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Today’s Thrifty Treasures & Make Your Monday

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Once again it’s Rhoda’s (Southern Hospitality) yardsale/thriftstore linky party! I’ve actually become a bit more discerning in my thriftstore shopping! Before, if I knew where I would use it I would buy it! But I’ve recently been going through some of my “stuff” and realized I really have a lot of “stuff”. So we rented a small U-Haul last week and I donated a bunch of “stuff” to Goodwill – a lot of “things” I had originally bought at Goodwill! I’m not sure where I’m going with this – only to say that I’m sort of tired of shopping for shopping sake! But I do have a couple of things to share with you today ~ smile!

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Remember when I made this “Inspire Me” board? It’s a visual reminder of the things that I’m working toward in my personal life.

Here’s the post that explains what it’s all about and how to make one How To Make an Inspire Me Board.

As some of you know, I’m re-doing my office/guest room to make it more “me” and I came across this great frame at Goodwill and knew I’d want to use it in my office. The inside of the frame is a sort of suede material. Anyway, I don’t really need another blackboard so what to do!

So I tried it out on my Inspire Me board and it really gives it some oomph! I didn’t even need to paint it as it’s a sort of burnished silver and works really well with the fabric.

I was going to nail it to the frame but realized that wasn’t a good idea so I hot glued it!

The artificial light makes the frame look gold below but it’s not.

You can see a bit of the bookcase that I’ll start painting this week! Here’s peek at a few of the things I have on my board. You can click on the picture above to enlarge it and view everything.

I also found this wonderful faded yellow matelasse for the guest bed for $14!

AND I found this absolutely perfect blue toile planter at Goodwill last week! Brand new! How perfect is this for a room that’s going to be blue and white toile!!

It was less than $3!! I love my Goodwill! I told the manager that the last time I was there. I told her she has the best selection and the nicest employees!

Edited to add this post to Kim’s:Make Your Monday linky party. Be sure to check out her blog for more creative DIY ideas!

I’ll be back to my normal postings now. We had a wonderful vacation! Thank you for stopping by and I hope you all have a fabulous week!

Comments

  1. Carmen says

    I like the memo board you made it is fab! I also like the matlesse and for that great price!

  2. Debra from Bungalow says

    Great stuff! I love shopping at Goodwill too. The memo board is so cute and I'm a sucker for matelasse.

  4. ~~Carol~~ says

    That frame finishes off your inspiration board perfectly, like it was meant to be! I am very green with envy right now over that matelasse! I've been wanting one for a very long time. What an incredible price too!

  5. Audra says

    I love your inspiration board, how could it not inspire? I have had the same issues with purchasing items with out a definitive place or use in mind. Now I have to be *selective* it has made the thrill of the hunt even more rewarding.

  6. Linda's Blue Gate says

    Ok sign me up for a stay in the guest room….lol
    I love everything about it the lamp the old window and the board is perfect in my book nothing prettier than blue and whit……. that blue and white toile is divine…
    HUgs
    Linda

  8. Sue says

    What a perfect complement that frame was for your memo board, Manuela! I love toile for so much. I'm working on my guest bedroom now, and it is the shabby chic/cottage-y look. Blue/white toile comforter for the bed. so soothing….
    hugs, Sue

  9. Elizabeth says

    I love the idea of an "inspire me" board. Now I have to make me one! Pretty matlesse too. Goodwill is one of my favorite stores!

  11. Persuaded says

    I really like the idea of that 'inspire me' board…. I really think I will have to make myself one for my sewing area! Thanks for the inspiration;)

  13. Holly says

    Great finds! I love the matelasse. Don't you just love when you find exactly what you're looking for, like the blue toile? 🙂

  14. Southern Fried Gal says

    I can't believe your previous project fit so perfectly! Your other finds are so sweet!

  15. Sharon says

    Manuela,

    Great finds! I love how the "Inspire Me" board looks framed, perfect!

    Thanks for sharing your goodies 🙂

    Sharon

  16. Old Centennial Farmhouse says

    You do get the best goodies! And I'm so glad to hear that you had to go to the Goodwill to make a drop-off…we did that a month or so ago and it made me wonder "DO I BUY TOO MUCH?" And I think I do and I have to get better at being choosier…if you have tips, let us all know! I love your frame and board and that lovely toile tin piece! LOVE IT!
    XOXO
    Joni

  17. Richella says

    Good for you! Imagine how glad the Goodwill store was to get your U-Haul of stuff! And then you found some wonderful new things: a lovely reward for your generosity of spirit, I'd say.

  19. The Tattered Cottage says

    I LOVE your Inspire Me board. . . I'm going to make one for myself 🙂
    Great finds!
    Toni

  20. Glenda/MidSouth says

    I do like your "Inspire Me" board – great idea. You really did good on the matelasse and toile planter.

  23. Ally0005 says

    Your board turned out so cute.
    I have to find a place for my girl’s school schedule other than my board since both girls are in school.

    Ally

  24. Kitty Scraps says

    Wow, you hit the jackpot with your finds. I am jealous of the matelasse, I've been on the hunt for one for the last year but sadly won't pay full price *smiles* you got a great deal. And your inspire me board is perfection, love the toile fabric you used on it.

  25. scrappy quilter says

    I too have become very selective in what I purchase anywhere. It seems I always have to declutter and I'm kinda tired of it.

