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Moving Thrifty Treasures Around

Little hen joins good will finds,  the tray and tea pot.  Place mats are from consignment shop.

This milk glass vase was a thrifty find.  The candle sticks were bought at a little shop in the mountains several years ago.  They were dark green, but recently got a coat of white spray paint. 
This pedestal is from Ross or TJ Maxx.  The little bird came from a consignment shop.
Rooster and lamp, consignment shop, arrangement, Good Will.

Vignette on burlap.  
I've been moving everything around (AGAIN).  I painted and waxed this table last week with ASCP.  I really like the new look.  Someone suggested I put a less formal center piece on the table, and they were right.  This is much better.

Linking to Show Off Your Cottage Monday at House in the Roses.
Table Top Tuesday at A Stroll Thru Life
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  1. KarieAugust 14, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Very lovely. I am always changing things around. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  2. LoriAugust 15, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I have the same strawberry plate in your picture. Everything looks great. Thanks for stopping by. I heart all my creamers.

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  3. Ivy and ElephantsAugust 15, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Isn't it fun just to shake things up a bit some times? Love all that you've done.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  4. Rose H (UK)August 15, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Lovely Kathy :o) It all looks beautiful!

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  5. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)August 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    So gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. You got a lovely space here.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  6. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEAugust 15, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Sometimes just the simplest change makes the biggest statement!

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  7. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 15, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    All your vignettes are so pretty, my favorite is the last one!! Martina

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  8. AnonymousAugust 15, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Hi Kathy! I just love it all!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  9. SandraAugust 15, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    Very pretty! Love what you did with the table too. Thanks for sharing.
    Sandra

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  10. Apple of His EyeAugust 15, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    Love your thrift and Goodwill finds! They are the best aren't they?

    You did a wonderful job decorating with them!
    Blessings,
    LaDonna

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  11. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 16, 2011 at 1:01 AM

    Hi, Hopped over from Marty's. I love your little chic-a-dee with her babes. My friends tease me and say I change my decor weekly. Hey, It has to be dusted anyway. Why not mix it up a little? LOL! Life's never dull around my house. I have a bit of milk glass too. I always love a pop of white. Now following you.

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  12. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 16, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Oh Kathy, I love everything and yeah, it's so much fun to change things around the house. I specially love the roos lamp and the white milk glass, I need to get me some, I really like that look, it reminds me of my gand-Stella and I don't have any! Thanks for your lovely visit and sweet comment. Have a nice week. FABBY

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  13. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    LOL I just did the same thing. I can't afford to buy new...so I move things from upstairs to downstairs and it all looks new to me! Love your new finds!The pedestal is such a great find. I have used mine all over the house including the bathroom.
    Blessings My Friend,

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  14. the decorating chicaAugust 19, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Great ideas. Love the burlap.

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  15. ChlvieAugust 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    You have some wonderful finds! It's so much fun to rummage through the thift stores and find great things that others no longer want! It's like going to yard sales any time.

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