Thursday, April 28, 2011

Those Dollar Stores~~


Just before Easter I stopped into Dollar Store and found
 these placemats and at first passed them up.  Then I went back and bought four of them: thinking they would look great with white dinner plates.

I've had these vintage salad plates for a few weeks;  layered on top  of my "Catholic Charity" white dinner plates; they are my favorites and I usually reach for them first when I set the table.



There's a little shop not too far away from me that takes "cast offs"~~I got so lucky finding two slipper chairs~~$2.00 each: in bad upholstery condition~~

And knowing I am NOT a seamstress by any means~~I do think I can whip up some slip~covers for these darling chairs~~another project!


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31 comments:

  1. KimMalkApril 28, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    You made such a pretty place setting with those placemats, everything goes together so well. Good luck on those darling slipper chairs :).

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  2. Joyce - Quilted NestApril 28, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I love those dollar stores where everything's $1! You're salad plates are beautiful with all the other treasures.

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  3. DiannApril 28, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Those chairs were an awesome find! Great thrifting there! Your plates and linens look so pretty together. Thanks for joining TTF!

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  4. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Good luck on the chair slip cover; they are so fashionable now! Just wanted to thank you for entering my Mother's Day Giveaway and becoming a follower. Good luck and blessings!
    Tiff

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  5. KarieApril 28, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Oh boy you got a steal on the chair. Good luck slip covering it. I know you can do it. And the placemats are gorgeous. Great finds. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  6. Slice of Pie Cookbooks and EntertainingApril 28, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Fantastic chairs! Can't wait to see them when you've covered them. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. DoneneApril 28, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love all of your place settings and your arrangements with your new finds. Thanks for visiting and your nice comments. I am your newest follower!

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  8. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 29, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    $2 each!! They're a really nice size, not too big and would look so nice with a simple cover. Love your place mats and dishes to...great bargains.

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  9. DonnaApril 29, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Oh my goodness, what fabulous finds! Love those chairs. I'm not a sewer either, and I would have NO clue where to even begin!! Can't wait to see what you come up with!... Donna

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  10. Katty's cosy coveApril 29, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Your plates and linens look so pretty together. Thank you for sharing. I love your blog--beautiful photos.

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  11. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    I really like those placemats. I like how you have them rolled up and placed in the basket, too. They look great with your pretty blue and white dishes.
    Tammy

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  12. Curtains in My TreeApril 29, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I am very curious as what and how you cover your chair.

    I have a wing back chair that I want to slip cover and have not a clue as how to do it so really might as well sell the chair

    Talked myself out of it

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  13. The Polka Dot ClosetApril 29, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I love the blue plates! What a great deal on your slipper chair, can't wait to see the transformation. At least if all does not go as planned, you are not our much money

    Carol

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  14. BabsApril 29, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Your found some really cute things. I really like your salad plates and napkins. Looking forward to seeing how you cover the chairs.
    Babs

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  15. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    It is amazing what you can find at those places sometimes!!!

    I am loving you little drawer in the previous post too!

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  16. elizabethApril 30, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    So excited to have you as my newest blog follower! Love all of your ironstone and decor!

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  17. UnknownApril 30, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Pretty place setting with your new place matts ! And that is a great buy with those chairs , I know you will make them pretty !

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  18. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmApril 30, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    So very pretty...glad you went back for them :) Thanks for your sweet comment on my junky wreath. Hope you are enjoying your weekend! Laurel@chipping withcharm

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  19. Rose Garden MalevikMay 1, 2011 at 3:02 AM

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  20. Megan @ Restoring the RoostMay 1, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    those chairs are GREAT!! They will look awesome slipcovered- I am jealous! Thank you for visiting my blog :)

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  21. CarolynMay 1, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    You got a great buy on those chairs and your placemat setting is lovely too.

    Take care,
    Carolyn

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  22. UnknownMay 1, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    I just love the place setting that you put together, and you did it on a budget, Wow!

    Karen

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  23. JaneMay 1, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Your table setting is very pretty. I really love the blue and white combination.
    You got such a deal on those chairs!! They will look wonderful with slipcovers.
    Jane

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  24. Blue Creek HomeMay 1, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Love your table setting using your pretty new place mats. They are really cute and only $1.00???
    Thanks for sharing at Treasure Hunt Thursday.
    Rhonda

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  25. Emily@LovelyBeastsMay 1, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Where can I get prices like that on chairs?! Can't wait to see your slipcovers. And thanks for leaving me such encouraging comments on my blog. You're right about the eye-candy at the store by the way. They did such a great job displaying my furniture that I just had my first item sold. Woohoo!

    Hope you had a great weekend.

    Emily
    http://lovelybeasts.blogspot.com

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  26. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesMay 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Your blog is so fun ... I love all the great thrifty finds. You have a real knack!

    Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  27. UnknownMay 2, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    what a deal!!! You'll have to promise to share the slipcovers with us for those chairs. I'm sure they are going to be gorgeous! They just don't make sturdy furniture like they used to. I always prefer redoing older pieces verses buying new and with finds like these, who needs new items from the expensive furniture store?!

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  28. LynnMay 3, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Those slipper chairs are wonderful! What a bargain! And the style is so perfect for simple slipcovers. I hope you share your project when you've completed it. I'd love to make a slipcover for my couch but I'm a little nervous about a project that big. Good luck!!
    ~Lynn
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  29. Joy@aVintageGreenMay 4, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Love your vignettes. They are inspiring. I've added you to my Booths and Fleas blog list.
    - Joy

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  30. The French HutchMay 5, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    Wow, you are such a talented lady, I wouldn't have a clue where to start to make a slipcover. The touch of blue on the placemat, perfect with the blue in the plates. Love your white pottery in your header. Thanks for visiting, and I'm your newest follower. Hope you'll visit often..........

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  31. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageNovember 13, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Do you EVER run out of projects, Patty? I know I don't! Just about the time I get around to the last one, I go shopping and bring home a dozen new ones to tackle. ;)

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday.

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

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