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Thrifty Finds this week

July 26, 2009 By Rhoda 86 Comments

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Hi,friends!  I hope you’ll all make yourself comfortable at my new place. Take off your shoes and enjoy.  There will be some tweaking to do with this new blog (fixing some broken links, etc.), but I’ll be working on those as I find them.  If you see something that is off, feel free to email me about it, thanks!  A BIG thanks to my blog designer, Darcy, at Graphically Designing for making the switch for me and holding my hand.  And not making me feel like an idiot at trying to learn a new program.

I have over 3,800 subscribers to my Blogger blog, so please, please ALL of you take the time to re-subscribe to my new one.  That would be wonderful! I love knowing that all of you are still out there with me.

So, on to the Thrifty Party this week.  I got to a few sales, but really didn’t buy much at all.  And that’s OK, there’s always  next week, right?!

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There are some fabulous views here in Birmingham and this was the sight from the back deck of a moving sale in Brook Highland.  Isn’t that WOW?!  It was so packed, I went through and looked as well as I could and grabbed only one thing.

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This softly draping knit dress by Nina Leonard was $1!  Steal!  I  never found a size on it, but figured since it is a wrap-style dress it could work for me and it does just fine.  The sleeves were a little long (that hardly ever happens), so I’ll just push them up.  This isn’t a complete wrap dress, in that it’s not open all the way down, but only the middle section wraps  and I like it better that way.  I love that I can tighten it or loosen as needed.  You know, just in case I get fat or anything. 🙂

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And with my $2 shoes from last week’s sale, a pretty thrifty outfit, all for $3.  The material is really comfortable too and you know I loved the print. Giraffe is it? Black and white is such a staple in my closet.  I looked online and found a link to QVC and they were selling the short sleeved version for $46, here.  But, it’s no longer available. I did get a deal! IMG_5985

Moving on, in my own neighborhood at a sale, I found this pretty lime green plastic pitcher for 50 cents. Always nice to have in the summer and it will coordinate with my other outdoor dish finds.

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This pretty tiny little oil painting was 25 cents. I just love these little vintage paintings and at that price, wasn’t about to leave it.  It will look cute on an easel on a bookshelf.

IMG_5987We’ve added 2 hummingbird feeders in the backyard this year and have had a ball watching those cute little creatures, so when I spotted this iron hummingbird, I had to get it.  At $3, it was my splurge of the day.IMG_5983I stopped by one of the big thrift stores in Alabaster since I was over that way for an in-home consultation last week and found one thing to bring home. This green print skirt from Old Navy was more than I usually spend, but I love the style of these skirts, so for $5, wasn’t too bad.  It has some pretty ribbon trim too, a great summer skirt. IMG_5989This is not a yardsale piece, but you have to see what I won in a giveaway.  Lara Harris, a wonderful artist, had a giveaway and I was lucky enough to win it.  I sent her a pic of the photo of my iron urn (from a yardsale of course) on my header, so it seems only fitting to have this captured on canvas.  I love it, Lara!  I’ll have to find the right spot for this 5×7″ beauty. Check out Lara’s blog for all her beautiful paintings.  You can get one done too!

So, get ready to share your treasures too.  Remember our guidelines for Mr. Linky parties:

  1. Enter your permalink to your thrifty post and NOT just your blog url.  If you aren’t sure how to do that, please refer back to last week’s party. All links that do not go to your party post will be deleted.
  2. Please add a link back to THIS post, so that all your readers can find the party and join in or at least read about all the fun that everyone else had, or I’ll have to delete those too.

