Wire Lampshades

I found these two vintage wire lamp shades at a yard sale, I bought both of them for $3.

I want to definitely use the bigger one as a hanging light over the dining room table, I might add some chicken wire around it, or maybe just wrap some thin wire around it.. we'll see. (I'll let you all know when it gets put up).

As for the smaller one, I used it as a wire bowl for the Apples I purchased at Graces Orchard, you can read about that here. I think it's a great way to repurpose it! Eventually, I will hang that one, too. (Possibly over the sink in the kitchen). As of right now, I like it being used as a wire bowl for my pretty Apples.

I just love these ideas below! 

Talking prints

 

I found these two prints, both are signed by the Artist.

 I got the first one for only .75 cents, and the second one I got for $4.

All I did was ask for a few dollars off, and it worked!

 I always like going to yard sales at the end of the day, people are willing to just give away stuff. Always remember that; if you like something but it was just a little too much for you, make sure to try again later in the day. (If it's not a far drive or walk, whether your going to yard sales or flea markets). It always works for me. If it's meant to be, I'll get it at the price I want. And make sure to be reallyyy sweet, and smile, that helps!

 

When I get some time, I'm going to redo the frames. 

 I will probably frame them in some distressed wood frames.

 I cannot wait to hang them up, they are going to look so good!



 

Have you ever found any art at fabulous prices?

DIY Lamp Shade

I found this lamp at Goodwill for $10.

I really liked the base, just not so much the shade.. it was just a little to plain for me.

 I went to my local craft store and purchased a few things such as paint, tape, and a chip brush.

I taped it, painted it, touched it up, peeled the tape off, and ta da!

I didn't think it was going to be that easy, but it was. 

 I was going to go chevron crazy, but decided to keep it simple.

It looks great!

All together the lamp + material = $14

Have you been getting into any projects lately?

 If so, what?



Let's talk make up

I was thrifting, and came across a great buy, well two great buys.

Maybelline Lipsticks, brand new, for only .49 cents each.

 I love the way lipstick looks on women, but I, personally never wear it...

But that all changed,

the other day, I was playing around with lipstick, and when my boyfriend came home, walked through the door, looked at me, and said I looked very pretty, all that changed was the lipstick.

Now I can't stop wearing it!

And since I've been wearing it, I have been receiving compliments non stop, why didn't I wear this before?



It feels good knowing that .49 cents was all it took to change my beauty routine!

Store find Saturday

This find isn't considered 'second hand', but it is pretty good buy.

 

I'm going to share a little story...

I like going to Target, getting ideas, or just dreaming of things I wish I could buy from there.

I was in the kitchen isle looking at dishes, bowls, cups, etc. and I came across these plates that I really loved. I just couldn't see paying store price for each piece, that would be over $60.

So I walked past them, foreseeing them cheaper.

Well, a few weeks go buy, and I notice they are on clearance for $4.99 for each piece.

I thought that was cheaper, but I still couldn't see paying that.

So then again, I walked past them, foreseeing them cheaper.

So then, I went there the other day, and saw some other plates I liked, not loved, and just thought darn, I wish they had the ones I loved. I turned the corner, just happened to look down, and on the bottom shelf they had all these clearance plates behind this big box, and there were the plates I loved!

It was like they were meant for me!

The best part of this story was these plates were on clearance for $1.78 for dinner plate and $1.48 for salad plate.

That's a steal!

I believe when you really, really, really want something, it will come to you, it just takes time.



Vintage noise makers

 

 I was digging through boxes at a local Flea Market and came across an old noise maker, it reminded me of this one my mum recently gave me. Turns out they are both from Kirchhof Newark, NJ. It's a company that started in 1852 to date. They made/make small toys, noise makers, Christmas ornaments and novelties.

I grabbed the little clown maker, along with a few other goodies I found (which I will post).

And asked how much.

Guess how much this Vintage Clown Maker was?

5 cents.

That's it.

I felt like I was stealing it!

Nothing in this world is 5 cents anymore...

 

This noise maker below came from an Antique Shop outside of Portland, Maine.

My mum and I went there earlier this year, and went to a few antique shops. I believe it was originally $16 but it was 50% off, so I told her to grab it. One day it will be worth something, and for now, it's just nice to have as a decoration.

She ended up giving it to me, since I don't have much Halloween stuff.

I love it.



And as of now, the clown and witch are hanging out together.

They are a perfect match for each other.



Here are some vintage noise makers found on Etsy. 

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