My Christmas Salt & Pepper Collection

This colletion has been gathered
over the years,

I bring it out to use every December.

I like to display them on the antique silver

three tiered stand when I'm not using them.

Fitz and Floyd, 

I also have a tea set in this pattern.

Spode, 

part of my Christmas Tree dishes

Gingerbread Boys

 Porsgrund-Hearts and Pines,
part of the Hearts and Pines dish set.

Vintage trees,
The three vintage sets were from my MIL.

Vintage Hollyberry

Vintage white with Hollyberry

Publix Mr. & Mrs. Snowmen, 

Publix is my grocery store.

Publix Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, 

This was their 1st set.

Publix Santa & Snowman.

When I set the table, almost everyone gets

 their own set or two can share a set.

Another way I display them.

Cheers!

Links: The Shabby Creek Cottage,

Between Naps On The Porch,

Common Ground, French Country Cottage,

The Charm of Home, My Romantic Home,

At The Picket Fence

Sweater Lamp

A lamp revamp.

The blue and white lamps in our family room 

got a makeover for Christmas.

I used an old red sweater and just 

cut off the sleeves.

  I removed the lamp shade and slipped the

 sleeve over the lamp with the widest part

 at the base tucking the bottom end under

 and folding the top cuff down.

I even used the body of the red sweater to

 cover the pillow in Lucy's basket. 

Nothing was wasted!

I would love to find one with Christmas 

colors or a Christmas pattern. I'll be on the 

hunt for another sweater in a thrift shop.

I bet I can find a holiday sweater for a dollar.

So go rummage thru your closet 

and see what you find.

A great way to recycle old sweaters!

Cheers!

Links: Between Naps on The Porch,
Coastal Charm, Creative Cain Cabin,
A Stroll Thru Life, Savvy Southern Style,
Stone Gable, Fine Crafts Guild,
My Repurposed Life

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I am thankful for all the wonderful visitors

 to my blogs; MAY DAYS & Rita's Recipes

To all my followers and the 

occasional visitors 

THANK YOU all and have a 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Favorite Pumpkin Pie

Cheers!

Supporting Charity Thrift Shops

I like to do my part in supporting local charity thrift stores. When Faith Farm Thrift Store in my area is overflowing, they have a sale. I feel compelled to help them in any way I can. I know you understand. There must be something I can buy.

Everything made it through the washer/dryer

 and the dishwasher and came out looking 

and smelling fabulous. 

 These 3 bears will be part of my 

Christmas decor. $1-$2

I couldn't leave without an afghan.

This very large one was $4.

I found 4 cable knit sweater pillows; 

2 blue and 2 red for $1 each.

They have easy to remove 18" zip covers.

  I washed the covers and inserts separately.

 A large cookie/biscotti jar and a pitcher.

 The napkins still had their tags.....

25 cents each. I like to use cloth napkins 

and cut down on paper use.

Easy to wash and dry with no

ironing, of course.

 This wood Christmas tree was $1.00.

 A cute little creamer for 50 cents.

I love the raised holly and berries.

Wouldn't this be cute to use for maple syrup? 

OK, the pillows still had their Macy's tags.

$54 Tommy Hilfiger pillows for $1.

 A box of 24 glass ornaments for $1.

 Lucy is checking out the bargains!

 The BIG bargain of the day is this 

vintage BURBERRY stadium/car blanket.

It once belonged to Fraser.

I got it for.........$1.00!!! YES!!

I'm sure this is worth plenty!

A large wooden star for $3.

Two tapestry needlepoint canvas covers

 for $1 each.

A bench?

A pillow?

 A chair seat?

They even look nice unfinished.

There you have it. My loot!

Total $31.00

Cheers!

Links: Between Naps On The Porch,
Common Ground, Coastal Charm,
A Stroll Thru Life,
My Romantic Home