Thursday, August 27, 2009

Thrifty Thursday


Thank you Leigh for hosting Thrifty Thursday each week. To join in the fun or to visit other Thrifty Thursday participants, click here.

Things have been so busy this summer I haven't participated in any blog parties at all, in fact, I haven't even blogged much. I've missed blogging and I've missed Thrifty Thursday! Hopefully things have slowed down a bit and life can get back to normal.

Thrifting can be so hit and miss can't it! Luckily, my last few times out have been a hit. Let me show you a few of my latest finds...


Do any of you use these types of baking pans? I found this one, brand new, and thought I'd bring it home and give it a try. I just got it a few days ago so I haven't used it yet but I'm anxious to see how my cupcakes turn out in this type of baking pan vs. the traditional metal ones. I also picked up this cute piece of milk glass. Do any of you collect milk glass? Unbeknownst to my sisters and I, my mom has the most beautiful milk glass punch bowl set I've ever seen. She brought it out when I visited her in Colorado and I about hit the floor. I couldn't believe her good fortune. The next time I see her I need to remind her "I am her favorite daughter!"

Look at these little treasures! They were just too adorable to pass up. I thought they'd be cute on Christmas morning for serving orange juice. They had 7 glasses and I bought all 7! They were .79 cents each.


I also brought home this nice granite serving piece with pewter handles. It's very well made and will be so versatile. Perfect for serving cheese, crackers, and fruit. It was a great buy at $2.79 don't you think!?


I'm looking forward to visiting you to see what treasures you've brought home lately!

Happy Thrifty Thursday!

18 comments:

April said...

You did excellent on all your finds, Linda! I really love that serving tray and those Santa glasses. I need to head to the local thrift shop soon and see what treasures I might find!

Belle (from Life of a...) said...

Oh gosh...I'm sorry you're having trouble with the in-state thing too. I'm praying!!

Jane said...

You found some great deals. I love the Santa glasses and the cutting board/serving tray was a steal for $2.79!

Old Time Cindy said...

Linda,
Love that serving tray, very unique. And is that your puppy in your header? Can't get any cuter than that!
Thanks for sharing!
Living it up at Lakewood,
Cindy

Rose of Sharon said...

You got some fabo deals! I really love the santa glasses, they are so cute and will be so fun on Christmas morning with OJ in them! I also really like the tray, it is beautiful!

Hugs, Sharon

Glenda/MidSouth said...

You did good. I really like the tray.

Loretta said...

Hi Linda,
Those little Santa glasses are just adorable and I've been told the silicone baking pans are wonderful. Let us know how your cupcakes turn out. Hugs, Loretta

Susie Q said...

Nice! And that tray is just gorgeous!

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

I have just begun to collect Fenton milk glass...I have some older pieces of a variety of brands from my father's estate....it's fun to see the array of pieces. I have a lamp that is about 50 years old. I imagine your mother's punch bowl is exquisite!

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

one more thing...I see that we have the same granite counters...Mine is brand new and I put a nice chip into it the other day (dropped a crysatl salt shaker on it and the shaker is fine, but it took a nice chunk out of the counter) and I was under the impression that this couldn't easily happen....any idea how to fix or seal this? I'm in a brand new home and hate to admit this to the builder!!

j said...

The marble tray was a steal! I haven't used that type of baking cup. If you have good luck with it let me know. I bake a lot of cupcakes for the kids different functions and I've considered purchasing one!

Michelle said...

Wow, you found some really awesome treasures, Linda! Those Santa glasses will add such a special touch to your Christmas morning :) Great prices, too.

You'll have to let us know how you like your new baking pan. I haven't tried one either.

Thanks for visiting and for the anniversary wishes!

Jan said...

Oh what cute finds! I've seen those baking pans before, but never used them. Let us know how they turn out!

Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...

Sweet Linda,
I have sooo missed you and Jake! Love those santa glasses. Cute as pie. Yes, do remind Mom who her fav is! You have to get a phtoo and share the milkglass punch bowl! Wow! I have never seen one. I bet it is beautiful! What great thrifty treasures you have shared today! Thanks for linking up, my friend!
Hugs!
Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
lbratina.blogspot.com

Tootsie said...

great finds! I am just in love with that pup in your header photo...I had to look twice to make sure it wasn't a toy!!!

Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said...

Great finds...Love the glasses....Hope you will stop by and visit my new Christmas blog that I launched last night.

Ally's Corner said...

Love those Santa classes so cute!!

Ally

jenn said...

those little santa glasses are tooo cute! you are a woman after my heart...i love a good bargin! clearance racks are my bff!!!