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    Home » Budget Decor

    Weekly Thrifting Finds

    Published by Pam Kessler | 155 words. · About 1 minute to read this article. -

    I picked up a few thrifty items this week.

     


    I found this silver pitcher at a local thrift store for $3.93.

    It's a little more modern than I normally go for, but it was nicely tarnished and a fairly heavyweight piece, so I scooped it up.


    I thought it would make a nice vase.


    I bought this blue bird (blue jay?) planter at another thrift store for $1.91.


    It was made by Caffco.

    I had never heard of Caffco before, but when I researched them I learned that it is a Montgomery, Alabama company that has been in business for 50+ years.


    Not sure of its age, but it looks vintage.

    Since it's a planter, I went to the Dollar Tree store

    and bought one of their faux greenery pots. For $1.00. Because it is the Dollar Tree after all.

    He looks pretty chipper considering he has a bush growing out of his back!

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    1. Sherry@Back2Vintage

      March 27, 2011 at 7:30 am

      Cute finds...I love the blue jay planter!!!

    2. Happier Than a Pig in Mud

      March 27, 2011 at 5:47 am

      Great finds Pam, lovin' the planter:@)

    3. High Street Cottage

      March 27, 2011 at 5:47 am

      I love how you show us, not only what you found but how you put them together Pam. you did a wonderful job. That modern pitcher fit right in actually, looking quite vintage in your home.

    4. kristin

      March 27, 2011 at 12:21 am

      I love the pitcher and think it looks gorgeous with those flowers in it!!
      and I think that bird is adorable!! very nice finds! 🙂

    5. MamaMonki

      March 26, 2011 at 9:51 pm

      I love that pitcher. Looks gorgeous with the blue flowers. You always have the best luck.

    6. Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack

      March 26, 2011 at 9:50 pm

      This sounds weird but it seems like you can tell things are vintage by the flowers on them. They just look different. Looks like Spring in your house. I would have snatched that pitcher up, too.
      Enjoy your night! 🙂

    7. Polly

      March 26, 2011 at 8:54 pm

      Cute bird!! Great finds!

    8. A Rosy Note

      March 26, 2011 at 8:21 pm

      Love that pitcher Pam. I would use it as a vase too. That little blue jay is cute too. Last time I was pregnant someone gave me a cute vintage bunny planter like that and filled it with baby q-tips...I thought that was pretty clever 🙂

    9. La

      March 26, 2011 at 8:09 pm

      We used to have tons of blue jays in our neighborhood. I rarely see them now.

      The pitcher looks fantastic on your dining table.

    10. NanaDiana

      March 26, 2011 at 7:56 pm

      Hi Pam- I don't normally go for modern silver either but I really like the shape of this piece. It is classy looking, don't you think? I'll bet that bird planter is older..50's maybe? It reminds me of that era. I had to laugh at the $1. When my kids were younger they would go up to the clerk with every item and ask her how much it was....until she would get annoyed and tell them...Don't you understand? EVERYTHING IN HERE is $1!!! xxooo Diana

    11. Grannys Attic

      March 26, 2011 at 7:54 pm

      Great finds! Love the blue jay. Have a great Sunday, Vicky

    12. Ann@A Sentimental Life

      March 26, 2011 at 7:41 pm

      I love your blue jay, what a bargin. and your silver pitcher makes a fantastic pitcher!

    13. Kim K.

      March 26, 2011 at 7:39 pm

      Super finds. Your silver makes an elegant table display and I adore anything bird related.

    14. Olive Cooper

      March 26, 2011 at 7:23 pm

      Love the bird planter. What about some real aloe vera?

    15. Vicki

      March 26, 2011 at 6:46 pm

      Hi, Pam. I love your finds. That bird planter turned out so cute!

    16. Heather

      March 26, 2011 at 6:37 pm

      What a cute little bird, and you can never go wrong with silver!

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