Once again, it’s hot as it can be right now and going to yardsales have taken a back seat. I did hit 2 or 3 this weekend, but came up empty handed, but really that is quite OK, since I’ve scored on so many occasions. So, today I’ll share what I’ve done with some of my recent finds.
Hanging plates has been done all over blogland, so this is nothing new, but I finally collected enough vintage white and softly colored plates from the last 6 months or so, that I decided to hang them in the empty spot in my living room. Right above the sofa.
First, I laid them out in a pattern on the floor, so I could see how I wanted to arrange them. I used some Disc Hangers (from my fine sponsor over there to the right, free shipping too!) and these little yellow discs are great for hanging plates. They are invisible and they really do work super. The large ones are perfect for those platters. And here they are on the wall. I decided on a triangle shape and these worked out good for that. I love the creamy white and the soft aquas too, as well as a couple of light gray platters added in. And if I find more later, I can always add a few more to the mix. Aren’t they pretty?
Just for fun, I added a monogram to just one plate. You can find those over at my Open Sky shop, if you’re interested. She does custom sets of numbers and letters and it’s a fun way to personalize your stuff.
And just because I have this new camera, you’ll have to put up with more pics of the living room. Just because!This wide angle lets me get views to the kitchen and dining room. And a new shot of the gallery wall. I’ve moved my plants around again. I got this cute little plant at Ikea when I was there a couple months ago. It’s some sort of BIG bean that has sprouted in a little pot. I wish I had bought more of these. I think it was only $3.See the lamp there on the console table? I changed that out for another yardsale lamp I found a few weeks ago. The $5 one. Actually, the black lamp above was also a yardsale find from a few years ago, again $5. It may be time to retire this one, since I have more than enough lamps now. I think the new pottery one looks pretty darn great in here. I love the colors.
Me and the mister from our wedding day and the new lamp. This might be a vintage lamp, I have no idea. I’m even going to leave the gold base as is, since I still have plenty of gold accents around this house.
Hope you enjoyed seeing how I use my yardsale finds around my house. If I love something, I can always make it work. And I’m drawn to certain colors and styles, so it’s nice to be able to move things around.
The winner of the Bauble Bath giveaway is lucky Lena Templin! Congrats, Lena, I’ll put you in touch with Sarah so you can get your prize.
Now it’s YOUR turn! What have YOU found lately? Add your link to the Linky list and remember our guidelines for the party:
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- 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.
Let’s have some fun this week with the Thrifty Treasure’s party!
janet bishop- magina says
Rhoda,
I was just reading your guest post @ Matthew Mead’s Holiday site. Seeing your Barbie clothes reminded me of all the doll clothes my Mom used to make for my dolls, oftentimes with scraps of cloth from the clothes she made me.A couple of times we even had Mother Daughter and doll dresses alike. Do you remember Mother Daughter dresses or was that just a frugal Yankee thing?
Janet@Housepeepers
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
No link-up this week for me, Rhoda. It was too hot {well, it’s really the humidity that gets to me}, but I did hit Michaels looking for some Dollar Days deals first thing Saturday morning. Your dishes look lovely and I really like the variety you’ve put together here.
[email protected] says
What a great gallery wall. I recently did a post on gallery walls. You followed two of the design principles I taught–keep your items in an overall shape (like your triangle) and keep the items in the gallery similar or cohesive–your plates/platters did just that! And finally, you kept your gallery balanced! See my: http://graciousinteriors.blogspot.com/2010/07/four-keys-to-great-galleries-quality.html (This is not in your theme–thrifty bargains. I will try to participate on that one later today!
Van says
I love your eclectic wall of art goods, every home needs a gallery wall! I love all the live plants in your home, too!
jennifer says
Your living room is lovely Rhoda, and I love your collection of plates. You have put it together quite nicely.
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Hi Rhoda, I like that you added the acqua plates along with the white ones. The plate wall looks wonderful! Your living room is beautiful and I always enjoy seeing what changes you have made.
Hugs, Sherry
Carol says
What a beautiful room. I loved seeing all of your pictures. I am glad you took a lot. So inspiring!
The Working Home Keeper says
I love, love the framed cage! Thanks for the link for the plate hangers. I have some yard sale plates I need to hang. But was taken away by the prices for just ONE disc hanger at the craft store!
Mary Ellen
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
What a stunning display of plates. The lamp is beautiful, too, it adds a lot of personality.
gina3 says
Your room is beautiful. I’ve seen those plate hangers but never used them. I just wasn’t sure if they would hold. I guess they do so I may hop out and get me some because I love the the arrangement of plates on the wall.
sherry hart says
Love those plates and the arrangement. Very pretty! This is the first I have heard about the “disk” hangers! I will have to try them. Thanks!
Barbara jean says
Good morning!!
Thank you so much for hosting, and for showing us all your lovely pictures.
I love the color and style of that turquoise blue ‘cage’ on the wall, and how you have it framed, and, the tassel!! gorgeous.
blessings
barbara jean
La says
Your post is so timely. I am making over my beroom in the next couple of weeks and have several plates I want to hang. I’ve been wondering how to accomplish this task and there you are with the answer. Thanks!
Allison says
What a beautiful home. I like the arrangements of the plates. The aqua adds a nice touch and great accent color. Really pretty room!
Cass at That Old House says
What a beautiful room!
Love the look of the grouped plates, and love also that they are not all white — the injection of that soft color is just perfect.
thanks for hosting!
Cass
Karen says
Rhoda—
I love the plates. I have wanted to do the same in a spot in my dining room, just haven’t amassed enough of them yet. You have provided additional inspiration and I’ll begin my search of yard sales again! thank you!
Your home is lovely.
Carol Adams says
Rhoda-
I love what you have done with the plates..thanks for showing us!
I have purchased the disc plate thingys from your sponsor as I need to get some blue and white spode plates up above a fireplace…
Your home is so beautiful and when I look at the photos it makes me go…”Ah…..” very relaxing ….
Love your website a bunch! You inspire me like you can’t believe!
Hugs to you!
Linda@Coastal Charm says
The plate collection looks outstanding! Thanks for sharing the pics of your home with all of us:) Hope you have a great week!
Blessings,
Linda
Kim says
Hey Rhoda! I appreciate the scoop on those plate hangers. I use the old fashioned kind and they stink!
xoxo,
Kim