Category Archives: Thrifting

Thrift finds

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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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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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

Let’s Play!

Posted on June 10, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

I am drawn to vintage games. With this attraction to older games you might think I am a great game-player and fond of playing board games. Not so. Go figure. Bingo is a favorite of many. I know these fun … Continue reading →

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Searching for Treasures One Yard Sale at a Time – Baby It’s Cold Outside

Posted on May 6, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

I was supposed to participate in a yard sale with my friend and fellow thrifter “S” this past weekend. I am a fair weather yard saler, especially when I am in the seller’s chair. Due to the threat of rain, … Continue reading →

Posted in Garage Sales, Pewter, Salt & Pepper Shakers, Silver, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | 15 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 →

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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 →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by tammylovesdishes

Mr. Easter Bunny is tipping his hat to say, “Happy Easter!” I got this hand-crafted pillow and its mate at a church sale last year. You can read about my finds here. They look perfect sitting on the chairs I … Continue reading →

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