Have swans always been a thing? And if they have always been a thing, how did I not get the memo? Either way, whether I'm late to the party or right on time, I've become obsessed with swans.
Not real swans, mind you. Porcelain swans.
Showing posts with label thrifting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thrifting. Show all posts
Thrifted Vintage Louis XV French Bergere Chairs -- French Country Chic!
July 20, 2018
Club G.W. No. 13 and TAR-JAY Grainsacks?
September 19, 2011
I have to admit that I've become enamored with all things French, especially French grainsacks. I look for them on Etsy and Ebay, at flea markets and barn sales. Gotta be honest here ~ I haven't found a French grainsack for less than $90+ dollars. A little out of my league, to say the least. Enter Target.
Recently I've seen this Target dish towel all over blogland, but I have to say that I FOUND IT FIRST PEOPLE, I SWEAR! Seriously, I bought mine over a month ago (that's early August, people) knowing that I'd stumbled upon pure gold as soon as I saw them. I bought two at $3.99 each. My only regret is that I didn't buy more! They seem to be sold out all over. (H-E-L-L-O, of course they're sold out!)
I knew from the get-go I wanted to make pillows. So I measured the towels and then went searching for some pillow inserts. Lucky for me, I already had two neglected pillows that were perfect for the job!
Stitch witchery is your friend, I always say!
I also picked up some precut Duck fabric at Wal-Mart (did you know they're selling fabric again?) to use as the back side of the pillow.
It was a nice match color-wise, and I think it worked out really well. And now, the piece de resistance.
I'm really loving it, and plan on making another one soon. And who knows? Ten more followers and there might just be a Target French grainsack pillow in your future! I smell a giveaway!
Hope you liked the pillow, and maybe ~ just maybe~ you'll have some luck finding these towels at a Target store near you. Bonne Chance!
And now on to last week's features and Club G.W. No. 13.
Thanks to all who joined in last week. Please know that I really do try to get back and comment on each and every blog. Unfortunately, I can't comment on your blog if your comments are not set up to be in a separate pop-up window (as opposed to embedded below the post). I don't believe I'm the only one with this Blogger problem, although I'm not sure why....you can easily change the settings through your Blogger dashboard page if you so desire.
Okay, lots of great stuff last week, but here's a few finds that I'd like to share with you today.
Craigslist and 2 bins of broken china later.....check this out over @ My Trinkets
Betsy @ My Salvaged Treasures really scored big on some nifty thrifty finds! Love these wooden rulers, don't you?
Well, ladies, go on and grab yourself a "Charm Bracelet Diva Featured Me!" button from my top right sidebar. Then please join in Party No. 13 below! You know the drill:
Link up your thrifty finds, and your thrifty find re-dos.
Please link back to your post and not to your blog's main URL.
Please mention the party somewhere in your post or place the party button on your sidebar. That way others can find out where the party is and join in!
I'd love for you to become a follower so you don't miss the next party!
And be sure to visit the other party guests! (It's the right thing to do, y'all!)
Can't wait to see what you've got this week!
Oh yeah, and I'm on Facebook now (Shocker, I know!) Show me some Facebook love (Or should I say "Like"??)
I'm even on Twitter. Yes, you read that right.
Can't wait to see what you've got this week!
Oh yeah, and I'm on Facebook now (Shocker, I know!) Show me some Facebook love (Or should I say "Like"??)
I'm even on Twitter. Yes, you read that right.
Link away!
xoxo
I'll be linking up here:
Club G.W. No. 11 and Fab Features
September 5, 2011
Making it to Club G.W. No. 10 last week was probably some kind of milestone, although I totally failed to recognize and/or appreciate that fact. Today I'm recognizing it and want to say THANK YOU to all of my supporters. Some old friends, some new. All equally kind in their choosing to join this party each week and support one lil ol' me. And support each other by visiting and leaving kind comments. You guys are better than pretzels and cream cheese. And coming from me that really means a LOT! Seriously, have you ever tried pretzels and cream cheese? It's to die for.
But I digress...ahem, lets take a look at a few of last week's party guests who rocked our little Club G.W. worlds. I've tried to look for some new faces to present as features, although you are A-L-L fantastic, ladies!
Mimi @ Messy Mimi
Mimi turned a rusty old "found" chair into something I'd like to have in MY kitchen.
Melissa @ Shabby Love
Melissa took a Salvation Army door and transformed it with some chicken wire and chalkboard paint into a classic message board. I also want THIS in my kitchen (or near the back door).
Audrey @ Elegant Economies
Audrey takes great finds from flea markets and dumpster dives (really!) and turns them into beautiful finds! Her "whites" here are really impressive! You must check out her blog.
Well, ladies, go on and grab yourself a "Charm Bracelet Diva Featured Me!" button from my top right sidebar. Then please join in Party No. 11 below! Oh, and here's a lot of few teeny, tiny party rules:
Link up your thrifty finds, and your thrifty find re-dos.
Please link back to your post and not to your blog's main URL.
Please mention the party somewhere in your post or place the party button on your sidebar. That way others can find out where the party is and join in!
I'd love for you to become a follower so you don't miss the next party!
And be sure to visit the other party guests! (It's the right thing to do, y'all!)
Can't wait to see what you've got this week!
Oh yeah, and I'm on Facebook now (Shocker, I know!) Show me some Facebook love (Or should I say "Like"??) Thanks!
Can't wait to see what you've got this week!
Oh yeah, and I'm on Facebook now (Shocker, I know!) Show me some Facebook love (Or should I say "Like"??) Thanks!
Link away!
xoxo
MY "JERSEY SHORE" and Club G.W.Party Announcement!
June 20, 2011
No, I'm not talking about that T.V. show (which I've never watched, by the way). I'm talking about going home to family, friends and a week's vacation that your kids will carry with them for an entire year. Yes, my husband is from the Jersey shore. Pretty close to the place they shoot that show, even. And I spent most of my childhood summers at the Jersey shore with my family, on the beach and the boardwalk. So what IS my Jersey Shore? Quite a bit different, I'm afraid, than that other Jersey Shore.
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There you have it. Always my favorite photo, the kids from the back, walking together. It was a nice respite from the everyday that is life. But we're home now, and it's time for the much-awaited Club G.W. party announcement!
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I'm taking the plunge and hope that you'll take it with me.
The first official
Club G.W.
with
Charm Bracelet Diva
P-A-R-T-Y
begins next Tuesday
June 28th.
That should give you a week to get ready and show us what you got:
your recent finds from your favorite haunts
be it Goodwill, thrift stores, flea markets, estate sales, barn sales,
you name it.
Anything that made your heart go pitter-patter so loudly that you just had to have it.
And if you repurposed it, all the better!
Hope to see you there!
xoxo
