Redecorating on a Budget
Welcome to Thrift Shop Thursday #17. It is so surprising that we are already on week #17. For those of you new to the blog, this is where I share all of my Thrift Shop Finds from places such as yard sales, consignment shops, road side rescues, and my all time favorite, Goodwill.
Having everyone home over the summer and traveling a lot has left me with very little time to go Thrift Shopping. (I am getting sooo sad that this summer break is coming to a close.) Since we have been so busy enjoying summer, this week I am posting some older finds and one new to me find. I have been looking through our home searching for my older thrifty finds. It continues to amaze me, as to how many thrift shop finds I have scattered throughout my home and my Island Home. I love the look of mixing old with new.
Alright, enough talk, let’s get Thrift Shop Thursday #16 started!
We got home last night from a fabulous vacation. I enjoyed it so much that I have decided to do a post on it later this week. It is not something I would typically blog about but this place was amazing and I want to share it with you. I really was not ready to leave but here I am today… sharing Thrift Shop Thursday #15.
It’s that time again…Thrift Shop Thursday #14. I am sharing some more of my Island Home thrifted finds. This house was so much fun to decorate with all my finds. It gives it a look that appears to have evolved over time when in reality, I pulled most of the house together in about two months.
Welcome to Thrift Shop Thursday #13. This week I am sharing some of my finds that I have used in our Island Home. I enjoyed decorating that entire house with all of my budget friendly treasures. I plan to share more through out the summer. Here are a few to get us started, so let’s begin!
It has been over two weeks since I last shared a Thrift Shop Thursday. Two weeks ago we were celebrating the Gman’s promotion. It’s on to Middle School for him. He got up in front of over 500 people and read his essay during the ceremony. Needless to say, I cried!
Then last week we went to Florida to see the rest of the family. It was the best little getaway!
As you can tell, I am enjoying this long awaited summer break.
Now, on to Thrift Shop Thursday #12.
Welcome to Thrift Shop Thursday #11. This week it’s all about silver. I think Goodwill always has a great selection of silver if you can see past all the tarnish. Usually their prices are pretty reasonable. Having said that, they do have some pieces marked a bit high for me but for the most part it’s a great place to pick up some good silver. Sometimes you just have to look past the ugly.
Welcome to Thrift Shop Thursday #10. This has been a busy week. My middle son graduated from High School.
This guy has overcome so much and we are so proud of him. BK, we look forward to seeing you conquer this next chapter in your life. We love you! Also, Mam and Pap, we are so happy you came to celebrate with us!
We are back this week with new/old Thrift Shop Finds. Yesterday when I showed my hubs the new find I picked up, he said he was worried that I was becoming a hoarder. At first I got a bit antsy, thinking he might be right but nah I still have a few more rooms to fill. O.k. in all seriousness, I try to make sure for each thing that comes in I donate more than twice that amount. When we had hardwood floors laid throughout the main level of the house in the fall, I did a full on deep clean. So, no hoarding going on here. Well, maybe the garage area a bit!
Anyway, onto Thrift Shop Thursday #9.
The first piece I am sharing today was orginally a vintage crate at some point.
We found it at an antique shop in Pennsylvania many years ago. This was when my husband and I were dating and I believed him when he said he enjoyed junking. Actually, he is a good sport and will go on the hunt with me occasionally.
The next treasure is a Goodwill Find.
I don’t know, there was just something about these candlesticks that I liked. I think it was the blonde wood with the bronze and gold finish on the metal base. Either way for a few bucks I thought why not? I seem to go in phases lately when thrift shopping. I find one thing and buy several in different variations. First I was into the white dishes, then the gold phase (which I am still kind of searching for and need to stop) and now I seem to be into the candlesticks. I am also into the smaller items or household accessories. I like to switch things up a bit at the house.
Next up is a set of concrete planters that I love.
I gave the planters a coat of white paint and that was it. Simple, easy five minute job!
Last up this week is surprise, surprise something gold.
Look, it’s gold and it’s a candle holder. Yep, I told you I shop in phases!
Well that’s it for this weeks Thrift Shop Thursday #9. I hope you enjoyed it!
Until Next Time…
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Today is a throwback to my Favorite Thrift Shop Thursday Finds.
The first item I am sharing again is my gold/brass deer. I love this little piece. I picked it up at the new Goodwill. So far this is about the only thing that I have found there.
This is a perfect accent piece to my bookcases.
Up next, I am sharing my favorite wooden 3 tier tray that I picked up at HomeGoods. I have decorated the stand with all of my GoodWill white dishes.
Last week I shared my white chippy frames that we picked up at a yard sale. I really like how they look on my mantle leaned up against the large mirror. It completely changes the look of the fireplace.
