Tales from Bloggeritaville: Thrifty Thursday #136, Plus a Halloween Tablescape

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Thrifty Thursday #136, Plus a Halloween 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".

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Now onto Thrifty Thursday....

I found these whimsical lanterns at the thrift store for $6.88 for the pair....

I put them on my mantel, although I don't think this is where they will stay. This was just for photographing purposes. Big Daddy would rather you notice his big eyesore..uh! I mean TV! yeah, TV.
Ahhh, who am I kidding. Its a monstrosity of an eyesore.
What is it when men at their TV's?
But I digress....

I just love the lanterns! I cannot stop looking at them!

I wonder how many times I can say the word "Whimsical"?
"Whimsical"?
"Whimsical"?

"Whimsical"?
Yes?

And THAT is the Thrifty Thursday post for this week...

What "CHEW" got?

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Tablescape Thursday:

I am celebrating Halloween this week with a Fall Harvest Tablescape..

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!

Next week, I will be right back here hosting Thrifty Thursday so join me!

You can always visit me on FACEBOOK,

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

XOXO

LIVE*LOVE*LAUGH

LEIGH

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10 comments:

Tammy at Tammy Loves Dishes said...: I really like those lanterns, too. They are very whimsical. :); October 26, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...: Hi Leigh! Thanks so much for hosting Thrifty Thursday each week! Glad to link up!; October 26, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Carrie said...: Thanks for hosting! I love, love, LOVE your Halloween tablescape!; October 27, 2011 at 1:27 AM
the cape on the corner said...: um..not sure what happened to my comment. it made me sign in, and then closed. so if you get this twice, that's why.

great finds for a great price! they are very whimsical-perfect for you!; October 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Nikki (www.bookpunks.com) said...: Nice link party! It's my first time here, and so I shared the story of my $1000 house. It took me about a year to do all the rennovations (borrowed tools and scavenged materials, woot woot!) and now I have a great place to live and no mortgage! http://www.clickclackgorilla.com/2010/12/01/were-not-in-russelsheim-anymore-toto/

Cheers!; October 27, 2011 at 8:28 AM
Scribbler said...: Gorgeous tablescape!

Men and TVs. At least we know where they are, right?; October 27, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Our DIY Diaries said...: Thanks for hosting. There are a lot of great ideas here! I love those lanterns. Keeping my eye out to score a good deal on some:); October 27, 2011 at 1:58 PM
Miss Kitty said...: Hi Leigh! Thanks for hostessing this party. I love your glam Halloween/Fall tablescape...just beautiful. AND I am jealous of the lanterns you found at the thrift store for such a great price.; October 27, 2011 at 3:40 PM
4thelove! said...: WHERE did the lanterns come from??!! LOVE them! HM; October 29, 2011 at 9:08 AM
j said...: Glittered pumpkins are THE thing. Of course I say that because I posted pics of my glittered pumpkins today :)

Love the lanterns! They look so pretty on your mantle!; November 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM

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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Thrifty Thursday #136, Plus a Halloween Tablescape

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