Junkin' Monday

Last week was another good thrifting week for me...nothing I couldn't live w/out but I still managed to bring a lot home. ;o) And I had a really, really good day at the Cattle Barns yesterday but I'll take pics & post those finds next week. We also stopped at an estate sale while on the way to the grocery store (hubby was like "WHAT? We just left the flea market!" & I told him "you should neevr pass by an estate sale on Sunday w/out stopping. They're always half off on Sundays!" Would you believe he took longer & spent more than I did?! But we each got some great deals & were happy we made the stop. It's very cloudy here now & there's not enough light to take pics so I'll share those finds next week too.

Here's the thrift finds from the week though.


Love the frames w/ the wire backs...they'll be great w/ an altered bottle wired on. Or maybe just a plain bottle w/ a fresh flower. The mosaic birdhouse was only $3.75 & I'll glitter up the farme or something...I like it's detail.

Pearl "tiara" ($1.75!) & fringed napkins.

The brass towel bars will get a coat of white & will look great displaying vintage tea towels. Shadowbox & cat stamps.



More napkins & placemats....I have a tablesetting fetish. I need help! *grins*

Thse are prize ribbons from an Arabian horse show here in Ft Worth...they were cheap, cheap so couldn't resist them. They're not vintage so I think I'll remake them into something else by inserting a new button & ribbons.

Table toppers.

I know what you're thinking....I bought it for the wire basket. Sometimes you have to look beyond the ugly to see the beauty. ;o) The books are old church hymnals....I always snag them when I see them . The wicker placemats will either get a white-wash or I will try dyeing them....maybe a light blue.

Bought this old dresser for $25. Excuse my messy, messy garage! I used to get embarassed about my overflowing, junk-filled garage...until I saw pics of your garages & realized it goes w/ teh junkin' territory. LOL

The mirror was $20 & the INDULGE sign was only a $1 cause it's broken...it's an easy fix though.

Got this dress out of the Halloween section for $3.99.

I'll use it as a cutter...look at this great lace detail! It was a Scott McClintock dress so I'll also use the label in a project.

Beautiful lace!

LOVE this wedding dress. I also got it out of the Halloween section but I had to pay $20 for it. The only flaws it has is a small tear in the right sleeve & a few missing buttons so I had to have it.

Got this wingback curbside in somebody's trash. My daughter's next door neighbor actually. *grins* I was dropping off a grand & told her, "I'm gonna get that chair next door" & she surprised me by saying "go for it" . I said "OK...come help me load it" & she refused. ???? Guess I was pushing my luck! ;o) I think I may try dabbing it w/ a neutral furniture dye before I do anything else w/ it...I've seen that work for some people & since this chair is relatively clean, it may be the easiest fix. It's very sturdy & comfortable but I don't know where I'll put it...maybe I should put wheels on it & use it as an office chair?

Happy Junkin'! Visit Marcela & Clara @ Cottage Charm & Family Inspiration for more great finds!