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Some Frugal Finds and Tweaking a Vignette


I haven't bought very much lately, but did pick up a couple of things last week at a favorite consignment shop.  I got this plate for $4.00. 


This candle holder was only $1.50.  Couldn't pass it up at that price.

 Here it is in a vignette on the coffee table.


The glass has a green tint.  

As usual I've been changing things up a little.  
You've seen the bombay type chest in my family room many times.  This past weekend, I decided to 
add something for a little more interest.

I've had this statute for a long time.  Bought it some years ago at Kirkland's.  It has three angels around the column, and the top has a place to hold something.





I really like the way it looks here and am enjoying it a lot.
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Comments

  1. UnknownApril 6, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    What an enjoyable visit ... love the cupboard. How old is it? You have created a lovely vignette ...

    Have a lovely eve ~
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

    NEW GIVEAWAY ends 4/10

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  2. SusanApril 7, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I love your roosters!!

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  3. KarieApril 7, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Very lovely. The vignette on the table is beautiful and I love the rooster plate. Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  4. AmesApril 8, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    You can't buy candles for that price new! Great buys!~Ames

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  5. Skoots1moMApril 8, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    such fun deciding what/where to use new finds...great job!

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  6. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageApril 9, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Love your roosters! You have some wonderful cabinets too! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by for a visit. Have a lovely weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  7. A Few PenniesApril 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I'm really loving those roosters--I think that is going to be on my hunt list now! Very lovely vignettes too.

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  8. KathyApril 9, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    This is a very lovely tabletop vignette! Love everything - I adore roosters!
    Hope you have a great day,
    kathy

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  9. DiannApril 9, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Great thrifty finds! And your vignette is just beautiful! I love that piece of statuary ~ Gorgeous! Thank you for joining me for TTF! i hope you are having a wonderful weekend!

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  10. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)April 10, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Love the rooster and the vignette!
    Thanks for your sweet comments too!
    Cindy

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