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Favorite Finds for 2014

Here are my favorite consignment finds from 2014.  


Great rooster tray.  It holds napkins, S/P, etc., on the breakfast table.


This container of greenery.  Perfect for the top of the china cabinet.


I found the picture above, and the plate, and added them with the other items I already had, for an Easter vignette.


My favorite find ever is this wonderful tablecloth.  They had two at the time I bought this one, don't know why I didn't buy both!!


I found two of these pillow covers.  I used them to tie this room together once it was repainted.



I bought the picture above and the one below from a thrift shop I visited with my sister.  I think I got both for around $5.00 total.


Miniature pitcher


Colorful plate.


Shower Curtain, eventually made into window curtains.


I can't forget this awesome chair with its intricate carvings and needlepoint seat,  for $15.


Found at Wal Mart, this wonderful quilt for the master bed at the lake house.


Metal aqua flower vase



Valance for the powder room


This picture was found recently and matches the den furnishings perfectly.


I scaled way back on my purchases during 2014.  I was sick for several months, and didn't have the energy to shop, plus there's the fact that I DO. NOT. NEED. TO. BUY. MORE!!


Hope you enjoyed seeing my favorite finds.  Come back in a few days to see favorite projects completed in 2014.

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