Chandelier Upgrade

I am so excited, I found a chandelier! I was actually looking for one for the beach condo but found  one for my foyer at home.

This is what I have up now,a brass, builders grade fixture.

I can't believe I was lucky enough to find this at Goodwill. It is new. The owner had actually attached the bill of sale along with the lifetime warranty to it. Original purchase price was $239 and Goodwill had tagged it $124. There was also a note that someone had written 1 of 3 pieces.After inquiring and a great deal of searching on the employees part, bless her heart, she came up with 2 more boxes.

 The first box included the candle covers for these strange looking "thingys".

And the last box included the glass candle covers, the chain and all of the "parts" I guess no one had inquired

about the other parts

Because.........

It was week 24 which meant it was1/2 off of the Goodwill price

$62.00

I was so excited...I couldn't wait to get it home

Mr. Vintagesouthern did not share my excitement however because we have a two story foyer.However he

did get it hung while I  watched and gave my unwanted advice.I tried to be a good electrician's helper and even kept my phone close by  in case I needed to call 911. We are both glad this job is complete and without injury or divorce!
 I see the picture behind him will have to come down so I can darken the frame up but survival instinct tells me
today is not the day!
and finally...

 Here she is in all of her glory!

One last thing, a tip about thrift store shopping. Don't just browse, Dig! You never know what you will unearth. I knew an owner that was that detailed would not send half of a light fixture.

P.S. I have plans for the light that came down but that will be another adventure.

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Rooting Sweet Potato Vines

I love ornamental sweet potato vines and they are sooo easy to root!

They are annuals and can be purchased at lawn and garden centers in the spring and summer.

I always purchase a plant and then root others from that plant. Not only is it a frugal way to have lots of luscious vines it is fun to practice propogation with a plant that is easy to root.

Plants can be rooted in water without using a rooting hormone.

I remove the lower leaves and simply cut the vine at a 45 degree angle below the leaf node.

A leaf node is the spot where a leaf will or has grown out of the vine.

 It is easy to find because it is a small lump or bump on the vine.

Place the cutting in water. Change the water daily for 5-7 days. I always root mine in cups

and place on my kitchen window sill so I don't forget to change the water. Memory is a

terrible thing to loose!

   

                                                                                

After a week your cutting will have formed hair like roots and it is ready to transplant

into your pot! 

These vines are for ornamental use only and not for eating.  They add beautiful splashes of color

to pots and beds.And best of all they love the southern heat as long as they are watered.

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My latest thrift store finds

Hi Everyone,  Hope ya'll had a fun and safe 4th of July.

While out and about I popped into a little thrift store that I had not visited before..kinda off the beaten path.

Just as I was about to give it up as a waste of time I spotted this cute little pillow.

I have a "white" radar as I am always looking for white decor, vintage linens etc for the beach condo.

It was perfect, and to my surprise this cute little bird house was hiding behind the pillow!

Sorry about the picture quality... Wish I could find a new camera while out thrifting!

When I picked it up I saw that it was a lamp.In my mind, I was seeing it sitting on my front porch already.

I was quite pleased with the price. The pillow was $1 and the birdhouse lamp was $2.

I quickly took them home.

The birdhouse looks right at home on my porch next to my bird that has been homeless!

Mr. Vintagesouthern snapped this picture of Skipper while I was placing my birdhouse out on the porch.

It seems Skipper had some decorating ideas of his own. He quickly drug the new pillow up  the stairway

landing and was watching for me to come through the door and give him a stern  scolding  calmly remind him not to drag

things that are not his!

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Have a great 4th

 I hope everyone has a great 4th of July and stays safe!

See you next week,

Annette

Photo Martha Stewart