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Red Gingham & Roosters

By Manuela Williams

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!

 

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Filed Under: Budget Decorating, Theme Parties, Thrifting Tagged With: Budget Decorating, plates, roosters, thrifting

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Comments

  1. Richella at Imparting Grace says

    November 13, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    Great finds, Manuela–thank you for showing how you use them! Yes, I definitely think Walmart should bring those rooster plates back! That’s a darling pattern.

  2. Teresa says

    November 13, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    Love the plates and of course love the chickens!

  3. Judy Clark says

    November 13, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    Those plates are darling. Wal Mart should definitely bring them back – plus they are red. Love your rooster vase.

    Judy

  4. Brenda Kula-Pruitt says

    November 13, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    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

  5. Glenda says

    November 13, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Nice finds and judging from the price sticker on that place – nice prices.
    You did good!
    Enjoy your evening.

  6. Shelia says

    November 13, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    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

    November 13, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    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

    November 13, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    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.

    • Manuela says

      November 13, 2012 at 9:36 pm

      Oh.My.Gosh. That was a major score!!! I’m so jealous!

  9. Debbie says

    November 14, 2012 at 7:54 am

    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

    November 14, 2012 at 8:47 am

    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!

  11. Theresa H. Roach says

    November 14, 2012 at 8:59 am

    Love that pattern! Great find! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

  12. [email protected] says

    November 14, 2012 at 9:51 am

    That’s a beautiful pattern and I LOVE your roosters. 🙂

  13. The Working Home Keeper says

    November 14, 2012 at 9:51 am

    Great finds!

    Mary Ellen
    The Working Home Keeper

  14. Jennifer says

    November 14, 2012 at 10:04 am

    LOVE!!

  15. Cindy says

    November 14, 2012 at 10:18 am

    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:)

  16. Melanie says

    November 14, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Love roosters AND thrift shops! Great finds!

  17. Vee says

    November 14, 2012 at 10:41 am

    I have always said that I’d like to go thrifting with you!

  18. Debbie says

    November 14, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    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

  19. Debby Messner says

    November 14, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    I was going to say that you should hide these from Brenda, hah. She may be paying you a visit. They are adorable and so are all your roostes.

  20. Lisa Lynn says

    November 14, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Well, you know you hooked me with the rooster in your title 🙂 Love the pattern, so cute!

  21. Angela says

    November 14, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    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

    November 14, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    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

  23. Rose H says

    November 14, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Love the plates, and the rooster is fab Manuela!
    Rose H
    x

  24. Laurie @ Simply Creating Home says

    November 14, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    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

    November 15, 2012 at 12:51 am

    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.

  26. Tammy/Our Neck of the Woods says

    November 15, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    Awesome finds! The gingham goes so well on the plates. I love anything chicken related!

    Visiting from Thursday Favorite Things 🙂

  27. Lisa/Fresh Eggs Daily Farm Girl says

    November 16, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    I love your finds! New fan here from Thursday Favorites. I would love for you to come share at my Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/11/farm-girl-blog-fest-9.html

    Lisa
    Fresh Eggs Daily

  28. betty says

    November 16, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    I love those dishes….and that vintage rooster. I have roosters in my kitchen also 🙂

  29. Katherines Corner says

    November 16, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    darling! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things hop xo

  30. Kathy says

    November 17, 2012 at 10:20 am

    Those are Perfect plates. I collect rooster/chicken things too. I love your little figurines!

  31. Mary @ Ms Redo says

    November 17, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    You did great, love those dishes, and love that price – thrifting is such a joy!

  32. Cindy says

    December 3, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    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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