Todays Thrifty Treasures Participants

1. Amanda @ Serenity Now {Steals and 200th Post Giveaway!}
2. Lisa @ Happy Girl Thrift Adventures
3. Queen of Fifty Cents
4. Queentomas
5. [email protected]: unique photo holder
6. Linda @Nina’s Nest
7. Deana
8. Debbie @ Pink Roses and Teacups
9. RELUCTANT ENTERTAINER – I shopped my own sale!
10. ThriftyAnnabella (Friday)
11. Kelee Katillac
12. The Shabby Chic Cottage
13. Marianne (French flea market)
14. Jennifer @ chester and donkey
15. SullivanandMurphy
16. ellen b
17. [email protected]
18. Shirley Corwin
19. Cheap&Sweet my .50¢ vintage slo cooker find and lots more great deals
20. Ashley’s Busy ( Vintage Finds )
21. Darlene @ Darlene’s Days
22. A Beach Cottage ~ Thrifty Makeover
23. [email protected] Hideaway
24. Anna See@ An Inch of Gray
25. Suzanne in TX
26. MelanieElissa
27. the lazy peacock
28. Chrissie Grace
29. Olive Rue
30. Rhonda @ BlueCreekHome
31. Southernseven
32. Suzanne in TX–buttons galore!
33. Jo @ 2nd Act
34. Dab of This and That
35. Kimba @ A Soft Place to Land
36. m @ tales from an oc cottage
37. [email protected] Fine Living
38. Rhonda @A Home With A Smile
39. Tara @ Home Again…
40. Kammy-Small Home in the Country
41. Arlene @ For the Love of It
42. randeeparker.blogspot.com
43. Terry @ Cherished Treasures
44. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State – $80 savings!
45. [email protected]
46. Cindy @ Applestone
47. [email protected]
48. Britt @ A Penny Saved – Pottery Barn Clock $3
49. Amy Lynne @ Mom*s Balance
50. Debbie
51. Gayla @ the Cockrells
52. Julia@ Open Hands (fabric & some ugly things)
53. Rhonda @ Down Memory Lane
54. [email protected]
55. [email protected] VINTAGE
56. Brittany
57. Jadehollow
58. Maggie Elizabeth
59. Stephanie @ A Fine House
60. [email protected] tickle pink thrift
61. BlueCastle
62. Thrifty Florida Mama (first time participating!)
63. BJ_Mama @ For What It’s Worth-or Not
64. Aubree
65. [email protected] cottage
66. [email protected] (thrifty finds and a giveaway)
67. Alicia at Titere con Bonete
68. Joely
69. OnOurWayOnline
70. Julie
71. Christy @ EmbellishedBayou
72. [email protected] by Victoria
73. Bill @ Affordablel Accoutrements
74. [email protected] ( tons of goodies )
75. [email protected] Cottage
76. SusieQ
77. Renee @ Cottage Lifestyle
78. Stacey @ Sweet Nothings
79. Lois Grebowski
80. grannyann – Weekend Finds
81. Notes of Sincerity
82. Cass @ That Old House
83. Lisa
84. Monica
85. Shauna @ They Call Me Lucy
86. Yardsalequeen’s Junk
87. Suesan
88. [email protected]
89. The Gaines Gang (Goodwill before and after)
90. Twice Remembered: Cottage Style Table and Thrifted Accessories
91. Joy @ JoysofHome
92. Hunter and Hailey’s mom
93. Beth @ Stories of A to Z
94. jackie ( free fun)
95. [email protected] – treasure I’d like to find
96. Emma Calls Me Mama
97. Shery
98. [email protected] Farm
99. Kelli(Goodwill finds)
100. Cutie Patootie
101. [email protected]
102. Amanda @ Life on County Road 39
103. [email protected] Domestic
104. kelly @ coupon cutting divas
105. Lemondrop Marie
106. Morning T
107. Amanda @ Our Home on County Road 39
108. Virginia @ Sufficient Grace
109. Carol @ Old Glory Cottage
110. Terri @ Beacoup de joie vivre
111. Brittany @ Laughter,Living&Loving
112. Sharon @ Because I Must
113. Kara @Creations by Kara
114. Kendra @ Domestic Princess in Training
115. Brooke @ VintageSunshine
116. VintageChicHome
117. Callie@ Adventures in Stay at Home Wifedom
118. Cheryl
119. Rambling Girl aka Beth
120. Patricia @ In My Free Time
121. Todd @ toddmcl.com
122. Cheri Peoples
123. Erin
124. Elisabeth
125. [email protected]
126. Anny @ RandomAnny

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  1. Joy says

    July 27, 2009 at 10:10 am

    Can I just say that I’m a bit envious that you can find so many wonderful outfits at such bargain prices. I have the hardest time finding thrifty clothes that I like.
    Great finds, as always!

