Showing posts with label ReStore Deals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ReStore Deals. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Wednesday's What I Found - Shabby Frugal Finds

I've been trying to stay away from thrift stores and my favorite ReStore lately.  If you've been following along for my organizational challenge, you know I'm purging and organizing rather than collecting more.  I will say however, that I have had a few moments of weakness and have purchased some little things.
My first and biggest purchase was actually made last fall so it doesn't count against me.
I had been looking for a trunk for my boys room and when I saw this one it was on sale at my ReStore and I knew I wouldn't be going home without it.
It stores a ton of stuff...their instruments, my youngest son's golf bag (it is new to him and he can't bear to put it in the garage yet!), and some bigger toys.
I used my old washboard in my laundry room makeover so I picked this little one up for $3 to have on hand for an unknown upcoming project!
The picture frame was only $.50 and I think they look so cute just sitting on a shelf empty.  Not sure if I will paint this one or add some chicken wire or something...the possibilities are plentiful!
This glass vase came in a set of two for only $.50.  I was so excited because I've seen so many ideas on pinterest for these and then a pillow fight broke out in my house and the set of two was down to one lonely vase...urggg!!  Oh well, I better enjoy these moments with the crazy boys because I'm sure I'll wish they were back when they're gone!
My old Folger's coffee can is my prize possession.  It was holding drill bits at ReStore and I asked one of the volunteers if they would sell it to me.  He threw a $.25 price sticker on it and it was mine!!  I love it in my coffee corner...so fun!
Have you found any great deals lately??  It's getting close to the end of the month and my local American Cancer Society Thrift store puts all their stuff 50% off the last few days of the month...I may just have to stop and browse.  I'll let you know if I find anything good!
Blessings,

Linking up here:
Friday     Five Days Five Ways   Delicate Construction Creation Corner,   French Country Cottage,   The Shabby Nest,   At The Picket Fence, Tatertots and Jello, Thirty Handmade Days,  Life As Mom,   Fingerprints on the Fridge, Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, The Frugal Girls,The Grocery Cart Challenge, While He Was Napping, Miss Mustard Seed,Remodelaholic 

SundayC.R.A.F.T,  Nifty Thrifty Sunday,  DIY Showoff,  The Girl Creative   Homemaker on a Dime
Sew Much a Do   Wow Us Wednesday   Ginger Snap Crafts    Power of Paint Night Owl Crafts
Thursday  Design Dazzle Somewhat Simple    The Shabby Chic Cottage   House of Hepworths   Just a Girl    Delightful Order     The Frugal Girls     Thrifty 101    Diaper Diaries  A Little Knick Knack  The 36th Avenue    
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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Wednesday's What I Found - Rustic ReStore Finds

Just in case I need to remind you...I love ReStore.  I have had so much fun finding inexpensive and charming things to decorate our house.  This last week I almost didn't go but my Better Half called me from ReStore and encouraged me to meet him there...I am sooo glad I did.
My Better Half found the washboard while I spotted the crate and ladder.
The ladder was only $4 and I couldn't have distressed it better had I done it myself.
The crate was $4 also.

I've already put them both to use.  The crate is housing this precious snowman family my mom made for me.

The ladder is showcasing my Christmas cards.
I was really excited when I came down this morning and caught my son checking out the cards.  I'm not sure he would have paid attention had they not been displayed!
I.  Love.  ReStore.

Blessings,

Linking up to these fun, frugal parties:
 Friday Creation Corner,   French Country Cottage,   The Shabby Nest,   At The Picket Fence, Tatertots and Jello, Thirty Handmade Days,  Life As Mom,   Fingerprints on the Fridge, Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, The Frugal Girls,The Grocery Cart Challenge, While He Was Napping, Miss Mustard Seed,Remodelaholic

Saturday  Funky Junk Interiors, I Heart Naptime, Be Different Act Normal, Young An Crafty, Six Sisters' Stuff
SundayC.R.A.F.T,  Nifty Thrifty Sunday,  DIY Showoff,  The Girl Creative   Homemaker on a Dime
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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Decorating My Porch for Christmas

We haven't gotten much snow yet here in NE Ohio.  I say "yet" because I know it's coming.  A friend of ours plows for a living and says that we get at least 102 inches every year regardless of when...we get it.  So, I'm bracing myself for the down pour here soon.  Last week, we got a light snow fall and so I sacrificed myself for you, my beloved viewers (wink, wink) and went out into the snow to get some pictures of my front porch with the fresh snow.
It's nothing fancy...but that's how I like it.  I cut the greens from some pine trees behind my house.  This was the first year I thought to do this...what took me so long??  We've only lived here 17 years!


