Thursday, July 14, 2011

A few thrifty finds

Is it just me or is this summer going by at break neck speed? Maybe it's because my "to do" list keeps growing instead of shrinking. Honestly, I am working hard at completing those projects I saved until  summer but every time I set down to enjoy  a little blog surfing, I see all these wonderful things going on and I just have to add them to my list.

That being said, I decided to take a little break today and go north across the line into N.C. in search of cooler air. I not only found cooler air, I found. . .  you guessed it, some fun thrift shops.



There were so many wonderful things but I was good and only brought home a few. The little candle snuffer was just 50 cents. It should help with the wall candle sconces. It was either buy this or grow taller so I can blow them out.




I love these watermelon placemats. There were only 5 but they were just $2.50 and I'm going to use them to make more pillows for the front porch. 





The toile memo board is already up and ready for use. It seems I need memos and sticky notes more and more. Can you buy them by the truck load? With the aging of America, maybe that's something I should buy stock in.
Glad you dropped by and y'all come back! I'm linking to Thrifty Things Friday  Come join the fun!




6 comments:

  1. Good Morning Annette, I especially love the memo board. The placemats will make cute pillows and the candle snuffer was a great bargain! Hope you have a nice weekend. Mildred

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  2. Your finds are very cute. I am glad you were able to cool off for a while....Christine

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  3. Fun finds Annette! Those watermelon placemats are so cute and I use my candle snuffer all the time. thank you for joining TTF and have a great weekend!

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  4. You found cooler air and some great thrifty treasures too. What a good idea to use the place mats to make pillows. Love that memo board. My sticky notes are out of control...too many of them.

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  5. Very nice finds!
    Thanks for sharing. And thanks for visiting my place and taking the time to comment;o)

    ¤ Have a nice and happy weekend ¤

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  6. Hi Annette! I'm your newest follower!
    I just love toile...and have recently hung my creamy toile handmade curtains back up in my new shabby chic livingroom/studio! I'll have to share them on my blog soon. come on by when you get the chance...I'd love to have you visit!

    ciao bella

    Creative Carmelina

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