Thrifty Treasures Monday

My girls are bringin' down my game here lately! (Only half joking.) I didn't come across much in the 'burg this weekend, but I did find a gem or two.

I like to be sure my girlies get plenty of time at home to play, so I do my best to not schlep them all over creation on "Yard Sale Saturdays." We went to several sales this weekend, but didn't find much! I was looking for a few specific items, and that can be hit or miss with yard sales.

This is a semi-Before shot of the bird cage I found at Salvation Army. I was halfway through spray painting before I realized I hadn't taken a "before" picture. I got it for $1.50! It was an icky, plain wood color, and kind of dirty.

Voila! Here's an After:

I used my favorite $0.97 spray paint from Wal-Mart. Only took two coats, and it's looking much better. I think I might put some of that mossy stuff in the little tray and keep it on top of my TV armoire.

I remember my mom reading this book to my brother, sister, and I when we were little. It was $0.25. The illustrations are really pretty. I am trying to impress upon Natalie, my 3 year old social butterfly, the importance of knowing about strangers! Maybe this will help....


Got this tee-shirt for Michaela Byrd at Wal-Mart for $1.00. Remember what I said, Wal-Mart doesn't have to be scary. If you're careful. I love stuff with birds, and since Michaela's middle name is "Byrd," I snatch birdie stuff up for her when I find it. Poor kid eats like a bird too, so a lot of her hand-me-downs from Natalie are too big right now. Now she'll have a new tee to play in at home.

I also found this lamp and shade at Wal-Mart. Together, it ran just under $20. I wanted to find one at a yard sale to redo, but haven't seen anything I really like. It's going to go on my Salvation Army makeover desk. Do you think I should add some black fringe?

See? It came from the Better Homes & Gardens line. They have some really cute stuff!

Nuthin' else to show! I did find some "Crocs" at WM on clearance for $1, but they're already dirty from me taking them out in the garden.

Go see Rhoda at Southern Hospitality for more of the weekend's thrifty finds!

{Happy Thrifting, Y'all!}