Tales from Bloggeritaville: Recapping Thrifty Thursday

There were so many wonderful treasures from yesterday's Thrifty Thursday! I am still getting around to visiting everyone. I had an appointment last night, and upon my return I came home to find my son up from sleep and screaming. I worried it was his appendix (I have had mine removed). I tended to him and so far so good, hopefully just a false alarm. Although I can say, it was a long night!

Jo of That's my Story found these Pottery Barn bins for a steal!

Cha Cha (and her daighter) or Sit, Relax & Read crafted these great storage boxes from something we all have. And guess what, we can all do this project!

Mary's Meanderings had this fabulous lamp project! She used fabric strips, but I can imagine finding some skirts at the thrift and repurposing!

LOVED this one, because you know how I adore burlap, The Little Green Bean used burlap to recover a chair many would've tossed to the dumpster. Oh, but not we thrifty bunch and just see the transformation! Check out the Little Green Bean, this was just the beginning of a fantastic thrifty post!

Thanks for linking up and for visiting Tales from Bloggeritaville! I always enjoy you stopping by. I will be dropping by your place too. I am "making the rounds". Have a wonderful weekend!
HUGS!
Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville

Words of Wisdom

"Older and wiser voices can always help you find the right path, if you are only willing to listen."-Jimmy Buffett

Sea Joy
When I go down by the sandy shore,I can think of nothing I want moreThan to live by the booming blue seaAs the seagulls flutter round about me.
I can run around when the tide is outWith the wind and the sand and the sea all about,And the seagulls are swirling and diving for fish.Oh, to live by the sea is my only wish.
- Jacqueline Bouvier

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream." --- Mark Twain

The cure for anything is salt water---sweat, tears, or the sea. ~Isak Dinesen

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.Philippians 4:12,13 NIV

Live a good life and in the end it's not the years in the life, it's the life in the years.~ Abe Lincoln

Let your boat of life be light Packed with only what you need --A homely home and simple pleasures,One or two friends, worth the name,Someone to love and someone to love you,A cat, a dog, and a pipe or two,Enough to eat and enough to wear,And a little more than enough to drink...For thirst is a dangerous thing.
-- Jerome K Jeromefrom "Three Men in a Boat"

The love of God is like the ocean, you can see its beginnings but not its end.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
~Eleanor Roosevelt

"We can make our plans,But the LORD determinesour steps" Proverbs 16:9

"Let us not forget what is best remembered or may we not remember what is best forgotten."

"Fish and overnight guest stink after three days."
~plaque at Fish Camp Restaurant, Orange Beach, Alabama

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, we are spiritual beings having a human being experience."

"A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you today just the way you are."
Proverbs 27:17

The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have. The richest person is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least.

Live simply. Love generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the Rest to God.

Worry is a robber of time and energy. Take comfort within that God's power is what we truly need. He knows our needs before we can even ask for them.

If you worry, you didn't pray. If you prayed, don't worry. Faith is the ability to not panic.

Don't "find" a religion. "Find" your relationship with God.
~Bill Burgess

"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great."-Mark Twain

13 comments:

j said...: Great items all. That chair is fabulous!; January 15, 2010 at 1:03 AM
Charity said...: Thanks for the link love, I was going to take your button and say thanks to you on my site but I can not figure out how to get your button. Am I crazy? I am new to this blogging world and have no computer skills, so I probably just need a little hand holding. I love your site, Have a great day, hope your son is well.
Cha Cha; January 15, 2010 at 5:07 AM
susan said...: Leigh-Thanks for the round up of great ideas. Hope your son is better. As I'm sure you know, the appendix thing can sneak up on you!; January 15, 2010 at 5:47 AM
Dawn said...: Hope your son is feeling better this morning Leigh. Get some rest girl.
Hugs,
Dawn; January 15, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Jo said...: Hope your son is feeling better soon!; January 15, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Anonymous said...: How very fun to have my lil ol lamp featured on your blog Leigh!!

Thank you so much for Thrifty Thursday- It is one of my favorite parties to attend seeing all the thrifty finds and inexpensive solutions to decorating dilemmas!

blessings
mary; January 15, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Maya @ Completely Coastal said...: The chair is awesome!

Hope your son is better!

Have a good weekend.; January 15, 2010 at 11:44 AM
Glenda/MidSouth said...: Oh my! I sure hope your son is ok. I have not had a chance to check out the participants this week, but hope to this weekend. I did some thrifty shopping yesterday, so plan on joining in next Thurs.
Have a great weekend.
Glenda; January 15, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Mid-Atlantic Martha said...: What a great re-cap! These are wonderful inspirations -- thanks for your sweetness with your visit.; January 15, 2010 at 9:08 PM
Justabeachkat said...: Just stopping by to say hello. I've been such a bad blog friend lately. Between the holidays, the wedding plans, house guests and trips, my time has been crazy busy!

Sure hope your son is okay.

Hugs sweet friend!
Kat; January 16, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Unknown said...: Thanks for the bloggy love! I am pretty happy with the chair myself! I am so glad everyone loves it! Come see me tonight at 11:00 pm pacific time for some more burlap fun, and a little party!

I also am having trouble getting your button, any thoughts?

Missy; January 17, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Laura @ the shorehouse. said...: Burlap = brilliant!! :-) I love it.

Thanks for your comment...vessel sink is going in half bath for hand washing only. You're right...they are a bear for face washing and tooth brushing! We stayed at a friend's house and I nearly flooded the bathroom. :-); January 17, 2010 at 5:47 PM
cheryl_mcmullen said...: Hey Leigh - Thanks for the link back to Double D Ranch (cool clothes - not a brothel) WE LOVE IT!
swing by our blog sometime and check us out and chat:
http://www.ddranchwear.com/blog/; January 28, 2010 at 2:58 AM

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