    I love the memo board…so pretty!!

  28. Julie says

    You sound like me…
    I'm always moving,changing, altering, or replacing the small decor pieces in my nest. (the feathers…) With the prices that Goodwill offers us, it doesn't really hurt anyone or the purse, and it keeps me thrilled with the ever changing view in my favorite place. (Home)
    Love all your deals. Fantastic.
    When you see something from a distance, like the trashcan, doesn't your heart just pick up a beat or two? 🙂 love that toile.

  29. Rue says

    Good morning Manuela 🙂

    That memo board turned out absolutely darling! Pretty good for someone that's tired of shopping right now 😉

    xoxo,
    rue

  30. Jennifer says

    I remember the "inspire me" board and just love the idea! The frame really adds to it, and great that it fit! Your guest room is going to be just beautiful! I can wait to see it all put together! =)

    Hope you enjoyed your week with your daughter. We started back to school today. I miss the kiddos, but wow, the quiet is just wonderful!
    Happy Monday!
    Jennifer

  31. jskell911 says

    I just love it all! I am always inspired by anything tiole and that matalese is to die for!

  33. glorv1 says

    I like the memo board. I once knew someone name Memo, short for Guillermo. Hmmmmm….anyway….I think it's great that you always find the things you need and restore, restore, restore. You go girl! Have a great week.

  34. Colleen says

    I know exactly what you mean about shopping. Last year before we remodeled/redecorated our home, I went through every inch of it and got rid of a LOT of "stuff" that I just had to have at one time or another. Since then, I really think about purchases. I have left many things in the stores that before I would have bought. It really feels good to gain control of that part of my life. There will always be things for sale that I love but that doesn't mean I have to bring them all home!!

    Love your memo board!

  36. Terri and Bob says

    Totally love the frame with the inspiration board.. but where is your inspiration?? Oh, I just remembered, you said it was a personal inspiration board… answered my own question!

  38. Anonymous says

    Oh my gosh, this is like the tenth time I have visited your blog and I can see why you have so many comments. You are so very talented at decorating, my husband is making me a potting bench after seeing your post on that, it was amazing. Do you do any interior decorating. Your eye for color and your creative abilities would do well in this field. Anyhow love all your cool ideas, I'll be visiting often. Thanks for sharing.

  40. Kimm at Reinvented says

    Hi Manuela! You found some really lovely things, I think the frame is perfect for your inspiration board.

  43. Twice Remembered says

    Manuela, that frame finishes off your pretty inspiration board beautifully! And LOVE the matelasse you bought – love it! I wish I had more great Goodwill finds like you do! Thanks for sharing!

  44. Miss G says

    The board looks fabulous! I like the things you got and I agree that it is nice to get discerning at times. 🙂 Kelly

  45. Southern Belle says

    I love how you updated your inspire me board, it looks so pretty!

    I also wanted to add that you've been tagged. Be sure to stop by my blog! = )

  48. diXymiss says

    Great finds! They look like perfect compliments to your pretty room. The frame finishes off the inspiration board beautifully. You know, I've become more selective with treasure hunting too. Now I'm in de-clutter mode (but still dearly enjoy peeking at all these thrifty treasures)!

  49. Kathleen Grace says

    Too bad they don't give store credits for donations:>) A small u-haul? Goodness! I've begun going through the basement and have a table piled with things for a sale, donating it is beginning to sound better though!

  50. Jo - To a Pretty Life says

    That pretty frame is just perfect for your inspiration board! I have a similar frame that I'm wanting to make into a cork board (it's too small to go around my beribboned memo board 😉 )

  51. Lady Katherine says

    Matelasse! I adore, no I love! I want one! So so bad! Girl how lucky you are! Now if I was driving, maybe I'd have your luck! Great planter, love the frame with your inspiration board. Looks wonderful! Your room is going to so lucky! lol Just love it! Oh, love the flowers, and veggies, your hydrangea is great. You have a lovely view and I would think you live in the country! Yes, get a few chick! There are such fun, hubby says he will never eat another egg from the Grocery Store! lol We had chickens for years, until we traveled working, I have slowly building my flock back. Last count, 36 chickens!

  53. laurie @ bargain hunting says

    You are just so creative! You also shop at the Best GW. I'd love to go shop there right now while your returned treasures are for sale again! laurie

  54. Sandra says

    Hi Manuela! I've been away from blogging and getting our son moved to med school! I love your inspiration board!
    Blessings,
    Sandra

Today’s Thrifty Treasures

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It’s time to show your thriftstore/yardsale treasures. Be sure to visit Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for more Today’s Thrifty Treasures participants. It’s always so much fun to see what everyone finds!

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links to Amazon and/or Etsy, which means that I may earn a small commission from some of the links in this post. Please see our Disclosure Page for more information.

I had a very eclectic week at Goodwill! I found him….

And added him to them!

I found these monogrammed spoons and forks. None of us have names that start with a “B” but I collect monogrammed silverware and I was just so excited to see some at Goodwill that I bought them for $2.72!

My happiest find all month has been these two items which I found yesterday!

A footed silverplate coffee/tea pot and creamer by Rogers & Bros. Last year I received coffee pot as a Mother’s Day Gift and later I bought one myself and sugar bowl. I thought I might start a collection of silverplate coffee pots if I could find ones that I really liked the shape of.

