Monday, May 31, 2010

Thrifty Treasures ~ Projects I'm Having Fun With!

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I'm linking up with Rhoda over at "Southern Hospitality" to share some of the treasures I have found at the local thrift shop, goodwill, or garage sale.

I've been up to some fun stuff that's keeping me occupied as I save money for our family.

project #1
a chandelier for my kitchen

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project #2
living room floor lamp

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project #3
antique lamps

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I have been inspired over the past several months by all kinds of decorating & crafting blogs to make or create things myself and it's been a blast.

It's been making this house into a home that's cozy.

7 comments:

The Lehman's said...

Carol----LOVE the kitchen light. I too love spray paint. I am amazed how quickly and easily you can change something with a little spray paint. What are your favorite craft/thrift blogs? Oh yea and when are you coming to my area? Keep sharing all your projects. Love it!!! julie :)

He & Me + 3 said...

wow you did great. I have been inspired too. I have been dabbling just a little :) Great job. Love the chandelier!

Pam said...

I love it!! Maybe this summer I can find time to dable in decorating again!!! Great job!

Mikki said...

You go girl!! They all look great!

Kat said...

Carol,

Fabulous job! I used to do more of that when I had less children☺ Now I assign it to my girls... who are far more able than I ever way! I particularly like your set of kerosene lanterns... gorgeous.

I've been missing you. I stopped by and read a few times but didn't have the energy to write what I was thinking at the time. But I wanted to stop by and say HI!

Hugs,

Kat

Erin said...

Awesome job, Carol! That inspires me to try some new things around my house :-) Are you getting all settled into your house now? The pics I've seen so far look great!

sanjeet said...

Love the chandelier!
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