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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Thrifty Finds

 I found some great finds at garage sales this week.
This mirror is probably the greatest bargain, it is in perfect condition.  I have no idea were I am going to hang it but for $10.00 I could not pass it up.


 
This cute little pinafore was a steal at 75 cents. 

 


 You can never have to many silver trays, at least that is my motto.  I got this one for $3.00.  
The cute little white pitcher was only $1.00.


 This little trunk is very dirty but I think it has some potential.  For only $1.00 if it does not work out I am not out much.  Leave a comment if you have any fabulous ideas for what I can do with it.  I will have to do something to the outside of it because it is in such bad shape.



Thanks for stopping by for a visit and happy garage selling everyone.

I am linking this post to Southern Hospitality's More Thrifty Treasures
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22 comments:

  1. Blondie's JournalAugust 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Love all the great things you found! I can't pass a mirror up {!!}, and I love trays, especially silver or pewter. You did a wonderful job. I can imagine storing some of my dishes in the suitcase.

    Happy Sunday!

    XO,
    Jane

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  2. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 21, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Oh, that mirror was a fantastic find for the money. Nice finds all around.

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  3. d e l i g h tAugust 21, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Some great finds at GREAT prices. I need to start going to yard sales. I'm with you about silver trays. I put everything on a silver tray!

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  4. BrittanyAugust 21, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    love that mirror, i've seen people paint the frames & over the mirror with chalkboard paint!

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  5. L'Heure Bleue At HomeAugust 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I love all of your finds but especially love the mirror and the pinafore is too cute for words.

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  6. Debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/August 21, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    The mirror and trunk are my favorite! Great deals on everything! love it all!

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  7. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesAugust 21, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I agree, one can never have too many silver trays. Great buy on the one you found. I love that sweet pitcher, too. Another super buy. All your treasures are lovely!

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  8. MarigeneAugust 21, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Gorgeous mirror!

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  9. Amy KinserAugust 21, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Wonderful finds! I have been such a yardsale slacker this summer. I have hit a few flea markets but not good old cheap yardsales. Your finds have motivated me. Maybe when it gets a little cooler...

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  10. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 21, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    That mirror is gorgeous. What a lucky find and love your tray and pitcher, too.

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  11. Something Nice and PrettyAugust 22, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I'd paint the trunk white and just go from there with it! I looooove the mirror and such a great price for it!

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  12. AngelaAugust 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Wow! I love the mirror with all the carved details, simply gorgeous.
    Hugs,
    Angela.

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  13. Brenda PruittAugust 22, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I'm positively in love with that mirror! I need some silver trays. And as for the trunk, well, I'd probably decoupage it.
    Brenda

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  14. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Wow! You hit the lottery. Great finds.
    ~ Suzy

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  15. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I love the mirror. I'm planning on heading to our local thrift store for some home decor finds for my son's room.

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  16. MichelleAugust 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    What great finds. I love the silver tray and the little white pitcher. That trunk was a big bargain even i it does need a makeover. I would paint it white and then go to the Graphics Fairy print out some vintage travel images or labels and mod podge them on. Pink and Polka dot also has some great ideas for upcycling this kind of thing on her blog. I would love to see what you end up doing.

    :) Michelle

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  17. Northwest TexasAugust 23, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Love your new blog banner! The pictures are so wonderful. I regifted you a blog award that I received. Please go to this post to grab it.

    Hugs, Dana

    http://northwesttexas.blogspot.com/2011/08/my-very-first-blog-award.html

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  18. PamelaAugust 23, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    What great finds!

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  19. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    You found some fabulous treasures....love that mirror!!!
    ~Des

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  20. AlainaAugust 25, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Great finds and such good prices. I love the little white pitcher.

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  21. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 25, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Hi Ruth, love all your transformations! that trunk is wonderful, such great accent hardware. I have one maybe just a little smaller that I painted white, and I have it in my DR under a white church pew. Also Kim at Savvy Southern Style had a great small decor trunk project where she did a "grain sack" stripe on it and it's just so cool looking. Believe me, you can paint those, they usually just require some patience and several coats of paint! xoxo Debra

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  22. BohemianAugust 26, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Too funny about buying that fab old mirror and not knowing where you would put it... I do that all the time, but have never regret it... I'd only regret NOT purchasing something I fell in love with!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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