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Using Yardsale Finds

August 19, 2009 By Rhoda 49 Comments

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As promised, here are a few of the recent yardsale finds and where they ended up.  This bamboo shelf seems  to work above my black desk in the den, so that’s where it ended up, as well as the cute little bamboo stool. For now, I put the lamp on it, but you never know.  It might move later.  There’s another fake flower that will probably be leaving soon too.

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Most of these shells as well as the round aqua orb and the globe were all yardsale finds.

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One of the fans is in the beachy guestroom on top of the black bookcase….

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And the other one, in the toile guestroom.  I love how they look just hanging out.  They probably will not get used, but they sure are pretty to look at.

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The black fan up close.  I think he’s my fave.

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And in the toile room, I got the Roman shade hung up, after doing some renovations on it.  It was a set of 2 shades and they were too short for this window, so I cut the bottom off one of them and sewed it to the other one.  Then I had to get new strings that were longer to make them work properly too, but for a total of $8, I think it was totally worth it, don’t you?  I love how they look with my toile drapes.

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This window is finished and I can now get rid of the white metal blinds that were in here.  This looks so much better.

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That tiny oil painting got a white frame treatment and sanded down and now hangs in the shabby cabinet in the downstairs bathroom.  Love this little piece! Doesn’t that just draw you in?

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And the aqua Ball jars ended up in the shabby cabinet too.  I’m loving this old thing too, it really adds some personality to that bathroom.

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In the kitchen, I am using this pretty green and white checked plate for my oil and vinegar containers, just in case some olive oil decides to drip out on my counters.  Pretty and practical!

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Those honkin’ sconces are hanging above the fireplace now.  I already had some screws in the studs on either side and these had some thick wire hangers on the back that worked perfectly, so here they are.

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It’s always hard to take a good pic of this fireplace with the sun blazing in the windows.

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They are beauties and I’m so glad I got them!  They are quite prominent too and take center stage over the fireplace.  Even my hubby noticed them and liked them.

So, that’s a peek at where a few things have ended up.  I’ll be sure and do more updates with other things along the way too.  There’s usually a place for something you love !

Most likely, I will be doing a yardsale in the fall to clean out my stash closet again, so Birmingham girls who may be interested, stay tuned for that. 🙂

We’ll be spending a few days in the mountains with my family, but will be back soon.  If you want to see our trip up there last summer, click here, as  we’ll be doing a repeat of all of this, plus a fish fry with homemade peach ice cream.  Yep, we like to eat. 🙂

At least there’s some good walking in the area too, we’ll need to walk off that food.  I’ll be sure and take some pics to share with you too.  But, come back here tomorrow afternoon, cause I’ve got more of Grandma Eleanor to share! 🙂

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  1. Patti says

    August 19, 2009 at 10:44 am

    Everything looks great! You have such a knack for accessorizing! Have fun in the mountains!~Patti

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  2. Amy says

    August 19, 2009 at 10:48 am

    I love the fans!
    Everything you do is go wonderful… the sconces are fabulous!
    ~Amy

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  3. Joy says

    August 19, 2009 at 10:59 am

    Your yard sale goodies look fabulous!
    I really neeeeeeed to find a vintage fan. I’ve been looking foreeeeeever, but I just don’t seem to be as lucky as you.
    Have a wonderful time in the mountains!

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  4. The Undomesticated Wife says

    August 19, 2009 at 11:01 am

    Great job of putting those gsale finds in the the right spots! Everything looks nice. And those sconces…whoa! Love them!

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  5. [email protected] says

    August 19, 2009 at 11:10 am

    Love everything! The window looks so awesome! I love the toile curtains with the roman shade! Fabulous!

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  6. Carmen says

    August 19, 2009 at 11:17 am

    Everything looks great! The sconces look fabulous over the fireplace!!! Woo hoo! Have a great trip!!!! 🙂

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  7. Pam says

    August 19, 2009 at 11:37 am

    Love seeing what you have done with your buys! Got some great buys at the yardsale.
    Pam

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  8. Melanie Parker says

    August 19, 2009 at 11:38 am

    Love the cheap finds! Beautiful

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  9. Kara says

    August 19, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    Everything looks just gorgeous in it’s new home! I sure wish I lived closer so I could come to your yardsale. That would be so much fun!

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  10. anh says

    August 19, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    everything looks sooooo wonderful!

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  11. Susie Harris says

    August 19, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    Still loving those fans!!!! Im still looking for some and those wind up clocks. Your button is not working right on my blog for some reason. A photobucket sign is showing in place of your button….weird!

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  12. Sheila says

    August 19, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    Everything looks great together Rhoda! I especially like the roman shade with your pretty toile curtains. They match so well together it looks as if you bought them as a set. Looking forward to hearing more about Grandma Eleanor tomorrow and wishing you a safe trip to the mountains. TFS! Sheila

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  13. margaret says

    August 19, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Beautiful Rhonda. I just wish I lived in Alabama so I could mosey on over for your yard sale. 🙂 Margaret

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  14. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    August 19, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    I love how you have used your yard sale finds. Your home decor looks sooo expensive, but I love how you have incorporated some thrifty finds. 🙂 Way to go for rigging up the roman shades. 🙂

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  15. Elizabeth Marchus says

    August 19, 2009 at 3:57 pm

    Hi Rhonda,
    Everything looks so pretty, really just lovely. You have been so creative with your finds.
    Take care and enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  16. Linda says

    August 19, 2009 at 3:58 pm

    Rhoda, it’s fun to see how you used your bargains – I remembered them from a thrifty posting. Always love your ideas and your sense of style. Thanks so much for sharing. Have a wonderful vacation. Linda

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  17. Cathycan says

    August 19, 2009 at 5:06 pm

    Oh you clever, clever girl! Using two blinds to make one! Sewing them together! I enjoy your site so much!

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  18. Stella says

    August 19, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    Love, love, love the fans. Especially the black one. Can’t believe you found it at a garage sale. The toile curtains are lovely. Great job with the shade.

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  19. UnfinishedMom says

    August 19, 2009 at 7:09 pm

    All I have to say is WOW! Can you come up north and help me figure out what to do with my hand-me-down attic style decor?

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  20. Nancy Hood says

    August 19, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    I cannot decide which one is my favorite! But I think the sconces edge out the others by just a bit!

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