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Mother Goose and the Frogs

Posted on September 22, 2013 by tammylovesdishes

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 →

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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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The Scale Won Me Over

Posted on July 28, 2013 by tammylovesdishes

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 →

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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

Woven with Love

Posted on July 13, 2013 by tammylovesdishes

I am so blessed to have a life-long friend with a big heart and talented hands. For my birthday, my great friend “S” created this for me: Isn’t this gorgeous??? There is a lot of time invested in this gorgeous … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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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 →

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 →

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