Today's Thrift Store Treasures

I had to make a trip into town yesterday so I figured it would make perfect sense to stop at the thrift store while I was there.....:) They just happened to be having a sale!! 1/2 off EVERYTHING!!! Woohoo!!! It's my lucky day!!

These 4 things cost me a total of $1.90.

This little bird cage & birdie were only a QUARTER!! And the thing it's sitting on is a cake plate. It's darling :)

I had been wanting a Christmas cookie jar, but couldn't part with the $$ for one. This will work for a mere 38 cents!! It's even glass :)

This little wooden Peace on Earth sign is too cute. You can see the base of my cake stand here too.

I didn't find much, but what I did find I {love}.

Thrifting makes my heart happy :) :)

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A Partridge in a Pear Tree

I have one last project I want to get done BEFORE Christmas Day actually arrives. I have been busy, but am hoping today is the day it will happen :)

So, 2 days ago my sweet husband took the kiddos to school on his way to the gym (already on my good list for the day just for that), and then, he comes home with a gift for me. He even had it wrapped at the store :) He told me I needed to open it early because I would want it BEFORE Christmas. I wasn't arguing with that!! ;)

4 Calling Birds

3 French Hens

2 Turtle Doves

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree ♪♪♪♪

I had been eye balling this set of plates for a couple weeks now. The partridge plate was on top & they were in a stack tied with ribbon. I thought they were 4 of the same plate & loved them. When I opened them up & discovered there were 4 different designs. I SQUEALED WITH DELIGHT!!!! I am a lucky girl to have such an amazing husband, that spoils me rotten ;)

I think this will go down as one of my all time favorite gifts. What are your favorite Christmas gifts from past years??

3 DAYS 'TIL CHRISTMAS!!!!

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An Adorable New Place for the Sugar

According to my calendar, it's only Tuesday....shouldn't it be Saturday already?? We have been super busy around here this week. Here's a peak at what's been going on!!

Cheerleading at basketball games.

Preparing for & holding a bake sale.

Winter music programs.

Pinterest stalking.....because, what would a week be like without it???? I fell in love & continue to fall in love every single time I see these canisters!! I don't know where these came from, but I do know where I saw some similar!!!! Walmart had them, but the lids were just silver. I grabbed some of those babies up & rushed home with a can of spray paint!!!!!!

Do you hear the angels singing?? Or is that just me ;)

{so sweet}

They really change the look of my kitchen counter. They are my favorite :) :)

5 days 'til Christmas!!!!

(and I still have gifts to wrap)

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Pretty Pink Tree-$0 Christmas Project

Here is one of my inspiration photos.

Found at I Heart Organizing. I love her blog!!

And here is another darling photo. This is where I actually got the tutorial & free cone tree printable template.

I didn't have any sparkly tinsel garland or any bright, beautiful yarn, so I made do with what I did have because I needed to get one of these made immediately...

I think it still turned out cute & I will most likely make a couple more. After I recover from my third degree burn & blister from the hot glue gun ;)

I don't have much pink in my living room, but I would like to :)

I don't remember if I was blogging when I made over that little topiary or not. It was hideous before & it's such a darling little thing now!!

I used some pink fabric I found in my sewing stash. Just cut into long strips & wound & twisted, hot gluing ever so often. Easy & Free!!

Be inspired. You can't pass up a fast, free Christmas project!!

**UPDATE**

I made another one with some red & white polka dot fabric {love it}.

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Drinking Egg Nog at Midnight

Here is what the daughter & I were doing late last night.....

This & Pinterest while the boys were fast asleep....

Oh how I love having a daughter that is crazy about the same things I am...

Egg Nog mustache :)

And a sweet time bonding with my sweet girl ♥♥

7 Days 'til Christmas!!!!

FREE Christmas Printable-10 Minute Christmas Project

Hey everyone!! It's not too late to get a couple more Christmas projects done before the big day. This one is a quick, easy, FREE one :) I found it at Eye Candy Blog Shop. I love the colors. It definitely goes with my vintage {y} decor in the kitchen. I printed out an 8 x 10 and popped it in a 10 x 13 frame. It makes me happy :) Go here to print your's off.

{love it}

Looks so cheery next to my vintage kitchen utensils.

Oh, and I backed mine with some Christmasy scrapbook paper.

I love this color combination!!

I also love free stuff!!

Let the countdown begin!! 8 days 'til Christmas!!

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Pinecones in a Pail-10 Minute Christmas Project

I have been working & working to re-design my blog. I think I finally got it the way I want it, but boy was it a lot of work!!!! I am not very smart when it comes to computer stuff, so it was definitely a challenge!! I hope you all like my new look as much as I do :) I have another 10 minute Christmas project for you. I found my inspiration for this one over at Restoration House blog.

I had everything I needed for this around the house!! Love it when that happens :)

It needed a little heighth, so I plopped it on this little pot.

I actually went out in the yard & looked for the perfect sticks for this.

I am loving the simplicity of the pinecones & sticks paired with the elegance of the ribbon & balls.....

I am so not ready for Christmas....just because I will miss my Christmas decor terribly.....

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