Decorating Thrifty:Thrifty Thursday #90, Plus a Tablescape

Hi! It's 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.
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Stores are a great place to shop.....for ideas!
On Sunday my mother and I attended a lecture series at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Afterward we went into the giftshop on grounds and walked away with some incredible ideas. Though far from thrifty in the store, very easy to recreate at home.
Lets look around.....
We begin with one of my favorites. You might recall my lusting for a driftwood mirror? The two at the gardens cost hundreds of dollars. But you can create for dollars.
I hope these will inspire you are much as they did me.


























Here is another fine example of a driftwood mirror:

























Use things in nature for holiday displays...

















A lamp made from an iron decorative piece. A lighting/lamp store can help you do this inexpesivley.

















I love the mirror that was created from scrap. Its dementional and has a whimsical shape. Its very interesting.
















Look! A driftwood tree! We have talked about those before, remember?
Love it!























This jewelry was created from old game pieces, old scrap metal from old mailboxes, an old key. All of which, I adore! These peices of jewelry come with a story!

























My mother loved this pinecone wreath. Easy to create with a hot glue gun, a wreath form and pinecones. We are going to make several of these.
I hope that you have enjoyed seeing these creations and that it inspires you to create some of your own.
And keep in mind, the holidays are just around the corner, nothing says "LOVE" like a homemade gift.
A gift from the heart.


My tablescape today is in Navaho Red....the color of the season!

Thanks to all of you for stopping by and participating in today's Thrifty Thursday.

Join me tomorrow at Plates and PLaces for Foodie Friday.

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