Tag: Thrifting
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Thrifty Luggage for Air Travel
Briggs & Riley Under Seat Bag Many of us are looking forward to traveling again after the Covid Pandemic. Flight restrictions have eased and people are taking to the airways in droves. Luggage is also being misdirected and lost enroute in record numbers. So how can you diminish the chances of lost luggage when you […]
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Thrifted Picks and Flowers
This week at the Thrift Store I found some great buys for faux flowers and holiday picks. I’ve always bought picks when I see them but faux flowers only occasionally. That may change now that I’m a bit more aware of the retail prices for flowers. In the picture above you can see two large […]
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Another January Thrift
Sometimes when you are thrifting you just get lucky. That’s what happened today on a trip to several thrift stores about 40 minutes away. The plate shown above was a set of three and they were priced at $1 each…but it was 20% off day so they cost 80 cents each. Some of you may […]
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Thrifted French Country Tablescape
Blue and yellow is such an appealing color combination that I haven’t used in awhile so, today, we’re going a little “Thrifted French Country” in the tablescape. When I’m buying dishes at a Thrift Store I have a few criteria that I try to stick to. First, of course, is whether the dishes appeal to […]
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January Thrifting
Sometimes a visit to the Thrift Store results in a large haul and sometimes a small one. However, even a small haul can be quite valuable. The goblets above are an example of that. These cut glass crystal glasses are by a company called Astral. The pattern name s “Peerage” and they were made beginning […]
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Start with Flowers…Valentine Tablescape
“A flower cannot blossom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.” — Max Muller Love and Flowers like love and chocolate just seem like natural pairings in our modern world. Enjoying a lovely meal at a beautiful table is a time honored tradition for Valentine’s Day. Today, I’m joining a group of very talented Bloggers […]
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Roses and Lace Vignette
Lace, roses, candle, beautiful china, crystal, silver and a single rose laid casually on a plate. What more do you need besides a good bottle of red wine to share on a cold winter night. Casually gathered, this setting is ready to be enjoyed with conversation and a warm fire. “Wine enters through the mouth,Love, […]
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Just a Few Things from the Thrift Store
Thrifting is a “hit or miss” kind of activity. Sometimes you come across a lot of good items and sometimes…not. Rather than get discouraged when things seem slow, I just keep on looking. It’s been a slow couple of weeks but I did find a few things to share. Above are four cotton hand towels […]
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Winter Display in the Hutch
There’s something about the peace of January after the activities of December that is very appealing. The color and decorations that come out for the holidays make way for the more tranquil palate of winter. Life takes a breath and releases a sigh of contentment. Reflecting that renewed calm in home decor seems like a […]
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Thrifted Winter Table Setting
Black and white is such a great combination for a table setting. Add in a little gold and you are all set. Welcome, Friends, for a look at a thrifted tablescape using black and white with a touch of gold. I found this great tablecloth at a Thrift Store recently for only a couple of […]