Friday, April 8, 2011

I Must Have These

I am NOT going to become a packrat.  I am not.  Though it appears I collect a lot of junk (very useful, wonderful vintage items); I refuse to become a hoarder.  Hince~~I buy and keep some of the things I love but, for the most part I will end up taking them to my booth for resale.  Ok~~I feel better letting you know I don't want to become a packrat!


So~~I found another little teapot to add to my collection.  It was so cheap I couldn't resist. 


And here's that other Easter Egg~Shaped plate; 1/2 off at Hobby Lobby:
This one matches the vintage pink napkins I bought for tablescaping.


More old silver stuff:  I probably won't sell these for awhile (they are small and fit nicely in a drawer so that I don't look like I'm hoarding)~~~





And this is the rest of the milkglass items I bought for 10 cents each (except the leaf~shaped one~~it was a $1.00)~~bought the dime stuff Tuesday at our local Habitat Resale Shop:


This is one LARGE bunny!  So beautiful and came with another smaller one: both are carved wood and painted~~$5.00 for the set:


The ribbed~bowl is ironstone (has a slight hairline crack) so was a bargain for 50 cents:  I'm happy with it as a planter for my baby Ficus. 


See that little aqua shelf?  It's not staying (told you I am not a packrat!)~~~bought for $1.98 at Goodwill a few weeks ago and finally got around to painting it~~although~~I'm really starting to like it on this wall~~~





I'm linking up with:

http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.com/




http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/


Vintage Inspiration Friday
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/




http://www.atthepicketfence.com/


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47 comments:

  1. SusanApril 8, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Great job on your non-hoarding purchases! Where's the Habitat store? Anywhere in the east? Wish we had one of those. We do have a Restore but it's construction, etc. stuff for the house. It's not really a thrift store. Anyway, love the bunnies, especially. Susan

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  2. Lisa ~Suburban Retreat~April 9, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    Wow, you managed to get a lot of nice things while out thrifting. I love your sweet bunny. At least you have somewhere to get rid of all your stuff and keep it moving along ... mine just ends up in the furniture graveyard in my garage, where it lingers for years and years and years!

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  3. Alison AgnewApril 9, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    you are too funny about the hoarding...but i know the feeling...when new stuff comes in, other stuff has to go out...sigh...but you have found some wonderful bargains and put them together in a pretty way...thanks for linking up to fridays unfolded!

    blessings,

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  4. Joyce - Quilted NestApril 9, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Every single photo is a work of art. What a gift you have for making things look pretty. Love it all!

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  5. debApril 9, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    OMG! Your vignettes are amazing! Great scores on all!! Hey, now you gotta keep the aqua shelf...never too many shelves!! The tea pot is adorable, I can see why you couldn't pass it up. You just gotta keep the whole shabang!!
    I'm glad you are not a hoader, just a collector of fine things! ♥♥♥
    *hugs*deb

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  6. ElaineApril 9, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    My kids call me a hoarder but who can resist a bargin and a cute item when you see it.. I don't keep all mine..I past them onto to another who likes it Thanks for stopping by my site.

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  7. Skoots1moMApril 9, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    so cute...and i snooped below and loved the catholic crocheted items!!

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  8. Vintage GalApril 9, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    What wonderful treasures ~ and NO you are NOT a pack rat ;-)

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  9. DianeApril 9, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Wonderful treasures. I love everything you got and great deals too! And no, we are not pack rats....we are collectors! I am following you as well so we can check out our week finds. Diane

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  10. RebeccaApril 9, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Some great finds-I really like your blue shelf!

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  11. ~Lavender Dreamer~April 9, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    You've put together things that look perfect displayed! Love the sweet tea pot...and those linens are my favorite! Beautiful little plate, too! ♥

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  12. CarolApril 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    You have some lovely treasures,you place every thing together so wonderfully. I try not to be a hoarder.

    Love and Blessing From Carol

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  13. SaraApril 9, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Pack-rat schmack-rat... I think you found some great treasures.

    I'm totally convinced I don't visit the Habitat and Goodwill enough!! I'm going tomorrow!

    Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm a new follower of yours!

    Sara
    www.TheOtherEndOfTheCandle.blogspot.com

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  14. DiannApril 9, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Okay, you got some seriously AWESOME thrifty finds this week! I love it all! but, I am TOTALLY in LOVE with your new silver napkin rings and that fantastic pair of tongs!!! thank you so much for joining me for TTF! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

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  15. At The Picket FenceApril 10, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    You have absolutely lovely pieces and have created some beautiful vignettes with them! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday! :-)
    Vanessa

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  16. LynnApril 11, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I could totally relate to your post. Really smiled when you mentioned buying things that are small that fit in a drawer so it doesn't LOOK like you're hoarding - LOL! Been there, done that! Great post, lovely pictures, and I enjoyed a very pleasant visit. Have a great day!
    ~Lynn
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  17. RaeApril 11, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    My husband thinks I'm a pack-rat, but I consider myself a collector of things- a mother of sorts to all kinds of treasures!
    But, today I've decided to start thinning out the closets and shelves and be more critical of the things I save...
    Rats!

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  18. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 15, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    I love your tea pot collection, I too have one like it, among so many others, such as: Cake plates with pedestals though, cloches, dogs, china sets, I have 15 among tea sets, etc....who knows what else, but I love them all. I love vintage furniture too! Well, we're the same kind, I relate to you totally!
    Ha

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  19. Sandi~A Cottage MuseApril 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Your photos are gorgeous! I love finding treasures and enjoying them for a bit them passing them on for others to enjoy too!

