tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73997106161231901522024-03-13T00:38:30.566-04:00Fab and Thrifty-SomethingA Thirty-Something mom who loves the thrill of the thrift!Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02046052633279580911noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399710616123190152.post-10992584063889495272013-08-09T22:08:00.001-04:002013-08-09T22:15:24.275-04:00Let's go thrifting #4: Webster's Flea Market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We have just returned from a month long vacation in Florida. My family has a place just outside Tampa, FL so every summer we pack up the kids and head south for a month of sun, beach and extreme HOT, humid weather! I really wanted to go to some flea markets so I did some research and found the oldest flea market in Florida which is located in a small town called Webster. It took us about an 1 1/2 hours to drive there. We got there shortly after 8am as I read vendors usually pack up around 11am since it gets too hot to stay much past noon. There is an East and West side to the Flea Market. We stayed on the Westside where it was mostly antiques and vintage items. Here are some the cool things we spotted...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I bought this set of 6 Dorothy Thorpe Jungle glasses for $4.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I really wanted to buy this Hazel Atlas Ranger Joe ranch mug but I thought $12 was too much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Love this <span style="color: #333333; line-height: 25px;">Georges Briard Glass Square Strawberry Platter but for $58 it didn't come home with me.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">No Florida Flea is complete without some vintage Mickey!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">You are probably wondering what else I bought...well here is what came home with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A 1978 McDonald's Garfield mug, a 1964 Walt Disney's Mary Poppins; A Big Golden Book and my most favourite find is Poochy the Christmas Pup Pop-Up book all for a $1.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Of course I needed to pick up some vintage Pyrex and Fire King! I'm trying to complete my Butterprint collection so when I spotted this<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 25px;"> pair of turquoise and white Butterprint casserole dishes with the clear glass lids they most definitely needed to come home with me! I also picked up this pair of yellow Pyrex pixie dishes for $4 and a Fire King opal splash proof bowl for $5.</span></span><br />
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A set of 8 late 60s <a href="http://classyconcoctions.wordpress.com/2013/04/02/culver-glass-company-lavish-and-oppulant-cocktailware-of-the-1950s-1960s/">Culver</a> highball glasses trimmed in 22kt gold signed Culver. So swanky!</div>
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A Danish Mod lighter with teak surround.</div>
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Perfect for all your travel needs is the original "TRAV-L-BAR" by Ever-Wear made in 1968. This Mid century travel bar is in minty, vintage condition complete with the orignal tag. Unfortunately due to airline travel restrictions this can only be enjoyed for land travel!</div>
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This bar set was well cared for and appears as though it's never been used. The kit includes 2 aluminum shot glasses, along with 4 aluminum drinking glasses, Bakelite bottle opener, stirring spoon and cocktail tray along with 3 carrying spots for your preferred alcoholic beverages.</div>
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It's 5 O'Clock somewhere! I could use a Cosmo right about now...</div>
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Linking up to Sir Thrift A Lot's <a href="http://sirthriftalot.blogspot.com/2013/07/thriftasaurus.html">Thriftasaurus</a> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As part of my Mother's Day gift I was granted a little time to go thrifting. I headed over to VVs for their Super Savers advanced 50% off sale...unfortunately it didn't apply to housewares. The store was hopping and I didn't really see much but I did spot this adorable vintage pixie planter for $1.99. It isn't marked but reminded of the Shawnee pixie elf planters.</span></div>
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<br />Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02046052633279580911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399710616123190152.post-77617229641266721982013-05-11T22:07:00.000-04:002013-05-11T22:07:35.806-04:00Slacking on my thrifty finds<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So things have been pretty busy around here so I haven't really given my blog the attention it deserves! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Vintage Federal milk glass mixing bowl with yellow daisy and scroll pattern. This was a steal at $1.99! It's been so long since I've found any vintage Pyrex, Federal or FireKing bowls. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Not sure if this is a dream pet but it definitely has the appearance of one. I love the "hope" repeat printed fabric. I thought it would be cute as an ornament on my Christmas tree. This was the only item I bought a my first church Rummage sale of the season and it cost me a mere 50cents!</span><br />
