As promised, here are a few of the recent yardsale finds and where they ended up. This bamboo shelf seems to work above my black desk in the den, so that’s where it ended up, as well as the cute little bamboo stool. For now, I put the lamp on it, but you never know. It might move later. There’s another fake flower that will probably be leaving soon too.
Most of these shells as well as the round aqua orb and the globe were all yardsale finds.
One of the fans is in the beachy guestroom on top of the black bookcase….
And the other one, in the toile guestroom. I love how they look just hanging out. They probably will not get used, but they sure are pretty to look at.
The black fan up close. I think he’s my fave.
And in the toile room, I got the Roman shade hung up, after doing some renovations on it. It was a set of 2 shades and they were too short for this window, so I cut the bottom off one of them and sewed it to the other one. Then I had to get new strings that were longer to make them work properly too, but for a total of $8, I think it was totally worth it, don’t you? I love how they look with my toile drapes.
This window is finished and I can now get rid of the white metal blinds that were in here. This looks so much better.
That tiny oil painting got a white frame treatment and sanded down and now hangs in the shabby cabinet in the downstairs bathroom. Love this little piece! Doesn’t that just draw you in?
And the aqua Ball jars ended up in the shabby cabinet too. I’m loving this old thing too, it really adds some personality to that bathroom.
In the kitchen, I am using this pretty green and white checked plate for my oil and vinegar containers, just in case some olive oil decides to drip out on my counters. Pretty and practical!
Those honkin’ sconces are hanging above the fireplace now. I already had some screws in the studs on either side and these had some thick wire hangers on the back that worked perfectly, so here they are.
It’s always hard to take a good pic of this fireplace with the sun blazing in the windows.
They are beauties and I’m so glad I got them! They are quite prominent too and take center stage over the fireplace. Even my hubby noticed them and liked them.
So, that’s a peek at where a few things have ended up. I’ll be sure and do more updates with other things along the way too. There’s usually a place for something you love !
Most likely, I will be doing a yardsale in the fall to clean out my stash closet again, so Birmingham girls who may be interested, stay tuned for that. 
We’ll be spending a few days in the mountains with my family, but will be back soon. If you want to see our trip up there last summer, click here, as we’ll be doing a repeat of all of this, plus a fish fry with homemade peach ice cream. Yep, we like to eat.
At least there’s some good walking in the area too, we’ll need to walk off that food. I’ll be sure and take some pics to share with you too. But, come back here tomorrow afternoon, cause I’ve got more of Grandma Eleanor to share!
Thanks for stopping by! I'm Rhoda, from Atlanta, GA and I love decorating and DIY projects. Decorating a home doesn't have to cost a fortune and I've spent years thrifting at antiques markets and yardsales, finding those treasures that make a home unique. I'm here to inspire and encourage other women to find their own inner creativity. Won't you join me? 
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Rhoda, You have such a talent for accessorizing. I love all your finds but even more impressed with how you find the pefect spot for them. My favorite though are those gorgeous sconces!!! They are stunning and really makes your mantle special.
Enjoy your trip! Mary
Enjoy your time away! I have never seen anything quite like your sconces before…..gorgeous! And I love the fans.
Hey, Rhoda!
Ya’ll have fun on your vacation..eat some peach ice cream for me!!
Love how you’ve used your goodies to accessorize! You have great ideas, and I thank you so much for sharing them!
My little desk/sewing table that I found has been moved to the study…I need a place for my Bible and Bible study things. They are moved all over the house! I am keeping it the original wood for now. Had I moved ti up to my bedroom, I would have to had painted it…way too much wood ( beautiful cherry!) there now as it is. So, in a quiet little corner it goes. I’ll work on it and show y’all later how I accessorized. Have a great day!
Hugs,
Susan
I love how you used the little stool on your desk; I think it works well with the shelf. Love your toile guestroom ~ your drapes are one of my favorites in this room. Great job on the roman shade and it does look fantastic with the drapes. I did a blue and white striped roman shade and paired it with my blue and yellow toile drapes in one of our guestrooms. I love to mix up patterns, solids, toiles, etc. on the same window.
The sconces look fantastic and go so well with your artwork over the fireplace! Love them!
Enjoy your vacation!
Wow Rhoda, those are some nice finds! I love those sconces over your fireplace and I’ve always been a fan of windows over fireplaces. So pretty!
Love those fans, Rhoda. They are the perfect touch in your guest rooms. Gives them that “lazy day summer feel!!” And I adore the toile room.
I like what you did with the oil painting and the vignette in the shelf. it looks sweet & rustic. Your candle sconces were also a great find.
You know I was also on that Longest yard sale, but wayyyyy up in Michigan! lol!! There were so many things I picked up and put down because I was saving room in my car for a table and chairs I had seen a week before. i am posting the table later today, the chairs need work. I had fun on it. Next time I would start earlier. Even people just off the route had sales! Loved it!!
Enjoy your little vacation with your family!!
xoxo
Jane
Rhoda: This ALL looks great! I love thos sconces and they do look fabulous over the fireplace!! I also love the pears!
The fans? LOVE’EM! And the blinds? GREAT!
I will definitely be on the lookout for more info on your yard sale! Girl, if at all possible, I am coming!
I hope you have a wonderful vacation!
Lou Cinda
All of your treasures are just that, real treasures. I really like the way you’ve displayed all of them. So pretty. Hugs, Marty
Rhoda,
I like how you take yard sale finds and incorporate them into your home. You always make them look like they have always belonged in your home. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy
Wish I lived closer to you so I could check out your yard sale! My decor needs a huge pick me up. I haven’t done much to it in 8 years!
