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Hello everyone! I hope your weekend weather was as beautiful as it was here in South Carolina. This weekend was just simply BEEE-UUU-TI-FUL! It forced you to go outside, love mother nature and simply be happy to be alive. That’s the feeling your thrifty girl had both days. I had to take advantage of the perfect weather and began weeding the flower beds…I really should have prepped my back for this.. I’m soooo like out of shape for this kid of work.. Over the winter you actually forget how much labor is involved in yard work. Headed out to Lowes on a mission to get deck stain, brush etc.. because it was time to stain the deck and passed 5 – yes- 5 yard sales.. I couldn’t stop on the way, because I needed to get to Lowes and get back. Well on the way home I HAD to stop.. the temptation got the best of me. I stopped at two of them and spent $11.00. I bought another chandelier for my brother’s house – never used for- for $10.00 and this pair of wrought iron candle holders for $1.00. (I’ll show you the chandelier on my Friday Finds post)
I started with this part of yard. A few months ago we had the pile of lumber removed and it left this portion of the yard drab (and the soil rich)
I wanted to extend the flower bed down the fence, so I rocked the path.. and began there. This table needed to be freshened up a bit- okay.. A LOT OF BIT.. chuckles..
I pulled this fire screen out of of storage.. (another Goodwill bargain for $6.00) since I was painting.
I decided to use it in the garden. It adds a bit whimsy to the space. I think I like it. How about you?
The bed is coming along nicely. Once I add the remaining plants and mulch, it will look a lot better.
Time to take a break and on the way inside, I happened to notice my pointer finger.. rule #1 use rubber gloves to spray paint, I had a perfectly painted gold finger nail. Lucky polish remover worked.
I was very glad I made a pitcher of flavored water (strawberries and lemons) .. It was quite refreshing after being in the sun a few hours
I’ve made some progress but still have quite a bit to do. Little by little I’ll be finished and back to relaxing in my “Chill-Out” Rest Haven
Sooo.. how was your weekend?
First I’d like to say “TGIF”!!! It’s been one of those weeks that Friday couldn’t come soon enough..I’m sure some of you can join me with this feeling. I’ve been hitting Goodwill religiously every week and thought I’d start sharing my finds with you. I’ve found so many great items, some I lucked up being able to buy – some I didn’t get there soon enough and lost out on. I know you’re probably wondering “what the heck is she shopping for now?” (like my husband does) but again .. remember the word.. THRILL.. gotta do it. But actually, I’ve been shopping with a purpose also. I’m helping my brother decorate his home. He purchased a home last year and have been working at it little by little. It was a fixer-upper that was a GODFATHER of a deal.. (you know – an offer he couldn’t refuse). The price ($5,000) he couldn’t resist. Trust me..I didn’t fault him one bit. I’m going to take you on a journey of his house next week – so follow along. But moving on to my Friday Finds..
I was coming home from work last Friday and came across this yard sale in town.. could you believe this set was $40.00 (there are 4 chairs – one just wasn’t in the picture). Naturally – I snagged that.. of course the chairs will be recovered – in due time
This pair of wall sconces were snagged at Goodwill for $4.75ea.. They’ll get a face lift (of course)
This chandelier is perfect for his kitchen (which is yellow and white). This cutey was found at Goodwill for $9.75. I’ll give the gold a new polished look
For me – I like this plate.. the color is springy.. so that came home with me for $1.75
Last but not least.. which I love.. This big Sunflower dish.. I figured it would look lovely propped on his counter. His favorite football team is Minnesota Viking and he’s wanting yellow & purple in his kitchen. So for $2.75 it’s in the trunk headed to its new home.
This is one thing that I couldn’t buy.. can you say “drats, drats and double drats” it was only $40.75 – Someone else beat me to it..
Well guys, these were my Friday Finds.. Tune in again for next Friday to see what else I snag.. Until then.. enjoy your weekend and Happy Hunting!!
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