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Weekend Travels and Spring Vignette

My daughter, granddaughter, and I went to Cleveland TN this weekend to visit my grandson at the University.  While we were there I did a little shopping while at Cracker Barrel and yesterday, we went to the Good Will and I had great luck there as well.

First I will show you the wonderful pedestal serving dish I found.  Isn't this a lovely piece?  It is rather heavy and has the most gorgeous design.  I gave $4.99 for it.

 See the scalloped edges?

Here it is in a vignette.  I just absolutely had to buy it.  The lady at GW told me she had put it out just a very few minutes earlier.  She told me in a few days I could find some wonderful antiques.  She had just received a whole house full at the back door.  Oh my,  wish I could be there as she brings those items into the store.  They had many lovely things yesterday, but I hated to shop so long that my granddaughter would get impatient, so I didn't buy as much as I would have had I shopped alone.  I did pick up four little salad plates, Noritake, made in Ireland.  They look so much like Spring.  

These were $.49 each.  Score!!!

 

I think I spent a total of $7.63.
This was the best GW I have ever been in, and I learned they have two or three there.  Wish I'd had more time.


Here are my Cracker Barrel goodies.


The little bird on an egg was so cute and only $4.99.  The little plaque he holds in his mouth says "joy".  The egg he stands on has inscriptions as well.



This little fellow was only $2.99.
While there I found these rooster tassels.  They are cute, but I've seen cuter on the blogs.  I still decided to buy two of them.  

 This one hangs on the corner cabinet in the breakfast room.
This one hangs on the old pie safe.


Here's the vignette using the birds.
Later this week, I will be linking to these parties:
Marty for Tabletop Tuesday,
Linda at Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays,
Kim for Wow Us Wednesday


Be sure to link up to these parties for lots of inspiration!




Comments

  1. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 20, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    OMG! I love pedestal cake plates and this one is gorgeous! What finds, you most certainly scored, the lil'bird is so cute, I love your vignette and of course, the Noritake plates. You had a great day.
    Hope you pass by!
    FABBY

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGMarch 20, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Thank you for your lovely visit and comment. Yes, they had a blast!
    XO
    FABBY

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  3. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    I have the same little dish from CB! I think your cake plate is wonderful...the pattern is very pretty!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I love your vignette!I love your cake stand.

    Kathy

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  5. Mid-Atlantic MarthaMarch 21, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    What a gorgous cake stand! You found such wonderful treasures and your birds are so cute.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 21, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Oh, I love your pretties! That cake stand - gorgeous! My mother gave me one for Christmas and I love it.
    Thank you for popping in to see me.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  7. Rose H (UK)March 22, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Hi Kathy
    Your pedestal stand is quite lovely :o) and I think the little bird on the egg is too cute! Lovelty Spring vignette.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Pretty Spring vignette. I love the little bird under the cloche.

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  9. Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}March 22, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    You and I would be dangerous together--I might have to knock you over for some things ;)
    But I'm SO nice, I would help you back up after I put the item in MY cart.
    You are a most excellent thrifter, my friend!
    ~me

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  10. dee deeMarch 22, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Excellent Goodwill finds! You have displayed your items so well! Have a great day... dee dee

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  11. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogMarch 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    This is adorable!! Love the bird!

    http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com

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  12. Barb March 24, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Hi Kathy, your footed dish is lovely. You will be able to use this in so many ways.

    Love all your delightful pictures.

    Barb

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  13. Linda @ A La CarteMarch 24, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    That cake plate is gorgeous! What a wonderful find that is! Love it witht he cloche and the bird! So cute. Thanks for joining JFF this week! hugs, Linda

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  14. VintagesouthernlifeMarch 25, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    My kind of shopping! I love your pedestal and your cute little birds.

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  15. LindaMarch 27, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    You found some wonderful things...I love shopping at the Goodwill stores....I have been finding some neat items for my country cottage decor.

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