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<br />Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02046052633279580911noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399710616123190152.post-53447960952202497582013-04-22T17:30:00.001-04:002013-04-22T17:30:22.163-04:00Earth Day~ A little eco-crafting for Space!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It all began with a sketch and some materials from our recycle bin! My niece made this <a href="http://letsgoflyakiteuptothehighestheight.blogspot.ca/2013/04/crafting-with-my-kids-earth-day-projects.html">rocket ship</a> for the <a href="http://tvoparents.tvo.org/blog/tvoparents-blog/build-rocket-ship-win-telescope-tvokids">TVO kids build a rocket ship contest</a> in honour of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. Haakon loves a crafty challenge so he decided he too would build his own rocket ship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">This is the sketch Haakon drew prior to construction. After viewing some rocket ships online he felt he needed to change his original wing design.</span><br />
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<br />Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02046052633279580911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399710616123190152.post-67930634079738245382013-04-21T15:17:00.001-04:002013-04-21T15:17:10.831-04:00Yabba Dabba Doo! Vintage Flintstones<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Recently I've begun a small collection of vintage Flintstones memorabilia. The Flintstones were one of my favourite childhood cartoons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I was pretty nervous to join since I'm a newbie blogger and wasn't sure if my Easter goodies would be up to snuff! I was partnered up with Suzanne from the Coloradolady. You can see what I sent her <a href="http://coloradolady.blogspot.ca/2013/03/anything-goes-easter-swap-my-goodies.html">here</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Her package took over 10 days to ship thanks to Canada customs! It finally arrived on my doorstep this past week.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I don't know who was more excited; me or Haakon! I tore open the box and there were several tissue paper wrapped goodies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I was so happy I took the plunge and joined my first swap. Thank you Suzanne for being a great partner. <br />. </span></div>
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Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02046052633279580911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399710616123190152.post-19392790215184585252013-04-01T21:49:00.001-04:002013-04-01T21:49:52.102-04:00March Madness~ Thrifty Finds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm not sure if this "Sweets" glass jar is old but it definitely has a vintage look and for 99 cents it's perfect for storing hard candies or left over Easter eggs! I saw the same jar last month and regretfully passed it up so I was happy to find another one. Has anyone seen or heard of this jar before?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Some more "Crazy Daisy" Pyrex! My Spring Blossom Pyrex collection has really taken off but I've yet to complete a set of mixing bowls. Hopefully I'll come across the missing bowls to complete this set as well as my <a href="http://fabandthrifty-something.blogspot.ca/2013/01/pink-and-green-fit-for-queen.html">nesting Cinderella bowl set</a>. I also found another vintage Austrian linen tablecloth for $2.99. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">A made in Hong Kong Easter tin pail for 50 cents. I love these tins I also have a <a href="http://fabandthrifty-something.blogspot.ca/2012/12/my-feather-tree.html">Christmas themed one</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I found this adorable chambray <i>Brooks Brothers</i> dress shirt for Haakon for $2. The best part about this shirt is it's wrinkle free!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Two healthy eating and tooth brushing picture books for my kinder classroom. They written and published in Hawaii...not bad for a $1!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Lastly I found this roll of red rick-rack for 50cents. The label reads "Great for Leis!" It will certainly be used for a bunting or two!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Speaking of leis Haakon and I took a lei making class. It was a lot of fun and the flowers smelled beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So Easter will be upon us in a few days so I thought I would share some of my thrifted Easter finds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Here is my feather tree outfitted with some wooden Easter ornaments I found at Salvation Army for 99 cents. They aren't vintage but definitely cheaper then if I was to buy new. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This is my first Easter honeycomb decoration. I paid 50 cents for it at BFM. <span style="line-height: 16px;">It is marked; Amscan Made in Denmark. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> This Belleek Irish figurine has to be one of my favourite Easter finds. I found him last year for $2 at Salvation Army. He is made of porcelain and very collectible. Do you notice the Shamrock on his egg basket and hat? The Shamrock is the signature for every Belleek collectible. Doesn't he have the sweetest expression!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I found this sweet egg cup for 49 cents. It's stamped made in Japan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This mini tea cup is also made in Japan. It features a little chick and egg. It would also serve as an egg cup.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I found this Petter Rabbit music box for a $1 at BFM. It's not in great working order but is prefect for Easter decorating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I was lucky to find this NIP Easter tablecloth at VVs for $1.99! It's certainly not old but has a vintage feel to it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Has the Easter bunny been spotted at your thrifts lately?