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Category Archives: Dishes
Mother Goose and the Frogs
Why is it that on those Saturday mornings when you have other things planned (such as the all-important visit to your hair stylist) there are always lots of yard sales? Such was the case on this weekend. Since I finished … Continue reading
Posted in Cut glass, Dishes, Garage Sales, Linens, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales
Tagged Big Golden Book, Embroidery, Flower Frogs, Richard Scarry, Vintage Pillowcases
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Give a Little; Buy a Little
Having some time off from work allowed me to finally take some donations to one of my favorite local thrift shops. Now I can begin to fill those empty donation boxes again. I was going to try to be good, … Continue reading
Posted in Buttons, Dishes, Recipes, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage
Tagged Bucilla, Buttons, Cookbook, Crochet, German Verse, Johnson Brothers, Southern Living, Strawberry Fair
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The Scale Won Me Over
I enjoy going to auctions, not that I’ve been to that many, but I have enjoyed those I’ve attended. So when the local auction company sends me an email about an upcoming sale, I check out the online photos of … Continue reading
Posted in Apothecary Jar, Dishes, Garage Sales, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales
Tagged Blue Glass, Sears Roebuck & Co., Vintage Pharmacy Glass, Vintage Scale
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Pyrex Pretty in Pink (and Aqua)
What a weekend find! My first ever piece of pink Pyrex! Woohoo! I never see pink Pyrex in thrift shops or at yard sales, until this weekend. This particular yard sale was one of only a handful being held this … Continue reading
Posted in Beach, Dishes, Garage Sales, Pyrex, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Yard Sales
Tagged Fridgies, Gooseberry, Pyrex
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It’s All Paulette’s Fault
Fellow blogger and friend, Paulette of Cheerful Thrifty Door, did a post about a toy she is seeking for her grandson, I’m Going on a Trip to Find a Rocket Ship. Even though I have severely cut back my thrift … Continue reading
Posted in Dishes, Thrifting
Tagged Disney, Little Einsteins, Southern Living at Home, Temptations
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Tea for the Bride-to-be
In another twist of the question, Where Does Time Go?, my long-time friend and fellow thrifter, S, is celebrating the upcoming marriage of her youngest child. Since it seems like yesterday that she and I were celebrating our own new … Continue reading
Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Tablescaping, Tea Set, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales
Tagged bridal shower, mason jar, Tea, thrift
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It’s a New Year!
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
Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Hallmark, Scotties, Silver, Tablescaping, Tea Set, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales
Tagged Andrea by Sadek, Hallmark, Scotties, Snack Set, Tea, Winnie The Pooh
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Merry Christmas 2012!
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
Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Santa, Silver, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales
Tagged Christmas, Poinsettia, Radko, Temptations, Vintage Tablecloth
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Memories on Milbourn Lane
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
Posted in Buttons, Dishes, Garage Sales, Linens, Recipes, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales
Tagged Buttons, Cookbooks, Embroidery, Girl Scouts, Linens, Sewing, vintage
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Yard Sale Withdrawal
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
Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales
Tagged Arthur Amour Aluminum, ASCP, Cookbook Encyclopedia, Vintage Books
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