Sunday, June 7, 2009

Thrifty Finds


I love to go to thrift stores and look for interesting items to decorate with. I recently found this darling little layered dress, vintage straw hat, and beautiful straw tote with crocheted flowers. I immediately knew that I wanted to display them. I think it's perfect for a summertime display.

I have been collecting vintage picnic baskets. This is my most recent find and probably my favorite so far. It is quite large and has leather handles and straps. The thermos and picnic items are intact. I have it displayed on the top of my dresser with more beachy finds.

For more thrifty finds head on over to Rhoda at Southern Hospitality

Blessings,

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very pretty Kathleen! I do love to find treasures cast away by others. You've made a sweet little vignette!
be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

I really like your thrifty finds and how you displayed them! Love that picnic basket! Cindy

Brittany said...

love picnic baskets!

The Tattered Cottage said...

Your summertime display is soooo yummy! Love the vintage picnic basket too.
Toni

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Kathleen, I love your display of beachy things, so cute and that picnic basket is great too. I have one that I actually use a lot. Thanks for playing today.

The Queen of Fifty Cents said...

What a lovely vignette, love the hat!

Unknown said...

Great finds! That picnic basket is fabulous! Bravo!

Tina

Vonnie said...

I love it. Picnic baskets are my weakness. I love to put them into serving, too. thanks for sharing yours!

Caro said...

beautiful pic, that first one! So calm and serene!
Love baskets, too!

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

That is a really neat basket! :) I love how you displayed it. Just stopping by from Rhoda's. :)

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

Love that picnic basket - they look so classy! Linda

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Pretty vignette - really like the basket.
Glenda

joyh82 said...

I love baskets. Love how you displayed your things on yours..

Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net) said...

Love your summer display...great idea...just makes me smile to see it. And I think your picnic basket is an awesome find...so many neat ways it could be used when it's not out on a picnic! :-)
Susan

Unknown said...

Great display! I also love the basket. Thanks for sharing

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