#152 of Thrifty Thursday, plus a Tablescape!

Hi! It's #152 of Thrifty Thursday!  I am your host, Leigh. Thank you so much for stopping by and additional thanks to those who also participate in Thrifty Thursday! I am most delighted to have you join in..for it's YOU who makes it a "show and tell party". I also participate in Tablescape Thursday the host of that fun carnival is the Hostess with the Mostess...Susan of Between Naps on the Backporch. That's no lie or exaggeration, each week I visit Susan's porch and just long to be a guest at any of her tablescapes...especially those held on the porch.
(You can click on any pictures for a closer view)

*Thrifty Thursday takes place each Thursday and is hosted here at Tales from Bloggeritaville, but the party is a progressive one, visit the links to see all the Thrifty Thursday links to see the thrifty treasures participating bloggers have to share.

*Don't forget to copy and paste the Thrifty Thursday logo button to your computer so you can add it to your side bar and your Thrifty Thursday post. That way visitors will know that your are participating in Thrifty Thursday.

My Thrifty Thursday find this week is a $10.00 find that I snagged at a garage sale. I had been eyeing the antique ceiling tin tiles. I got lucky when I came across this one, that had been handmade into a great mirror.

It would be an easy process to duplicate. A frame was built for the tile to be nailed to.

Here is a look at the back, where a basic mirror was placed and glued to secure. Hinges were screwed into the corners for hanging purposes.

And there you have it, my $10.00 Thrifty Thursday find!

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Tablescape Thursday:

Today's Tablescape is a nod to my hometown of Birmingham, Al.
Or as the locals say, "Bir-min-ham" Or just "the Ham"....

I found these at Harmony Landing in Homewood. The plates feature Birmingham landmarks.

Kinda cool. Certainly a conversation piece.

After a meal of course! ;)

I encourage you to visit my friend Susan of Between Naps on the Porch for some great Tablescape Thursday participants.

 I would also like to  invite you to stop by my food blog, PLATES & PLACES, for Foodie Friday!
In fact on over there now. I have been cooking up a "messa" food!

Thanks to all of you for stopping by and participating in today's Thrifty Thursday. Please use Mr. Linky below to link up your blog.

I encourage you all to spread the love and visit the other thrifty Thursday participants, for that's what half the fun is. Aside from seeing a cool treasure it's making friends!

And speaking of friends.....

You can always visit me on FACEBOOK,

I love me some friends: be they new friends or old friends!

XOXO

LIVE*LOVE*LAUGH

LEIGH

Thrifty Participants:

Busted: Charlotte

Its somewhat a rainy day round my neck of the woods. Overcast, a bit brisk. Its a good day to curl up on the sofa...

...Snuggle up in some pillows and blankets.

Charlotte has the right idea....

Wait a minute!
What is that I see?

No! Not outside the window, Charlotte....
THERE!

Ummm, hmmmm. Someone has been digging in the backyard again.

Don't deny it!!!

You know what that means?
It means someone has dug a nice big mud hole out back while looking for moles in the yard.
It also means that someone is going to have to get their muddy self off my sofa.
I see a bath in Charlotte's-and MY- future.
What is your day shaping up to be?
Have a great weekend!

It's #151 of Thrifty Thursday, Plus a Tablescape!

Hi! It's #151 of Thrifty Thursday!  I am your host, Leigh. Thank you so much for stopping by and additional thanks to those who also participate in Thrifty Thursday! I am most delighted to have you join in..for it's YOU who makes it a "show and tell party". I also participate in Tablescape Thursday the host of that fun carnival is the Hostess with the Mostess...Susan of Between Naps on the Backporch. That's no lie or exaggeration, each week I visit Susan's porch and just long to be a guest at any of her tablescapes...especially those held on the porch.
(You can click on any pictures for a closer view)

*Thrifty Thursday takes place each Thursday and is hosted here at Tales from Bloggeritaville, but the party is a progressive one, visit the links to see all the Thrifty Thursday links to see the thrifty treasures participating bloggers have to share.

*Don't forget to copy and paste the Thrifty Thursday logo button to your computer so you can add it to your side bar and your Thrifty Thursday post. That way visitors will know that your are participating in Thrifty Thursday.

Last weekend I attended the Central Alabama Antique Market & Appraisal, that benefited the Columbiana Library. It took place at an old (Dr. Handley's) barn! Very cool!

Market activities include antique appraisals conducted by knowledgeable antique dealers, antique sales at dealer booths as well as live music provided by the Sexy Tractor Band.

We do it right in Alabama.

Although the appraisals were not certified, knowledgeable individuals who have extensive experience in antiques provided information about how much each piece could be valued. There were many items included in the 13 appraisal categories including toys, art, guns, pottery and glassware.

There were also enjoyable treats in the edible form as well: Dreamcakes Bakery,  Roasted Corn & Sweet Potatoes, Johnny Ray's BBQ, Kettle Corn, Kona Ice and Diva Dogs from the Sweet Potato Queens (Shelby County Chapter-who looked so cute as did their yummy booth!)

One little lady was the talk of the market with her wooden European throne chair from the 1800s that was appraised at $18,000.

