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Tuesday, August 5, 2008

New Treasures...

This past Saturday I had a few hours to myself...to actually be all by myself! With a family the size of the one I have, that is a mini miracle. I love them all with all my heart, but having a wee bit of time that is all "mine" is a little bit of Heaven to me. So I decided to do a bit of treasure hunting...I thrive when I'm on the hunt. Whether it be perusing local antique malls or the community thrift store, I've got my radar on! Good thing too, because look what I found.

A staffordshire made relish dish, a butter crock and a sweet pitcher...

I found the "cheese dish" but I didn't particularly care for the wood base. I substituted a princess house fantasia ware dish, added my china cup and faux roses and VOILA!
When I saw the little rose pitcher on the right, I thought it to be so sweet I just had to have it. See that vase on the left? That is the piece de resistance...It was marked $3.95 but it was 50% off . What makes it even more special? It's a Lenox! It was a successful thrifting adventure...

10 comments:

Connie said...

Rechelle, sweetpea, you simply CANNOT be old enough to remember that music playing!! I love those oldies from the 40s.
Smoochies,
Connie

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Rechelle,
Love your treasures :) Found some myself :) Your little package went out yesterday... :) I like the little blowing a kiss :)
Take care.
Warmly, Deb

Anne Fannie said...

Hi Rechelle, love all your treasured finds!
It is nice when you have a little me time!
Love, Ann

Kim's Treasures said...

Rechelle~You weren't kidding when you said you found some pretty treasures! Awesome finds! A very successful "me time"!!! Have a wonderful day!
Kim

Dawn said...

You did good! I like what you found. I like my alone time when I get it too...even thought it's only the three of us here. I love when Rich and Tim go camping. A weekend to myself is such a gift!

take care,
Dawn

Debbies-English-Treasures said...

IT SEEMS THAT I`M NOT THE ONLY ONE TO FIND LOVELY TREASURES THIS WEEKEND!
WELL DONNE, THEY ARE SO LOVELY...
KISSES KISSES
DEBBIE
( FROM ENGLAND)

carolyn@simple~primitive~devotion said...

Nice finds, girlie! Doesn't it feel great to find something you love for a bargain!?!

Cottage Rose said...

Oh I know just how you feel, when you get a time alone it is a special time. Even if it is a short one. I love your finds they are so pretty. You got a great deal. Have a great day.

Hugs;
Alaura

Whitney said...

What a fun little site! I love it! I found you through a friends blog and I am glad now that I stopped by. Have a great day! :)

Pleasant Living said...

Good luck on your finds!