow signs for one sale which I never could find. The only other … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Scotties, Thrifting, Vintage, Yard Sales | 18 Comments

Summer Luncheon

Posted on August 5, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

When our daughter called to say she and her boyfriend wanted to come by to visit with their new Scottie puppy, we were delighted. We decided to have a casual lunch together. I had been thinking about a beach-themed table … Continue reading →

Posted in Apothecary Jar, Dishes, Garage Sales, Scotties, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Yard Sales | 5 Comments