Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Yard Sale Furniture

I showed you part 1 of what I'd picked up while yard sailing a couple of weeks ago.  Here's the two furniture pieces that I found.
 
This chest needs a little work but overall it's in pretty good shape.
Price: $20.00
 





 
I got this bookcase at the same place.  The owner said his grandfather built it.
I originally got it for Kailyn's room and planned on painting it white, but, now I'm
having 2nd thoughts.   It's perfect cuz the shelves are big enough for toys and books.  
The 2 drawers would be handy for small things
 
Price: $15.00
 

 
 

 
(Sorry about the color on these last 2 pics.,)
 



 
 

 
 
I got this mantle for $50.00.  I debated getting it cuz it needs some work and it's more then I usually pay for things.   In the end, I couldn't pass it up because of it' wonderful patina.
 I ended up selling it on Craig's list for $115.00
 



 
 

 
 
 
This vintage locker was only $15.00.  If you love rusty and crusty, this one's for you!
If it doesn't sell on Craig's list, ( I've got it listed for $85.00),  I will probably sand it
down and repaint it.
 


 
 

I love the latch, sorry for the blur!
 

 
 
The inside is in pretty good shape except for the bottom shelf,
It's really stained with  paint etc.   
 
 

 
Till next time....
Rebecca

I will be partying here:

Monday
Boogieboard Cottage
Between Naps on the Porch
Alderberry Hill
I should Be Mopping the Floor
The Dedicated House
Creative Cain Cabin
Rain on a Tin Roof
The House in the Roses
Be Colorful
Dwellings
Tuesday
Knick of Time
Cedar Hill Ranch
 Our Delightful Home
Kathe With an E
Elizabeth and Co
Cozy Little House
Coastal Charm
Our Home Away From Home
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Wednesday
The Thrifty Home
The NY Melrose Family
Yellow Bliss Road
No Minimalist Here
Savvy Southern Style
Ivy and Elephants
Momma Hens Coop
Mrs. Hines Class
Beyond the Picket Fence
Time Washed
Southern Lovely
All Things Heart andHome
Thursday
The Brambleberry Cottage
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs Olson
From My Front Porch to Yours
Delightful Order
Between Naps on the Porch
The Charm of Home
Beyond the Picket Fence




 


Monday, July 1, 2013

Summer on the Mantle

It's summer and that means beach time!  Since I'm not in California anymore with access to some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere, I have to improvise and do what I can to bring a bit of
the beach to my family room mantle in Tennessee!  This summer, I kept things simple and used
a lot of my "thrifty finds".
 
 



Window was free, found by trash in an alley
 



 
 
Sailboat picture was a yard sale find, cost: $5.00
 


 
Small mercury glass candle holder, Kohls on sale after Christmas, $4.00
 
 



Tall mercury glass candle holder, Marshalls on sale, $8.00




 
 
 


  
Life preserver, yard sale, $3.00
 

 
 
Till next time......
Rebecca
 
 
This week I will be partying at:
Monday
Tuesday 
Wednesday
 Thursday
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs Olson
Friday
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Bathing Beauty Style

Since TN is so far from the ocean and beach, instead of "beach girls", we consider ourselves "pool girls".  All stylish "'pool girls" need the proper attire to spend a lazy afternoon hangin' by the pool!  Of course, one must have a minimum of  two bathing suits cuz you all know it would be mortifying to be seen wearing the same one two days in a row!  Kailyn  has the required 2, (hoping for more,  can't say she won't pick up a least one more next time she's out shopping)!  For someone who's only 11 mos, she's quite picky about what she wears, (or, is that her Mom and Mimi)?  Just a little fashionista in training!  I can't believe she'll be a year old next month, time has flown by so fast!  We've had the best time hanging out together!  Of course, I think she's the best baby ever!
 
 
When she wants to feel "tropical" she wears her one shoulder Hawaiian print suit with large pink flowers and a polka dot ruffled neckline.
 
 
 
 
 
When she wants to feel a bit more glamorous, she wears this  hot pink number with a tutu ruffle and bow detail at the shoulder.
 
 
 
Seriously, what girl doesn't like ruffles and bows!
 
 
 
Pretty moma and stylish Kailyn
 
 
 
 Just floatin
 
 
 
Drying off
 

 
Giving her Uncle Aaron her favorite "fish face"
She cracks herself and everyone else up when she does this
 

 
 
Till next time......
Rebecca
 
 
This week I'll be partying at:
Thursday
Friday
 
 
 

Monday, June 10, 2013

Yard Sale Finds......

The last 2 weekends have been the best yard sailing I've had in a long time! Finally there's been some without tons of cloths and toys that actually had some good stuff.   I lucked out and found some cool, CHEAP,  fun things!  I've really got to get on it with my 2 booths, they've gotten pretty sparse in the last couple of months and are in desperate need some tender "lovin" care!  Here are some of the  things that I brought home, much to the dismay of my children!   They don't get it but that's OK with me!  I'm not a hoarder, but yeah,  I Do WANT TO KEEP IT ALL!  I'm taking medication, (if only there was such a thing), for this problem and it is helping a little, some stuff actually does make it to my booths!  Here's a few pics of some of the things I got.


The guy I got this from said it was his grandfather's.  I'd love to keep  but it but I'm not a hoarder, I'm not a hoarder.........!
Paid $2.00



   

These vintage canisters aren't my style but I thought they were really cute .
They will go in the booth, paid $2.00








  I love this equestrian style nut cracker, he'll go great with my collection!
I got all these things for $1.00.




Did you notice the little fox sitting by his feet?



 
 




This white tureen with lid and ladle was $2.00




This sweet little bunny box was 50 cents



This snowman pic was also  50 cents.
I'm Painting the frame, it's a keeper.

 
 
I'll show you the rest of my haul later.
 
Till next time......
Rebecca
 
You can find me partying at:
Tuesday
 Wednesday
 Thursday
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, May 27, 2013

Spring in the Cabinet

For those of you who visit often, I'm sure you've noticed my posting has slowed down.   Honestly, I was kind of obsessed there for awhile and I began losing the fun.  Since my health scare and Kailyn's arrival,   I've come to my senses,  (keep in mind, there are some who might debate that), but now I'm posting when I feel like it and the pressure's off and it is what it is which is, much better!  I'm taking care of Kailyn while Kate is in school which I love, doing things around the house, planning Kate's October wedding, (more on that later), and posting when I feel like it, much better for me!   I just realized Spring is almost over so I thought I'd better share my Spring decor before I put it away for summer!   Don't ask me why, but one of my first collections was carrots.  Kind of  weird when I think about it, but I  collected quite a few, even some blown glass Christmas "carrot" ornaments.   I like to pull them out with my bunnies for Spring.
 


 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I cross stitched this little pillow back in the day
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Some of my carrots