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Thrifty Finds

Oh my goodness,  I found a new consignment shop that I can go to on my lunch hour at work.  It's just the cutest shop, run by an interior designer.  The shop is called "Sweet Tea". 

I came away with some great thrifty treasures.  I've been busy tonight with family things and have not had a chance to "set" these up, but wanted to give you a peek anyway.  I'll do a better job using these soon and show them again.

Here is a 3 tiered plate stand that I got for $4.95.




The little plates on it were 55 cents each.  I will find a solid one to match and take a new picture.  I also might spray paint the stand with ORB.
close-up of the 55 cents plates.

This pretty floral arrangement was only $3.95.  The bucket it is in is seafoam green.  Goes great in my sun room.

The best deal of all though, was a full set of dishware, 4 place setting including the salt and pepper shakers, and tea glasses, cups/saucers, dinner plates, salad plates.... the whole set for...............
drum roll please.................
$12.95



For $24.00 and change I came away with all this!!

Again, I will show these in a better post soon, but couldn't wait to show you these pieces.



Blessings,

Kathy

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2010 at 10:00 PM

    No. Way.

    I'm so jealous. I need a tiered plate stand - those are great for serving and especially when my Bible study meets here. And those fruit plates...that is a total score!

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  2. acorn hollowSeptember 22, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    what a great find! to be able to visit durring your lunch hour.

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  3. Megan GunyanSeptember 22, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    Don't wait! These are too cute. I'm looking for some plates right now, to display in my bedroom. I love it! I'd love it if you joined my giveaway for a FREE blog banner! http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-giveaway-time.html

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  4. Cass @ That Old HouseSeptember 23, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Those tiered plate stands are SO useful -- I have two just like yours (although I paid full price for them back before I started thrifting!).

    Wonderful finds ... how lucky to have a thrift shop right near where you work! Now you know where you can spend your paychecks. :-)
    Cass

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  5. Denise MarieSeptember 23, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    esp. love the floral

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  6. Sissie's Shabby CottageSeptember 23, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    A thrift shop nearby to go to on your lunch hour can be both a good and a bad thing! LOL!

    I love the three tierd plate holder and the plates. Good find.

    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I signed up to follow you and will be back soon.
    You have a lovely blog and a very sweet personality.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  7. TriciaSeptember 24, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Lucky you! Don't you love it when you find a good deal? I love tiered plate stands. I always use mine to display cupcakes for birthday parties :)

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 24, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Such great finds. How neat to have someplace you can visit close by. Love the tiered stand. Hugs, Marty

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  9. UnknownSeptember 25, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    Thanks to Marty and Teri for stopping by to visit and leaving such sweet comments.

    Marty.....I'm loving your new look! Way to go!!!

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  10. Suzanne@thriftstoredecorjunkySeptember 25, 2010 at 4:25 PM

    What wonderful finds! Lucky you to have such a cute store so close by. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Come again, soon. Have a great Saturday.

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  11. Donna@Conghaile CottageOctober 4, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    Love it ALL!!! Those plates are wonderful and they are such a beautiful set for fall!!!
    Hugs to you, Donna

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