They cleaned up so beautifully!

This one was my Mother’s Day present.

This one I bought for myself!

I think they all look pretty together but I don’t think I have enough room on that tray to get one more! I think I need a bigger tray! (something else to look for at Goodwill)!

I made two of these pictures a while ago for my dining room and now I want to change things a bit in that room for summer. So I was looking for two identical frames with mats that I could use.

Found them! AND they were 50% off – which is only the second time in my life that I’ve actually purchased something at Goodwill that was on sale!

I knew I wanted to either use black toile fabric or wallpaper in the the frames and luckily I had a roll of wallpaper that had several nice scenes on it. I chose ones with dogs since we’re big dog lovers!

I’m really happy with the way they turned out! They each cost me under $2 and I think they look like wonderful AND I’ll have frames to use when I want to change them to something else. There are several online discounters if you don’t have a wallpaper store in your town. You can also get wallpaper at great prices on ebay. Of course, you can use whatever you want, but I’m partial to toile!

I have a pretty an easy plate project that I’ll be showing this week that will replace the rooster plates in my dining room.

That’s it for me! I had a good week at Goodwill!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great week everyone!

Comments

  1. Jennifer says

    Oh I love your teapots!!! I was hoping to find a good one this weekend, but didn't have any luck! The monogrammed silverwear is very elegant – I like!

  2. Cheap&Sweet says

    you are so nifty, I never knew silver cleaned up like that. And now I want some monogrammed silverware thanks. lol

  3. katydid it says

    I love it all! I only wish the thrift stores around here were as good as yours!

  4. salmagundi says

    That was a good week at Goodwill. Love the silver pots all together on the tray – lots of really nice sparkle. Sally

  5. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio says

    I love your silver teapots! Of course I do :-))

    Your little gnome is so perfect. Chippy and lovely.

    Love the toile prints….You amaze me with all of your creativity Manuela!
    Hugs,
    Penny

  6. Jacki says

    A great find on all the silver. Maybe I'll keep my silver coffee service after seeing how nice yours looks!

  7. glorv1 says

    Manuela, I pass by the thrift store and look. Everytime I do pass by I think of you and want to go inside but never do. I promise that next time I go by the thrift shop,I will stop and if I have my camera I will take pix. Have a great week and great shopping as usual.

  9. ~~Carol~~ says

    Love all of your silver pots, and I would definitely start looking for that bigger tray! Love what you did with your frames too!

  11. Frugal Fine Living says

    Great finds … I love the silverplated teapot! And, what a great idea using toile wallpaper in the frames. I have the same toile print, Laura Ashley House Party, in the fabric I used in my breakfast nook.

    Jane

  12. Nadine says

    Dear Manuela,

    Wow – those are some good deals you got, I love it when I come across good deals!
    I love what you did with the pictures, too cute!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

  13. Kammy says

    I love your silver and they polished up so well ! Those 2 new toile pictures are precious. They really go well with your decore. I love square frames but, they are always pricey even at GW. I keep looking for some and you have inspired me to keep looking ! Love your finds as always !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

  14. Glenda/MidSouth says

    Great finds. I really like the redo on the framed pictures. Looks great with the curtains.
    Glenda

  15. Destiny D says

    Another great post! Thank you for taking the time to photograph all of your finds. Hearing about them is one thing, but seeing them displayed is quite another…

    Thanks for the tips on commenting.

    Wishing I could be the person to show you Orchard House. You'd just love it!

  16. Darlene says

    The silver set you found cleaned up beautifully! It looks great! LOVE that little garden gnome and he fits in just perfectly with the others. Love the toile pictures!

  17. junkgarden says

    Hi. Love the silver and I really loved your checkerboard floor. I just started a blog and would love for you to check it out.

  20. Old Centennial Farmhouse says

    Manuela…you are so clever and so talented. First let me say that your silver coffee and teapot collection is absolutely beautiful! And, your picture frame makeover with the toile wallpaper is such a good idea! I enjoy your blog so much and am so glad you share your ideas with all of us!
    XOXO
    Joni

  21. Kendra @ Domestic Princess in Training says

    I love the tea pots! I’ve been on the hunt for quite some time but have not come across any that I was in love with. You definitely have a great collection started. Great job on the picture transformation!

  22. Sandra says

    I love all the teapots! I always look forward to reading your blog because you ahways have great ideas or finds! 🙂
    Blessings,
    Sandra

  23. Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says

    Oh Manuela, what great finds you have found. You are funny. I did not know that things would go on sale at Goodwill either! How fun. That silver set all together is absolutely beautiful. What a wonderful treasure! By the way that silverware is great too. No wonder you are soooo happy!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

  25. Mimi Sue says

    Great finds, Manuela. Love all the silver. My favorite is what you did with that wallpaper. Gorgeous, I'm going to have to copy you if you don't mind. How do you come up with these cute ideas? Mimi

  26. Goodwill Haunting says

    Great finds on the coffee/tea pots … Didn't realize they clean up so well! Will have to keep an eye out for one! Thanks for sharing …

  27. Margaret's Ramblings says

    I do love your blog. There is always something cheerful there to make the day seem brighter. Lovely pots.

