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Red Gingham & Roosters

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When you have very little money to spare on decorating, the thrift store can be your best friend. I have gotten so many really great things at the thrift store! I don’t know what I’d do if there were no thrift stores! I’d have a pretty empty house (which might be a good thing 🙂 ).

red gingham rooster plate - A Cultivated Nest

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Sometimes (most times) I come away with nothing. The trick is to try to go frequently. I had a really good week thrifting  last week  since I was in and out looking for some art work to use on this project. I  thought I’d share two of my finds  with you today.

gingham & rooster bowl - A Cultivated Nest

This pattern….I found a bowl and two plates a few years ago and last week I found two more plates! 

red gingham & rooster Plates - A Cultivated Nest

I just love this pattern!

Doesn’t it just say “I belong on a table in a Farmhouse”!

stack of plates - A Cultivated Nest

So now I have 4 plates and 1 bowl – that’s thrifting! You’re very lucky if you find a complete set of dishes. These were originally from Wal-Mart available in one of those box sets that they sell. Unfortunately that was around 2004/5ish. They really should bring this pattern back don’t ya think!

The other thrifting treasure I want to show you is this vintage rooster vase I found.

vintage rooster vase - A Cultivated Nest

Isn’t he something! I added him to my rooster collection that I have on the top of my Ikea bookcases.

thrifted vintage roosters - A Cultivated Nest

Eventually I’d like there to only be vintage chickens/roosters on that shelf. I have a couple of big ones I put in the back that are new. One day I’ll have real chickens but for now these will have to do.

I’m very happy with my thrift store purchases. I found a few other things that I’ll save for another day!

 

Comments

  4. Brenda Kula-Pruitt says

    Oh, Walmart should bring these back pronto! So many of us now have farmhouse fever! I go to the thrift stores and I never find anything remotely that good. You must have a great thrift store. I’m jealous, as you can see.
    Brenda

  6. Shelia says

    Hi Manuela! Oh, you did good! I love those sweet plates and your Rooster is so handsome! Love those yard birds.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  7. Pat says

    Oh these are so pretty. The gingham is wonderful. Love gingham and the rooster together on the plate…but the Rooster! he is the best.
    Thanks for showing them ~Pat

  8. Rhonda says

    I saw your plates pinned on pinterest and I had to click through. They caught my eye because I just got an almost complete set for free a couple of weeks ago. There was a pile of stuff in front of a house with a “Free” sign on it (leftovers from a yard sale, I think) I found a set of these dishes in the original box and Little Tikes table for my son. Definitely a score.

  9. Debbie says

    I would love those gingham plates and they would go so perfectly in my kitchen. I try the thrifting regularly, but these days our locals stores just rot. I need to get to Savannah, Augusta, or Atlanta.

  10. Angie says

    I have one of those rooster plates and so wish I had more ’cause it is probably my most favorite pattern. Sure wish I could find some out thrifting like you did! Love those vintage roosters!

  15. Cindy says

    Great finds! I love both of them since we have chickens and a red kitchen. I need to learn more patience when thrifting. I get so frustrated when I go out to GW and garage sales, and don’t find anything. Then I don’t want to go again for a long time. But then I see what others get and want to try it again:)

  18. Debbie says

    Wow! I’m so happy for you. I love those dishes! They are so you too! I find wonderful things while thrifting too. Very happy with some of the great finds….I do little happy dances now and then when I find things! Hahaha…
    I always love peeking into your china hutch. It is just wonderful.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

  21. Angela says

    Blessings Manuela. Such a long time since I’ve been able to visit!~ I so adore the gingham pattern. I had TLC approach me to do an audition for a program for them and they asked me how many of my items were from yard sale, thrift store finds? ummmmmmmmmmmm..like 90%..including my clothes..lol. I’m in the process though of downsizing my collections which is really making me simplify my decorating these days…Your plates are what I have been hunting down for years now. I’m Canadian and finding it very hard to find that type of pattern here (even at Walmart)..

  22. Barbara N says

    Hi Manuella..
    Your rooster is so regal and elegant…I LOVE him!!
    I would never put flowers in him!!!
    Your plates are cute and make me smile.
    Have a good day
    Barb from Australia

  24. Laurie @ Simply Creating Home says

    I really love the pretty gingham plates that you found. I’ve been stopping in at the thrift store more, lately, and now I think I really want to keep my eyes out for some red dishware! So pretty! Thanks for the inspiration and good advice to stop in frequently. 🙂

  25. Betsy says

    They’re adorable. Yes, they should bring them back. You were lucky to find so many, and that rooster is a great find too. You have quite a collection going.

  32. Cindy says

    I love those dishes! I was one of the ones that got that boxed set several years ago and I’ve loved them ever since. And yes, I wish they would bring them back, I would love to have a few more pieces. Your rooster is fantastic..what a wonderful find!!!!!

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