WHITE WEDNESDAY!

It's time for another WHITE WEDNESDAY over at Faded Charm, and Kathleen is our hostess!

This is another window table that I made several years ago, and it's gone through several color changes, but I'm so happy with it being white now. It holds some of my concrete statues on the back porch.

I got this plant stand a couple weeks ago at a garage sale. I can't seem to pass them up, and luckily this one looks so pretty even without plants on it. That's a good thing too, because if I bought plants for all of the stands I have, I wouldn't be able to afford anymore plant stands!

Here's another plant stand from a garage sale. This one is holding flowers that are waiting to be planted. In the Fall it holds osage oranges, and in the winter it's big pinecones and greenery.

Last up is my favorite milk glass vase sitting on the dining room table. I buy a cheap little bouquet for it every week!
Now please head over to Faded Charm to see lots more whites!

REDNESDAY!

If you love the color RED, you'll want to pop over to It's A Very Cherry World, where Sue hosts REDNESDAY every week!

I found this cute little strainer at a garage sale last week. Is it a collection if you only have two? There's the other one next to it. I don't want a collection of these. Seriously, I don't! That's a mango in the background, in case you were wondering.

These two roosters and the ladybug watering can hang out by the back door.

These two Valentine girls came from the flea market. It's so nice to find these now, really cheap. I'm sure you've all noticed how outrageously priced they are right around Valentine's Day!

The kneehugger and Little Lulu also came from the flea market. Do you remember Little Lulu? I loved reading the comic books, and our daughter Liz had a VHS tape of Lulu that she just about wore out when she was little. I thought she would be excited by this find, but her reaction was pretty lukewarm!

And last but not least, on our refrigerator hangs this towel. GO BLACKHAWKS!!!!

My Weekend Finds

Thank you Blogger, for finally letting me post this.....10 HOURS LATER!!!!
It's time for another installment of My Weekend Finds! This week's trip to the flea market was especially fun because Mr. Old Glory came with me. He wasn't looking for anything there, he only wanted to spend time with me! That's what he told me, and I believe him. Or could he have just been making sure I didn't bring home lots of junk? Hmmmm......
Almost everything that I brought home was blue! I have five other clocks just like this one. But not in this pretty light blue color. What kind of idiot would I be if I didn't add it to the collection?! Because we all know that if you have a collection, you've got to have it in every color, right? And I've seen that little man and woman planter on several blogs and admired them, so now I won't be jealous anymore when I see one!

Is that kitty tin not adorable? It's from England, and I bet there used to be some fabulous biscuits in there ! And the little figurine is a Josef's Originals, and she was only 50 cents. I didn't need her, but like I said, she was 50 cents!

This picnic basket and old USA pottery vase were both from garage sales, and they were verrrry cheap!

This old tin is also from the flea market, and I think it's my favorite find of the week. I just love that big bumblebee!

Mr. Old Glory found this nest in our yard, and the robin's egg in my Mom's yard. I want to bring the nest inside, but it seems to be very buggy. Does anyone know what I can do to make it safe to bring inside?

And my last find is this movie, Anne of Green Gables. I've never seen it, but I've noticed that alot of bloggers have it on their favorites lists. Right now I'm watching Gone With The Wind. I just finished the book and knew I had to see the movie. That Scarlett is a real piece of work! So..... did you find anything interesting at the flea market or garage sales?

White Wednesday!

Well, after my unintended week long blog break, I'm ready to try a new party. White Wednesday! I have been a reader/lurker of Faded Charm for a while now, and always wanted to join in, so today's the day!
I bought this concrete statue last summer at an estate sale. Usually these sales are confined to the house and garage, but I've found that I'm usually the only one asking about things that might be outside, so I've walked away with alot of great things, for a song!

This bird cage and stand was only $2 at a sale. I was sure I had read the tag wrong, because I can't read anything without my glasses. But it was the right price, so I payed for it right away, ran it out to the car, and then continued to shop. Have you ever had something set aside at a sale, only to have it sold to someone else? It's happened too many times to me, so I don't take any chances anymore!

