Sunday, August 8, 2010

Thrifty Finds and Giveaway Winner

Hi Bloggerettes!  Time to announce the winner of my giveaway.....
it's Marty at A Stroll Thru Life.  Congratulations Marty you may choose either one of the burlap runners.  Email me with your address.  For those of you who know Marty, you know what a wonderful person she is and that she has creative skills over the top!  She can turn a plain, ordinary cloche or a blank table into something magical.
Be sure and stop by her blog and say hello.

I didn't get to many yard sales this weekend.  Seems as though everyone is staying inside with all this mean heat.  I did find a few things at the thrifts.
Found this at a sweet little antique cottage nearby.  She has a yard full of good stuff and the inside is incredible.
This grain sack was calling my name.  She was using them as chairback covers, and I just had to have one.
I stuffed mine with a pillow insert and I love it!
Another great find was this...

"To shine, or not to shine....that is the question."

I love finding these valet clothes hangers.  This one got the heirloom white treatment, shabbied and embellished with a few ribbons and bows...
I usually sell these to Mom's for their little girls rooms.
A great place to hang a little pink hat.




I want to thank everyone who entered my giveaway. I will be having another giveaway soon, so stay tuned.

I'm linking up with Linda's Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays at Coastal Charm.
Be sure you go there and check out all the great finds.

                                           ~~hugs~~




                                                            












38 comments:

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Beautiful Sissie...love the tray and the sweet valet they would look so cute in each of my granddaughter's rooms!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Rondell

The Old Parsonage said...

Congrats to Marty! Love your new treasures esp. the valet - perfect!

Leann

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Congrats to Mary and I know she will put whatever runner she chooses to great use in her tablescapes or tabletop vignettes!

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese said...

Congratulations to Marty! That was a generous giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful finds Sissie! The valet clothes hanger is so feminine and elegant...gorgeous!

LuLu Kellogg said...

Congrats to the winner!

I love that tray...it is beautiful!

Love,
LuLu♥

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Yeah for Marty! I know she will be excited to win! Love your cute finds...

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Hi Sissie, love that silver tray, and the shabby cloths rack! Big congrats to the winner, she's one lucky gal!!! hugs~~~ Daphne

Ginger said...

Just now making my rounds for PS. Love your white hanger. So cute with the little pink hat and your silver is beautiful. Its hot in Okla. 105.

Hugs

Lynn said...

Congrats to Marty, I see a fun tablescape coming up! Your silver tray is beautiful!

Donna said...

I really love your grain sack, Sissie! What a lucky find! And the silver tray is gorgeous and so "you"! I normally never would have given another look to a valet hanger, but yours is stunning! Love what you did to it! Keep cool :)

Anonymous said...

Hi Sissie! Oh, congrats our our Dear Marty! She's a jewel. I love your grain sack pillow, the shiny tray and the little valet hanger - it's so sweet! I've never seen one like that! Did you paint it?

Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

I've been gone all day and I just got home and found out I won!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED!!! What a thrill. I can hardly wait to get it and boy will I have fun. You know I am redoing the family room and breakfast room. How fun will this be. Thank you so much. What a treat.

I also love all of your new treasures. They are wonderful. I think you made a huge haul. Hugs, Marty

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Hi Sissie Sweetie...
Oh how exciting. Couldn't be going to a more beautiful lady than Marty. Congratulations Marty. I am so tickled for you darlin. She will have that thing moved all over the place in no time at all.

Hope you had a beautiful weekend sweetie. Been thinking of you. Hope you are well.

Many hugs and much love, Sherry

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

You find such great stuff Sissie! And that tray just sparkles!
Congrats to Marty, so happy she won!
Hugs,
Cindy

June said...

Sissie, I have missed some great posts here. I want to give my congrats to Marty on her win.
Oh I am so in love with that amazing birdcage you found. I love how it has made it's way into your blog banner!!!
hugs

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Hi Sissie...Great items from a thrift store! I wish I had a thrift store in my town...we just have Goodwill. The tray is very pretty..so shiny! ~Hugs, Patti

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

Love the grain sack and the hanger stand reminds me of the one my dad used to have. He'd lay out his suit and tie and on the tray he would put his watch, cufflinks, wallet. I wonder if he still has it. I don't think so as I don't recall seeing it when I go over . . but I'll have to ask him!

xxoo

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Sissie, I say don't shine! Is that valet clothes hanger a chair? or just a standing thing! I have seen chairs, but never anything else. That is a great idea to shabby it up!

