Monday, March 28, 2011

Thrifting Weekend

It was a thrifting weekend for me.  I started with the Scott's
Antique Market which was in town for the last time until November.  
From there, I went to Goodwill.  Then on the way to an out of town
birthday party, my sister found a couple more antique stores to visit and
I ended the weekend with a stop at another Goodwill yesterday.  
I found things at every place I went, but just wanted to share a couple
today.  This is a lovely round vintage table cloth with cross-stitch.
 




 
My sister noticed it and talked me into it, so it's all her fault, but  I'm so glad she did
because I just love it now.  I have a nice collection of aqua things to sell
at the Open House, so it will make a nice piece to display them on.  It is
very simple, which is what I like, and has a nice edge to it.






I grouped it with some aqua plates that I'll be selling and some fabric
I bought at JoAnn's to make matching napkins out of.  I love the colors in
this little print and it has a vintage look to it while being new.










Lastly I added a vintage turquoise Ball jar which I picked up this weekend.
I already have a nice collection of them to sell, but this one has a
rusty handle on it, making it a little more unique.





Sorry ~ faux flowers again ~ still nothing much blooming here yet.





I think aqua is fast becoming my new favorite color, right after pink.
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18 comments:

  1. Crystal Rose CottageMarch 28, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Oooohhhhh...that is really pretty! Aren't you glad your sister talked you into that one?? Looks great with the other aqua pieces! I wanted to get to Scott's this weekennd and I was in town but there was just not enough time to do everything. Now I have to wait till November:( I am sure there will be plenty other places to shop at till then!~Hugs, Patti

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  2. LaMarch 28, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Looks like a successful shopping excursion. I stayed in all weekend.

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  3. UnknownMarch 28, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Beautiful finds!

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  4. Betty March 28, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Aqua is becoming my favorite color too the more I see it the more I want it in my home. Beautiful things you have.

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  5. Pam KesslerMarch 28, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I would have never known those were fake flowers if you hadn't mentioned it. I love all your aqua. Sounds like you had a productive weekend!

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  6. AmyMarch 28, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Yum, two things I adore...a ball jar and anything turquoise.

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  7. Ann from On Sutton PlaceMarch 28, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Hi! I found you at Table Top Tuesday. I think this might be the prettiest post I have ever seen. Love the aqua...especially the Ball jar with flowers. I just bought some of those jars on eBay and the day they came I felt like I had hit the jackpot! I'm your newest follower...come visit me if you have time. ~Ann

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  8. A New England LifeMarch 28, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Such pretty aqua colors! I really need to get one of those Ball jars. I have two clear jars but not an aqua one. Seems everyone has them but me!

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  9. SusanMarch 28, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    I really love Good Will!

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  10. AmandaMarch 28, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I love your aquas and how everything works so well together! You are going to have a most lovely vintage display! Your pictures are beautiful and really the faux flowers look great...I wouldn't have guessed they weren't real had you not mentioned it! I am happily following you!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  11. .March 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Those are good fakes!! I didn't even notice until you pointed it out....I only noticed how simple and gorgeous that aqua Ball jar looked with 'wild flowers' in it! :)

    I just love thrifting! The thrill of what you might find combined with how big of a steal will it be....it's so much fun. Your table cloth is gorgeous. :)

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  12. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsMarch 29, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I would not have thought to use one of those antique Ball jars as a flower vase, but now that I've seen yours, I'm going to do the same. So beautiful!

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  13. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMarch 29, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I am beginning to like that color, too...love your finds!
    Stop over for a chance to win some vintage linen

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  14. KimMarch 29, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Your faux flowers look pretty real to me! I was fooled. I'm here from Marty's party and I'm your newest follower. Great blog!
    Kim

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  15. OliveMarch 29, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    The tablecloth is lovely and your jar with flowers image could be framed it is so pretty. ♥olive

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  16. Lynn @whispersfromwildwoodMarch 29, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Beautiful pictures!

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  17. Lakeshore Cottage LivingApril 1, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I think this is just beautiful! all of it...and I also didn't know the flowers were not real until I read your comment and looked closer...you are good at arranging them and that is what did the trick! I really like those ball jars too and that table cloth is amazing...great find.

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  18. Lakeshore Cottage LivingApril 1, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Oh and I am just honored that you blog-listed me! thank you very much.

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