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Linking up to <a href="http://www.youngheartoldsoul.com/2013/03/thrifted_26.html">Young Heart</a>, <a href="http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/apron_thrift_girl/2013/03/thrift-share-monday-mod-sonomas-new-digs.html">Apron Thrift Girl</a> and <a href="http://www.alivingspace.com/2013/03/the-nifty-thrifty-this-is-thrifting.html">A Living Space</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Every Saturday morning from 7am-2pm there is a <a href="http://www.mauiexposition.com/MAUISWAPMEET.html">Swap Meet</a> at the Maui Community College. It took us about an hour to drive there from Lahaina </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">so we needed to get up at 5am in order to be there for opening...that's not an easy task with an 11 month old and a 6 year old! but we did it and even managed to hit up a Starbucks for lattes on the way. We arrived at the Swap Meet a little after 7am and to our delight we spotted this amazing "surfer limo" parked in the lot. We just knew this was going to be a cool Swap Meet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">While vacationing in Maui this past month I managed to squeeze in some thrift store shopping so </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I wanted to share a series of posts called "Let's Go thrifting..." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">First hit was the Maui Savers for those of us Canadians "Savers" is the American version of Value Village.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This is the only Savers on the island of Maui and it was crazy busy. Prices were pretty comparable to what I'm used to in Ottawa, Canada with a few exceptions like linens and fabric which were priced high.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">What was cool was the amount of Aloha shirts! There must of been over 1000 shirts...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">What did come home with me was a <a href="http://www.hilohattie.com/">Hilo Hattie</a> Aloha shirt for Haakon for $3.99! Hilo Hattie is a store that sells matching Hawaiian apparel for the entire family so I was pleased to find a shirt for less then what I would of paid for retail.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Linking up to The Thrifty Groove for <a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.ca/2013/03/thrifty-things-friday-101.html">Thrifty Things Friday</a> and a Living Space for <a href="http://www.alivingspace.com/2013/03/the-nifty-thrifty-another-vintage.html">Nifty Thrifty</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So I finally decided to sign up for my first official Easter swap with Sue @ <a href="http://suelovescherries.blogspot.ca/2013/02/my-easter-swap-2013.html">It's A Very Cherry World</a>. I had my first practice swap with my <a href="http://letsgoflyakiteuptothehighestheight.blogspot.ca/2013/02/happy-st-valentines-day.html">sister</a> which you can read about <a href="http://fabandthrifty-something.blogspot.ca/2013/02/my-first-valentine-swap.html">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I've been partnered up with Suzanne from the <a href="http://coloradolady.blogspot.ca/">Coloradolady</a>. If you haven't seen her blog yet you should stop by. She hosts a fun linky party called Vintage Thingie Thursdays. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">So I have just returned from a relaxing two week vacation in Maui, Hawaii with RJ and the kids! We had a fantastic time enjoying the 6 S's! <span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Sun</span>, <span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Sunsets</span>, <span style="color: #ffd966; font-size: large;">Sand</span>, <span style="color: lime; font-size: large;">Surf</span><span style="color: blue;">, <span style="font-size: large;">Sea life</span> </span>and <span style="color: magenta; font-size: large;">Shaka</span>! I also managed to sneak in a bit of thrifting. I will post later what thrifty souvenirs came home with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Here's how I decorated my kitchen harvest table for St. Patty's Day! My feather tree is a little bare, just a little shamrock garland from the Dollar Tree. I am certainly in need of some vintage shamrock ornies. My sister sewed me the <a href="http://letsgoflyakiteuptothehighestheight.blogspot.ca/2010/03/go-green.html"><span style="color: #38761d;">"Go Green"</span></a> bunting a few years back. I just love the mid mod design of this Finnish tablecloth and thought it was a great contrast to my kitchsy leprechaun!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So what do you think of my leprechaun? Pretty cute, eh! I thrifted this 1968 Leprechaun by Reliable Toy Co. Toronto, Canada for $3 from Salvation Army. I scooped him right out of the cart they wheeled from the back room. I'm sure LUCKY! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Hope everyone is having a great week so far. It's hard to believe it's almost March. I will be heading back to work in a couple of weeks as my baby girl will soon be turning 1 years old! It's been a great maternity leave but I do miss being in the classroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">8 vintage jelly molds for 99 cents. I loved the colours and thought they would be great for crafting...I have plans to use them for Easter decorations.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 16px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2 vintage ROSTI mugs in yellow and orange made in Denmark. I paid a $1 for the pair. I also found this cute set of "Little Forks" made in Japan for $1. Both the mugs and forks are in excellent condition. </span></span></div>
