Some Decorating and Thrifty Treasures

I've been doing a bit of thrifting here and there and a bit of decorating with it all......

This is the top of my new computer amoire recently purchased at the thrift store. It rode around in the back of my mini van for a week until I could find someone to help me haul it up the stairs and into my apartment. It is really heavy! Luckily a neighbor and a friend came to my rescue. What would we do without good friends and neighbors!

I pulled together several pieces that I've had for quite awhile--no new finds here. I figured though that all total my cost of items here excluding cabinet was only 5.00. If it wasn't something that I bought at thrift store or garage sale it was something that was given to me. For instance the chicken on the top shelf I scored for a $1.00 at a garage sale about 6 years ago. True shoestring decorating.

The whole cabinet. It looks way better than old computer desk did and gives me more storage and a new spot to decorate.

I found this really cool old bowl today for only $4.50. It's heavy and has been well used. I love the soft yellow color to it. It looks like clay or pottery under the chips and has no markings that I can see anywhere.

Then I found this very large sewing basket in near perfect condition for only $5.50. It's a pinky color, not red like it looks here. I love it!

And then the inside. Very pretty and roomy. The little tag at the inside top of the lid says Designed Exclusively for Pennys.

I just love finding great thrift store treasures. I'm ready to go again!

My Latest Attempt--at Crochet

I have known how to crochet for years ( I can do the stitches and read a pattern--but past that--welllll) , but it's just never been my thing. I got bored with it too fast until my friend Kathy showed me how to make my favorite crocheted potholders. I've only used crocheted potholders for years, but I have a hard time finding them--good thing they last so darned long.

See the white blob in the corner--that is my potholder--really that's what it is. See the green "shape" next to it. Well that's a dishcloth--yes really! I was practicing my decreasing and got that down pretty good. LOL! Ok, I have no idea what I did, but I screwed it up pretty good and yes I will remake a new one, so I can get it right, but I will also use this one. After all it is just a dishcloth.

Anyway I have discovered that crocheting is a good way to unwind and if I stick to potholders and dishcloths I don't get bored, so I now have a nice little supply of Sugar and Cream cotton yarn and lots of freebie patterns from the internet and I can stitch til my hearts content. My next venture is going to be some crocheted lace. We'll see!

Hey maybe we could do a crocheted dishcloth swap. I'll hone my skills first so you don't get a goofy looking one, so in the meantime.....Happy Stitching!

Beautiful Fleur-Di-Lis Pendant

WOW! Look at what I got in the mail today! It's gorgeous!! And I absolutely LOVE it!

Click on the photos for a close up view...

See I told you it was gorgeous! Isn't it just beautiful! This is a sweet gift from my sweet friend Phyllis, who is an amazing talent at whatever she does.

I have never seen a soldered pendant quite like this. It's a nice big size-- 2inches by 2 inches and yes it's 3-D with a very sweet Fleur-Di-Lis vignette inside.

A really cool thing about this pendant is that the back side is a mirror. Perfect for a quick lipstick check--and big enough to do so.

Phyllis put an "S" hook on it so it can easily be changed from a strand of pearls or to a nice silver chain. I love that it can be dressy or casual and it's definitely fun! I tell you even Tiffany's has nothing this wonderful.

Betty only gets to watch it while I'm not wearing it.

In case you're wondering Phyllis sells these on ETSY, so be sure to check her ETSY SHOPPE out. If she's out then make sure to contact her through her shoppe and see what she has. I'm sure she'll be happy to fix you up.

Thank you Phyllis!!