  28. Mrs. G says

    I have been wanting a silver tea set for ages. All the ones I come across are so $$$$. You have put together a gorgeous set and have given me a new prospective for how to aquire a set of my own.
    Your pictures turned out so cute. I really like how your used the dog sceens out of the toile fabric.
    Hope you are well. Have a great week and I look forward to seeing what you do with the plates.
    Hugs,
    Sue

  29. prof en retraite says

    Hi Manuela! I LOVE your tea pots! I love getting out the Wright's Silver Cream and seeing what's underneath old silver…always, it's a tresure! I am finding myself attracted to monograms that are not my own, too! lol Love your toile pictures. After all, they are little scenes, aren't they? I bet your garden is thriving in all of our recent rain! Have a great week!…Debbie

  30. Rosey Pollen says

    Hi Manuela,
    You always ignite the shopping for treasures. Darn it! I think I am cured and there you go again, showing all your cool stuff. What I mean to say is, THANKS!
    Rosey

  31. erin says

    lovely treasures manuela…just lovely. i have a thing for monogrammed silver…and your finds are beautiful.
    like what you did with the frames.
    always, always enjoy stopping by and seeing what you done.
    have a wonderful day.

  32. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    Oh, those are great finds! Love all your silver tea service pieces, they look wonderful all grouped together. And I love what you did with the toile wallpaper too.

    Didn't know there were 2 Queen of Hearts. The one we went to is on Canton Hwy., so I guess from your's & Kat's comment, there is also one in Alpharetta. The Marietta one would be closer for you. It's just past the intersection of Piedmont Rd. on the left going north on Canton Hwy.

  33. Pink Roses and Teacups says

    What a pretty collection of silver! Love how those pictures turned out too!

  34. Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage says

    Manuela…I love it when you frame toile….in fact, I have done so in my home thanks to your creativity!

  35. [email protected]~devotion says

    Hey there! I remember your old blog! I too, have just returned to blogging and have changed my name. If you visit me, maybe you will remember me.
    I LOVE the name of this blog! Wish I had thought of it! LOL!
    I love all of your finds and will add you to my list so I can come back and see what you are up to. please feel free to visit me as well.
    Have a great week!
    ~Carolyn

  36. Christina says

    What lovely silver teapots. They are beautiful.

    I also love the pictures w/the toile scenes. The paint and wallpaper transformed them.

    What a great time you had thrifting.

  37. Rhondi says

    Hi Manuela
    You certainly did have a good week at Goodwill! But more than yur bargains, what I enjoy is seeing what you do with them. The pictures turned out do beautifully and it was such an easy thing to do. Thanks for all the great ideas. I love tile too!
    Hugs, Rhondi

  38. Angie says

    Love those beautiful teapots and silverware! The framed toile is my kind of quick and easy project. May have to copy! I have lots of pics from your blog saved since I love everything you do!

  39. Richella says

    You are so smart! I LOVE the framed toile prints. What a good idea. One of the things I love about toile is how pretty the individual scenes are–and you figured out a way to show that off brilliantly! Great job!

  41. Beth at Aunties says

    You found some great items and the tea pots cleaned up so beautifully. The frames also looked great with the toile wallpaper. You are so creative and I love it!

  42. Nicole @ BugaBoos says

    I love your finds and those pictures turned out AWESOME, love the black toile idea!

  43. Linda says

    Love the teapots, Manuela. And great idea of framing toile. I have 2 frames similar to yours and just might do that myself! Linda

  44. Vee says

    Oh that's such a good idea for the frames. I need to start taking notes when I'm visiting you! Wonderful teapots and coffee pots, too. It's amazing how well they cleaned up. Wonder if the person who let them go would be surprised by how lovely they look in their new home.

  45. Lou Cinda says

    LOVE the teapots! They are so gorgeous, I have a thing for silver teapots!!

    Love the pictures too, they look so great and that is such a good idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Lou Cinda 🙂

  46. Mrs. Dunbar says

    I am in love with your silver tea pots. I never thought of searching for such things at Goodwill. You are so nifty!

  47. Terri and Bob says

    Good stuff today! I loved how pretty the silver cleaned up. Do you use the aluminum foil method?

  48. Lady Katherine says

    Wow, I love the silver teapots, and creamer! I have one! All my silver, I loaned out, and never got it back! I had a lot of new and old silver pieces! Love the toile photos! When you take the plate down send it to me! lol You try the ginger in ground, I will try it in the pot for now! I scared to put it in the ground! I going to see in I have anymore eyes on the Ginger root I bought. Got to get some soil and plant more! Mine is near a foot, but the caterpillar keep eating the leaves off, and its on the porch in the pot! I want it to grow so much, I also rooted a pineapple. Its doing good too. I have pussy willow in a glass hoping it will root! I have monogrammed flatware with our initial, did not use it for years. Found it packed away and keep it for family gatherings now. I am so excited I bought new flatware in a pattern that I had a few of that are antique. I found the reproduction of it! Bring it out to show soon.

  52. laurie @ bargain hunting says

    Those are wonderful silver coffee pots, and I love the flatware, but those toile pictures are amazing! laurie

  53. Carrie says

    Your silver coffeepot collection is off to a great start…all your pieces are great designs!

  55. Bella says

    Hi Manuela,
    I love, love, love your teapots! And I love the framed toile, too. 🙂

  56. Laura says

    Once again Miss Manuela you have wowed us.

