Thrifty Thursday #125, Plus a Tablescape!

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Some Thrifty Thursday's ago (#112) I shared a clock and mirror that were both thrifty items...

A closer view of the mirror:

It's a mirror I have actually had for years. I found it close to 10 years ago at Kirkland's in the "Green Corner". If you look closely, you might notice the frame was a little warped, kinda like me,  so it came home and was admired for many years for it's odd and warped frame. The design was rabbits. They were dimensional, 2-D. I mention this for a reason, which I explain in a moment.

I am a fortunate person. I am able to get to the beach pretty often. On many occasions when I visit, I love to comb the beach for driftwood. Its so therapeutic and relaxing. It empties my mind in a positive way. I stroll, collecting as I go, putting driftwood in my big beach bag.

I like to then take my driftwood finds and haul them all home, knowing I will do "SOMETHING" with them.

 Much to my husband's dislike. It's an ongoing disagreement,  "Why do we have to bring a bunch of sticks home? We have sticks in our yard!!! And it takes up trunk space."

Ah, the precious trunk space.
He should worry about that space.
Because I am determined to bring home my sticks.
His body can also fit into that trunk.
But I digress...

The sticks come home. Momma is happy.

I came home and looked around my home. You might not be surprised to find much of my home decor reflects my love and nature, most notably the beach.
And I have not a single bunny, but for the mirror. Then my mind begins to map out how well the sticks will adhere to that round 2-D bunny mirror. Because it is dimensional, it allows for more contact of oddly shaped sticks to adhere.
I divide the sticks by size and I place them, like a puzzle around the mirror.
Good enough. Still oddly pieced together (like myself). It worked.
I take out my trusty glue gun and begin to work. Picking up each stick, laying down glue and putting it back just so....

And in less than half an hour, I have it! My driftwood mirror!

I think it has so much more character than the bunnies.
Here is a couple close-up looks for details:

It's imperfection is perfection to me.

It cost me about $7 for the clearance mirror.

And for what it's worth, Big Daddy said, "I cannot beleive you made that mirror! It's really cool. It looks like something you'd buy in a store!"

Ya think?

I think I'll keep him.

And outta the trunk for that matter.:)

I love Big Daddy to much to put him into my trunk....well...most of the time ;)

For more of my driftwood craft projects: Click here & Here

Driftwood Inspiration: Click Here & Here 

How I incorporate it into my home: Here 

And other Home Decor: Here

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Tablescape Thursday
Now, onto to Tablescape Thursday, which is hosted by Susan of Between Naps on the Porch.



An individual place setting this week. This is the last full week of summer as my children know it and we have stayed on the go.....no elaborate place settings, just family time, mostly consisting of paper plates and grilled burgers. But...life is good!

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What is a tablescape without the food? I invite you to stop by my food blog, PLATES & PLACES, tomorrow for Foodie Friday!

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LIVE*LOVE*LAUGH
LEIGH


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