We’ll get to the recipe in just a minute, but first I’ll show you my yardsale finds for the weekend. Me and my friend from Atlanta, Judy, had a great time out there on Saturday a.m. We left my house before 6:30 and were tooling around scoping out the neighborhood sale not too far from me. There were over 20 sales in all and we both got some nice things. Judy got some black candle holders and a couple of decorative pieces for her patio.
This was a neat find above, all for $3….3 custom made large valances that are lined, with rod pockets. I can definitely use 2 of them as valances in my master bathroom. This fabric will be great with our blue walls and I’m getting bamboo Roman shades for the windows. I have new rugs from Ballards coming soon for that bathroom (sample on the fabric), so I’ll be sure to show you the updates as I get them done. I figure I’ll use these for now and if I decide on some different fabric later on, I sure won’t be out much $$.
I scored the 2 English Johnson Brothers red transferware plates, $4 for both. 
Two bracelets, $1.00 each. I have lots of blue and green I can wear these with. 
White Homer Laughlin dish was 25 cents and the shells were 50 cents at another sale.
A great find of the day for my hubby’s office, another Alabama football addition of this Bear Bryant print. This is a signed print by Daniel Moore, who is very well known here in Birmingham for his sports pictures. The certificate is in an envelope on the back and I got it for $5!
My hubby was thrilled. It looks great in his office and we are well on our way to an Alabama football thing in there. I always keep my eyes open for more Alabama football items.
A really cute INC shirt was $2, in my favorite color no less.
And this really cute, brand new purse was $15. It’s from an online purse company, called B’s Purses. This is a home party business that was started here in Birmingham by a girl named Susan, who I met last year at a Bible study. This yardsale was in her neighborhood and these are some purses she put out in the yardsale. These custom made purses retail for over $100, so I was happy to buy one at such a discount. And since I love black and white, this one was perfect for me. This enterprising young company has been all over the news and in magazines, so go and take a look if you’re interested. They do home parties, just like many other businesses do and I’ve heard they are very successful.
Looking for yet one more chicken recipe? We probably all get tired sometimes of the same-old, same-old chicken dishes. Here’s an easy one that’s quick to put together and is delicious too. If you like Italian flavors, you’ll love this. I found it years ago in the first cookbook I ever bought, a big International style cookbook. I’ve made it for years and it is really good! I’m not going to list amounts, because this is according to how many chicken breasts you want to cook at one time. I usually do 3 at a time. Just add the ingredients to taste. They all mix together well.
Italian Chicken
3 to 6 boneless chicken breasts
Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts, add salt & pepper & the following dried herbs sprinkled on top of the chicken:
Basil
Oregano
Red pepper flakes (if you like a little heat!)
Add one can diced tomatoes, one small can Kalamata olives, and diced onion & garlic on top of the chicken. Place foil over top of dish & bake at 350* for one hour.
Take it out of the oven and it looks like this, with lots of yummy juices. Add your favorite rice as a side dish and a fresh salad or any veggie. It’s a meal! Those Kalamata olives really bring out the flavor.
Buon Appetito!
*Ice Cream and Watermelon (no, not together!)
*White Creamware
*Watching my flowers grow
*All my friends and family
GREAT FINDS!! GREAT RECIPE, too! I love reading your blog and seeing all the pics and updates!
~Blessings,
Jan
Hi Rhoda,
I have been looking forward to seeing the bargains you got when you posted that you were going again. I especially love your new green top. Bet you hubby loved the print.
Thanks for posting your 5 favorite things.
I really enjoy keeping up with your blog!
Diane
Great finds! Daniel’s brother, Billy (and Holly )live in Niceville and we were good friends with them. It is funny because Daniel has made AL prints for them as Christmas gifts and they have a bunch. They are Auburn fans- both Billy and Holly went to AU. So they have prints all over their home. They love that he did them and how talented he is at adding so much into the print. They are really expensive!
Great stuff! I love the purse and top….You have sucha great sense if style! Jen R
Rhoda strikes again! It amazes me how you find things that fit your style so perfectly. Hubby must be thrilled with your find for him too!
I’ll be trying the chicken…looks pretty low cal also.
Have a great day!
Rhoda, I always love coming to see what you get at garage sales. I love that bag.
The recipe sounds delicious, and you’re right, I am always looking for another way to prepare chicken.
I’m always in awe at what you find at yard sales, and the incredible prices. The purse is great, love the polka dots.
I have bamboo roman blinds in my kitchen and really like them.
I am just so impressed with your ability to find such great things at yard sales. Your bathroom color scheme is fantastic, and I have spent such an enjoyable time reading every post!
Oh wow thanks for the recipe I’m going to be trying it out on my crew very soon.
That was the exact material I wanted for curtains in my house several years ago, but it’s a Waverly pattern and the price was prohibitive. You got a good deal!
I love the Johnson Bros. dishes too. I bought some just like them at a clearance table in a local upscale department store a few weeks ago. Isn’t great to find them at such tremendous prices?
The purse- awesome! Love those polka dots and black and white.
I went yard saling yesterday too and every time I looked at something I thought of you and Nester. I found some really good deals too including more tea dishes that you can see on my blog. Like I really needed more tea dishes!
Love those yard sales!
Hi Rhoda, great deals! Can you believe I wasn’t out saling this weekend?! Nope, I was feeling a bit lethargic so decided to sleep in….lol….
The rug & valences will look fantastic together! Now tell me all about the bamboo blinds please!!! I’ve been looking for some for my LR. I looked at penney’s & in a few catalogs but I’m sure you know where to get the best deal! Since I’m retired I find myself spending more time in there in the evening & think I’d like a little more window coverage.
My MIL makes that same recipe without the olives. She calls it her EYEtalion chicken! It’s good.
Hugsxx, DebraK
The garage sale early birds do get the goodies, don’t they? Love all your new found treasures!! And I just so happen to have a pkg. of chicken breasts thawing in the fridge right this moment…so thank you for an easy change of pace recipe…sounds delish! Happy weekend to you, Brown-Eyes
Wow…great finds, Rhoda!
The chicken looks good. I’ll give this recipe a try. Thanks!
Our company is leaving this afternoon. We’ve had several fun filled days, since her arrival!
I was tagged for five favorites too and will try to get to them this week. I enjoyed reading your
list.
Pat
Great finds! I especially like the Alabama find for your hubby’s office and the transferware!
Can’t wait to see the newly transformed bathroom with the new fabric!
Rhoda,Wonderful finds 🙂 I am so excited to get my move over and done with so I can go yard selling. You find the greatest itmes. If I lived closer to ya I would love to hit some yard sales
Take Care
Natasha
South Carolina Bound
Nice bargains! The recipe for Italian Chicken sounds so good…I think I’ll fix it for dinner this evening. The pictures on your last post about the berries are just wonderful.
Rhoda, Check this blog out…the first picture has transferware plates similiar to yours. I love her decorating style and thought this would be an inspiration for you. http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/
Mary
Love, Love, Love the Johson Brother’s plates! Those are my favorite to collect!
I the Italian chicken sounds divine. I’ll add that to my recipe file to try soon! Wishing you a beautiful week!
~Jen
I am certainly going to try this recipe…it sounds so wonderful…please keep sharing!!! Dianntha
I need that polka dot bag!! Too cute.