Thrift Find Friday- Belvah Purse

The other day whole perusing my local Goodwill the other day I found a new purse.

I really like quilted purses, and this one just called out to me.



I love the color and the pattern. I like the purple and orange colors mixed together in the paisley pattern.



When I got home I decided to look up the brand name and see what I could find out about the purse.



Belvah makes quite a few quilted purses and diaper bags. Most of the bags are one color and a tote bag style. I like the hobo style of this bag. It actually holds a lot of stuff! From what I could tell this bag retails for around $30, and I got it at the bargain price of $3.

Happy Thrifting!

Amy




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Makin' It Monday-Portfolio Redo

A couple of weeks ago the hubby went to a training meeting. He got some good training, and brought home a portfolio from the training company.

Well, he threw it in the trash can!!

Can you believe that? A perfectly good portfolio just tossed aside, and left to the whims of the garbage man.

Well, luckily for this little portfolio, I happened to walk by and see it in its sad dismal state.

Look at this beauty, well not really a beauty yet.









I took some fabric scraps (it isn't like I have a shortage of them) and made some little fabric rosettes. I made just enough to cover up the wording on the front of the portfolio.









Here is how it turned out. I am pleased with the final look.








I used my new portfolio the other night at a VBS meeting!

Happy Treasure Hunting!

Amy


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Thrifty Finds Friday- Brass Flower Pot

I found this cool brass flower pot at Goodwill a couple of weeks ago.



It was a whopping $2.00!



I have big plans in store for this little beauty. Stay tuned to find out how it gets a new look, and use!

Happy Thrifting!!

Amy


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Fabulous Finds-Farmers Market

I love the summer. Yes, I love to the warm weather, the smell of fresh cut grass, and all of the fresh fruits and vegetables.

One of my favorite things to do is visit our local farmers market. They have really expanded all of the homegrown/homemade items.

My family and I went to Farmers Market and really racked up on the goods.

We got a couple dozen ears of fresh corn, some locally made cheese, and homemade bread.



We have been enjoying our food all week.



Another reason I like going to Farmers Market is because it helps support people in my community. The Farmers Market we go to is all Kentucky products! And I know several of the people set up selling their goods. So I known I am getting quality items!

If you have a Farmers Market you attend I would love to hear what you enjoy looking for the most.

Happy Shopping!

Amy

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Frugal Finds-Summer Wears

Okay, I have a confession....  I love to shop at Goodwill!!

Last year I found this little number at one of my local Goodwill stores.  It was a wopping $3.00 for the entire outfit. 

Where is this cute little number from?  GAP!!

I love the color on Miss C, as well as the ruffles all over the skirt!

Miss C wore this to the commencement of our Vacation Bible School.  I didn't have a bow to match this cute outfit, so Miss C and I headed to my craft room to solve the problem.

I already had the ribbon that matched the skirt, so I just whipped up a little bow to hold back Miss C's hair.

Don't you love my bribe for the pictures?  My kids LOVE suckers!! 

Happy Frugal Shopping!!

Fabulous Finds Friday- Four Wheeler

It is the summer.  I think we all know that means that it is YARD SALE season.  My Mom, the kiddos, and I hit a bunch of yard sales a couple of weeks ago. 

We found some good stuff.  The best of which was this...

I know it isn't that obvious from the picture that Mr. E isn't totally in LOVE with his new four wheeler. 

He got a little four wheeler for his 2nd birthday.  He loved it, but soon grew too big to ride it.  I had had it in the pile of stuff to sell.  Once I found the new four wheeler I knew we would be keeping the original one.

Now both kids have a four wheeler to ride around.  We have been charging the batteries everyday! They absolutely love riding all over the place!

Oh, and did I mention the best part...the new four wheeler was only $30!!! 

Happy Yard Saleing!!

Fabulous Finds Friday- Vintage Apron

We recently had a yard sale at my house.  In the process of getting ready for said yard sale I went through tons of stuff in my house. 

I happened to find this charming old apron in some of my stuff my Mom sent me from her house.

This is a hand stitched apron.  I think that my great aunt made this many moons ago.  I love that the stitched items are stuff found in the kitchen.  I especially like the mixing bowl.  I guess because I use mine so much, it reminds me of my cooking!

I think I am gonna add a "top" to the apron so that it covers more of my clothes while I cook. 

Here's to finding treasures in your own home!!!