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
Boy you have some great yard sales down yonder.I love the plates, how pretty they are. And the bath room curtains and rug are going to nice. Hope to see some photos when you are done. Have a great week.
hugs;
Alaura
You always get the greatest things from yard sales. And the chicken looks delish!
Great bargains, I need to come and go shop with you!
My daughter Brittney is a huge Alabama fan!
Have a blessed day!
Smile:)
Sheila
Great finds! Love the transferware! And I heard that Daniel Moore prints shot up in value after the controversy a few years back. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but worth cheking in to. Either way, it’s a great deal.
I have 5 weeks off the wedding schedule. Guess what I’ll be doing on Saturday mornings!
Hi Rhoda,
Thanks for that yummy looking recipe. Lovely finds from the yard sales – my favorite is the purse ~ what a steal at that price compared to the original.
Have an oustanding week.
Blessings,
Sandy 🙂
Ok… I almost just licked my computer screen. YUM, that chicken meal looks scrumptious. Maybe I will give it a try!
Great finds! I have those same red and white plates. Love them!
Chicken looks incredible! So super yummy!!
I’m thinking that watermelon and ice cream might actually be good together!
Great finds again. You go girl! Love the green shirt. The recipe sounds very yummy so I’ll have to give it a try.
Looking forward to seeing you next week.
Hugs!
Kat
Hi Rhonda; Thank you so much for your nice comment, and thank you for stopping by for a visit it meant so much to me. I hope you stop by again. Again Thank you. I am loving meeting new friends.
hugs;
alaura
Hi Rhoda 🙂
I’m sorry it’s taken so long to get over here and see you.
Happy belated Anniversary!! May you have many many happy years together 🙂
I love this chicken recipe! Great Bargains too 🙂
Have a beautiful night.
hugs,
rue
Hi Rhoda!
I am once again impressed with your fabulous finds! I love it all, but I must say that I have been specifically looking for a red transferware plate and haven’t found it yet…and I’m sure that when I do do, it won’t compare to your bargain price!
Thanks for the recipe…I’m always looking for something new to do with chicken! 🙂
Great scores on the sales. I am most envious of the AL print. My son would have flipped had I found something like that. Amesome!
I am certinaly going to try that chicken recipe.
What wonderful finds… I love those plates! Susie H
You always seem to find the best stuff. Pretty good Italian recipe for a Southern Girl.
Rosemary
hi..can you tell me more on the Homer Laughlin dishes? My sister in law and I went thrifting last week and found some pretty Homer Laughlin dishes, but didn’t know anything about them.
Thanks!
Hi Rhoda, I love the things you found yard saleing and the chicken dish looks very tasty. Deb
Re: Italian Chicken
I fixed your recipe last night and DH raved…now after eating my cooking for 40 years, that’s saying something…LOL. I used some ripe olives and some green olives, because the kalamata olives were $4.98…ouch1 It was still delicious..Thanks again. Have a blessed day, Brown-Eyes
Brown-eyes, I’m so glad you tried it! OK, on the kalamata olives. Take a look at Walmart & they have small cans for less than $2. Those are the ones I buy & they have plenty for a dish like this. I stock up on them and use them for lots of things, including pizza topping.
Rhoda
Love the green shirt and purse!
Chix recipe looks fabulous too!
Hugs!
Great deals Rhoda! I love the bracelets and shirt. Looks like a wonderful recipe too. Thanks for sharing.