 (Picture from the Shelby Co Reporter)

I heard that the lady bought the chair for $250 at an auction nearly 30 years ago, and she bought two. Making her $500 investment worth nearly $36,000!!!

See my friends...being thrifty can pay off BIG!

I took in a piece of artwork for appraisal that I picked up at the Thrift Store a couple years ago, the one by artist Ellen Oakford in 1889.

However, there was no one with knowledge about my painting. Nope, I didn't yet find the millions in my attic.

Alas my tropical isle beach home will have to wait a while longer.

But I did find this cute old relic from an old scale face for $5.00 that I temporarily put into my bookshelf....

I love the old rusted face...

lots of character there....

Can you see the numbers?

I like to incorporate some old equipment into decor.
Instant history and story conversation!

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Tablescape Thursday:
I am thinking spring since everything is beginning to green up here in the south...

I thought appropriate with St Patty's Day and Easter on the horizon. Whatcha think?

I encourage you to visit my friend Susan of Between Naps on the Porch for some great Tablescape Thursday participants.

 I would also like to  invite you to stop by my food blog, PLATES & PLACES, for Foodie Friday!

Thanks to all of you for stopping by and participating in today's Thrifty Thursday. Please use Mr. Linky below to link up your blog.

I encourage you all to spread the love and visit the other thrifty Thursday participants, for that's what half the fun is. Aside from seeing a cool treasure it's making friends!

And speaking of friends.....

You can always visit me on FACEBOOK,

I love me some friends: be they new friends or old friends!

XOXO

LIVE*LOVE*LAUGH

LEIGH

Thrifty Participants:

Winner Announced

Congratulations to Debra Lee of Easily Distracted!!! You are the winner of the Shabby Apple Carnival Dress! Please email me and I will let you know how to get your dress!

To all who entered the contest and shopped the sight and fell in love with Shabby Apple clothing like I did, I still have good news for you too!

Everyone is a winner on this deal....

Shabby Apple is giving ALL Tales from Bloggeritaville readers 20% off store wide.

 Just use coupon code:

bloggaritaville20off!

or

bloggeritaville20off

 

Offer good to the end of March.

 

Thank you for dropping by Bloggeritaville today!

Wishing you a wonderful day!

 

Please stop by tomorrow, I will be sharing of my trip to "Finland"!

#150 Thrifty Thursday + A Tablescape + A GIVEAWAY!

Hi! It's #150 of Thrifty Thursday!  I am your host, Leigh. Thank you so much for stopping by and additional thanks to those who also participate in Thrifty Thursday! I am most delighted to have you join in..for it's YOU who makes it a "show and tell party". I also participate in Tablescape Thursday the host of that fun carnival is the Hostess with the Mostess...Susan of Between Naps on the Backporch. That's no lie or exaggeration, each week I visit Susan's porch and just long to be a guest at any of her tablescapes...especially those held on the porch.
(You can click on any pictures for a closer view)

*Thrifty Thursday takes place each Thursday and is hosted here at Tales from Bloggeritaville, but the party is a progressive one, visit the links to see all the Thrifty Thursday links to see the thrifty treasures participating bloggers have to share.

*Don't forget to copy and paste the Thrifty Thursday logo button to your computer so you can add it to your side bar and your Thrifty Thursday post. That way visitors will know that your are participating in Thrifty Thursday.

In the same time it takes to catch a firefly, you can make this simple lantern using a retired kitchen sieve, scrapwood, screws, and an old canning jar. Keep an eye open for sives at flea markets and yard sales; if you are lucky you can snag them for as little as $5.00

How: Seperate the sieve from it's stand. To create a stable platform for the candle first measure the diamter of the sieves circular open base. The, using a compass, draw the same size circle on a one inch thinck piece of scrap wood. Use the jigsaw to cut out the circle. Insert the wood base and secure the metal frame with screws. Turn the sieve upside down and place it on top of the metal frame.

Put a candle in an unlidded glass jar and surround with sand or small pebbles.
With the candle lit, place the jar on the lantern and enjoy the candlelight dancing beneath the metal mesh.

 Ah, yes....It is well with my soul.

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Tablescape Thursday:

I am feeling nauti again this week.
Nautical that is!

All  tablewear can be found AT HOME in Homewood, Al.

My favorite store!

I encourage you to visit my friend Susan of Between Naps on the Porch for some great Tablescape Thursday participants.

 I would also like to  invite you to stop by my food blog, PLATES & PLACES, for Foodie Friday!

Finally, I want to remind you to be sure and sign up the Shabby Apple Dress giveaway!
The giveaway is for a "Carnival" dress from the Shabby Apple Carousel Collection
Winner will be announced on Monday March 5th!

Go HERE to REGISTER!!!

Thanks to all of you for stopping by and participating in today's Thrifty Thursday. Please use Mr. Linky below to link up your blog.

I encourage you all to spread the love and visit the other thrifty Thursday participants, for that's what half the fun is. Aside from seeing a cool treasure it's making friends!

And speaking of friends.....

You can always visit me on FACEBOOK,

I love me some friends: be they new friends or old friends!

XOXO

LIVE*LOVE*LAUGH

LEIGH

Thrifty Participants: