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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 03 2016 : 3:58:13 PM
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ok,,, now I really am in Junktiquing withdrawals!!! I need to take a trip down the mountain and hit Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity and any others I can find along the way..
It's suppose to rain like crazy for the next 4-5 days.... so I might have to wait till after the rains... the disadvantage of living up in the mountains,,, the weather determins ones activities... on the other hand,,, it keeps me from putting us into the poor house too! lololol!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2016 : 08:00:48 AM
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A few weeks ago I scored 3 boxes of assorted Blue Willow dishware at a yard sale for $20. So far I've washed & sorted them and have energy some ob Ebay. This small tureen of English scenery has a new life as my snack holder.
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
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Audra Rose
True Blue Farmgirl
2281 Posts
Vanessa
Brooksville
KY
USA
2281 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2016 : 08:02:25 AM
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Forgot the pictures.... 
Farmgirl Sister #6754
Doxie Mom - Everyone loves a Weiner!
Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7114 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7114 Posts |
Posted - Jan 05 2016 : 09:31:10 AM
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Vanessa, what a great find. Blue Willow is one of the all time greatest patterns. What pieces you don't find a new home you can enjoy evertday.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2016 : 10:12:31 PM
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Ceejay, way to go!
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2016 : 08:35:18 AM
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Vanessa - Such BEAUTIFUL china! I have always loved the Blue Willow pattern! Your picture really made me smile! So happy for you to have found such a great deal on such wonderful treasures!
CJ - Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! You sure know how to shop, sister!!! So thrilled about your finds!!!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Christy925
True Blue Farmgirl
476 Posts
Christy
Midland
Michigan
USA
476 Posts |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 09:09:08 AM
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Very nice! I see the blue ones around a lot, but the red ones seem to be a little more rare.
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 9:45:06 PM
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That is so pretty Christy. I love the pink and the price.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7114 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7114 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2016 : 12:06:50 PM
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CeeJay, a wonderful find indeed. The basket is extra special.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
2474 Posts |
Posted - Mar 25 2016 : 9:03:33 PM
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Ceejay, those are truly beautiful. I wish our thrift stores sold stuff for such little money. I think they read the antique magazines and jack up the prices.
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
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Alise
True Blue Farmgirl
229 Posts
Alise
United States
Minnesota
229 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2016 : 07:25:22 AM
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What a beautiful doily set, CJ! And they seem to be in such good condition! I love looking at vintage crochet pieces in thrift stores just for the patterns you don't see in crochet magazines any more.
Blessings to you on your life's journey. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
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AuntJamelle
True Blue Farmgirl
569 Posts
Jaime
South Bend
Indiana
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - Mar 31 2016 : 05:39:49 AM
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Easter clearance!!! 50% at Walmart earlier this week, 70% off at Target yesterday
Got green crinkle paper filler for $0.50 a bag - will use for Easter basket next year and Christmas gift baskets this year.
Cellophane wrap for $1 a roll - Also to be used for Christmas gift baskets and for this idea:
http://www.morestylethancash.com/inexpensive-candy-filler.html
Also picked up Nivea lip balms for about $1 each for stocking stuffers - normally $3.29 each
Oh! And I found large plastic wreath storage containers in regular clearance aisle at Walmart for $3.50 each! I've been making a lot of wreaths and was so happy to find these as I need a way to keep them from being damaged in storage! |
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
639 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2016 : 10:50:18 AM
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I'm so excited for yard sale season!
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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prariehawk
True Blue Farmgirl
2914 Posts
Cindy
2914 Posts |
Posted - Apr 02 2016 : 9:38:47 PM
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I found a cast iron dutch oven when we were cleaning out my parents' shed. I never even knew we had one. It is rusty so I am going to clean it up and hopefully use it when (if) I get the chance to go camping in the future. I also found four horseshoes from the game but not the metal spikes you throw them at. They are very heavy. They say "Royal" on the back. anyone know about this company?
Cindy
"Come by the hills to the land where fancy is free; And stand where the peaks meet the sky and the rocks reach the sea.Where the rivers run clear and the bracken is gold in the sun. and cares of tomorrow must wait till this day is done"--Loreena McKennit
"In many ways, you don't just live in the country, it lives inside you"--Ellen Eilers
Visit my blog at http://www.farmerinthebelle.blogspot.com/ |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13664 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13664 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2016 : 12:36:34 PM
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Cindy,
My hubby and unearthed from different places, two cast iron Dutch ovens. One of them used to have three legs, he made a new one for it and made a new lid for it. It has a bail, great for campfires. The other one doesn't have a bail but he did find a glass lid for it. It would be used in an oven, etc. He got all the rust off, cleaned them up and seasoned them.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Apr 14 2016 : 8:21:37 PM
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| My latest find are 5 free mineral lick tubs I am going to turn into large planters to replace my whiskey barrels I have had for years. They have simply fallen apart. A friend is giving me the lick tubs and I am going to use some spray paint and pallets we have. I will tear them apart, cut them to length and glue/screw the slat pieces around the tubs and have them replace my whiskey barrels. I am not paying $50 plus including tax for a new wooden barrel, actually it would be over $100 for two. Not doing it. I think these will look just as nice. Hubby suggested I save the rings off the old ones and see if I can make them work on the new ones just for looks. Going to try. |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
1010 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2016 : 04:24:15 AM
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I went to the annual rummage sale at the church right down the road from me a couple of weekends ago. Lo and behold, there were two pretty love seats in excellent condition, so I grabbed them for $35 each. They even delivered them! I'll get a picture after my old couch gets moved out. They are really colorful, and even more important, the upholstery fabric is sturdy enough to withstand cat attacks! This is a double score for me because I was going to have to make a slip cover for the old couch. The fabric alone probably would have cost more, plus now I can take that job off my UFO list. Woo Hoi!
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2016 : 06:45:56 AM
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Amy, don't you just love it when you put it out there what you need and it shows up. I call it "putting it out to the universe". Happens a lot. I have become a believer in this process.
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mrssarahhall
True Blue Farmgirl
1272 Posts
Sarah
Longmont
Colorado
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - Apr 15 2016 : 2:28:32 PM
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So excited at my Friday afternoon find, not even sure what this is called, but its a frame/loom for cross stitch or embroidery. $12 at Goodwill. (Came with the UFO and the pattern and supplies to finish it. Lol, will add it to my UFO pile!)
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Sarah
Farmgirl # 5223
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." - Audrey Hepburn
All good things are wild and free- Henry David Thoreau
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