DIVA's Estate Sale TODAY!!!!

Thanks to all who linked up for the Thrifty Thursday! I am apprecitive to all who participate as well as though who drop by to visit. Thank you for that!

I have little time to post anything more, I am on my way to Mississippi, but wanted to be sure to post the info on my friend's Estate sale Friday and Saturday in Meredian Mississippi. You can useGoogle Maps or MapQuest or Yahoo Maps for precise directions from your location.

You can see pictures of items on the estate website as well as those on my slideshow.

Also, please remember to lift Garrett and his Family up in your prayers. Thank you.

I hope to see you tat the sale!

Perkins - Poplar Springs Drive Historic Home Sale
Cartwright Estate Liquidations, Inc
Phone: (601) 573-2806
Email: Send E-mail Question Now
Web Site: http://www.cartwrightestatesales.com/

Address of Sale:
2407 Poplar Springs Dr
Meridian, MS 39301

Directions to Sale:
From I-20 take the 29th St exit; cross the interstate (North); go to 25th St (at Marion Park complex); turn right; house is on right corner of 25th & Poplar Springs; Parking on side & rear streets.

Sale Dates and Times:
8/7/2009 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Friday)
8/8/2009 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Saturday)

Terms and Conditions:
All Sales Final. All Items "as is". No Early Sales. Cash, Checks, Visa & MasterCard accepted. NO Moving Assistance Available. Mississippi Sales Tax of 7% will be collected. Dealers must present Tax ID certificate to be exempt.

There will be tons of 1.00 items on the Big Porch to Left. IT'S HOT - THERE'S NO AIR. Dress cool! Water will be for sale! LOTS of historical itmes and antiques. Great prices. Worth the drive. See estate for detailed information on items for sale.

Thrifty Thursday #29 and a Tablescape

Hi there, my friends!! It's #29 of our Thrifty Thursday!

Thanks for dropping by! I really appreciate all of you playing along in Thrifty Thursday. It is enjoyable to see what treasures all of you find. Not to mention the biggest treasure-meeting you and discovering some fabulous blogs! That's the best part!

A quick recap of Thrifty Thursday, for those who may be new to the idea....Thrifty Thursday is a show and tell of sorts. It is time for you to showcase your thrifty find. It can be an old find or a new one. It might be something that you found at a thrift store, a consignment store, flea market, garage/yard sale, dumpster diving, even antique stores. It's it was a thrifty find, then it meets the requirements. I am not picky, It can be a great pair of boots & a killer vintage dress, jewelry, home decor, even fishing lures. It is your thrifty find.
Tell me about it.Where did you find it? What is it? What do you plan to do with it or how do you plan to use it in your home? Do you want to sell it? Thrifty Thursday's are about the thrill of the hunt...and the treasure you found. So....do show and tell!

I love things related to the beach, I know. Your surprised. I found this wooden boat at a garage sale for $3.00. It had a hideous clown attached to the inside of the boat. I don't know what a clown has to do with a boat, and clowns kind of scare me, so I ripped him out (sorry kids) and kept the boat. The boat sits atop one of my bookcases in my den area.

These two candlesticks, both made of wood were both finds at the thrift store, found on separate occasions. The larger one was $1.98, the smaller one was 79 cents.

The larger one has one of the battery operated candles from Kirklands, now on clearance!
Before you rush along to Kirklands, I wanted to share my Thrifty Tablescape with you.
The glasses are borrowed, from my mother. An antique she inherited.

The tablecloth is a quilted throw, Actually the one I used last week. It is double sided with two different patterns. It was purchased from Cold Water Creek on clearance.

A potted plant from the porch is the centerpiece.

The plate is from Home Goods. It is white with scalloped edges.

I love the shell pattern on it.

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

I invite you to visit PLATES AND PLACES for Southern Staples and my Friday Foodie Friday.

Thank you so very much for joining in Thrifty Thursday today! I treasure your friendships and comments.



Thank you for stopping by Thrifty Thursday! And a big THANK YOU to those that link up and play along! I enjoy stopping by your blogs each week to see what you have found, so many of you give me such inspiration!

I encourage you all to stop by all the Thrifty Thursday participants:

Just Saying...ok Asking....

Hey Friend! Yeah, YOU! I am heading home from a quick beach trip, before I have to go later this week to take my son, Bama to college at , well you know....BAMA. Sniff, sniff. Please pray for me.

But I have an even bigger prayer, and it isnt for me. ...Please pray for Garrett. He is a friend of my two youngest children, Sister Sledge and J Smooth. Garrett is scheduled to have surgery on August 7th. Doctors have found a tumor in his brain. I cannot imagine, as a mother the heavy burden that has been laid upon this family. But I also know they are a family of great faith, and Garrett has been the biggest crusader of them all, demonstrating his faith in God and putting all his trust in Him. Please stop, say a prayer for Garrett, if you will. I would greatly appreciate it. You can read more about Garrett by going here.
Because I am away, I will not participate in Outdoor Wednesday....but I will be back on Wednesday night for Thrifty Thursday. I hope to see you all return.

I want to thank you for dropping by. Your friendships, comments and kindness mean so much to me. Mmore than you could ever know. I am so behind in commenting back promptly, between preparing Bama for college, helping to plan a benefit concert and tending to Peg, who is still with us. (She remains in hospice but we moved her into a nursing home which has been such a blessing). I have gotten so far behind on my chores and my blog. But, I read every single comment and feel blessed at you taking the time to come by, read and comment. I am blessed by your friendship. Thank you. I promise to be back in the swing soon. School is soon to start (wink).

So, come back tonight and link up for Thrifty Thursday! See you then. And again, sincere thanks!!

Decorating inspired by Nature

I love girls nights! Recently I was at my girlfriend, Sweetness' house. We vegged out of some good food, had many laughs and I poured over all of her decorating magazines.
In a recent Southern Accents publication I was struck at the beauty of some home decor, these particular ones being things inspired by nature. Which is what I tend to learn towards.
How fabulous made of oyster shells?

I can just imagine the light hitting them and the iridescence of colors shimmering about the walls of the room. How how wonderful!
Here is a look of it in the entry hallway..

Decadence!
I also loved this look in one kitchen, again in the lighting.

What wonderful beehive baskets!!

And take a look around the room...

That island made from architectural pieces is amazing!

The refrigerator has a chalkboard front!

Those twig seats around the island.....I love all the texture and the character in this room!

I am inspired. Are you?

Now, let me head on down to my money tree that is planted in my backyard so I can grab a bushel to incorporate this look into my home.

Doesn't hurt to dream, huh?