Ten Minutes, $ Ten Bucks $ and a Treasure Trove of Thrift Store Finds.......

Wow that was a long title, but when you see the goodies I scored at the Thrift Store after my ritualistic pedicure, you will see why I had to brag......I ran into the Salvation Army with 10 minutes to spare and for a grand total of $10 I brought home some things to smile about....

I just love this little white crock complete with a cute little ladle, $2.00 such a deal...This ceramic cherub was sitting all by itself on the front counter as if someone wanted to buy it but forgot to buy it so I was happy to take it home and make it mine. $2.00

In the matter of these little blue and silver votives, I had an idea to paint the base of them white (duh) and I bought some "glass paint" in Victorian Rose to shabby chic them out. I have never used glass paint before but I bought some at Michael's today, read the directions on the bottle and it looks pretty self-explanatory. I will share the results with you when I finish. Just $.99 each, can't go wrong....

Now this item is gonna take some imagination ladies, but I had the vision while standing in the Salvation Army and I saw beyond the "Wedding Centerpiece". I thought that it had potential once I shed the silk flowers, added some candle sticks and attached some pretty crystals to my new shabby chic treasure. I love to "see beyond" what is in front of me and explore ways to put my signature on something that is "New To Me". Even at $3.00 I felt it was worth it.....

This brass tray was just $.99 and I thought once I cleaned it up I could use it for drinks on the patio over the summer. I will probably paint it white so that it will feel right at home.....

I will gladly add these great finds to my "list of things to do" and look forward to sharing. When friends in my life ask me what I am doing over the weekend I always reply "With (spray) paint in hand and awesome treasures before me, I am making memories for my heart and cherished pieces for my home".

Happy Hunting,

Debbie Kay