    I too have a small collection of silverplate coffeepots. I just love silver (on sale).

    Laura

  57. Sharon says

    Manuela,

    Once again, great finds! I love old silverware too 🙂 The silver plated items are great and I love what you did with the fabric and frames. Beautiful!

    Have a most beautiful day!

    ~Sharon

  58. Amy {The Red Chair Blog} says

    Great finds! I love your framed toile wallpaper and the lovely teapots. The chippy gnome is fun too 🙂

    Amy

  59. [email protected] says

    Well, just when I had told myself I MUST stay out of the thrift shops for awhile, I see your post! Goodness you found some really good stuff.

    I'm such a sucker for both silver AND toile! Oh and monograms! GREAT finds! Thanks for sharing.

    Donna

  60. Barb~Bella Vista says

    Manuela, wonderful finds…..I love the silver. It looks fabulous!!

    Barb

  61. Melissa Miller says

    ~Gorgeous finds Manuela! I thought I left a comment here yesterday but I don't see it. Oops…:)

    I have a set of monogrammed "M" flatware that was my husbands grandmothers. It needs to be cleaned. Do you recommend anything for me to clean it with?
    How did you get the silver tea pots so shiny? They are amazing.

    Thanks, ~Melissa 🙂

  62. Linda's Blue Gate says

    Look at that little family of gnomes…… are they mischievous?…… so cute..
    What you did to the frames and the "wallpaper print" is such ….. well you take your creativity to new heights daily…..
    Hugs
    Linda

  63. Sue says

    Your finds for the week were fantastic, once again! Your silver polished up beautifully and your little pictures using the toile are adorable. Missed this week because we were gone, so I have to get out and shop this week. I missed being out and about, but family kept me busy. Hope you have a great week, Manuela!
    hugs, Sue

  64. Kim says

    Ah man…my last name starts with "B". Maybe I could find some other monogrammed silverware and trade.

    How do you always get so much done? It is amazing to me.

  65. Kathleen Grace says

    Oh you lucky duck. The silverplate is gorgeous and the pictures made from wallpaper look like engravings for goodness sake! I would NEVER think to do that!!! Good thing I can come here and find such great ideas, way to go Manuela:>)

  66. Rambling Girl says

    Oh my I would love to find some silverware in my goodwill…Gosh and another find and my first name starts with a "B"…lol…I want them….no really if you find anymore monogram ones with B or L would you be willing to pick them up for me…I would be glad to send you some money beforehand…Our Goodwill is nothing like yours…guess near Atlanta you do find great things!

    Love your teapots…I just got three from my mother this past week. Actually took pics to share…bunch of trays…and other little things.

    Love all the goodies you got! Your so lucky!

  67. Adrienne says

    Dear Manuela –
    I'm trying desperately hard to catch up with my bloggy friends. Being away twice in two weeks was nice but it's so hard to catch up with you again! But I made it this far.

    Your finds and treasures are wonderful. I love your collection of gnomes. I never see them when I'm out and about. And your monogrammed silver is nice. But I love the silver coffee service. My favorite of your coffee servers is your Mother's Day gift. I like the unusual 'scallops' and design. And then when I thought I'd seen it all – you added your wonderful toile prints. What a great idea. And so perfect! You are a very clever and talented lady, my friend. I'm always anxious to see what you have to share. I'll be back soon. Promise.
    ~Adrienne~

  68. Bonita says

    So many beautiful treasures. I love the silver, the silver ware, and those toile pictures. So pretty and such great ideas!

  69. Anonymous says

    OMGOSH. I REALLY HAVE ENJOYED YOUR SITE. I LOVE VISITING GOODWILL ALSO, ON HALF PRICE DAYS THAT IS. SEEING ALL THE FINDS IDEAS etc. etc. YOU POST ARE VERY NICE. YOUR HOUSE IS LOVELY & THE WAYS YOU HAVE REFURBISHED ALL YOUR FINDS IS IMAGINATIVE. I LOVE DOING THAT ALSO, MAKING FINDS BETTER THAN THEY ALREADY ARE. I LOVE THAT MIRROR YOU FOUND & SOME OF THOSE STANDS. BE BACK AGAIN I'M SURE, TO SEE ALL OF THE GOOD STUFF YOU DO. ps. MY HUSBANDS NAME IS MANUEL* & I WANTED TO NAME OUR FIRST BORN IF A GIRL, MANUELA* "~"

Today’s Thrifty Treasures

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It’s time to show your thriftstore/yardsale treasures. Be sure to visit Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for more Today’s Thrifty Treasures participants. I’m always amazed at all the wonderful things people find at yardsales!

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links to Amazon and/or Etsy, which means that I may earn a small commission from some of the links in this post. Please see our Disclosure Page for more information.

I want you all to know that I actually went to 4 yardsales Saturday (and I never go cause I don’t like to get up early on Saturdays) and didn’t find a thing! Although I have to confess I didn’t go until after 10 a.m and maybe that’s already too late! I did find a few things at Goodwill. I visited a new Goodwill in another town (Austell for all you ATL ladies) Friday and it was very nice and I got this.

I painted it black and put it in my foyer. I’ve been looking for a really large mirror for this wall and haven’t found anything I like or what I like is just too expensive. So I think I’m just going to fill that wall with all different thriftstore mirrors and see how I like it. So this is the first of many!



