Friday's Find: Julia Child and More!

Good day--a few yard sales, an estate sale and a thrift store visit and I found everything in this photo! Red tray, Vintage hankie, 3 silver pieces AND a Vintage Julia Child cookbook all for less than $20. Happy girl :) Today was a good lesson in taking a second look. I was literally standing in line at the estate sale to purchase only the hankie when I saw the cookbook across the room. I oh-so- nonchalantly rushed over to grab it, thinking it must be a later edition. The cover is spotless and like many of the vintage ware I find doesn't appear to have ever been used!

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Secrets from a Thrift Store Junkie!

Greetings Friends! Recently I accompanied a new friend to an estate sale and thrift store. Though Sandy admitted that shopping is not one of her favorite things, she really got into her first thrifting trip. I will confess I always get excited about my finds but I found it rewarding to see her enthusiasm! She asked questions about prices, the best times to shop and the best stores. I thought I would share some of the things we discussed:

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Friday's Find: Whimsical Violin Garden Sculpture

Thank God it's thrifty Friday! I am always looking for unique garden art. I had my eye on this whimsical metal viola for some time at one of the stores I frequent. When it was marked down 70%, I knew I "needed" to have it! The mirrored window was a previous find and I think they make a lovely couple.

Happy Friday! I am always looking for unique garden art. I had my eye on this whimsical metal viola for some time at one of the stores I frequent. When it was marked down 70%, I knew I "needed" to have it! The mirrored window was a previous find and I think they make a lovely couple.

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Vintage Graduation

Hello Friends! My children inherited my love for Vintage finds and when Favorite Son was graduating and asked for a "retro" Polaroid and typewriter, I was quite the proud parent. With only a month to spare, there were no guarantees but I assured him I would do my best. The hunt was on...

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Friday's Find: Fire-King Vintage Cornflower

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! It's my favorite day to thrift because it is first day pickings for yard and estate sales. Going early is really the best way to score the goodies. In my area, most yard sales begin at 8:00, estate sales at 9:00, then thrift stores open at 10:00. Perfect pacing for the marathon thrifter and what a great way to kick off the weekend!

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Mother's Day Brunch in the Garden

Greetings Friends! When I found out my Mom was coming to visit the week before Mother's Day, I knew I wanted to plan a brunch in her honor. It would be a garden party and I would invite several friends. Of course I went to Pinterest to browse for menu ideas. The first recipe that caught my attention was a Greek yogurt and berry parfait. The picture featured pretty little glass parfait dishes and I knew what my next "hunt" would be. As though I needed an excuse...