Tray/Vignette and a Few Yard Sale Finds

Here is the tray I bought last weekend at a yard sale for $1. I spray painted it black and added a placemat in the bottom and some accessories. I am loving trays so much I want to have them everywhere!


I didn't buy much at yard sales this weekend. I got the 2 wreath topiaries for $1 each, the small chalkboard for $1, and the large chalkboard for 25 cents.



Happy Monday to you!!!

My Passion for Plates

I, like so many of you, have a passion for plates. They are so inexpensive (the ones I buy are) and look great hung on a wall, on a plate rack, or standing on a easel. I have shown many of these before and have posted about this a while back so this is kind of a repeat. Hey, I needed something to post so I hope you don't mind! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

More Yard Sale Finds

Here are a few more yard sale finds I didn't show on Monday. I got 2 rattan birdcages for $1, big black frame for $2, and the lamp (minus the shade) for $1. Now I just have to find places to put everything I bought!

I Love Yard Sales!!!

Oh yeah, it was a good Sat. indeed! We had lots of sales and I bought a lot! Below is some of the stuff I bought. I'll show the rest tomorrow. I got tired of getting it all back out of the closet and taking pictures. I have to put things up because I have a very curious 2 year old lurking around! Here is the breakdown:
*4 watering cans - $1
*tray (has already been painted black) - $1
*tan leaf vase - 25 cents
*white vase - 50 cents
*glass jar - 50 cents
*new coaster set - $1
*2 wood frames - $2
*dog painting - $1
*metal stocking ( can use as a chalkboard) - $1
*lamp - $1
*2 Paris/bicycle paintings - $3
*6 chef prints (bought them for the frames) - $3.50
Total = $15.75
Go visit Southern Hospitality to see what other thrifters (not sure if that's a word or not) found!

Antique Radio Cabinet

I am so happy with the way my radio cabinet turned out! I wasn't sure about painting it, but now I am glad I did. It feels good to get a project finished. Now on to another one!

Two "In the Works" Projects

Here are two projects I have been working on and will hopefully finish this week. I have a tendency to be all gung ho in the beginning and then lose steam and take forever to finish. Ya know? The first is an old radio cabinet I bought for $5 at a yard sale last summer. This picture is after I already started painting it.


The second is a mural in my son's bedroom. It is definitely not professional by any means, but my husband and I are doing it and that makes it extra special.


I will show you both projects when they are finished. Have a terrific Tuesday friends!!!

Decorating My Entertainment Center

I have a pretty large 3 piece entertainment center in my living room which I have been working on changing out some of the accessories on the shelves. I am enjoying going through my arsenal of decorations and putting out different things. I am trying to incorporate more black and white and also some green in the room. I glued this red cross to a $1 yard sale charger plate and love how it turned out. Kind of funky and that's what I was wanting.




I also made this initial plaque from a yard sale frame and wood T from Hobby Lobby.




I am trying to use what I have and be creative. I have plenty of yard sale purchases that are just waiting to be transformed. I'm sure many of you can relate! Hope you have a wonderful Wed.!