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  2. Angel says

    July 27, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    I worry about you taking pictures of yourself at the top of the stairs! Be careful! Love the Old Navy skirt!

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  3. Bonnie says

    July 27, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    Great finds as usual! Love the dress, the skirt,(I never find clothes and I NEED some more!) and both the paintings. Can’t wait to see where they’ll end up. Welcome to your new address.

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  4. Beverly says

    July 27, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    It’s looking great over here at your new site. I changed my links. 😉

    And, all of your new goodies are fabulous.

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  5. Cass @ That Old House says

    July 27, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    Wow Rhoda –you score big time when you go thrifting! Amazing bargains … love the clothes, but adore that tiny painting. I’ll give you 50-cents for it … double your money! 😉

    Thanks for hosting!

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  6. Mandi says

    July 27, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    I adore your dress! I know what you mean, I love a good print. Especially a giraffe type one. It looks great one you.

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  7. Jennifer says

    July 27, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    Absolutely LOVE that giraffe print dress! and for one dollar!! Oh my!!

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  8. Randi says

    July 27, 2009 at 2:08 pm

    Rhoda, I am so happy to have stumbled across your blog this past month. I can’t wait to paint my ugly bathroom cabinets, thanks for the inspiration!!! And how fun to join your thrifty blog party. Keep up the AWESOME work!
    Hugs – Randi

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  9. Marie says

    July 27, 2009 at 2:12 pm

    Love that black and white dress, flattering and pretty! And the oil painting! What steals!

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  10. Carol @ Old Glory Cottage says

    July 27, 2009 at 3:28 pm

    Hellooo hot stuff! That dress looks gorgeous on you! Love that green pitcher, and the 25 cent painting, and that iron hummer is so cool! Great finds, as always. Congrats on the big move!

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  11. Brittany says

    July 27, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Hi Rhoda!
    Like a few others this is my first time posting on your blog as well as posting on your thrifty treasures. This is so much fun! You found some pretty great things. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. Marie says

    July 27, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    Hello Rhoda – thank you for hosting another fun party! I’m about to head on over to take a look at the participant’s treasures. And thank you for joining me on Friday for my Heirloom Party!

    Blessings,
    Marie

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  13. Brooke says

    July 27, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    Hey Rhoda!!
    I’m almost positive I saw you at the Alabaster thrift store! I was there Friday and saw a woman that looked liked you, but didn’t want to embarrass myself by saying hello to the wrong person. I like that thrift store and usually find a few things, but it always seems picked over and a little pricier than other thrift stores…
    thanks for sharing your finds…I love that skirt!

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  14. Christina says

    July 27, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    Love your finds. The dress is fabulous—and a steal at only a buck. Looks great w/the shoes too. I also love the Old Navy skirt.

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  15. Wendy says

    July 27, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Great dress!

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  16. cheryl says

    July 27, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    oma’goodness I just adore that little painting. It is something that just draws my eye right into the canvas…Tis love I tell you. That metal hummingbird made me do a double take– my father makes the very same thing. I’ve got an identical one in my backyard.
    ~Cheryl

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  17. Susie Harris says

    July 27, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    Love…that…dress!!! smiles~

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  18. Katie says

    July 28, 2009 at 7:53 am

    I love that dress, when your done, send it my way.. You look wonderful.

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  19. Beth says

    July 28, 2009 at 9:40 am

    Better late than never! I love coming over and visiting. I haven’t been so good at getting around lately…been so busy but hope to get back in the scene. Love your outfit!

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