Remember the great “hunting trips” I’ve gone on lately?
Bargain and Treasure hunting that is.
Here’s what I’ve done with some of my fabulous finds.
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CHROME WINE RACK = GUEST TOWEL HOLDER
Cost: $2 @ Local Family Pathways
Time: 5 minutes to fasten it to the wall, and roll my towels.
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SET OF MUGS = WASHCLOTH & NOTIONS HOLDERS
Cost: $3.00 for two matching mugs @ Family Pathways
Time: Zip . . . just filled em’ up!
The fun washcloths included, are from a bundle that was a hostess gift from my recent visitors. THANKS AGAIN LADIES.
TIP: I purposely don’t buy the matching cloths when I purchase towel sets. The bath and hand towels are hung for use and decoration. Matched washcloths are VERY expensive, and you go through them more quickly. So what I do is buy bundles of good quality cloths in neutral colors. That way I get quality AND quantities and stay within my budget (and some extra décor too)!
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You’ve seen my wall collage here.
The little cup & saucer below, were found at a color tag sale.
CUP & SAUCER
Cost: $1.75/set @ Family Pathways
A quick, new arrangement of the collage shows them off. Don’t worry, the saucer is NOT going to fall and break this time!
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On my birthday shopping trip with Hubs, I bought the pretty vinyl for a laundry room project.
VINYL SHELF COVER
Cost: $5.99/yd @ JoAnn’s Fabrics
Time: 15 minutes. I just measured, cut and glued.
- This heavy Vinyl can just be trimmed to size. It will wear without raveling.
- I folded my front bottom edge back and made a slot for the weight.
- Then just hot glued to my shelf unit.
- A pretty way, to cover laundry necessities AND make the top surface waterproof.
I can set my wet watering can and $0.99 Goodwill bucket with gardening items on top without worry!
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Today, I’ll end on another “orange” note.
My studio has a south-facing window I love to accent with colored glass.
I recently switched from blues to oranges with this beautiful glass vase @ $1.75 found at Discovery Thrift.
I can hear my regular followers groaning at the artificial flowers. Yes, I still don’t care for fakes as a rule BUT . . .
- These are convincingly realistic looking
- Cost only $1 per stem @ Crafts Direct, and . . .
- They were my mom’s favorite flowers and remind me of her every day when I go in there
More color and fun soon.
Meanwhile . . . don’t stress about it, just start it!
Later – Cheryl
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I thought the flowers were real! 😉 Love the bargains and what you did worth them, Cheryl! You have been a busy girl!
The little 2nd Hand store I volunteer at now, is going to be dangerous. I worked this morning and only spent $1.50 BUT . . . saw so many other things I wanted to take home too. My next day is Friday, so will really have to be careful then . . it’s payday. Yikes!
Love that towel rack. How clever!
Thanks! I didn’t even think or see a wine rack. Instantly visualized this. It probably helped that I had guests at the time and wanted things easily available for them!
I agree. I love the towel rack. Will be hunting for something similar when I finally get round to doing up my bathroom.
Jess, send some photos of what you’re doing with your new flat. Email Address is on the About Page. It would be fun to see what you’re finding 🙂
I’ve seen those wine racks at the thrift store…I’m thinking the lakehouse needs one of your towel racks! Lots of fun ideas, Cheryl!
Thanks Linda. I had thought about using decals on each section to spell GUEST, but haven’t decided yes or no yet.
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