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  20. Julie MarieApril 16, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Oooh what beautiful tresors you have found!... I sometimes am a packrat... I think that's okay... I get really attached to things... I don't have a shop, so I change things around sometimes and box up the rest and store... then it's like my own personal flea market when I bring out the boxes months later!... LOVE your gorgeous milkglass and the price is incredible!... thanks for visiting me today... xoxo Julie Marie

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  21. MeredithApril 16, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    thanks for your sweet comment! You do have some amazing finds!

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  22. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingApril 17, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Great junk!! I have a fear of being a pack rat too. But when you find something you love and can display it, why not???? Love all those pretty pieces!

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  23. SarahApril 17, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Thanks for stopping by HFTS to visit and become a follower. I'm happy to find you. I've had great fun scrolling down through your previous posts. I've added myself as a follower of A Few Pennies. I look forward to following along to see what treasures you find. Love the way you stage your photos. Clever idea to change out the shams for photo shoots. ~ Sarah

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  24. BettyApril 17, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    LOVE the silver sugar tongs.......and such a pretty dresser top vignette with the cloche, bunny and terrarium arrangement, so perfect for spring! Thank you for stopping over and leaving a comment. Yes, I've been called back to work fulltime so although I have things I'd like to share, it seems I don't actually get around to posting as often as I'd like these days. Hopefully I can learn to manage my time better. In the meantime I'm still reading and following my favs. Hugs!

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  25. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Your displays are fabulous and your finds are equally as wonderful. I look forward to following you for more inspiring vignettes and beautiful photos.

    Linking here from The Thrifty Groove.
    Tammy

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  26. KellyApril 18, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Hello! Thanks so much for your sweet comment and for following my blog....I am following you back now!

    You have gorgeous stuff here! Our styles are really similar. I love that little plate you got at Hobby Lobby....I might have to swing by there today! :)

    Come back soon!


    Kelly

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  27. Tallulah's Antique ClosetApril 18, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Luv the vignettes! And the silver collection of yours. Thank You for your follow we will also be one of your new followers after I post this comment. Have a great day....TALLULAH'S

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  28. My Cozy CasitaApril 21, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Hi,Thank you for your nice comment
    on my blog! I'm your new follower, Your photos are sooooo.. beautiful, Im so happy to found your bog I love your silver napkin
    and your tea pot.
    Beautiful.....
    Happy Easter!!!
    XO
    Isor

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  29. Faye April 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I sure understand the hoarding, I think I'm getting worse. Love all of your little vignettes! The aqua shelf is so pretty. I think I better become your newest follower...I like your blog!
    Faye
    (wildrosevintage)

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  30. DortheApril 22, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    So many beautiful finds-and for nothing... you lucky one-- I love the rabbit- and shelf.
    O-Dorthe

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  31. BabsApril 23, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    You found some beautiful treasures... love the silver napkin rings and tongs and your vignettes are so nice. As for being a pack rat? Never, just repurposing and helping the environment..LOL, I had gotten rid of so much stuff before I started blogging and now I wish I had some of it again. Oh well, it went for a good cause.
    Thanks for stopping by with lovely comments. I'm your newest follower.]
    Have a very happy Easter.
    Babs

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  32. SylviaApril 23, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    You found some wonderful treasurers..I would love to have them too !
    Thank you for visiting my blog and writing a kind comment !
    I wish you and yours a very Happy Easter !

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  33. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeApril 23, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Oh my goodness! What TREASURES! What is a Habitat resale store? They are opening a Habitat For Humanity RESTORE near me next weekend but I'm guessing that's different. You did such a great job on that shelf--I'd find it hard to part with it too!

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  34. Emily@LovelyBeastsApril 24, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Nope! Not hoarding if you have the intention of reselling it! Plus if it's cute, that's not hoarding either...right? Love the teapot and the prices for the milk glass stuff. Awesome finds!

    And thanks for leaving such a sweet comment on my blog. Following you back!

    Emily

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  35. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Nothing wrong with being a pack rat!
    It is much fun to find and collect things that make us happy.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving comments only advertising treasures.
    Hugs
    Michele

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  36. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementApril 24, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Great buys! I can't believe how little you paid for so many neat items! Very impressive!

    Have a great week!
    Pam

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  37. BrendaApril 24, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Great treasures you have found! I love the little white dresser the most though! Thanks for stopping by my newbie blog!

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  38. Junky VagabondApril 24, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    HA! My husband says I'm turning into Fred Sanford because of the state of my office :) I love all your finds!

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  39. primitive ole frugal mummaApril 24, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Oh what lovley treasures each and everyone of them ,love the silver stuff its beautiful! im now a follower , feel free to come over to visit me at primitive ole frugal mumma!!
    Happy Easter
    Heidi :-)

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  40. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Wow! You found some great stuff!! I just wanted to thanks for following me :O) And I'm following you too!

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  41. MamaMonkiApril 25, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    You have lovely things! I'd like to come shop from your house - we have similar tastes.

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  42. FaricaApril 25, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog over at Southern Charm! I love your style and your blog! I'm now following you!

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  43. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    You can never have too many teapots!

    I love your silver napkin holders and tongs!!! They are so lovely!

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  44. KathyApril 26, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    O.K. You get the prize for the best deals! My daughter is beginning to love Milkglass - she'd love yours! Love your teapots - just got one myself - I told my daughter you sounded like me!
    Kathy

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  45. Linda May 1, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    WOW!! Love it all!

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  46. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Wow! Talk about some finds! I wish the local thrifts store here had prices like that. You've got an eye for decorating.
    Thanks for stopping by DavisDomestications.blogspot.com

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  47. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageNovember 13, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I'm a "recovering" packrat! lol Trust me; I didn't intend to ever become one. It just happened, because I like to collect pretty things. I start out buying to sell, but then I like my transformations so well, I have a hard time letting go. Can you relate?

    Thanks for being such a faithful part of Time Travel Thursday. ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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