The window table is back out on the front porch. These are so easy to make! I wish our house was bigger, because I'd love to have one inside too. It's holding one of my favorite things, a wire watering can that my daughter gave me a few Mother's Days ago.

And finally, a stool that my sister mosaiced with an old Blue Willow plate. Another one of my favorite things! Along with an old cement rooster. If only those guys were cheaper, I'd have a whole herd of them. Or flock. I'd have alot of them! If you would like to see lots more white things, head over to Faded Charm. Thank you Kathleen for hosting this fun party!

More Flea Market Finds For REDnesday

I'm linking to REDnesday over at It's A Very Cherry World, so please stop by and say HI to Sue, our hostess every week!

Today for REDnesday, I'd like to share more of my flea market finds. This quilt isn't old, so it's perfect sitting out on the porch swing. Note to squirrels: Touch it at your own risk! I'm contemplating painting the swing. Chippy, crackly white. Anyone want to talk me into it or out of it?!

I took a pass on this breadbox when I first saw it. The lady selling it said if it was still there when I was done walking the flea market, she would be willing to come down in price. Of course it was all I could think about as I continued to shop. Would it still be there? I certainly didn't need another breadbox in the kitchen. But I did need one on the porch! Needless to say, it was still there, and it was only $3.00.

The little flour sifter with the red tulips on it was only 50 cents.

As soon as I saw this flag at Michaels about two months ago, I've been so anxious to put it in the garden. I love the saying, and I love Mary Engelbreit! So......do you have any red things you'd like to share? I'd love to see them, so link up with Sue!

Flea Market Finds

I was really excited to hit the flea market again this weekend, but a little nervous too, after what will from now on be called The Bluebird Incident. I was worried that the crazy lady would recognize me, and rehash the whole thing, so I decided to go in disguise:
If she was there, I'm quite sure she didn't recognize me. I need to make a mental note to trim my eyebrows!


My first purchase was this pottery piece, which I'm sure is McCoy, but it has no markings on it.

It inspired the green and yellow thing going on here on this old plant stand I got last week at a garage sale.

I've seen a few Happy Birthday figurines on Ebay, so I was thrilled to find this musical Lefton one!

I was able to haggle the price of this little turquoise transistor radio down to $2. Do you haggle when you go to the flea market? I think you're expected to, so I didn't pay the asking price for any of these things!

This old quilt was only $3, and although it's not in the greatest condition...

I just love the flower baskets on it. And for $3 I can put it on the porch swing and not feel too bad if the squirrels attack it!

I live in Illinois, which is known as The Land of Lincoln. I've always wanted a Lincoln bust, and now I have one! He'll be part of my 4th of July decor, but he will also take up permanent residence somewhere in the house.

And finally, we have the cutest little thermos I've ever seen! Although I have no idea where I'll put it, it was only a quarter, and too cute to leave behind. So there you have it. No fights this time, and the worst thing I can say is that is was too hot and sticky already at 7AM. It's going to be a long summer!

Vintage Tablecloth And More For REDnesday!

Come one, come all to Sue's over at It's A Very Cherry World, where we RED LOVERS go to see all kinds of great RED treasures!

I've always wanted a vintage red, white and blue tablecloth for our dining room table. This huge tablecloth came from the citywide garage sales last week, and all it cost me was $1.00! Thank you Mr. Old Glory for being a clothesline for this shot!

This little barometer was also $1.00. I don't remember what the position these two are in means, but if it's supposed to mean that it's a gloomy, cloudy day, then they're right!

I didn't notice until I was uploading this picture that the poor gal up on the balcony is missing an arm. And seems to be trapped up there too, because there is no door. Now that I really look at this thing, it's kind of weird! What's she doing up there?!

I was lucky enough to win a $25 Walmart giftcard from Judi's giveaway over at The Vintage Hope Chest. I wasn't expecting anything else, but she also included these beautiful crocheted doilies, and the little flag too. Judi thought these things would be perfect for Old Glory Cottage, and she was so right. Thank you Judi!

And finally, I made this wreath for our front door, just in time for Memorial Day. This just makes me so anxious to start decorating for the 4th of July, my favorite holiday. Is it too soon to start?!