I realized the other day that I love to show you what I bought at the thrift stores and yard sales, but rarely show you where it ended up going in the house. And decorating with the thrifty, vintage items is half the fun of buying them.
So, this is my fall entranceway table vignette decorated with a few of my thrifty finds.
I fell in love with this framed print as soon as I saw it. And I really fell in love with it when I saw the $4.50 price tag. Despite numerous trips to the thrift stores, this was my one and only recent thrifty find and it was found at the antique mall.
I liked the detail of the frame. I doubt that it was originally painted cream and green, but it works for me in a chippy sort of way.
This is my silver plated Farm Bureau bowl that I bought last year. I have the bowl sitting on a pile of thrifted hard cover books that are great to have around to add height to vignettes. I bought them for 50 cents each in February.
It is filled with some fall fruit and leaves that I bought last year. I think I bought them at Wally World, so they would count as a thrifty find. Everything at Walmart is thrifty, you know. Except for their meat, which is ridiculously overpriced and looks like it was cut with a chainsaw.
Here's my squirrel that I bought recently at a gift store in Dublin, Ohio. I loved how he's casually sitting on his haunches offering up his treats to you. He should probably be offering candy corn or Snickers bars, but you'll have to make do with pine cones.
He is neither thrifty nor vintage, but he's cute, so he is rounding out the table.
For some reason, this fall has been a slow time for thrifting here in Ohio. The yard sales have all but dried up because of the weather and the thrift stores seem to be short of stock on the shelves. How has your thrifting been going where you live?
~Lavender Dreamer~
I love all of the pretty things for Fall! That squirrel is cute! ♥
LizlovesVintage
I love your Fall decor Pam. The print is perfect for the space!
I wish we could go thrifting together. Maybe, one day 🙂
xxx Liz
La
Your comment about Walmart meat made me giggle. The chain saw they use at our Walmart is dull 'cause it looks like they tear it.
I remember that bowl! I love your little squirrel.
Hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather.
andrea
You know what? Our thrift stores have upped the prices on frames. It is ridiculaous to walk in and frames are $30.....and so are the china cabinets. Really?? The same price?? I have taken a break from the shops and just focused on curbside shopping for awhile. And Ebay classifieds. Love your squirrel! Don't you have a family of them now? andrea@townandprairie
Country Dreaming
We recently went to a barn sale and I picked ypu some cool things. See my latest post--it has a picture of my goodies.
Melinda
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
I love your vignette. It is perfect. What a great picture, I am all about Hunt Scenes lately and equestrian. Your silve bowl is a great piece too. I love the use of the books and that squirell is just adorable. He has such a cute little face and so sweet to offer up his bounty. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
Melissa Miller
He is so cute Pam. All of your photos are really crisp and beautiful. You take great photos.
Sorry I'm just now getting back to you on the paint color in our bathroom. It's called "Misty" and it's by Martha Stewart. I bought it at Sherwin Williams about five yeas ago. I'm not sure if it's still available. It's a soothing color.
Have a good one!
~Melissa 🙂
Betsy
I love all your thrifty finds and would have bought all of them. The squirrel has such a sweet smile. The yard sales around here have slowed down a little, but they're still out there.