I finally finished painting my potting bench from last week. Actually I just dry brushed some hydrangea blue paint on as I wanted an old worn look for it.

This was the before! Go here if you didn’t see last weeks post about it.

Now it’s in my veggie garden and I have a place to wash my vegetables before bringing them in and a spot to pot up things! Plus I can capture the water and re-use it in the garden! I love it!

Every potting bench needs a chandelier don’t you think? This pretty fork chandy was a gift last year from my dear friend Linda ( who is a very talented mosaic artist and just generally very creative)! She has a few left in her etsy store. Check here Blue Gate Etsy Store if you’d like one too. They’d be great in a china cabinet or birdcage!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful week everyone! I’ll be back on Tuesday with something pretty in my garden.


Comments

  2. Redelsperger Family says

    I LOVE the fork/crystal garden bling! How pretty and what a great idea. I am definitely buying the next box of flatware I find while out junkin'!

    [email protected] R&R

  3. scrappy quilter says

    I love the mirror. I posted on my blog what I found. That potting table is awesome!!

  4. ellen b says

    Whoa! Your really transformed your treasures. I like each one and how it looks now!!

  5. bj says

    OOO, these are just great. I especially LOVE that potting bench. I want one really bad and am thinking of batting my eyes at Mr. Sweet and see if he will build one for me.
    You really did great!!

  6. Kathi says

    Love your "new" potting bench even more now that you've painted it!
    It definitely deserves its own little chandelier! Perfect!

  7. Glenda/MidSouth says

    I just recently painted the frames on two small mirrors black and thinking about doing another one. White (even tho I love the look) just does not work in certain areas in my home, because of so many wood finishes. Your potting table turned out great.
    Glenda

  8. Sandra says

    Wow, wow, wow! Manuela, I love your transformation! I just showed your potting table to hubby:D
    Blessings,
    Sandra

  9. glorv1 says

    You are just so creative Manuela. You have a lot of get up and go spirit about you. You are always doing something. Me, I laze around at times and then I think about it and decide that when I laze around too much, it's time wasted. Sometimes though, I just don't want to do a thing. Hey Manuela amiga, have a great week. Take care.

  10. marmielu says

    Hi, Manuela! That mirror is a nice find, and I like the black paint. The detail on the frame looks interesting.
    The bench looks great! and I love that little chandelier.
    Mary Lou

  12. Terri and Bob says

    The mirror is adorable. Ashley, my daughter, did a cute post on painted mirrors. I love the potting bench and a chandelier is a must, especially made with old silver forks!

  13. Ally0005 says

    I saw that mirror the last time I was at Goodwill in Austell. I have one that looks something like it. So when I saw your mirror I thought " that looks like my mirror and passed it by.
    My mirror used to be in my powder room in my other house but now it's in my older's daughter room painted white and turned horizontal.

  14. Rhonda in OK says

    In my town, the serious yard sale shoppers are out early and get the good stuff. So when I yard sale, I get there early or I don't go. \

    you do the best makeovers with paint!

  16. ~~Carol~~ says

    That mirror looks gorgeous painted black, and I am so in love with your potting table! I love the color you painted it, and your little chandy!

  17. Barb~Bella Vista says

    Hi Manuela, I love your mirror.

    I don't like yard sales either because I HATE getting up early. When we have given garage sales…I truly cannot believe people arrive so early for them!!

    Barb

  20. salmagundi says

    The new mirror looks so much better with its black paint job. And, of course, the potting bench is totally transformed – so functional, too. Sally

  21. Cathy says

    Wonderful transformations!!! Each one as lovely as the next!!!

    Happy Sunday!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

  23. Sue says

    Hi Manuela..I've been gone awhile…up in Jersey….but happy to see your still working your magic with you Goodwill finds…and I love what you did with the potting bench…

  24. Sharon says

    I love the mirror Manuela! it looks great. I especially like the color blue you used on your potting bench – perfect choice 🙂 Oh and the fork/crystal chandelier…charming 🙂

    Have a wonderful day and thanks for sharing your treasures 🙂

    ~Sharon

  26. The Tattered Cottage says

    Love the idea of filling your wall with mirrors. Your potting bench is to die for!! It turned out great and the chandy is a perfect addition 🙂
    Toni

  28. Mary says

    Love the fun potting bench color! I remember it and it came out fantastic!
    Great mirror too!

  29. Jadehollow says

    WoW!!! I love the potting table… You did an awesome job! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!

  30. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio says

    Your potting bench turned out great! I love Linda's fork chandies…so cute!

  31. Sara @ Be Still and Know says

    oh. my. LOVE IT!! the potting table with a chandy…..perfection. 🙂 🙂 Great makeover on the mirror too!

  32. Bettsi says

    Wow, Manuela! I love your mirror, but I am awestruck by your potting bench! What a transformation! Beautiful!

  36. Sue says

    Manuela, the potting bench really went from trash to treasure! You have such a knack for "doing up" even the simplest thing and making it look great. 🙂 Sue

  37. Enchanted Rose Studio says

    The mirror look fabulous, straight out of the pages of Ballard Design.

    Your potting bench is really great! The little fork chandelier is an adorable touch! Such a clever idea.