Carol

Debra@CommonGround said...

Yea for Marty! That silver tray is just amazing, and I have to say, I just like to see silver all shiny, let it show itself off! That valet hanger and grain sack are both wonderful finds! Stay cool, Missy.
xo,
Debra

WhiteWhispers2u said...

Sissie~Congrats to Winner! Lovin the Silver Tray, I too just found one at a sale and I am lovin it.It's a lil to polished for myself I can't wait for it to get some good old patina on it.~Cheers Kim

Miss Mustard Seed said...

Everything on your blog is beautiful, as always. The bird cage in your header photo is wonderful!

My name is Riet said...

HI Sissie, Congratulations to the winner. A great prize she got from you.
I love the beautiful tray and that little pink babyhat. Gorgeous.
Have a nice day

Sherrie said...

I have one of those clothes valets, I never would have thought of painting it white. I love it. Guess what I will be doing tonight. Great inspiration as always.

anythinggoeshere said...

I love grain sacks. Looks great as a pillow. xo Joan@anythingoeshere

Maureen said...

Oh I love the clothes hanger! You gave it the perfect treatment.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Sissie, I love that flour sack and that huge silver tray is gorgeous. It is too hot for yard sales.

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Sissie,

I love all the beautiful things you got, the grain sack, silver tray and the coat hanger are lovely.
Congratulations to your winner.

Happy week
Hugs
Carolyn

Tara said...

Love your finds Sissy,you display them so beautifully..xx

raggygirlvintage said...

Oooh, I'm loving your grain sack Sissie, nothing like finding the real deal. By the way, I keep meaning to tell you I'm loving how you keep changing up your header photos, I think I need a lesson or two from you!
Tracey

Anonymous said...

Morning Sissie! Love your thrift finds! You have the most unique pillows - always perfect for your home. I love the tray just as it is! gorgeous!! Glad you are using your burlap pillow in your header - I love how something as primitive as burlap looks classy with your imagination added! Stay cool - I suppose that's almost mean to say with this heat we are all experiencing!lol It's awful!!lol Sincerely, Jeannette

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

I have a question and a comment today:

1. Did you buy the shells silver or did you make them silver?

2. That little girl's valet hanger is tooooooooo cute!!!

Shellbelle said...

I'm in love with those silver shells! Congrats to the ever talented Marty, what a lucky gal!

btw, your link at LInda's is not working. Luckily I know where to find you.

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Sissie,
So happy to see that sweet Marty was your WINNER:) PRETTY silver tray...always good to have on hand. Thanks for coming to my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY!

Blessings,
Linda

Dreamy Whites said...

Congratulations Marty,
I hope you are having a great week Sissie,
I love all of your great finds!!
Sending you a big hug!
xoxo
Maria

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Congrats to Marty --

Sissie, you always have the most wonderful things to share from your thrifting adventures.

Best wishes for a beautiful day! :) Tammy

Lisa said...

Marty,
I guess I'll be a grown-up & say congrats! LOL Since I already have a Sissie shrine in my library I don't need to be totally selfish. What a beautiful gift she won. I miss you Sissie! My kids are really cutting into my blog time lately. Their 5th birtday is Friday, school is starting. You know, the craziness of life. But I had to take some time to come see what you've been up to. School starts soon & you'll get sick of me stalking you everyday. Lisa

CHERI said...

I never cease to be amazed at your beautiful work! You so inspire me BUT I can't sew a stitch!

My favorite stuff

  • Donuts
  • Iced Vanilla Coffee
  • Finding Junk and making it beautiful
  • Spending Time with my Sister
  • Holidays with my family
  • Poirot movies
  • reading murder mysteries
  • searching shabby chic stuff on ebay
  • writing stories and blogging
  • snuggling with my husband and my kitty kats
  • comfortable pajamas
  • slot machines
  • yard sales
  • hunting through estate sales and thrift shops
  • going to antique shops
  • eating out with my sister
  • having lunch with my husband
  • having lunch with my son
  • vanilla wafer cookies
  • pedicures and pink toenail polish
  • Lavender scented soaps and body wash
  • Good makeup