Sunday, September 13, 2009

Some of my favorite things








Today I am sharing some picures of thrifty treasures which I have incorporated into my home, some are newer finds from over the summer and a few that I have had for a while. This red bucket found me in a little antique store in Hillsboro Oregon. It is Swedish and is called a Firkin, (storage bucket). I love the color and the little handle. the quilts on the shelf below are family heirlooms.


The metal scoop was a garage sale find, I paid a buck for it.



This metal basket also from the same garge sale, it was a bicycle basket, I took the hardware off of it that held it onto a bike. It was $4. I love it, this picture doesn't show the size too well, but it is larger than average. Right now I am using it outside to store placemats, silver and candles.

This painting was a recent Goodwill find, it's very old, the date of 1908 on the back, the painting is dark and aged and the frame is all wood. It was $2.99.


The metal scrollwork also a recent Goodwill find for $2.99





This plant stand also from the goodwill.



These plates from the Goodwill, I just love the ruffled edges.




My recent Ross purchase I got 8 placesettings for $30. I love the pattern, just what I have been looking for.



Chadelier before finding little shades at Goodwill.






With new shades.




The picture you see beyond my Chandy, also a Goodwill find.
See it closer below.. Glare from window on it, oh well you get the picture. :)




This has always been a picture I have admired. It was expensive by Goodwill standard, $19.99, but in new condition and a large size. Love love love it! Below you can see it's size and the plant stand next to it also a Goodwill find from this summer. $15.






8 comments:

  1. You really have an eye for plant stands. Now you've got me thinking about them.

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  2. I must be shopping at the wrong Goodwill stores! You have found some amazing things and know how and where to use them--love those GW and Ross plates!

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  3. WOW...great find at the Goodwill store! Love the framed pictures! Never thought to check out the Goodwill for frames before!

    Michelle@Spend-a-Buck

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  4. Marla, thanks for stopping by and entering my give away. Your home is gorgeous! I love all your great deals and the way you've incorporated them. I'll be back! :)

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  5. Love it all...I am having a give a way over at my place hope you can stop over...
    xoxo
    Julie

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  6. Marla I have passed on an award for you and your blog. You can stop by and pick it up for your sidebar.

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  7. You have found some beautiful goodies!!! I love the way you have displayed them in your wonderful home!!!

    This is my first visit to your blog...I look forward to returning!!!

    Have a wonderful weekend!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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