    Thanks so much for sharing,

    Tina

  39. Rhondi says

    Hi Manuela
    I love the bench!! You really transformed it. I am looking for a color blue just like that. What color and brand is it?
    I have a couple of thrift shop mirrors on my dining room wall and it makes a nice grouping. I don't comment every time I visit either but I try to comment at least once a week.
    Hope you have a good one!
    Rhondi xo

  40. A Sentimental Journey says

    Good MOrning, Manuela! Love love LOVE your potting bench. . . . . and a wall of thrifted mirrors sounds absoulutely wonderful! Thanks for stopping by my little bloggie too! Hope you have a wonderful week!

  42. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    Oh, I love how your potting bench turned out, that is just the best idea. And the mirror looks great too. You always come up with good ideas!

  43. Linda's Blue Gate says

    I love the oval mirror how perfect is that…… the potting bench is so cute ……. I have an old sink I want to use it just like you did…… I have forgotten you have the fork chandy with the log prisms I love those…… thanks for the linky love….
    HUgs and love dear one…
    Linda

  44. Amanda says

    Hi Manuela, Thanks for visiting my bathroom blog post and leaving a comment. I love to see your decorating idea. Your potting bench chandelier is adorable. I'm going to have to try that! 🙂

  45. Sue says

    Manuela, your potting bench went from trash to treasure! You have a knack for taking something that most people would see as hopeless and then you turn it into something fine and beautiful. I so enjoy seeing what you do with your home. hugs, Sue

  46. Tricia Anne says

    What a nice mirror and I absolutely adore your potting bench!
    I would love to have a Goodwill around here! :o)
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

  47. Melissa Wertz says

    I love love love that potting bench. I am going to keep my eyes open for something to make me one.

  48. Utah Grammie says

    That potting table is amazing! There should be a "hall of fame" for re-furbishing that is THAT good!

  51. diXymiss says

    Love what you and hubby did with that potting bench ~ adorable! And that vintage fork chandy is ooh-la-lah!

  52. Rosey Pollen says

    Pretty blue potting bench, looks good dry-brushed. I love yard sales, too. We are actually having one this weekend. Hope to get rid of some stuff.

  53. Storybook Woods says

    The potting bench turned out soo wonderful. You must be thrilled. Clarice

  54. laurie @ bargain hunting says

    Manuela, you could take a rusty nail and make something beautiful out of it! The black paint on that mirror looks so pretty, and I am really lovin' the potting bench! That color is so pretty, and love the bling of the little "chandlier"! laurie

  57. Betty says

    I like your mirror and think a collection would be great ….

    We visited Austell frequently many years ago…my husband's sister and family lived near there…

    Betty

  59. Lady Katherine says

    Love the chandy and the veggie table! Love the mirror! You make everything look so good, and easy!

  60. Sue says

    OMGoness that potting table turned out so beautiful! I just found your blog..and will be adding it to my Reader list…you have an amazing eye! I will come back and look at everything later this evening! TFS! You have inspired me! 🙂
    Sue

  61. Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says

    That table looks fantastic! You have done such a wonderful job. Enjoyed scoping out all your backyard decorating…so pretty and inspiring!

Today’s Thrifty Treasures

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I have two things I want to show you today. A pair of fabulous candlesticks and an oval picture. Both I got at Goodwill.

The funny thing is, I’ve been looking for big heavy candlesticks like this for a while now and I almost bought some that were wood and on clearance at TJ Maxx for $13 each!

It’s a good thing I didn’t – right!

I painted them a scrumptious red and I love how they look on my white fireplace mantel.

I’m still playing around with my mantel. I usually like to load it up with things but maybe for summer I’ll try a simpler cleaner look.

This picture I bought for the frame. I don’t see oval or round frames very often.

I got two black transferware plates at Goodwill a few weeks ago, one I hung in my dining room and this one I’m using with the frame which I painted black, the wrapping paper is from Ikea .

It’s now a very nice inexpensive piece of art for my bedroom!

Thanks for taking the time to look at my thriftstore finds!


Comments

  1. Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality says

    Hey, Manuela, thanks for playing along this week. Great candlesticks you found, those are nice & big. And when I saw that oval frame, plate & wrapping paper I knew where you were headed with that. It's beautiful & I just love it in your bedroom. That wall color is just yummy too.

  2. Betty Jo says

    Love your candlesticks. The oval frame is gorgeous and especially the way your redo of it with the plate. Looks wonderful. ♥

  3. Mary says

    I love that idea of the frame showcasing the plate, very clever!
    I love the candlesticks, I found a heavy set for 5$ at a church sale. I rarely buy anything new anymore, it’s so much more fun and challenging this way.

  4. Dawn says

    Hey there! I absolutely love the mirror with the plate! That is gorgeous!

    Hugs from Eventually Cottage!

  5. Milah says

    That’s cool! I bought a frame this weekend too, but I’m not sure just yet how to use it. You’ve got me thinking though….

  7. Susan says

    I love how your plate and frame turned out. I can never find transferware at the thrift stores.

  8. jenjen says

    So, so cute Manuela! I love that frame with the wrapping paper and plate. That is fabulous!!!

    XOXO
    jen

  9. Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlam says

    I just love how you turn around and put things to use right away. I buy them with grand ideas and don’t always fix them up immediately. Then it’s on to something else and I forget about it. 🙂 Love those.

