More Ramblings

It's that time again--Thrifty Treasures Monday. When you finish up here, be sure to visit Rhoda at Southern Hospitality to see links to other fabulous finds!!




"Good mornin', this mornin'. Pretty mornin', this mornin'."

Who said that? If you know, you must be of a certain generation--same as me. After a whirlwind weekend, I'm feeling pretty good today. It is already some hot here--already 80 and it's not even 8am! We drove close to 1000 miles from Friday morning to Sunday night. Whew! I am NOT a car person. I can't read, crochet, knit, or any of that stuff. All I can do is eat and sing. So I gained 5 lbs and annoyed everyone in the car. Just because I do sing doesn't mean I can sing.

We got Holly and Alexander delivered to Georgia. The little house they'll be living in is older, but well kept. Huge fenced in backyard which is great for the kids. I took my camera, but didn't take pictures. Duh! Don't know what I was thinking. Yes, I do. I was already missing Alexander and trying not to get in too deep a funk thinking about him being so far away. He's never lived more than ten miles away, so he and I both will have an adjustment period.

Remember last week's post where I said the yard sale pickings were slim? I do have a couple of pics of things I got.

Here are a couple of wine bottles I got for $1 each. I've tried them in a couple of different places, but they don't photograph well. (It can't possibly be my lack of skills.)

Got this great plate for $.50 The colors work perfectly in the kitchen where it now hangs on the wall. It didn't want its picture made either!

Little planter for $1. It was faux painted in a greeny gold. Quick shot of black spray paint and it looks brand new. The little pots and silk flowers came in it. I thought I'd replace the flowers, but they are apparently set in cement. Can't get them out, so I guess I'll learn to love them.

These cast iron planters were $5 for both. Got them at a yard sale advertised as "smoking hot". Uhhh, not so much. Lukewarm at best.

Didn't think I'd get to yard sale since we were traveling. BUT I checked craigslist on the hotel computer and lo and behold there was a huge sale nearby! I homed in on this little table right away. Been looking for something like this to go between two wicker chairs in the living room. It was only $5.

A little distressed, wouldn't you say? Should I sand it down and refinish it? Paint? Can't decide.

When I was putting it into the truck, I turned it upside down and saw this--which made the find all the sweeter. Can you read it? Ethan Allen! For $5!

Wish I had seen the stack of green Depression glass before someone else grabbed them up! Several saucers, cups, and sherbet dishes and they went for $10! When the lady asked the price, the husband said $15 for all, then before she could react, he said "oh, what the heck, $10". I wanted to snatch them out of her hands! Used to be I'd go straight for the glassware. Now it's furniture. I think you people have corrupted me!

On the way home, we discovered a JC Penney outlet and of course had to stop. Got two pair of Levi capris for $5 each and several t-shirts for $2 each. They had Avia tennis shoes--which I love--on sale for $15, but none in my size. While Darrell was looking at the men's shoes, we came across these Reeboks. For some reason, he wasn't interested in them....

Oh, and the quote above? It's part of a joke told by Cousin Minnie Pearl. Howdeee!