Have you seen those large, outdoor swan planters that are plastered all over home and garden magazines and home decor websites? I've been wanting one for years. And these are not your grandmother's goose garden statues, people! I'm talking about true swan planter grandeur.
Yes, I scored this long-awaited-for swan planter using one of my tried and true savvy shopper methods. Curious? Let's get into it!
Welcome to Thrifted vs Styled! Today's edition features Rose Medallion china, my newest collection of vintage butter pats, and mini brass salt cellar spoons.
Let's get started!
I've always been in love with pressed flowers. So much so that I grew nasturtiums in the garden just so I could make pressed flower art creations with them.
While I sowed that one flower in particular for pressing, I learned that other flowers in my summer flower garden also work well as pressed flowers. And once they bloomed I got to work.
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Pin cushions don't have to be boring! Case in point: my DIY tea cup pin cushion -- easy and inexpensive to make, due to my secret hack.
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Thrift stores* are great places to buy so many things! There's really no downside in my opinion -- you save money, help save the planet, get something unique and possibly one-of-a-kind AND you get to have the thrill of the hunt (perhaps my favorite upside)!
*In favor of transparency, "thrifting" in my world consists of shopping not only at thrift stores, but also estate sales, barn sales, consignment shops, antique malls, etc. So join me as I share my thrifting starter guide based on years of serious thrifting, where I reveal my 5 most favorite things to buy at "thrift stores" -- and why they're my favorites!