  10. Amanda says

    ok that is just the cutest thing ever! I love that oval frame and you are right- it is few and far between finding the nice oval frames. LOVE IT!

  11. Bettsi says

    Beautiful! I had fun thrifting today too, but nothing as exciting as what you found. Good job!

  12. Darlene - Our Creative Life says

    Great finds! I found a great frame this weekend too.

  13. Barb~Bella Vista says

    Okay, Manuela, no fair….I am drooling on my keyboard. So pretty!!!!!

    Barb

  14. Carla says

    Cool candlesticks. They look great in red. And very creative inexpensive piece of art work. I am loving that plate.

  16. maryboys says

    such wonderful finds! the black frame project turned out beautifully…

  17. prof en retraite says

    Hi Manuela! I love those big chunky candlesticks! And the frame around the plate…love it! Have a good week…Debbie

  18. laurie @ bargain hunting says

    You are so smart! You take a beautiful thrift find and turn it into something even more beautiful! laurie

  19. Vee says

    Love how you repurposed that frame right quick. I didn’t think it would last long in its original state. That’s an old Home Interiors frame and picture…way too prissy for you!

    The candlesticks are fantastic. What an incredible find.

  20. Daisy Cottage says

    Good Morning Manuela!
    Wonderful finds and of course YOU made them sparkle and shine with your creative touch and I love your “new” red candlesticks!!!

    xo,
    Kim

  21. Kathleen Grace says

    More fabulous finds, but what I always find amazing is what you do with them! You think outside the box and it always turns out so beautiful:>)

  22. Ally0005 says

    You always have the best ideas, that is why I lift them.
    Have a great day and stay dry.

  23. [email protected] Porch Musings says

    Manuela these are wonderful finds! I’m going to be looking for oval and round frames, now!! I love how you redid the candlesticks and frame.

  24. Denise says

    You know how much I love thrifty goodies! The oval frame and transferware are fabulous. So are those candlesticks painted that luscious red!!

    XXDenise

  25. Carmen says

    I love, love, love what you did with the oval frame! And the red candlesticks are fab! 🙂

  26. Cyndi's Re-Creations says

    Love the black frame and plate on the wall, what a great idea.
    Looks Beautiful!!

  27. Sandra says

    What a wonderful way to display plates! I love it! I am learning soo much from my blogger friends! Thank you!
    Sandra

  28. Mrs. Rabe says

    Very nice Manuela! I love what you did with the candlesticks! I love red!

  29. Madeline says

    You totally transformed those items into beautiful things for your home. Love the red candlesticks and the wall art looks amazing! Madeline

  30. Glenda/MidSouth says

    You did get some great things. I really like what you did with the frame and plate. I had planned on joining in, but ended up with Grands yesterday and did not get a chance to figure out the Mr. Linky thing.
    Glenda

  31. Debbie says

    What a way to use a frame. I love what you did. Great job. Love the candlesticks too, I love using red. Debbie

  32. Stacey @ The Blessed Nest says

    What great finds! 🙂 I especially love the paint colors you chose! That red is a touch of the unexpected, and it looks great!

  33. mishebe says

    Great things. love the paper from ikea, great idea what u did with it all. mishelle

  35. Rhondi says

    Hi Manuela
    Your thrift store finds are great and how you framed the plate is wonderfully creative.
    Hope you have a good week.
    Hugs, Rhondi

  36. Ruth Ann says

    LOVE the black and white framed piece for your bedroom! That is unbelievable! I wish I was that creative!

  39. DecoratingSpaces says

    Manuela,love how you used wallpaper for the artwork background. Don’t you just love spray paint?!

  40. Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage says

    I love the things you got and what you did with them.

    Great scores and great vision!

  42. diXymiss says

    Oooh, you found some eXcellent thrifty treasures. Love those candlesticks. Looks like I missed an eXciting Home Depot giveaway ~ rats! We were out of town last week, so I’ve got lots of catching up to do… Hope your spring planting is going well. Best wishes on your “procrastination” porch project. I can’t wait to see what you accomplish!

    Hugs,
    diXymiss

  44. Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY says

    Now those are some awesome finds. How come I can never find anything like that?lol.

    I really love those candlesticks too.

    So nice to see you blogging again!

  45. Linda's Blue Gate says

    What very shapely candle sticks and that oval fame is a master piece….. perfection like all you do….
    HUgs
    linda

  46. Linda says

    Manuela, great finds – but that frame with the plate that you created is beautiful! Linda

  48. KelleyAnne says

    You are so clever! It is always fun to see what you’re up to. I love the black and white.

  49. Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista says

    The barnstars and candle sticks are gorgeous! Love what you did with them!

  50. Jennifer says

    Oh my goodness, at a yard sale this weekend I found a bowl that matches the black and white plate in your pictures. I was wishing they had the entire set. I LOVE the pattern!

  51. Bellamere Cottage says

    How striking! I love blank and white and transfer as well….this is right up my alley. I’ll put this in the memory bank and use it someday…

    Blessings,
    Spencer

  54. Lady Katherine says

    Wow, love how you keep changing the candlesticks! I adore the wrapping paper, frame, and the plate! How is the plate hanging in the frame? With one of the wire plate hanger? If so you sure made them pretty! Yes, oval frames are hard to come by and I need one so bad! Just love your ideas!

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