September 6, 2009

Fall Fever, Thrifty Finds, & A Sassy Lamp Shade Make-0ver



Welcome to my "Today's Thrifty Treasures". This weekly event is hosted by Rhoda at "Southern Hospitality".
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This week, several of my thrifty finds reflect the case of "fall fever" that I have. I really am excited about cooler weather, earlier nightfall, holidays, and football.

Speaking of football...Al and I went to the Auburn/Louisiana Tech game last night and it was quite pleasant outdoors. We arrived at 3:30 p.m. and left around 10:00 p.m. That was a lot of football.
I expected to be a mess, but I barely broke a sweat!!! I LOVE IT!


***I might add that Jordan Hare Stadium was rockin'!***
{{{{{WAR EAGLE}}}}}


Okay, on to my treasures and a "sweet" make-over.
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Straw pumpkin from TJ Maxx- $5.00
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Two wheat stalks, also from TJ Maxx - reduced to $3.00 each
I will put these in iron planters on the mantle
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Straw Egg - thrift store find for $1.00
Yeah, I know, it's probably more Easter, but I will make it work in a fall arrangement.
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These little floral plates are faded, but still lovely. They are thrift store purchases, too.
Wouldn't a cloche be nice on one of these?
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Center detail...not bad for a quarter!
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Lace panel from TJ Maxx $5.99 each
I bought three of these. No idea how I am going to use them yet.
I just have a hard time passing up a good deal!!!
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Aren't they pretty?
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This is a lot of yummy for $5.99!!!
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They really do resemble vintage lace.
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Next, join me for "Metamorphosis Monday". Visit Susan at "Between Naps on the Porch" for more inspiration.




Finally, I am linking up with Katie at "Along The Way With K + J". She is having a "Trash to Treasure" party.
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If you hear a little thumping sound, it's me patting myself on the back for this one!!! Hey, I am usually pretty modest, BUT this was just about as clever as I have been in a while!!!
As soon as I saw this net body scrubber in the store, I knew exactly what I was going to do with it!
I wish all of my ideas came this easily!
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This is so easy - all you need is a lampshade and a body scrubby thing.
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A few little stiches and Voila!!! I imagine you could also use a spot of hot glue also.

I have had this little silver, sugar bowl lamp for a long time. I think this frilly shade dressed this little guy up nicely.
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Details...Cute, no???
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The powder room lamp gets a turn with the new shade.
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More details
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This look is sweet too. I wasn't using this vintage blue lamp base. I think, with this sweet shade, it will have a place in the newly updated guest room.

The guest room make-over is coming soon - it's just taking a while.
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Thanks for coming!!!
Rhonda

31 comments:

  1. I'd say ~ that is a pretty darn cute lampshade makeover. And using such unusual and effective materials!

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  2. Rhonda,
    What a darling idea with the lampshade....it looks great! I have a lamp in a guest bathroom just like yours...have lots of extra shades, so I might try your look. You have a wonderful blog and I really enjoy reading it.

    Blessings,
    Linda
    linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com

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  3. Shut up!! I love that lamp shade too!! How brilliant!!! Love me som TJ Maxx!!

    War Eagle back at cha'!!!!

    Lou Cinda

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  4. thats freakin' genius! I wish I were that clever!! So cute!!

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  5. Your wonderful fall items you found are all fabulous, I really like the staw pumpkin, I've never seen anything like it. The lace curtain panels are beautiful, but the bath scrubbie lamp shades are just the cutest ever. Yes, I do think a cloche will look fabulous on one of those beautiful plates. I can't wait to see it. Don't forget, it's this coming Friday. Hugs, Marty

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  6. Thanks for the wonderful ideas! Please link up this post to my "TRash TO Treasures" post on my blog! You have some great stuff & redos! Be sure to follow so you know when I post an upcoming Giveaway! If you link to my Trash To treasures you get an extra entry!

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  7. Rhonda, you got some nice things! Thanks for coming by & linking up this week. I have a really hard time trying to keep up with all the blogs who visit me, so you'll just have to forgive me for not visiting often. I just can't keep up, that's the honest truth!

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  8. Wow Rhonda, who would have thought those little back scrubby thingies could be made into such beautiful lampshades! Gorgeous! I'm with you on the fall thing. I can't wait! Thanks for stopping by to visit. "Patting you on the back"!

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  9. I love that pumpkin, and the egg will be great for fall!

    That lampshade is adorable!! So clever!!

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  10. Oh that shade is so cute....I am always amazed at what you all come up with...I may have to copy this one!!

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  11. What a cute idea! Looks so pretty lit up!

    Sherrie

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  12. Cute - YES! Fantastic buys...I love the lace panels...I've been looking at T.J. Maxx and Home Goods but haven't found any yet...I want to use them to make swags over my curtain rods for a summer touch...maybe next summer! Love what you did with the lamp!

    Happy Met Monday!

    Mary

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  13. What great finds, but those shade makeovers are super cute!!

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  14. Stop! Stop! I can't take it anymore!
    Way to many cute things and the lamp shade has be blown away!

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  15. Great deals! I love the pumpkin! And your lamp shade is so pretty! I love it!

    Roeshel

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  16. Who woulda thought it?? Great lamp makeover!! :) You certainly did get some great buys...the dishes are SO sweet! The thumping you hear now is ME patting you on the back too!!
    Hugs! :)

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  17. I love the lampshades! I'm going to have to do that. Hope you don't mind me being a copycat. Great finds this week too. I love TJ Maxx, but haven't been there in a while.

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  18. That is a great great great idea on the lampshade! You are smart!!! I love the lace curtains. You could wear it on your head when you want to feel pretty;-) I do that sometimes:-)

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  19. What a great idea! They look adorable and so girly!

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  20. How cute that little lamp shade looks with the scrubby. You would never guess by looking thats what it is. Its so frilly looking!

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  21. Hey, those plates don't look faded to moi! The lampshade is tooooo cute! Adorable

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  22. That is adorable! You amaze me with your creativity!

    Congrats to Auburn for their win. Bama won too, but we didn't even watch the game. Too much else going on.

    Hope you hvae a great week!

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  23. Love all your fall finds. Seems like everybody in blogland is getting ready for fall. I need to get my butt in gear and get me some fall decorating done. Creative idea with the lamp....can't wait to see your guest room re-do.

    Gail

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  24. Love the lampshades! Great idea!! Also loving the lace panels.

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  25. Looks like you had a FAB shopping trip with FAB finds!!!

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  26. You've got some great finds (lovely lace panels) but the lamp shade makeover is the best! Way to go!

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  27. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that frilly lamp shade.

    My blog has just been growing like a crazy weed and I haven't been able to get by for as many visits. I miss all my blog friends.
    Come for a visit and see both of my new parties for the week. They are up every week and I hope you will participate.

    Cheri
    Its So Very Cheri

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  28. You've got to be kidding!!! A bath scrubby thing on a lamp looks like that? LOVE IT!!! I would have NEVER thought of that! WAY TOO COOL!

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  29. Rhonda, I came across your blog through a Google images search for a frilly lampshade, and am I ever glad I did! You just saved me abotu $160!
    Thank you, you sassy woman, you!

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