Week 9 ~ Diamonds In The Rough!

Diamonds In The Rough! is my weekly feature, where I show you the treasures that I find from garage sales, thrift store and antique stores. I then show you how I decorate with them or what I do with them.



Garage sales have been very sparse in treasures for me, so Hubby and I went thrift and antique store shopping in another town.



I won't bore you with the NEW over-the-door ironing board that I found at a thrift store still in its shrink wrap. I so needed one in my sewing room, so I was very pleased to find it for only $5.



But, I will show you my treasures for this week...

Another Willow Tree figurine, but with a missing blue bird, but for 25¢, I can't complain. I do see a fix of her arm in her future, I just need to figure out what it will be.

Initially, I bought these coasters for my daughter's new apartment, but since I am hosting a large bible study group this summer in my home, I decided that I needed more coasters, so they are mine.

Scrapbooking numbers and letters are not just for scrapbooking. Think, hang tags for fun decorating!

Aren't these old purple bottles just 2-die-4? Only 50¢ for all!!! I did the research on these (eBay) and found out they are worth $9 and up for EACH! Wow

I couldn't pass up the small shade for 25¢. It's the kind that needs covered and I could really have some fun with this, think document fabric. The embroidery hoops I am collecting for Christmas table decor projects during our church Christmas Play and dessert. I'll share with you at a later date.

At 50¢, how could I not buy this floor lamp? I will see if my daughter wants it for her apartment, if not, I can sell it at my antique mall booth and make a few bucks.

 Okay, lets talk about this window. This was marked $10 at an antique store. It is in great shape and I can do some fun sewing project with the piece of hand quilted quilt that was tacked to the back. I however got it for only $5.  I have this window below, out in the garden above the swing. It is rotting due to the weather and years of being out there, so I wanted to find one to replace it. Now I have one!

Old Window, it doesn't look like it's rotting, but it is!

We stopped at a tent that a couple of Mennonite guys were selling beautiful plants at really good prices. I got even better prices since they were getting ready to pack up and go home. Now I have to get to planting these in the garden.



Lastly, I got two white milk glass items for $1. You will never guess what I am going to do with them!

When I collect more items to go with these, they will be converted into GARDEN ART sort of like these below!

 So creative and each one is limited only by your imagination!

NOTE: You should be able to click on most of the pictures to enlarge to see further details.

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Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime

Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter

Amaze Me Monday @ Dittle Dattle 

Twice Owned Tuesday @ House Of Grace

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm

Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff 

Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia 

Trash 2 Treasure @ Sassy Sites

Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking

Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design

White Wednesday @ Faded Charm

Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style

Piece of Work Wednesday @  Primitive & Proper

Good Life Wednesday @ A Beach Cottage

Open House Thursday @ No Minimalist Here

Strut Your Stuff Thursday @ Somewhat Simple

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage

100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence

Cottage Flora Thursday @ Fishtail Cottage

Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home

Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed

Remodelaholic Friday @ Remodelaholic

Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest

Look What I Found Friday @ Vintage Revivals

Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage

Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground

Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello

Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors

Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal 

Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn 

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