Rusty Rave Monday

On a whim, I checked out the Habitat for Humanity Restore in our neighborhood on Friday. As soon as I walked in I saw this incredible soup tureen and instantly fell in love! It was marked $10 and, being me, I really didn't want to pay that much, so I walked around the store to "think about it". I was pretty smitten so was going to bite the bullet but, as I was looking, another customer informed me that the store just happened to be having a 50% off sale on dishes and glassware that day...my daughter and I "high-fived", and (woo hoo), I realized there was another score under my belt!


Lookin' very vintage, love it!


Then we came across a coffee table that would be an excellent redo, but it was $50! Well, there was no way, that I was going to pay that much...but then heard the news from an employee, that the entire store's merchandise would be 50% off the following day. Need I say more? We got up early enough to get there before the store opened to get a place in line!



Don't ya love how it is so well used and perfectly distressed...it will look great painted black!


This is a no brainer!




















Happy Monday!



Cheers!








Okay now it's your turn, today's the day...as promised, I am beginning the Linky Tools Party, and would love it, if you would post your "Rusty Rave Monday" discoveries!

Rusty Rave Monday

Happy Birthday to me! Here's more fabulous finds that I unearthed this week to celebrate being a year older, I'm getting up there, but suffice it to say, I have another year until I hit the "big one" (I'm not telling which "big one", but I hope my husband appreciates just how little he spent for my gifts)!

We must have one of the best Goodwill's in the State, in our area of town! I am always finding like new, or actually new items there all the time. This little gem still had the Hallmark tag on it and I just thought it was adorable. This could be very cute in a guest room or a bathroom...lot's of possibilities!

Okay, so, how cool is this? I have been looking at these vintage seltzer bottles and have seen them for $30 or more, and found this one on eBay for a steal ($3 plus shipping)!



I love the nifty little insignia etched into the glass, and it still has a bit of seltzer water left in it after all these years(?).

Do you remember my little vintage plate rack from last week? I love to collect dessert plates and wanted more to add to it. As we were walking into Goodwill, I was telling my "thrifting" companion just that, then walked right up to the dishware shelf, and there they were, 6 of these matching plates, stacked and sitting right there just for me...and only 69 cents each! I couldn't believe my amazing luck. They are one of my favorite colors, they are in perfect condition, and, well, I just absolutely love them.

I am going to get some good use out of these all over the house.













Now, here are the treasures that need a little TLC but have great potential:


A sweet little (real wood!) corner shelf...I am going to have to paint it white and distress it, of course, and it WILL be fabulous!

I love architectural elements so couldn't pass this up. This will definitely need to be painted white, as well, and I have the perfect spot for it.



I'm excited!!! Happy treasure hunting for your special day...

Cheers,

I linked up to the Graphics Fairy for Brag Monday!

*The Graphics Fairy*: Brag Monday - Dali Halloween Art + Paper Dolls

Plum Perfect Friday - Fall Project

I just wanted to quickly show off a fun little project that I made for Something Special's fall basket swap to give to my partner.


I used some scrap pieces that I had left over from another project that I previously posted. [See: "Vintage Hook Shelf" in Awesome Assembly] I acquired a fabulous graphic from The Graphics Fairy, and found a cute knob at the Hobby Lobby! I think it turned out quite nice!


This is the completed basket to give away...such fun!

Hope you have a plum, perfect day! Cheers!

P.S. I linked up to Brag Monday at the Graphics Fairy http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2010/10/brag-monday-dali-halloween-art-paper.html

Rusty Rave Monday

Okay, so here's my first post for the RUSTY RAVE MONDAY (Better late, than never!) By the way, hope you had a Happy Columbus Day...and since it was a holiday today, I spent the day with my girls so still didn't have time to put together the linky party that I talked about several weeks ago...I'd like to say that I will get to it on Friday, but have got to be realistic here, and tell you that I pretty much, probably won't get to it until next week cause my birthday is coming up in a couple of days...here's to more distractions!

I did go out thrifting this weekend and had another very productive experience! I obtained a bunch of good stuff but am only going to highlight a couple of items for you at present.


I found this cute little, perfectly shabby, wire plate rack for only $4 at garage sale! I didn't have to do a thing to it...it's rusty and worn in all the right spots.


Now I just need to add to my collection of stoneware tea cups.



Another fabulous find that I came across, and I must say, was an absolutely unbelievable score, were these antique spectacles for just 10 cents!



They are so delicate, it seems that the owners may have gone through pairs pretty fast, and that may be why they are damaged.



I googled it, and found this picture, which, clearly, is pretty exact, other than, of course, mine is missing the wire earpiece; but, to me, when it's not in "perfect" condition, it makes the article that much more interesting. This was an exciting find. Way cool!


Have a wonderful week, chat with you later!





Cheers,

Basket Swap

I was a player in the Fall Intrigues Basket Swap over at the Something Special site. http://askmichelesomethingspecial.blogspot.com

This was such a pleasure! I was paired up with someone who, like me, also lives in the valley of the sun. She is Fabric Artist and sent some beautiful things! Here is what I received:
















...adorable towels and a pumpkin body sponge!















I have a passion for candles...and look at this cute oil and vinegar container!

I am totally into stamping and have a fondness for all kinds of tags, it's like she read my mind!















Some dark brown Aida cloth...I do enjoy cross-stitching and did a lot more of it back in the day when I had better eyesight! I just might have to get one of those magnifying glass thingeys that you wear on your chest, and do a project, once again! The small vintage looking napkins (serviettes as they call them in Canada) are also so very charming.

I absolutely love the apron, and it will be so fun now, and in the future, when I become a grandmother--which may now come my way sooner that I would have thought (I totally can't wait for that!).














I have had such a hectic last few weeks because of travel and my son's wedding, (I'm a brand new mother-in-law!) so I'm a little behind on all my projects. My basket to give is in the works and almost done, I just have to finish up a couple of things. My partner is out of town for a few weeks, however, so I really don't have to rush it, but do want to get it done ASAP. Here is a preview of what I am giving:














Hand-stamped cards, candle and container, hot pad, scarecrow decorations, off-white, floral pillow, small rusty watercan, and candy corn, etc., cause I've got some other goodies to add to this!

















Oh and by the way, just couldn't resist posting a picture of my son and his new bride! Aren't they a lovely couple?







Cheers!

I Just Linked To The DIY Show Off Project Parade!

I added my Coffee Table post from June, check it out...and if you'd like to link YOUR DIY project post to The DIY Show Off Project Parade go here:

http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2010/09/diy-spice-loft-diy-project-parade.html

Have a great day!