My front door has this adorable snowman with our names written on it.  I attached it to an artificial wreath and then just stuffed some real pine branches in it to give it a more "real" look.
The little chair was $3 and the lantern was $2 at ReStore.  The bucket with my greens came from a flea market.
The decorated sled was a curbside find.  Love those freebies!!
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From my front porch to yours...Merry Christmas.
Blessings,

Linking up to these beautiful parties:
Friday Creation Corner,   French Country Cottage,   The Shabby Nest,   At The Picket Fence, Tatertots and Jello, Thirty Handmade Days,  Life As Mom,   Fingerprints on the Fridge, Chic on a Shoestring Decorating, The Frugal Girls,The Grocery Cart Challenge, While He Was Napping, Miss Mustard Seed,Remodelaholic
Saturday  Funky Junk Interiors, I Heart Naptime, Be Different Act Normal, Young An Crafty, Six Sisters' Stuff
SundayC.R.A.F.T,  Nifty Thrifty Sunday,  DIY Showoff,  The Girl Creative   Homemaker on a Dime
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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Mudroom Makeover - The Reveal

This has been a long time coming but I'm very happy to announce
THE MUDROOM REVEAL.
This all started here with a leak that caused extensive damage.
There was need for new and more insulation, new electrical work, and new flooring.  So, everything had to go.  The room went back to the studs.

 At this point, things could only get better as we started putting things back together.

Ok, enough introduction...
Here you have it...My New Mudroom.


 Here is how the "new" bench in the mudroom made it's evolution from changing table to bench...with 14 years of stops along the way.

My new sewing hobby helped in the process of making inexpensive curtains and pillow covers.




 

 These dollar store boxes and the makeover gave us some extra storage and brought the room to life.


The work was done by My Better Half.  He has a desk job by day and is my personal handyman by night...gotta LOVE him!!
Thanks for being patient and sticking with me during this transformation.
What do you think??
Blessings,

Linking up to the beautiful parties:
Linkin' up to these frugally fabulous parties:
 Friday
Creation Corner
French Country Cottage
The Shabby Nest
At The Picket Fence

Tatertots and Jello
Thirty Handmade Days
Life As Mom
Fingerprints on the Fridge
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
The Frugal Girls 
The Grocery Cart Challenge  
While He Was Napping 
Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic
Saturday
Funky Junk Interiors
I Heart Naptime
Be Different Act Normal
Young An Crafty
Sunday
C.R.A.F.T
Nifty Thrifty Sunday
DIY Showoff
The Girl Creative
Homemaker on a Dime
Monday
Between Naps on the Porch
Crafts Keep Me Sane
Dittle Dattle
Skip to My Lou
Craft-O Maniac
Sumo's Sweet Stuff 
Tuesday 
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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Cookie Cutter Christmas Wreath

I came across a bag of cookie cutters at ReStore for $2 and although I'm not a major baker I knew they would be great for some sort of project.
BHG has a bunch of great wreath ideas and a cookie cutter wreath was one of them.  I was sooo excited that I had this bag of cookie cutters just waiting for this project.
 All I did was shape them into a circle and then hot glue them together.

 I got a little aggressive with the hot glue so I had to add some little berries to hide my glue.
I added a bow from my amazing ribbon find and...
VOILA!

I really like this.  I can't wait to hang it in the kitchen window.
Blessings,

Linking up to these great parties:
Friday
Creation Corner
French Country Cottage
The Shabby Nest
At The Picket Fence

Tatertots and Jello
Thirty Handmade Days
Life As Mom
Fingerprints on the Fridge
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
The Frugal Girls 
The Grocery Cart Challenge  
While He Was Napping 
Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic
Saturday
Funky Junk Interiors
I Heart Naptime
Be Different Act Normal
Young An Crafty
Sunday
C.R.A.F.T
Nifty Thrifty Sunday
DIY Showoff
The Girl Creative
Homemaker on a Dime
Monday
Between Naps on the Porch
Crafts Keep Me Sane
Dittle Dattle
Skip to My Lou
Craft-O Maniac
Sumo's Sweet Stuff 
Tuesday 
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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Making Progess on the Entryway

The entryway is coming along beautifully.  It has not been an easy road...remodeling is not usually easy...just in case there was any doubt.
If you missed the beginning of the entryway makeover, it all started because of a very persistent and damaging leak.  Thankfully that has been taken care of and we can now move on to making it beautiful, practical, and useable again.
The taping, spackling, and painting are now complete.

Choosing the color was not an easy task.  I don't know why I'm so fearful to try a new color.  Oh well, I'm pleased.  I also painted the inside of the front door...I had never painted it!!
The little chandelier we picked up at ReStore is in place...{LOVE IT}
The beadboard is on the walls and the top trim is up.  Those both still need painted.  We save that for last so we can fill in the nail holes and then paint it all at once.


The snow is falling like crazy here so I'm getting anxious to start using this room again.
The winter coats and boots are taking over the house!
The floor went in without any problems...
...It is my favorite part so far.
I am so thankful for the progress. My Better Half took the day off today and worked on the finish work, cabinetry, and shelving.  It's really coming together!!
Blessings,

Linking up to these parties:
Friday
Creation Corner
The French Country Cottage
At the Picket Fence
The Shabby Nest
Tatertots and Jello
Thirty Handmade Days
Life As Mom
Fingerprints on the Fridge
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating
The Frugal Girls 
The Grocery Cart Challenge  
While He Was Napping 
Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic
Saturday
Funky Junk Interiors
I Heart Naptime
Be Different Act Normal
Young An Crafty
Sunday
C.R.A.F.T
Nifty Thrifty Sunday
DIY Showoff
The Girl Creative
Homemaker on a Dime
Monday
Between Naps on the Porch
Crafts Keep Me Sane
Dittle Dattle
Skip to My Lou
Craft-O Maniac
Sumo's Sweet Stuff 
Tuesday 
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