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Thrifty Treasures for Loveladies

May 9, 2010 By Rhoda 38 Comments

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Since I was out of town for Mother’s Day this weekend, I didn’t get to do a lot of yardsale shopping, but did hit a couple on Friday and found 2 treasures for myself.

I hit a moving sale and these little ladies had some pretty nice stuff there, so I scored this beautiful large soup tureen for $5 to add to my growing collection.

And I couldn’t pass up this pretty pair of crystal goblets for 25 cents each.  Anyone recognize the pattern? I think I’ve seen these before.

Let me also share a little project I’m working on at The Lovelady Center. I’ve told you about this wonderful place before, a center that houses women coming out of prison, drug addicts getting clean, homeless women, really women from all sorts of backgrounds, along with their kids, live at The Lovelady Center, a faith-based ministry helping these women start over with their lives. The center is in an old hospital and as you can imagine, the rooms need some updating.

So, I’ve picked a room to redecorate and spruce up.  Nothing special, you can see it needs paint and some work to make it feel more homey.  My small group and I are going to take this room and make it better for the girls living here.  There’s a full-sized bed on this side of the room.  I’ve got to get rid of those pink blinds somehow.

And bunk-beds right by the door.  I’d love to paint these bunk-beds. They are really rough looking in person, so I hope we have time to do it all.

The vanity area is not very attractive either, but I don’t know that we’ll have time to paint this piece.  But hopefully, with some paint on the walls, new bedding, accessories and lamps, it will feel a lot better when we are finished.

The bathroom has this pretty aqua tile and I’m going to bring this color out to the room too.   I have left over paint at my house that should work great in the room.

The girls in my small group chipped in money and I’m taking it out with me yardsaling to see what all I can find for this room, since we have limited funds and have to do it on a small budget. I’ll keep you posted and show y’all the finished project when we’re all done, which might not be until June.

Here’s a really great find from last week’s yardsales that will be a good start to the room redo.  This pretty chenille bedspread with 2 shams was $8.   Now, if I could only find some twin spreads to coordinate in here too, I’ll be set.

This lamp from Pier One was $5 and will be a good addition in there.  That pillow on the floor is by Waterford and was $1.

And this pretty water print was $5. I’m going to paint the frame white and it should be a good focal point for the wall.
These 2 shell prints were $5 for the pair.  Can you see where I might be going with this.  A little bit of a beachy feel, which I think would be really cheery in that room.   I want to keep things light and airy since there is no overhead light and it’s rather dim in there.

This pretty striped pillow was $1 and will add some texture to the bed.  I can’t wait to see what else I can find to complete this room renovation on a budget.

You know how much I enjoy yardsales, right?! There’s a great website that helps you find all the yardsales in your area.  How cool is that?  They are doing a really fun giveaway for TWO i-phones for their brand new i-phone app, which can be downloaded. Now, you can find those yardsales really easy and right from your phone.  I don’t have an i-phone, but would love to win one.  I’m sure it would make yardsaling easier AND faster. So, click on over and sign up.  The contest runs through June 4th!

So, now it’s YOUR turn for the party this week! What have YOU found lately. Add your link to the Linky list and remember our guidelines for the party:

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  1. Leslie says

    May 9, 2010 at 9:24 pm

    Your goblets are Parklane by Mikasa! Great score!

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  2. JoLynn says

    May 9, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Love what your small group is doing for the Lovelylady Center. That will be a HUGE blessing!!

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  3. Jess @ Frugal with a Flourish says

    May 9, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    That is so sweet! Those girls will have a fantastic new room once you get finished with it! Love that little lamp!! Thanks for hosting too!

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  4. Natasha says

    May 9, 2010 at 10:05 pm

    This was a great post and I loved seeing all of your great finds. My favourite things would have to be those prints, though, as they look great and were a real bargain!

    Thanks for having me and Happy week!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  5. Phillips Phamily Mama says

    May 9, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    Wonderful how you are giving back to the community! Hope you had a great time in Atlanta; we’re headed in that direction on Wednesday.

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  6. Nancy Thomas says

    May 10, 2010 at 12:09 am

    The crystal goblets look like Mikasa’s Artic Lights to me.

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  7. Vicky says

    May 10, 2010 at 12:20 am

    Love that Lamp! I think it is great what you and your group are doing for the LoveLady Center! Can’t wait to see the results. You will be blessed and rewarded for your works.
    Blessings, Vicky

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  8. Loree says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:06 am

    I always look forward to Mondays to see what you;ve found at the yardsales. I am always so jealous ( but in a good way).Will be visiting my in-laws in the States this summer so I am looking forward to my first yard sale 🙂 I have to say that you are doing a great job helping those women at the centre by sprucing things up. I am sure they will appreciate it a lot.

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  9. Paula says

    May 10, 2010 at 5:48 am

    Thanks for hosting the party. Your project sounds like one that will be very rewarding. Keep us updated on the progress!

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  10. Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says

    May 10, 2010 at 11:30 am

    I love that you are redoing that room at the shelter! Good luck and can’t wait to see it!! Maybe turn those pink blinds into no sew roman shades??

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  11. Lou Cinda says

    May 10, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Rhoda, what an awesome and generous thing to do! I know it will be wonderful and I can’t wait to see what you ladies create!

    Lou Cinda 🙂

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  12. Cass at That Old House says

    May 10, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    I think it is terrific, what you and your friends are doing for the Lovelady Center. I helped organize a church-based homeless refuge for families in our county, years back — it was heartbreaking, but rewarding work.

    We blog-ladies love our homes; can you imagine being without a place to call your own? It’s so hard on the children, especially those of school age. Thanks for doing this kindness; I’m sure it will be lovely when you are done!
    Cass

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  13. Cindy S says

    May 10, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    Rhoda, You found some really wonderful treasures. Bless you for taking on the project that you mentioned. I know it will look wonderful with the things that you have already found. I will be looking for photos of the finished product when it is finally done. Hugs, Cindy S

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  14. [email protected] says

    May 10, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    Wow! What a great project! My hat is off to you for all your work!
    Thanks so much for hosting another great party!
    ~Liz

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  15. Kathy Eller says

    May 11, 2010 at 2:19 am

    I so love that you are doing this! What a fun project to do witha group of ladies!! We all know how much better our family feels when their surroundings are given some TLC. So many lives will be touched and so many women will feel lvoed and pampered for a time. GOOD JOB!

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  16. Anita says

    May 11, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    What a great project you are taking on! I think it will be a great boost to their spirits. We all know how much our surrounds can affect our moods!

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