Sunday, August 9, 2009

Thrifty finds ...

Have you ever seen the movie Miss Potter? I saw it a few months ago and I loved it. So, I saw these books at the thrift store and at $.49 each, I couldn't pass them up. I actually like pocket books especially old ones with nice pictures, but don't come across them very often. These aren't old so I'm fine letting my kids have at them.

I also found these covered dishes for $7 each. The one on the left looks to be a soup toureen or gravy dish but its missing the spoon, so I'll just use a silver spoon for it. The acorn was a fun find for fall ($1.41).

Take a peek at the other thrifty finds on Southern Hospitality! Rhoda posted about the Longest Yard sale and I'm so jealous. I'm dying to do this but it wouldn't be easy for me being in VA. I'd have to drive there to be able to bring stuff home so flying wouldn't really work with all the restrictions on baggage these days. Maybe someday ...

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  1. UnknownAugust 9, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    I've been a Beatrix Potter fan for years. Have the books, Royal Albert figurines, etc. You got a deal on those little books. They are so sweet and I've always loved her artwork.

    Good buys on the other things, too!

    Nancy

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  2. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 9, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Love the books, they are all so special. What great ironstone finds and the price is wonderful. Love them all. Hugs, Marty

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  3. LisaluluAugust 9, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    I love your blog! so many interesting things you show and say!

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  4. GwenAugust 9, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Her artwork is so fun and classic. You got a great deal on the books!

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  5. Pat@Back Porch Musings.blogspot.comAugust 9, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    I love those covered bowls. Beautiful!

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  6. NissaAugust 9, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Love the Beatrix Potter books and the cute acorn!

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  7. CarmenAugust 9, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    I like those books. Several years ago my Gmil found the whole boxed set for 2 dollars and gave them to my daughter.

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  8. Cheap&Sweet: Life on the scalesAugust 9, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Great Find on the books!

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  9. MarlaAugust 9, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    Love the covered dishes. Would but those in a hearbeat. Marla

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  10. the undomesticated wifeAugust 9, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Oh my gosh, how cute is the acorn?!

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  11. Its So Very CheriAugust 10, 2009 at 4:47 AM

    Love all your finds-spoon or no spoon.

    Sorry-I've been out of commission -- terribly sick for over a week-- but do you want to know how I cut my grocery bill in half? go to Cut your grocery bills now plus I have a give a way and a new MckLinky party starting Monday

    Cheri
    Its So Very Cheri

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  12. The Lazy PeacockAugust 10, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    What a great deal on those books! I love Beatrix Potter. The soup tureen is fantastic too!

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  13. Nancy @ Live love laughAugust 10, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I,too, love Beatrix Potter...When my children were babies, that was the "theme" of their rooms and I did BP cross stitch for each of them. I have the books and the figurines -one for each baby. You did get a steal...I have to see the movie now!
    ~Nancy

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  14. Kitty ScrapsAugust 10, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    Saw the movie and loved it. What sweet books! I totally love your soup tureens!

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  15. ★Carol★August 10, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    I love that soup tureen! I'm looking for one for myself. I think they look so nice in any decor, and I want to plant a small plant in mine when I find one. Love that acorn too!

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  16. UnknownAugust 10, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful bowls and I loved the movie Miss Potter. I've always been a Beatrix Potter (and Tasha Tudor) fan. My youngest daughter really fell in love with her work after that movie too. I'm always on the lookout for BP and TT books at sales. Great finds for you!!

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  17. CarrieAugust 10, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    I love that acorn!!!

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  18. DarleneAugust 10, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Those bowls and the acorn are great! I love Beatrix Potter and those books are just precious!!!

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  19. MarieAugust 10, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Hello Melanie - great finds! Love the Potter books. I have a set of very old ones (yah, I'm 41...they're that OLD!). Neat soup toureen too. Thank you for sharing!

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  20. KammyAugust 11, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Great finds ! Love the books, so cute. Soup toureens are always a great find !
    Kammy

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  21. RoeshelAugust 11, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Great finds! Hoping that THIS weekend I'll finally have a chance to find some thrifty treasures of my own. :)

    Have a fabulous week!

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  22. farmhouse waresAugust 12, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    I love Peter Rabit. I have the same books, and though my daughter has outgrown them, even she keeps them around and looks at them from time to time.

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