By the time you will be reading this post, I’ll have landed back in Georgia from my whirlwind trip to CA. I’m sure I’ll be exhausted for a couple of days, but while I’m getting my body back on Georgia time, I have to scream the news!
I WON THE KNORR 4 COOK-OFF!!
Woooo to the Hooooo, this girl is so excited about the opportunity to represent Knorr in this very fun contest. Myself and 3 others were chosen in the final round to be ambassadors for Knorr, so you will be seeing and hearing more about their products around here in the coming months.
One of the judges and celebrity world-renowned Chef, Marco Pierre White from England told me that he loved my dish and what a good choice it was for me to present. Talk about excited. I was! 🙂 The first thing I did was call my mom to tell her that HER recipe won. She was so excited too, so this is a family victory.
I have SO much to share and as soon as I can do that, i certainly will!
In the meantime, let’s look at some of the fab finds from last week’s par-tay!
Talk about a steal! Kiwi in Texas scored big time on this Bernhardt sofa from Craigslist for $80. I love the lines. Bernhardt is a great brand, I have one myself.
For just $10, Cleverly Inspired scored this cute little side table. It had seen better days, so she opted to paint it and it really turned out nice.
I’ve always had a thing for chairs and I see that Lovely, Etc. does too. She picked up these 3 strays at the thriftstore and aren’t they cute?
Wow, does this old Royal bring back some memories! We had one of these growing up in my family, just like this. House of Hawthornes found this one at an estate sale and it was made in 1925. Raise your hand if you learned to type on a manual typewriter. My hand is high in the air!!
You’ll have to click over to 4 The Love of Wood to see how this dresser got a facelift with repurposed legs. Talk about reinventing, this piece got the treatment.
Our Lake Life searched on Ebay for the perfect treasure to spray paint this glorious shade of blue. Loving that pop of color!
For a mere $35, A Big Story, picked up this beautiful set of silverplate serving pieces. Beautiful on a sideboard.
There are a TON of parties out there to highlight all your projects, so please let’s keep this one about thrifty finds that were bought 2nd hand! Not a great sale from the store, or a recipe, or just a plain project, but 2nd Hand finds only!
And please DO NOT go back in your archives to OLD posts and link up. Let’s keep this party fresh and current! If you have already shared your find in a previous party, DON’T share it again! Please, girls, I don’t want to have to delete links.
- Add your permalink to the link list, which is the actual post that you did for this party, NOT your general blog url. To get the actual post, after you publish the post, just click on the title and THAT will be your party post url. PLEASE try to get the correct url in the first time!
- Please add my button to your post or blog OR at least link back to this post in your post. That’s all I ask. It’s common courtesy to link back to the person having the party, so that all of your readers can find it too.
- Please do NOT link to an Etsy shop or something similar (even if you think it’s a fabulous deal) or I will delete the link. This party is for sharing thrifty finds from yardsales, thriftstores, or something along those lines. If I see that your post is not really on track with this theme AND you don’t link back, I’ll delete your link. Sorry, but I’d like to keep the party consistent! IF YOU SEE THAT YOUR LINK HAS BEEN DELETED, IT IS PROBABLY BECAUSE IT IS NOT IN LINE WITH THIS PARTY THEME.
Jojo says
That is fantastic news!!! Congratulations especially for promoting a fine SOUTHERN dish!!!
Carrie says
Thanks for featuring the great chairs I found last week. I love this thrifty treasures party and seeing everyone’s finds. I always feel inspired to get out there and keep searching!
Karen says
Congratulations! There’s nothing better than good ol’ chicken and dumplin’s!
Anna says
congrats on winning the cooking contest, how great!
Thanks for featuring my sofa! I’m linking up this week with a little table that got a spray paint makeover.
Judy says
Congratulations! I’m proud for you and your mother!
Kim says
Congrats!!
for the love of a house says
Congratulations Rhoda!! How exciting for both you and your mum!
joan
Debra from Bungalow says
That is the best news! I’m thrilled for you!
Can’t wait to hear all about and your mamma and daddy’s reaction. He said you better take your momma along….but YOU did it♥
Richella @ Imparting Grace says
Rhoda, I’d already seen the good news on Twitter, but I just have to say CONGRATULATIONS once again! I keep seeing your mom’s dear hands as I imagine your winning dish. She was there with you in spirit, I know!
I am so happy for you!! First the Shaw Flooring trip, now this one, and new opportunities from Knorr–you deserve these accolades, Rhoda! I’m really proud of you and so glad to see how God is honoring your desire to use your talents well. 🙂
maggie says
WOW!! Congratulations to you AND your Mama! 🙂 Chicken and dumplings is my favorite comfort food.
Beth@UnskinnyBoppy says
I did a little happy dance in my seat for you when I saw the news about your big win! That’s SO cool!! Congrats! I love Knorr (best spinach dip ever) so yeah… big fan here!
Diane@InMyOwnStyle says
Hi Rhoda-
Congrats – I am soooo happy for you! All these wonderful things that are happening to you do not surprise me at all. You are one of the best – so engaging, professional, and fun.
My best- Diane
Pam says
I am so happy that you won! You deserve it. You are definitely turning your year around for the better! I bet your Mom is so proud of you and the recipe. And thanks for featuring my typewriter from last week’s party!
Rosemary says
Big Congrats! So happy for you! I knew that down home recipe was a winner. Thanks for hosting.
Barbara says
I am so excited and happy for you! So many good things are happening for you…one of my favorite quotations is:” You’re never too old to be what you might have been”. Keep on “becoming” and keep on reaching.
Congratulations…
adventuresindinner says
So thrilled for you! Your mom must have been over the moon 🙂
Happy party this week. I got lucky enough to find a great pickle dish this week.
Debbie L. says
Rhoda!!! I am thrilled for you. I knew you would win!!!
I wish I could have seen your face and your sweet Mom’s face when you learned this fantastic news.
Rhoda I have chills because prayers are being answered for you.
You go girl!
ashley @ the handmade home says
WOOHOO, RHODA! You ROCK!!! Seriously, AWESOME! 😉 Way to go, girl! Glad you had a safe trip! Love ya + so proud!!! 😉
Rhonda @ Blue Creek Home says
Rhoda,
Congratulations!! I love watching those cooking contest. I know you and your mom are on top of the ‘cooking’ world!!!
I hate that Alabama doesn’t have the bragging rights to the newest Knorr Ambassador!! Miss you blogging from here too, but Georgia is close!
Rhonda
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Hi Rhoda!
Congrats on your win and thanks for hosting.