Rhoda, enjoy your time with your family. I love eating vicariously, so I look forward to reading about some of your meals….hint, hint.
Love the sconces. You really have an eye for things.
Hi Rhoda,
I just love coming here for inspiration! I love the toile room and how its turned out. The sconces look great on the fireplace, they add such a architectural feature. Have a wonderful time in the mountains too!
Hi Rhoda,
Popping in to say hello, enjoy your time away….we are having such a good time ourselves….the weather has been lovely (hot the way I like it). I have not been to blogland much this summer…..it’s always fun to catch up
Thanks for the tip on the salsa….it goes like hotcakes around this casa…..
xo Kathy
Rhoda thanks so much for sharing those practical tips and showing us how to uput great finds to good use. Lovely all around, as always!
I adore how you put everything together – so finished! I swear – if you are ever in the Chicago area – let me know – I NEED some help with my house!
Funny story – my father used to have that exact fan in his room – I swear – that thing was so heavy – but I loved to see it!
Love love love the fans. You are so talented.
Rhoda,
What do you do with your cast offs? Do you have wonderful yard sales yourself?
If so, let us know, I’ll save up my frequent flier miles.
You got your fans at garage sales? WOW! I’m jealous. I especially am loving the black one too. I also really love those fabulous sconces! Who would give up those? Amazing and perfect above your mantle. Great post. I could do a similar one. Might take awhile.
Karen B.
I love the sconces – gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing where everything ended up! That’s the part I always get giggly about – coming back and finding a home for everything! Your home is beautiful! Enjoy your trip!
Everything looks great! You have such a knack for accessorizing! Have fun in the mountains!~Patti
I love the fans!
Everything you do is go wonderful… the sconces are fabulous!
~Amy
Your yard sale goodies look fabulous!
I really neeeeeeed to find a vintage fan. I’ve been looking foreeeeeever, but I just don’t seem to be as lucky as you.
Have a wonderful time in the mountains!
Great job of putting those gsale finds in the the right spots! Everything looks nice. And those sconces…whoa! Love them!
Love everything! The window looks so awesome! I love the toile curtains with the roman shade! Fabulous!
Everything looks great! The sconces look fabulous over the fireplace!!! Woo hoo! Have a great trip!!!!
Love seeing what you have done with your buys! Got some great buys at the yardsale.
Pam
Love the cheap finds! Beautiful
Everything looks just gorgeous in it’s new home! I sure wish I lived closer so I could come to your yardsale. That would be so much fun!
everything looks sooooo wonderful!
Still loving those fans!!!! Im still looking for some and those wind up clocks. Your button is not working right on my blog for some reason. A photobucket sign is showing in place of your button….weird!
Everything looks great together Rhoda! I especially like the roman shade with your pretty toile curtains. They match so well together it looks as if you bought them as a set. Looking forward to hearing more about Grandma Eleanor tomorrow and wishing you a safe trip to the mountains. TFS! Sheila
Beautiful Rhonda. I just wish I lived in Alabama so I could mosey on over for your yard sale.
Margaret
I love how you have used your yard sale finds. Your home decor looks sooo expensive, but I love how you have incorporated some thrifty finds.
Way to go for rigging up the roman shades. 
Hi Rhonda,
Everything looks so pretty, really just lovely. You have been so creative with your finds.
Take care and enjoy your day,
Elizabeth
Rhoda, it’s fun to see how you used your bargains – I remembered them from a thrifty posting. Always love your ideas and your sense of style. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a wonderful vacation. Linda
Oh you clever, clever girl! Using two blinds to make one! Sewing them together! I enjoy your site so much!
Love, love, love the fans. Especially the black one. Can’t believe you found it at a garage sale. The toile curtains are lovely. Great job with the shade.
All I have to say is WOW! Can you come up north and help me figure out what to do with my hand-me-down attic style decor?
I cannot decide which one is my favorite! But I think the sconces edge out the others by just a bit!
Oh Rhoda, you know how to pull all of your finds together to effortlessly! I especially love the toile room, with the gorgeous Roman shade you made. And those sconces look like they were meant to be above your fireplace. I am in awe!
Beautiful room. I have an old black fan very similar to that. I paid $5 for it at a yardsale years ago.
I’ll never part with it.
Love it,
♥
Joy
I love what you did with the fan!! I bought one a while back but haven’t gotten around to sitting it out – now I’m inspired
By the way, I’m hosting a giveaway on my blog, I hope you can come visit
I love all your finds and how you arranged everything. You are so talented. I wish I could come to my house
I love that black chair and leopard chair pad. Adorable. Have a fun time away.
I truly love everything that you do. Definitely have the Midas touch. You’ve so inspired me into making a house a beautiful home. You pics of arrangements help out SO much. Love Grandma Eleanor… She’s the true inspiration.
Really beautiful Rhoda! I love your use of green. Mmmm… love green.
What cute ideas on how you placed your items. Love the look. Have a good time on your trip
I LOVE the black antique fan! It’s beautiful!
I have a new addiction, it’s your blog!
My house is on the market and so I spend my days dreaming of our new house, the blank slate it will provide and how I’m going to decorate. I’ve searched different sites and taken several stlye quizzes to see what excatly is my style. I’ll know it when I see it but am not creative to just do it. I have to say I love your rooms! The master bedroom, laundry room, office, and toile bedroom to name a few are true inspirations. Hopefully, my house will sell soon and then you’ll be hearing from me again. Until then, maybe if I visit your blog enough the style and great ideas will make a permanent impression in my mind to be conjured up later. I can’t wait to see what you’ll do next. 