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Some of My Favorites

I love shopping antique/consignment shops, and usually come home with small items that I work into my decor.  I know I should get rid of something when I bring new items in, but I don't.  :)  Today I am sharing some of my favorites around the house. 

Found curbside: mosquito/insect trap, cost zero!

Hand me down: vintage sifter

Hand me down: basket, vinegar bottle
Yard sale: goose

Consignment: runner, plant, pink roses
Made by me: pedestal
gift: white rose
good will: cheese dome

Consignment: cloche
Antique: flowered vase

Antique:  Sewing drawer

Antique: Table

Antique: Platter

Antique: Crocheted table cloth

Consignment: Vintage Victorian Tray

Consignment: quilt

Consignment: Another Sewing Drawer

Consignment, Good Will: Blue canning jars

Consignment: Picture

Hand me down: Gordon's Snack Jar

Hand me down: Candleabra 

Michael's: painted, and added transfer

Consignment: Large planter/tool box, painted & added graphic

Consignment: tray; Red McCoy bowl (hand me down)

Antique: table, picture, (gift)

Just a few of my very favorites!  I just noticed, I have lots of white and aqua spread throughout my home(s).  I tend to gravitate toward these calming colors.  What colors do you use?

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  1. andrea@townandprairieJune 20, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    So sweet, and I Iove your Victorian lady tray, too! She's lovely!

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  2. SchnookumsJune 20, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Lovely treasures... I like how you decorate with them also... thanks for sharing.

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  3. BabsJune 21, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    OHGosh Kathy! I just saw your Gordon's snack jar..I have one with a red metal lid that was in my parents' store when I was growing up. You have a lot of pretty vintage things to love. Thanks for sharing.
    Babs

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  4. One More Time EventsJune 26, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    Very Cute...some really cute ideas!

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  5. The Charm of HomeJune 27, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Great finds! Love the snack jar! Thank you for joining Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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