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    Home » Thrift Store Finds

    Silver Snowman Find

    Published by Pam Kessler | 136 words. · About 1 minute to read this article. - 37 Comments

    Look who followed me home from the thrift store Thursday.

    Silver snowman serving dish.

    Normally, I gravitate to the vintage stuff in the Christmas aisle at the thrifts and this guy is probably only a few years old. But for $1.91, I couldn't let him spend the holiday in the land of misfit Holiday toss aways.

    He was silverplate after all.

    Silver snowman serving dish.

    So I brought him home and gave him a good cleaning up.

    Silver snowman serving dish.

    I actually sort of preferred his tarnished look. Gave him a little more character. But when I'm going to serve food on something, I prefer to shine it up a bit. Makes it more sanitary looking.

    Now he's ready to hold Christmas cookies at our annual family party today. Does making No Bake Cookies count as baking?

    Linking with Linda at Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesday.

     

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    1. Sharing with Sherri

      December 11, 2011 at 5:15 pm

      Oh, he's just adorable! So glad he found a good home!!

      Happy Holidays!!

      Reply
    2. Sandy aka Doris the Great

      December 11, 2011 at 6:22 pm

      He's so gorgeous! Good find!

      Reply
    3. andrea

      December 11, 2011 at 6:57 pm

      I would've grabbed him, too. You can never have too many trays. And, he's seasonal!! [email protected]

      Reply
    4. Michele Smith

      December 11, 2011 at 7:42 pm

      He is a great find and will look wonderful holding cookies!

      Reply
    5. Vicki

      December 11, 2011 at 8:53 pm

      He's a cutie! If you turn the oven on, it's baking!

      Reply
    6. Carol A.Bender

      December 11, 2011 at 10:45 pm

      I was thinking I preferred the tarnished look and then I read that you wrote the same. Then you said FOOD and you had me. The shiny is good.

      Reply
    7. MamaMonki

      December 11, 2011 at 10:48 pm

      He's adorable. You are always so lucky. I miss our Salvation Army thrift store. They always had better housewares than our Goodwill.

      Reply
    8. Country Dreaming

      December 11, 2011 at 10:58 pm

      He looks very happy to be in his new home!

      Melinda

      Reply
    9. TARYTERRE

      December 12, 2011 at 2:44 am

      He looks all spiffy and shiny. I like him tarnished too. He's a terrific find at an bargain price, sure to be treasured for years to come. ENJOY!

      Reply
    10. The Knotty Spinster

      December 12, 2011 at 3:27 pm

      Very cute. Sure shinned up nicely. Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
    11. Robin

      December 12, 2011 at 5:52 pm

      Oh he's adorable. What a fun item to use for entertaining.

      Reply
    12. thistlewoodfarm

      December 12, 2011 at 6:21 pm

      Great find! He looks like he is ready to party!!!

      Reply
    13. Confessions of a Plate Addict

      December 12, 2011 at 6:40 pm

      How pretty and festive! Love the snowman...a great find! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

      Reply
    14. Tammy at Tammy Loves Dishes

      December 12, 2011 at 10:25 pm

      Oh he is so cute! What a great find. I just love snowmen and this little guy is a keeper for sure. I liked his tarnished look, too but he looks quite dapper with his new shine.

      Reply
    15. [email protected]

      December 13, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      I love when you can find a great deal. This is an excellent one. Enjoy

      Reply
    16. Aurelia (A Pretty Life)

      December 13, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      Great Mr. Snowman!!! I am jealous....
      http://aprettylife13.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    17. Aurelia (A Pretty Life)

      December 13, 2011 at 2:49 pm

      Great Mr. Snowman!!! I am jealous....
      http://aprettylife13.blogspot.com/

      Reply
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