Sunday, September 8, 2013

A Few Little Thrifty Finds

 I've been trying not to accumulate things. It's not as much fun as accumulating things, but oh well! When I do buy something I try to make sure it's something that I'll be selling eventually. Isn't this elf planter from Japan so cute? Found at the Goodwill, it will get a holiday makeover!

 And when I spotted this Blue Willow sugar bowl without a lid I immediately pictured it as a pot for a vintage bottle brush tree!
 
 Ok, I said I TRY not to accumulate things. Sometimes I fail! Haa! This vintage candy box will go into my Halloween display this year!
 
 This Mint tin was only .50 at the thrift. And then I found a bunch of little ornaments at Annie's!
 
 And these were at Annie's too. I'm a little obsessed with these for my vintage holiday art. But have you noticed how expensive these are online? It's insane!
 
 I don't have or collect any vintage photographs but when I saw this girl with her dog...She just spoke to me I guess. Her boots are super cute too!
 
 Why do sellers think Ball jars are so valuable lately? It's odd to me because it's not like they're hard to find. In fact they are everywhere! These were $3 each (at the little thrift) and they don't even have their lids! I'm putting them in a wooden tote with 3 spaces to hold flowers, and I finally got sick of waiting to find them for less.
 
And more of these. I say "these" because if you know what they are called please let me know! Tinsel package decorations? I don't know. But these were online for an "ok" price. I can't wait to use them in corsages and on Snowmen and Santa's!
 
I'll be working on my new green cupboard tomorrow. Right now it's still out in the garage. But today I went to Home Depot and bought everything I need to clean it up and make it shine! I can't wait to get it into the house and set up my Halloween things. I'll be sure to show you as soon as I'm done.
I still want to give you a "tour" of our place but there are some decorating issues that I can't seem to solve. If I don't get them figured out soon I'll be enlisting your help!
Hope you have a great week my friends!
Erica :)
 
 


25 comments:

  1. Fun Finds! I'll be watching for your Haalloween display!

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  2. Great finds, as usual. Your little Japan guy is extra cute. Wish I could name those little tinsel decorations for you, but they sure are cute! You're going to have a great time doing your green cabinet. It's so much fun to watch the metamorphosis. Have a great week!

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  3. You are the Christmas Princess Girl! Way to go! I found a suitcase and a crocheted hot pad in Mantorville, that's it! Love those red tinselly flowers!

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  4. Um, I think those things are called doo-dads. ;)

    I've hardly been able to thrift lately and it's made me so sad. that's why I keep fluffing my nest and crafting with what I have!

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  5. If you ever need to get rid of anything I will be more than happy to help you out!! (lol)
    Chris =]

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  6. The Halloween box is THE BEST! I like the photograph. I'd really like to add some vintage photographs with pitbulls to my collection.

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  7. I love all the Christmas bits and bobs. Those aqua canning jars seem to be very popular right now. All the girls getting married are using them as part of the table decor at their receptions.

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  8. Can you believe we are thinking about Christmas already? Last one only feels like yesterday! Love your finds...... The trick or trat box is amazing and I always love a little gnome x

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  9. Love the Halloween candy box and can't wait to see your elf planter makeover. Your Christmas embellishments are fabulous. Good luck with the cupboard. Take lots and lots of pictures.

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  10. Super jealous of your candy box! Those are on my want list but I am going to have to thrift it because there is no way I am paying what they are asking for them at the antique malls. Maddie & I found one yesterday at the antique fair and they wanted $25 for it! CRAZY!

    Can't wait to see your shelf transformation. I need to get inspired to do some projects around here before the weather gets bad but it's just been so dang hot. 90 degrees in September. What the heck?!

    Have a great week!

    ~Erica

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  11. I used to buy my blue Ball jars for a couple bucks for a dozen jars... now I'm lucky if I can spend less than a couple bucks a jar.

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  12. LOVE your fall candy box! I'm excited to see your fall display.
    I'm with you on the not accumulating stuff thing. It SUCKS!!! I think when I tell my brain NO, it reacts violently and tells me YES and makes me want to buy everything. I've been having cravings for little vintage things lately, any little item will do it seems. I don't know why...damn brain!

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  13. Your elf planter is adorable! So glad people want to get rid of these things, makes for some great finds for us!

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  14. Please, please, please sell me some of your little mushrooms! I bought a bunch in Germany many years ago and have used them all! You find the best stuff!

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  15. Love the elf planter! And I thought of Shirley as soon as I saw those little mushrooms! :-)
    Dorothy

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  16. You find the best things!! I'm always thinking of you when i'm in a thrift or antique store! Lol! I'm trying not to buy as much right now too, but it just isn't as much fun!! haha. Have a great day!! xo Holly

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  17. I have the same elf planter and love it!
    Those tinsel things...I don't know the official name. Yes, they go for a crazy price! I call them tinsel doo-dads...I think I have an original package of them and will see what it says.

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  18. I just listed some and called them "Mercury Glass Vintage Christmas Flower Ornaments Tinsel Glitter Chenille Gold Picks". That should cover it! ;)

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  19. WOW! You find the best stuff. Hope you are going to have another Market Monday. I missed the last one.
    Hugs
    donna

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  20. WOW! You find the best stuff. Hope you are going to have another Market Monday. I missed the last one.
    Hugs
    donna

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  21. I agree -- not accumulating, as hard as I try, is not as much fun as thrifting without reserve. The bottle brush tree in the lidless sugarbowl is a really cute idea!

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  22. I can just tell that we are kindred spirits! I can't believ how much those Christmas trim pieces are online either! Like $1 or more a piece. Yikes! Thank you soooo much, Erica, for stopping by my Christmas blog again...and for your truly lovely comment. I am very grateful. Best to you - Cackie and PS Hope the foot is mending well! http://glittermoonvintagexmas.com

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  23. Hi Erica! You sure found some sweet stuff! I am in love with that vintage candy bar box....if you part with it I'm interested :) How is your foot dear?

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  24. Hi Erica...nice to see a picture of you...you are as cute as I imagined! Sweet family pix. A new baby...how fun.
    Yes, Otto and Jimmy look a lot alike! You are not the only one who thinks that! My daughter Ang looks like her dad, so it's no wonder that little Otto would look like grandpa.
    Nice to connect with you again. Your items are so cute and so you.
    Love ya,
    Linda Lou

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  25. I have a few of those Christmas things in your 5th pic - they were my grandmother's, she tied them around the tree branches.

    Love that Halloween treat box!!

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