Minted Inspiration

Do you notice themes when you save pictures of home decor, items on a shelf, wall colours and furniture? I was looking at my favorite pictures and here is what I have for inspiration::

A rustic minted bathroom cupboard
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Ruffled Pillow and Mirror
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Jars, vase, cupboard knobs!
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Wallpaper, I’m considering this selection to put in the back of my white cupboard.
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Love the moderate fading of the colours on the drawers.
And who doesn’t love a giant bold letter?
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Distressed Side Table
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Barn Sale

Come on out to the first Barn Sale by Country Lane Treasures!
There will be lot of antique furniture, vintage finds including items from our online shop,
3 Thrifty Ladies, gifts for mother's day, and lots more!
Check out the link to our Photobucket Album.

Thrifty Weekend Finds

Sadly, I did not get the lamp that would have been a smashing hit in our living room.
I was fifth in line on Saturday morning, but the group of three friends who were first in line were also there for the lamp and snagged it as soon as the door was open.
Seriously, I almost cried. Is that totally lame or what? I was deeply disappointed.

On a brighter note, I did get the white and brown dresser for $30! Perfect for my son’s room as it was overcrowded by a long dresser.

I did also score a bunch of amazing goodies, and so, I suppose the beautiful vintage arch lamp was not meant to be. Here are my great thrifty weekend finds!

*Cool retro clock and swivel mirror *wooden spools and thimbles
These are all going to the shop!


This totally adorable retro clock is in great working order.
 

Love these wooden spools and cute thimbles


*Pretty cream picture frame *Set of flowery spring pillow cases – going to the shop!

*Two lacy pillow covers


*Some retro fabric for my friend Jess @ Graceful Oven

*This amazing vintage leather purse! I just LOVE it and am keeping this for myself.
It was $5.00!

My second Pyrex find:: An olive green Pyrex mixing bowl with a Spring Blossom pattern. Also two smaller solid mixing bowls.  These are going to the shop!

Crazy boy doing an Egyptian pose with his new dresser.


It is in amazing condition and nothing has to be done to it!
Nice deep drawers too.

And now this last item was a totally fun surprise to open. I asked one of the estate sale guys to reach for this cute case at the top of a closet. I thought it was empty but when I opened it up . . .

. . . there was the most adorable vintage dolls clothes inside, complete with hangers, socks, a jacket and rompers. They are the sweetest handmade items I’ve seen.

This is also going to the shop if you know of any little girl, or her mother, who may enjoy this adorable set.

Be sure to check out my shop for some awesome finds and I’ll be updating it soon with some of these item for sale. 3 Thrifty Ladies

Linking to Apron Thrift Girls, Thrift Share Monday

Upcoming Estate Sale Weekend

My heart almost stopped when I opened up the link that was attached in the email I received about an upcoming estate sale this weekend. (Yes, I subscribe to a list serve for estate sale*blush*) This is why:

Do you see that heavenly vintage arched lamp? It is PERFECT, and I mean PERFECT for our living room. We do not have an overhead light and I’ve seen these babies range from $300 - $500 dollars in some high end lighting stores. Now, I have no idea what the asking price will be on this piece of sweetness, but I think I’ll have to get out of bed early Saturday morning if I want it to be mine! I’m willing to sharpen my elbows for her. And the best part? My dear BFF love it too.

The sale is also boasting some pretty amazing looking dressers.
I’ll have to speak to the BFF, but I’m loving both these! Which one do you prefer?
I think the white and wood is a bit more timeless than the green.
 
There’s also this funky retro lamp as well. It’s like the baby to the mommy.

 
And my little eye spied this, way up in the corner of the picture. Can you guess what I’m looking at?

I don’t know what’s with me and lighting, but that is what I have seemed to spot at this up coming sale!

If they have some of these fun, funky, vintage, retro pieces, I can’t wait to see what else is in the house!

6:40 wake up call Saturday morning! Wish me luck!

Auction Envy

I’ve posted before about auctions that I’ve gone to with my parents.
Rob Sage offers great finds at every turn. Here are some items from an upcoming auction that are so very vintage!

Enamel Sign

Irresistible!

I think this would be such a fun gift for my son.

This is a lovely book case with a glass door and claw feet!

These next photos are from previous auctions and some stellar items that sold.

A beautiful condition walnut dresser with moustache handles.

Wow, the price was steep for this filing cabinet, but it has so much
character I LOVE IT!

I could see this being spray painted white! Amazing looking.

The shape and design of this is amazing! And the oval mirror is wow!

Alternative Shelving:: Wire and Wooden Crates

Antique wooden crates are a perfect detail to create a unique shelving option on any wall in any room. If I ever see one it will be snatched up in a second.

Make your own crates! Ana White

There are also vintage wire baskets or crates that I just love too.
I was at Crate and Barrel this evening and saw these reproductions
that are just charming.

Etsy Shop:: Every Eskimo

A variety of wire baskets and crates.

This is a slight alternative version, using round baskets to hold this child’s stuffies!
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Thrifty Weekend Finds :: Give Away

A quiet thrifty weekend here. Just picked  up a few packs of vintage cards and a pretty tin. No estate sales that caught my eye, but hopefully next weekend I’ll find a good one!

In honour of the Grand Opening of 3 Thrifty Ladies, I want to invite you to enter for a chance to win: 10 pages of vintage sheet music, 4 vintage cards and a vintage decorative floral tin.

HOW TO ENTER

The giveaway runs from February 14 to February18. A winner will be picked at random and announced Sunday February 20. Please be sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner!
YOU HAVE THREE CHANCES TO WIN!

1. Check out the shop 3 Thrifty Ladies and leave a comment here on the blog stating what your favourite item is along with your email address.

2. For an additional entry, become a follower of this blog and leave an additional comment along with your email address.

3. For an additional entry, link this giveaway on your blog, come back here to leave another comment and a link to your blog.


4 Adorable vintage cards. Birthday and Blank.

Sweet embossed detail on this cute fawn card.


Pretty floral tin with removable lid.


Each side has a different detailed flower.


10 pages of double sided sheet music, perfect for crafting.
Check out this post for inspirational ideas.

Good luck! Can’t wait to see how my first Giveaway goes!
Open to Canadian and USA residents.

Linking to Apron Thrift Girl