I broke my own rule and went shopping without a list. I just couldn’t find it, but since I’m working on so many house projects right now, I had house-decorating on the mind and didn’t spend money picking up more than I needed. I didn’t spend much at all, in fact, just $4.00 for all of the above! The only kids’ item I picked up was this alphabet bingo game, which I’ve already played a bunch of times with my 3-year-old girls. It’s great practice for them learning to identify their letters. I found a great lamp base, it’s a dark bronze with a great design. Then at the next sale I found this perfectly new shade. It might be too big, I haven’t tried it yet. The white platter was .25 and was already used for pancakes this morning.
I was very excited to find the glass vase, it’s such a pretty shape and just perfect for a pretty tablescape on my newly-painted dining room buffet. At the moment, it’s filled with shells and safely in the guest room. I just don’t see how it would survive three small kids in the busiest room in the house.
The rectangular basket is also in the guest room, holding magazines, but it’s so versatile it might end up holding rolled-up towels or any number of other things. I really like the candlestick, though I don’t know what to do with it. Any ideas?
For more yard sale treasures, head over to Southern Hospitality’s Mr. Linky. I love seeing what everyone finds around the country! What home decor items have you found at yard sales recently?
Great finds
You found some good things.
The candle holder would also make a great lamp. Lamp kits are available at hardware and lighting stores. I have converted several…not hard at all.
Rhonda
You found alot of great things, especially a brand new shade! Those can be so expensive!
You did pretty good without that darn list, I'd say. The lamp bases will paint up nicely and even if the shade doesn't work out, you're still way ahead when you go out to buy new ones.
Sue
I'm so jealous of your lamps! I have been looking for cute ones for months!
Thanks for sharing.
What a neat alphabet game!! I need to look for something like that for my 3 year old. She starts back to preschool again in Sept., and I don't want her to forget all her book leanrnin'.
Visiting from Rhoda's party. 
Only $4 for all of that??? WOW! I second the idea about using the candlestick as a lamp–easy to do with a kit. Have fun and come visit "me" sometime!
I found a longaberger basket for $7.50!
wow a lotta loot for $4!
Sarah
You made out well for less than 5 bucks!
I can't believe you got all of that for $4! What a f\great bunch of treasures!
Wow, awesome finds and for 4.00 you did great! Love the lamp!!
Looks like you got some great deals. Don't you love a bargain.
Glenda
Congrats on your score!!!1 I am loving your blog and your inspiration. I really like your links to the tablescape very inspiring.
Thanks Tracy
The glass vase is just wow!! I loved the technique used here. Nice concept for Home Decor.