"What distinguishes a Holy Family from the other, is not that it lacks disasters or problems, or that God prevents evils from occurring within it. What distinguishes a Holy Family is their Faithfulness and Love for each other, despite these difficulties. And this is where the treasure lies."

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Monday's Thrifty Treasures




I'm joining Rhoda again @ Southern Hospitality for her weekly party. It's fun seeing what deals can be found.
Because of the holiday weekend there weren't many sales or any local auctions. I did manage to find a few things from the local thrift store and craigslist.

I've been wanting a hutch to replace some of the many bookcases and other larger pieces of furniture we left behind in Pennsylvania. This will be painted black. It was a real bargain on craigslist. It's solid maple.
This sign is one of my favorite finds! It's punched tin. This will look great in our dining room. Our dining room chairs are painted black so this will look great in that room.



When we lived in Pennsylvania we had 3 compost bins. Those were items that were left behind as well. I've been searching for 3 months. I found this one (it was in two bundles without directions) at a local thrift store for only $10! I found the assembly directions online. I just love it when I find something practical that we can really use.


11 courteous remarks:

Sandra said...

What a great find in the hutch! Love it!
Blessings,
Sandra

Blue Creek Home said...

That lovely hutch will look great painted black.
Happy composting!
Rhonda

Glenda/MidSouth said...

That hutch will look great black.
Glenda

~~Carol~~ said...

Great steal on that compost bin! And that hutch is going to look gorgeous painted black!

Kammy said...

See what great deals you can find when you are looking for special ones ?
Hugs ~ Kammy
p.s. I bet you will have fun with your new finds !

JOYfilled Family said...

Great practical finds. Be sure to show the hutch when painted.
Pax - Lena

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality said...

Michelle, great hutch & yes, I love practical things too. That composter will come in handy. My sister has been looking for hutches on CL too & I think she might have found one today.

Sue said...

I like the hutch- you'll be able to store so much stuff! If you're anything like the rest of us, you've got stuff, right? Happy painting- show us the end result. ;-) Sue

Ms Jackie's Junque said...

Great find on the hutch!
Good eye to find the compost bin! God not only supplies our needs but often times he supplies our wants too!

Helen Joy said...

I LOVE that tin sign!

Christina said...

Wow! Great finds. Love the hutch and can't wait to see it.

Wow a compost bin at the thrift store. I would be dancing a jig!