Monday, October 24, 2011

Thrifty finds, Borrowed xmas ideas and a bug in my cereal

This post is going to be all over the place but I have 3 things to share this morning.

First of all I'm borrowing an easy and beautiful xmas decor idea from one of my favorite bloggers, Miss Mustard Seed http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-ornaments.html

This one is working well with my budget!



Secondly you guys know I visit my fave thrift store every monday and always seem to find a few small things. Today it was a chippy old iron lamp for $2


and these 2 old monogrammed knives for .25 cents each!



Lastly, I have to share a funny. Today has been an "attack of the insects" day! First, my toddler got eaten alive and almost carried away by mosquitos this morning when we took my oldest to school. THEN, I brought in a mum that is near death and placed it in my kitchen sink to water it. When I sprayed it a giant grasshopper (like one of those meaty 4 inchers that are so fat they can barely jump) whizzed right past my face and plopped right onto the kitchen counter. THEN, after I had scooped that guy up and performed a catch and release, I opened my box of special K and almost had a heart attack.



Yeah...it's fake. And I know who did it. He is at work now, but there will be revenge later!!!

:D Linsey

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8 comments:

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

I suggest you put a mannequin head in bed before he "retires" for the night. Or maybe you have one of those fake arms. Either one will do the trick. :@

Honey at 2805 said...

Cute ornament, great silver and fun "tricks"! It's a fun post! Thanks for linking to Potpourri Friday! I apprediate your partidipation and I hope that you make this a weekly party stop!

Google has a quirk tonight and the "friends' list is missing so I will try apain later!

Garden Antqs Vintage said...

Hi Lindsey, first let me say thanks for stopping by. Don't you just love Judy's place. Can't wait to go back in December. Have a great week, Theresa

Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking said...

This is such a cute post. I can see why that bug would startle you because at first glance it looks real!! I am new to your blog and am so glad I found it!!

Anonymous said...

Ok... Those are awesome thrift store finds!! Can I come with you on Monday?

Lauren

Anonymous said...

Hi everybody! Yes Lauren...anytime!

♥Linsey
Farmhouse Porch

Anonymous said...

Great posts....I am enjoying reading your blog backwards....just found you :^)
In case it is of any interest, your knives are "Danish Princess" by Holmes and Edwards....
Thanks for posting,
J

Linsey said...

Thanks J!!! I had no idea...I just researched it. You're right...it's from 1938. I think I got a good deal at .25 cents each!

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