Sunday, May 15, 2011

Yard Sale Haul and Projects

Good Evening Bloggers!! It is 11:20 pm as I am posting. I have to work tomorrow! I need to be in bed! I did get a lot done this weekend! I cleaned and organized my pantry and cleaned the refrigerator out! I have made up my mind to set goals for the weekend to do at least two extra cleaning projects in my home besides the normal cleaning every weekend.
I also try to craft and hour or two both Saturday and Sunday!! I wish I could retire! But now is not the time. sigh
Hope everyone has had a great weekend!!
I wanted to share a few yard sale finds and a couple of projects I completed this weekend.


This little shelf was 1.00. I don't know where I will use this, it will most likely be in my craft room.








I got both of these pictures for three dollars! I most definitely will paint the frames. I know everyone will think I should paint the frames white! But I would really like them to match my cherry furniture! What do you suggest?












I tweaked this corner of my kitchen!! I thought both these plant boxes would look pretty red! Since I have alot of red in my kitchen. They both fit perfectly on the stands I placed them on!!







We already had this window box! We had flowers in it last year. I spray painted it red and sat it on the little cart. I won the cart at Bingo one night a few years ago! I thought about painting the tile on the bottom red as well. It is blue and white and says Poland! What do you think about painting it red as well!!
I may do an arrangement of greenery in this with a few silks. Any ideas on what to do??








I bought this plant container at yard sale for a dollar! It was silver, so I painted it red and sat it on top of my little bakers rack thingie! It has dragon flies embossed in the metal!


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  1. Linda @ A La CarteMay 16, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Love your red painted flower boxes! I would paint the tiles red! I think it would look great. I love that $1 shelf you found. I would maybe just darken the frames a little and see how they look. Great finds Susan!
    hugs, Linda

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  2. shannon i olsonMay 16, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    great finds, I love that cart. so many things you could do with it!! I am afraid I would piddle with it for weeks trying all kinds of things, but that is the fun part isn't it.

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  3. Julie HarwardMay 16, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Thanks for your visit..I would just clean up those frames, the pictures are pretty. :D

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  4. Celestina MarieMay 16, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Hi Susan,
    Wow you got a lot done. Love the great finds you found too. The shelf is terrific and those pics are gorgeous. I could easily see them with black frames and then a little sanded off for distress and some of the gold showing back through.
    Love the cart and shelf holding the flower boxes. You could also place 3 smaller pots inside with flowers. Love the red.
    Thank you for the visit.
    Have a great week sweet friend.
    XO Celestina Marie

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  5. Sonya BadgleyMay 16, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Hi Susan,
    You have been a busy bee. I need to set goals like that too. Great deal on the shelf! I love the pictures you bought. I think I agree with Celestina. I would darken them and sand a little off so that the gold will show through. Love the red too.
    Have a wonderful week.
    <3 Sonya

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  6. High Street CottageMay 17, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Hey, I cleaned out my fridge this week too! I love taking a few minutes to do something extra like you said. I've done that for years. Ask myself, what extra thing can I accomplish. You really got some great finds this week, and the shelf for a dollar...amazing!

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  7. ThriftyAnnabellaMay 17, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    Great finds :)

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  8. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMay 17, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    You found some great stuff! I would also just darken those frames up a bit so they're not so bright...I think they'd look great. I think I like the tile and the red, white, and blue theme.

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  9. Hootin AnniMay 18, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Beautiful plant stands. Gorgeous pictured [I especially like the frames] And the shelf?----what a deal!!!!!

    Beach...catcus blossom

    Have a grand day!

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  10. Hootin AnniMay 18, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    pictured=pictures! Geez. LOL

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  11. DiannMay 18, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Wow, you got some more great thrifty finds Susan! Everything is wonderful!

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  12. Sweet MeanderingsMay 20, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    What wonderful treasures you found! Made all the sweeter with such grea prices. I'm sure you'll find the perfect places for each and every thing.
    Candy

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  13. My Cottage CharmMay 21, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Great find Susan...you did fantastic! I wouldn't paint the frames if you like them that way..it's YOUR house! ;-)
    Thanks for commenting on my laundry room...it's getting there!
    Hugs my friend
    Missy

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  14. Rose ~Victorian Rose ~May 21, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Wondered where you have been lately...just BUSY, BUSY apparently.

    OK....NOW I know what you do with all your hauls...a flea market...what a great idea !
    Don't paint that tile...it is so pretty blue & white.
    LOVE that shelf...too cute.
    Rose

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  15. bjMay 22, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Cute little shelf and I LOVE the little Bingo cart.:) I think some pretty silk flowers would be perfect there. Or, maybe some real ones and sit it on your front porch.
    xo bj

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  16. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I really like those pictures. However, white is the last color I'd paint the frames. The colors are so muted and I don't see a lot of white in the pictures. I think the white would clash.

    Have you considered a sage green that is in the pictures? Or maybe another shade of brown that would match your furniture. If the gold works for you, get some rub n buff and rub that on and not worry about painting.

    For $3, you'll find a way to make them work!

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  17. xinexMay 22, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Hi Susan! Your craft room actually look very organized. I wish I had one so you are very lucky....Christine

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  18. gail@My Repurposed LifeMay 23, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Cute stuff! I love spray paint for changing up yard sale finds! :)
    have a great week,
    gail

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