of
the Hunt
To find something beautiful – something you love at a thrift store, Goodwill, Estate sale, garage sale or on the curb is thrilling.
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| this was a magical-surreal day finding all these Delightsome treasures |
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| all these pillows- save the large floral- I made that one - were found at Goodwill. One of my favorite things to find is large king-size pillow shams like the one pictured here. |
Then I immediately move forward to the house ware – I look for teacups, white pitchers, cake plates, vases, candlesticks –
Occasionally finding that rare piece of furniture.
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| I found these wicker pieces along with a tall wicker shelf all for $25 at a garage sale. |
I admire those who keep to a budget - I wish I could say that I am always that disciplined.
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| no matter what size - I love finding cloches |
Our dear blogging friend Miss Mustard Seed (go here for full post) shared her thrifting secrets – grand advice.
1. Always be on the hunt…
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| these sweet four seasons statues were all for $10 |
2. Be willing to roll up your sleeves and dig…
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| at a garage sale, I dug through a black garbage bag to find these gorgeous linens - I found the vase and pitcher at the same sale. |
3. See what something can be-not what it is…vision
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| I was excited to find this large Atlas jar with a zinc lid - I embelleshed it. I saw beautiful examples at The House in the Roses blog |
4. When buying furniture-buy quality…
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| more Goodwill finds |
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| found at goodwill - these are good examples of things I love. I made cake plates with the two dishes to the left. |
6. Don’t be afraid to dumpster dive… I have done that with great success!
7. Talk to people – let them know you’re on the hunt – people are always cleaning things out.
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| this sweet flower vase with bird -flower frog was found at a garage sale-1/2 off! |
8. To get bargains – don’t look for perfection
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| the pitcher on top was reduced in price due to chips on the base |
9. Surf Craig’s List – with care
10. Attend Auctions
Whether your thrifting for your business or for yourself – the hunt is definitely part of the fun – the find is the just reward for all your efforts! I wish you well in your hunts!
Home and Garden Thursday
Guidelines for H and GT Party:
1. Be a follower of A Delightsome Life through GFC, Email, Feedburner or other Social networks.
2. Please text link back to ADL or post the Party Button, so that your readers can join in/or find the other participants.
3. Home and Garden Thursday encompasses everything! You may link up and share your DIY, home décor, furniture refinishing, paint projects, craft projects, thrifty finds, gardening tips and photos, your recipes – anything Home & Garden related. Share your favorite post of the previous week!
4. Please link the URL specific to the post you are sharing – not your blog’s URL.
5. Please visit other guests, just as you would at any other party, leave some comments and perhaps make a few new friends!
On Wednesday morning, I will post features from the previous week – two of my favorite and two reader’s favorites.
The H> Party post will be published each Wednesday evening at 6:00 EST using Inlinkz.
A Delightsome Life
Home and Garden Thursday
Post schedule will be:
1st Thursday – Home Décor
2nd Thursday – Garden
3rd Thursday – Thrifting or Crafting
4th Thursday – Recipe or cooking tips
5th Thursday – Anything Goes
I look forward to seeing your inspiring posts!
I am joining these other Delightsome Thursday blog parties:
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