Category Archives: Tablescaping

Dishes and table settings

Give a Little; Buy a Little

Posted on August 18, 2013 by tammylovesdishes

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 →

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Pyrex Pretty in Pink (and Aqua)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by tammylovesdishes

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 , , | 7 Comments

Let the Yard Sales Begin!

Posted on April 20, 2013 by tammylovesdishes

Yay! It is finally yard sale season again. This season is bittersweet for me this year as I’m trying to cut back on my treasures. Yes, we are doing some major de-cluttering at the house so it will be more … Continue reading →

Posted in Buttons, Garage Sales, Silver, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Tea for the Bride-to-be

Posted on February 17, 2013 by tammylovesdishes

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 →

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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 →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Hallmark, Scotties, Silver, Tablescaping, Tea Set, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Santa, Silver, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

Box of Tiny Cups

Posted on June 24, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

I just had a feeling. I had been to the thrift shop the day before and I just had a feeling I should return the following day. There was an unwrapped Beatles puzzle I wanted to purchase for my husband … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Ironstone, Tablescaping, Tea Set, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage | 12 Comments

Searching for Treasures One Yard Sale at a Time – Everything Coming up Roses

Posted on May 20, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

We had another gorgeous day for treasure hunting at yard sales. We focused on one end of town where there seemed to be a lot of yard sale signs. I love it when we can find treasures without having to … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Linens, Tablescaping, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | 8 Comments

Spring Tweet

Posted on May 1, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

We did have some spring-like weather in our area for a while. It has certainly disappeared this week with freeze warnings, sleet and snow. However, I have been enjoying the spring-like tablescape to which some of my birdies were invited. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Ironstone, Silver, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | 9 Comments

Seal the Deal

Posted on April 22, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

With warmer weather comes the return of yard sales! I just love this time of year. Spring holds the promise of Summer just around the corner. I am a warm weather gal. Snow and ice do not excite me one … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | 9 Comments