Sunday, March 15, 2009

Weekend Thrifting!

We have had such a rainy weekend! I did not even attempt to find any yard sales. I know there were a couple that were advertised as Rain or Shine but I guess I just wasted dedicated enough to go out and find them! I did, however, go to a few Thrift Stores and the local Goodwill. I found a few things that I couldn't wait to blog about!
The first item was this great wooden slat ladder. It came with a strand of grapevine tied to it.

I think I am going to use this to display some vintage towels and linens that were my grandmothers. I just have to find the perfect place to hang it!
My next find was this big green chippy basket. I put it on a side table and filled it with pinecones for now. I have to find the perfect filler for this because it is so big!

I am going to leave it as it is too - I love the paint chipping off!
I also picked up some great prim fabrics but the batteries died before I could get a picture of it to share.
This week I have been working on a few Robins Egg Blue fabric birds and a few prim pears. I am trying to wait until Wednesday to share. (As long as I don't get washed away with all of this rain!)
Have a great week!
Prim Hugs ~ Nicole

9 friends had to say:

Anonymous said...

Wow.. as far as I'm concerned you hit the jackpot.. I love those old ladders. I think it's a wonderful idea to put vintage towels and linens on it...I can't wait to see it all done up. I love the basket too.. way to go.

Hugs,
Stella

Missy said...

My husband is in love with you~! He wants the ladder! LOL

Anonymous said...

Hi Nicole,
What wonderful finds...I love the basket just the way it is also. I love the small old ladders. I have 2 of them...one for the house with prim towels on it and the other one I use for a display in my booth. Can't wait to see yours all done up with vintage towels and linens.

•♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦• said...

Hi Niclole,
LOVE that ladder!!! Can't wait to see how it looks with the linens on it.

Have a wonderful day.
-Kath

Tammy said...

WoW love the ladder. How many different things you can do with that. Cant wait to see what you put in the basket. Great finds.

carolyn@simple~primitive~devotion said...

Looks like you did great anyway! I love your finds!

It is still raining here too, but we need it, so I'm not complaining.

Have a great week!

A Bit of Colour said...

Love the ladder! I really like the robin egg blue color. Hope to see your finished products

Days and colors said...

Great finds Nicole! I hope the weather gets better so you can accomplish your plans, a bit of sunshine would be so nice!

MissKarenAshley said...

What fun ideas. I love that ladder, it's simply precious.


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