One of my very special and dear friends, Kim, from Daisy Cottage is here today to show off her thrifting finds. Kim and I started off as online friends about 8 years ago when we met on a decorating board and since then we’ve met in person, so I’m proud to call her a real life friend now. I just adore Kim and Maggie, her adorable dachsund, as well as Daisy Cottage, her oh so cute home and if you haven’t been to her blog yet, you must go over and check it out. It’s a feast for the eyes, especially if you love cottages and vintage decor. Kim and I are thrifting sisters and even got to hang out together at her house and do some thrifting last year about this time. I wish she lived near me, we’d be hanging out all the time. In fact, Kim is the one who encouraged me to start blogging, so you have her to thank for that. I’m so glad I did!
So, welcome Kim as she shares her thrifty finds with us!
Just like our dear friend, Rhoda, I, too, love to venture out early Saturday mornings and go to yard sales. I am really lucky, as yard sale season is year-round in Florida! And I am even luckier as my sister and I usually go together. Picture Lucy and Ethel and that pretty much describes our yard saling adventures!
Attending these sales is a wonderful way to get to know your town. You discover hidden neighborhoods that you might not have otherwise found and you meet the nicest people! As the sun rises and the birds begin to sing, AND the morning air creates crazy curls for our hair, we always find a treasure – or two. 😉
Last Saturday was no exception and I did, indeed, find several goodies and all for the grand total of $6!
Here is what I found:
Two vintage hankies, three old books – one entitled “Miracle Gardening” that I am sure will come in VERY handy, a red velvet pillow, a darling Christmas apron, and a fabulously fringed Christmas tablecloth!
There are SO many things that you can do with your yard sale treasures. The possibilities are ENDLESS. For example, you can create lovely gift baskets for any occasion – by filling them with the things that you have found along the way. A garden-themed basket could include a pair of old garden gloves, a few vintage tools, a well-read garden book, and a chippy little pot with a happy plant! A vintage cookbook tied up with a bow that has a wooden spoon tucked in its knot would be lovely to give AND to receive! And who wouldn’t love to have a sweet little hankie to call their own?
And, of course, you can also layer your home, from top to bottom with your newly found treasures as Rhoda and I love to do ….
I so hope that you give yard sales a try! For you see, buried underneath the piles of rubbish and what-nots, are true diamonds in the rough, waiting to be loved and sparkle again! Think of all the fun that you, too, can have for $6!
See you at the sales!!!
XO,
Kim
Thank you, Kim, my sweet friend!
Now, it’s YOUR turn to share what you’ve found . Just sign up with Mr. Linky and be sure and add the permalink of your post and not just your blog url. I’ll have to delete anything that is not relevant to this party. And be sure and link back from YOUR blog to this post so others can come and join the party.
What is a permalink?? OK, Ladies! I’m going to have to do a little tutorial again on how to play with Mr. Linky. Once your post is done, click on the title & you will see a long address in your browser box. COPY THAT url and post into the Mr. Linky box, since THAT post will be permanent in the links and months from now, someone can click on your link and find your post. Don’t just paste your BLOG url, but the actual post url. Got it, OK good?! I just had to go change a bunch of the links to the actual post.
I’ll share a few more of my finds on Tuesday.
Our friend, The Nester, is sharing some exciting things on her blog on Monday, so go by and check it out.
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Hi Rhoda! I am new to your blog! I am a Birmingham girl myself (I live in Hayden now though) You have a gorgeous Southern blog which I look forward to reading!
Thank you Kim for a fun post. I don’t garage sale (I hate getting up early) but I’m a regular at my Goodwill and always find some great things there.
Thanks Rhoda for hosting another fun party!
Manuela
Hi Rhoda
I didn’t know it was Kim who got you to start blogging. Aren’t you glad? I love gargae sales and thrifting too but haven’t been able to get to any because every Sat I’ve had someplace I’ve had to be early. If I ever get to go I’ll join in with you. Sorry I haven’t been by to visit much lately. I’ve cut back on my computer time.
Hugs, Rhondi
Dear Rhoda,
Thank you for the honor of inviting me to guest post at your beautiful site and for giving me the opportunity to share some of my newly thrifted treasures with your wonderful friends!
I am so LUCKY that I was able to meet you and spend time with you last year after having been friends with you online for so long!
Everyone – Rhoda is the REAL DEAL! She is as sweet as she can be – a true lady (and a gorgeous one at that) with a very loving heart. And SHE is the tag sale queen! Her talents are too many to name but most importantly she is so genuine. I can’t imagine Blogland without our Rhoda.
Love to you all,
Kim
Stink to that Mr. Linky!! It’s NOT peanut butter ice cream sandwiches!! The address should be correct for my post today, but I didn’t remember to check my NAME, my goodness!!! It just spit out what was there last time I did a linky! Is there any way you could fix that??
Hi! I just popped over from Daisy Cottage, and I am enjoying your blog! Now I must get back, as Maggie seems to want some company while she waits for mommy & daddy to come home!
Carol
Junking with friends make the time extra special!
Amy
Rhoda, love your blog and Kim’s blog. Looking forward to seeing everyone’s treasures.
You got to GO to Daisy Cottage. You get EVERYTHING! Eddie and Kim! Lucky!
And thanks so much for the link!
xoxo!
Hi Rhoda! My great find is actually from a thrift store, not a yard sale. I hope that is okay! It was definitely a GREAT deal! Love your blog! I’m an AL girl, too. Originally from North AL, now in TN. Have a great day!
My mom took us to yard sales my whole entire life… she and her friend called it, “junkin” I remember my mom calling Shirley and saying, “want to go junkin?” I have a lot of wonderful things from junkin over the years….thanks for sharing all your great ideas!
I love Kim and Daisy Cottage. Her pictures are always amazing! What a treat to be able to go with her and I love the picture of you with Maggie.:) I completely agree that you can really get to know your town by going to yard sales. Thanks for hosting, Rhoda, and also I am so honored to be on your Tumblr. Thank you!!
Thanks Rhoda for coming by my blog. Thrifting is so much fun, its the thrill of the hunt. Kim found some great treasures, thanks for having her as a guest. Debbie
Rhoda, sorry that I had forgotten to add a link on my blog to yours. I just went ahead and did that now. I’m so happy to have discovered your lovely blog through Daisy Cottage. I will be stopping in often!
Carol
Rhoda, I’ve enjoyed looking over everyone’s thrifty finds this morning!
Thanks for hosting…
Victoria
Lots of great bargains. My first try – Did I do it right?? Thanks Rhoda for hosting. 🙂
Glenda
Thanks for giving us a forum to share all our wonderful thrifty treasure finds…check out what I got for $10!
Rhoda,
This is such a fun meme. I love how you posted your friends finds. They are fabulous. I haven't really done much garage sale shopping (can't seem to get up early enough on Saturdays), but I love thrift stores. Thanks for visiting my blog & leaving me a comment & thanks again for giving us the chance to post our thrifty finds.
Kim
I posted about my Yard Sale “treasures” on Saturday, but from now on I’ll know to save them for this party on Mondays! 🙂
Rhoda – I sent you an email. I cannot say “I am sorry” enough – I feel so bad. I promise it was not intentional. I will try and get the link corrected when I quit shaking.
Glenda