Even more inspiration!

 

This big fella was $2.00 bucks at an auction. Everyone was “eyeing” it….never thought I would get it so cheap!…It, of course, required a paint job and…voila!……

It inspired THIS for my sunroom! I have been collecting unique bird cages from garage sales and such for awhile. I’m sure this will continue to evolve.

This is the other side of room. I used the other lamp I got at garage sale for $1.00 (they were a set). The picture behind it was a thrift store find for like 8 bucks I think…the black drawer unit was flea market years ago…mom bought it for around 10 bucks. I put it on a cast away end table that had been missing its top!…recyle-reuse!!!  The flowers are artificial but look so real…I got those at the end of summer one year for half price! I love to find a good deal.

Style on a Budget

(BEFORE)

So, the thing I get most excited about and am most proud of is….creating great rooms with limited cost!

In the past couple weeks I have been to some auctions, flea markets and garage sales….picked up odds and ends here and there and created two great new looks for my home with VERY LITTLE COST!

(AFTER)

This is what I did with it in my dining room!

I am SOO proud of the fact that I created this entire vignette for less than $15.00!!  I’m not kidding! You can do this too with a little time and imagination! The cupboard was a mere $2.00 at an auction. I had the paint at home already, but it was free to me from a friend. The lamp was $1.00 at a garage sale. The cherub book ends were $2.00 at a thrift store. The “Paris” wood plaque was free wood from a friends old barn door..I just stamped on it.  The vintage tray was $1.00 at thrift store. The vases were free left overs at auction. The chickpeas were free from mom’s garden!  The words on the wall were on clearance at JoAnn’s—5 bucks! 

 

Of course I didn’t buy all of this the same day, at the same place with this vignette in mind!  I just buy what appeals to me and worry where it will go later! Sometimes I keep a piece for months before something inspires me!

Have fun and happy junkin!

Garage Sale Season is BACK!!!

 

So the pictures are kinda cloudy because of all the rainy days we’ve got here in ohio…but…..wanted to share some of the wonderful goodies I have found so far!

My imagination is running wild with ideas for all this yummy stuff! Super excited about the male mannequin! I have two ladies so far and he is the first male. Think I’m gonna change him up a bit! Wait til u see….I will post pictures when he is ready.

I have started flea marketing again as well! I set up on memorial day…..busy busy place. Nice hot day…….can’t wait to go again this Saturday.