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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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 Posted - Nov 17 2009 : 09:17:25 AM
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Saturday I took several huge leaf and yard size bags of stuff to the thrift shops and they ALL had their Christmas stuff out ...you can see where this is going girls...
I found the dearest little rustic Father Christmas and some wonderful country rustic things to replace the kitschy plastic things that I've been making due with...now for the popcorn balls and gingerbread cookies for the tree. I've bought all of the felt and such to make some gingerbread men and hearts to make a garland and tree ornaments. This is going to all look so great!
BUT I'm trying to de-clutter and get rid of things!!!....My bad habits hog tied my good senses and I had a spree  
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2009 : 09:22:28 AM
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Sounds like a few rustic Christmas items would take up lots less room than several yard-sized plastic bags of stuff! So you did good, girl. You are not a bad, bad girl! You are a very smart little lady.
Have fun with your 'new' things!
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Nov 17 2009 : 09:39:57 AM
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I'll try to post photos of some of my treasures =) I really do feel pretty good about my sweet, simple farm girl theme I'm putting together. And no, I didn't manage to find a leaf bag full of swag! Lol! I just had to share...this holiday spirit that is going around the forum is so infectious!
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 17 2009 : 09:54:08 AM
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It's that thrifty-girl syndrome. However, from what I can tell you are still in the 'normal' range. Replacing a few christmas finds after a major reduction,that is a minor symptom, things are under control.
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Nov 17 2009 : 10:13:43 AM
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Oh, bad, bad girl you! Don't you know you're supposed to run after you drop stuff off. Not go in! What were you thinkin'? But if it's stuff you really need...
Kris
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Nov 17 2009 : 2:19:25 PM
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The rule in my house is for every new kinda stuff I get, whether it be from a thrift, swapmeet, fleamarket or yardsale, the equal amount has to leave, so that way there is no harm , no foul, and usually what gets donated, trashed, etc, exceds what new stuff I get, lol.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
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Posted - Nov 18 2009 : 7:06:27 PM
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tee-hee - "my bad habits hog tied my good senses..."
I love it Annika:D
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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