Category Archives: Vintage

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 →

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Hot Deals on a Hot Day

Posted on July 31, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

Our weather has been so incredibly hot that there have been very few yard sales. I can’t blame anyone for wanting to wait until the heat index is below 100 to have their yard sale, can you? Even after saying … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Pewter, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Vintage, Yard Sales | 13 Comments

Lots of Vintage

Posted on July 24, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

We started our day at an estate sale. Estate sales are not proving to be very good for me. This one looked as if an antique dealer was selling out her shop. The prices were marked as if she was … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Time

Posted on July 20, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

One of the favorite parts of summer for many people is watermelon. There is just something about biting into a slice of watermelon that brings a flood of summertime memories. Here is my homage to those watermelon days of summer. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, watermelon, Yard Sales | 33 Comments

Birthday Buys

Posted on July 17, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

I just had to do a bit of shopping on my birthday, both retail and thrift. A pop into the local Salvation Army shop was not in vain as I found the three of these blue and white cups. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Curious George, Dishes, Garage Sales, Silver, Tablescaping, Tea Set, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | 14 Comments

Happy Dance!

Posted on June 26, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

Just a random question for you. Why do dogs always sleep in on the days you can’t? After rousing our Scotties and taking them for their “spa day” at the groomers, we headed out for some yard sale searching. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Buttons, Dishes, Garage Sales, Scotties, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Vintage, Yard Sales | 20 Comments

The Theme Was Retro

Posted on June 19, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

My lunchtime thrift shop is so busy that cool new things arrive daily. All of the items I found this week arrived either the day I shopped or the day before. If I were obsessive, I might have to stop … Continue reading →

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Twice is Nice for a Resourceful Woman

Posted on June 11, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

We decided to hear a couple tunes from some of our favorite artists who were playing at a local town’s monthly First Friday event. It’s a big night for the town with loads of people shopping the downtown and catching … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Silver, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Uncategorized, Vintage, Yard Sales | 23 Comments

Roosters, Pyrex and Park Lane

Posted on June 5, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

When you know you won’t be able to go to any yard sales, you need to find another outlet for your weekly thrift fix. That was the case last week for me. I knew yard sales were not in the … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend 2011

Posted on May 31, 2011 by tammylovesdishes

I just love red, white and blue. It may have something to do with being born close to Independence Day.  🙂 A special thanks to those who have served in our military and those who have given the ultimate sacrifice … Continue reading →

Posted in Dishes, Garage Sales, Tablescaping, Thrifting, Vintage, Yard Sales | 16 Comments