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Astridhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02046052633279580911noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7399710616123190152.post-65803822644410916032013-02-25T21:11:00.000-05:002013-02-25T21:11:21.953-05:00The best kind of Pyrex...<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">is gifted!! Last Friday I ventured across the border (the Quebec border that is) and visited with a friend who has an extensive Pyrex and Catherine Holm collection. She wanted to thin out some of her Pyrex and she knows I'm starting to collect so she offered a few of her doubles to ME! Next time I'll post some photos of her collection it's amazing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It's so nice to have friends that want to support your </span><strike style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">habit</strike><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> hobby! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">While grocery shopping at Walmart the other day I spotted bags of key limes for $1.49. It's rare to find key limes in my area so I decided to pick up a couple bags and bake a pie using some of my vintage, thrifted Pyrex. </span><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I found this <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/356005/key-lime-pie">Martha Stewart recipe</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Key limes are smaller then regular limes and are quite tricky to juice. Two bags yielded a 1/2 cup of key lime juice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">What makes a good key lime pie is the crust. The recipe calls for a combination of graham crumbs and sugar ~ I used brown sugar. Next time I think I will add ground pecans to the crust.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Bake your crust until golden brown then add your key lime filling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I purchased two of these heart garlands after Valentine's Day from Winners for 90 cents a piece!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">These cute ornaments were 50% off at Michael's plus I got to use my 15% teacher's discount!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I used these mini Valentine's clothes pegs to attach the vintage Valentine's I received in my <a href="http://fabandthrifty-something.blogspot.ca/2013/02/valentine-swap-youve-got-mail.html">Valentine's day swap</a> with my sister.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">No holiday is complete without a bunting! Sewed this one using some vintage ticking fabric I purchased from Goodwill.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Shrove Tuesday's table setting! The Vintage Valentine's plates and table runner were bought on clearance from PBK a couple of years ago and I thrifted the vintage <a href="http://fabandthrifty-something.blogspot.ca/2013/02/is-it-spring-yet.html">Libby circus glasses</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Isn't it SWEET! She trimmed the box with blue and white daisies and added a pink, crepe paper ruffle border. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I'm still lacking in the Vintage Valentine's department so I decided to use some playing cards to decorate the lid. These playing cards are vintage and belonged to my grandparents. I applied some glitter to the cards to add some sparkle. The rose embellishments are also vintage. I purchased the tinsel garland after Christmas at Walmart for 70% off. Overall I'm pleased with how it turned out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This winter has been harsh! Extreme cold temperatures and lots and lots of snow!! Perhaps that is why the thrifts haven't been as fruitful as hoped but I did manage to pick up a few items that remind me that spring will hopefully be here soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Linking up to <a href="http://www.thecottagemarket.com/2013/02/junkin-joe-vintage-and-thrifty-finds.html#more">Junkin Joe</a>, <a href="http://sirthriftalot.blogspot.ca/2013/02/thriftasaurus_9.html">Thriftasaurus</a> and <a href="http://www.alivingspace.com/2013/02/the-nifty-thrifty-snowed-in-edition.html">The Nifty Thrifty</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Several years ago my aunt divided up all the lace doilies my grandma made amongst all the grandkids. I knew I wasn't going to be putting these on my dresser so I tucked them away for safe keeping. I just recently rediscovered them and wanted to transform them into something I might actually display. I decided I was going to sew them into a Valentine's Day bunting but first I wanted to update them by dying them in valentine's colours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Lastly I cut them in half and sewed them using double folded bias tape and some ric-rack trim.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"> I displayed my newly reinvented doily bunting on my black and white art wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Linking up to <a href="http://www.jannolson.blogspot.ca/2013/02/share-your-cup-thursday-44.html">Share Your Cup Thursday</a>, <a href="http://coloradolady.blogspot.ca/2013/02/vintage-thingie-thursday-birds-of.html">Vintage Thingie Thursday</a> and <a href="http://thethriftygroove.blogspot.ca/2013/02/thrifty-things-friday-95.html">Thrifty Things Friday</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Until we thrift again...</span></div>
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