Fall Mantel in the Den

I finished the fall vignette on the den mantel.

Last week, I found this sweet tin pumpkin treasure from "Goodwill". (I love the price of $1.99 for a tin pumpkin)

I purchased the fall leaves swag from "TJ Maxx".

I've owned this ceramic pumpkin since the early 1990s.

The ceramic pumpkins with corn were purchased this year from "TJ Maxx". (Oh how, I wish we had a "Home Goods Store" in the OKC Metro Area).

The candlesticks I have had for years.  The crosses on the candles were purchased at Trade Days in Canton, Texas.  I spray painted the crosses with "ORB", and highlighted the crosses with "Rub-n-Buff" gold.  I then pinned the ribbon around the candles and added the crosses.

A closer look at one of the candles.

This year, I made a corn husk wreath for the mantel.  This is the first one I have ever made.  I was inspired by the Martha Stewart's Corn Husk Wreath.  It appears in blogland, thus I am not the only person who loves the different styles of  Corn Husk Wreaths.

I added white pumpkins along the mantel among the leaves of the swag.

Another look.

I am hooked on white pumpkins!

Loving the white pumpkins!

I added different gourds and pumpkins at the base of the fireplace.

Now presenting the finished fireplace mantel!

Here is the total look of the fireplace area in the den.

Yea!! LOOK !  I need to go on another adventure to find a rug for the area in front of the fireplace. 

I will be linking up to party at the following places:


Layla @ The Lettered Cottage

Stacy @ Not Just a Housewife

Linda @ Coastal Charm

Thank you for your comments either in person, face book, or by following my blog.  I welcome any of your design suggestions.

I hope you are having as much fun on your adventures as I am having on mine!

Wanda

Breaking out a Fall Table Vignette

On Saturday, I pulled out a scarf  with beautiful fall colors that I used as table runner for the dining room table last year. The scarf was purchased at "Trade Days" in Canton, Texas.

I love the butterflies on the scarf.

Each butterfly is on each end and corner of the scarf.

Many years ago, I purchased the gold-leaf plates from Big Lots.

The fall gourds, leaves and pine cones were purchased on sale at Crackle Barrel

The small pumpkin in the middle of the table was purchased at Goodwill for $1.99 this summer. (I found the small pumpkin, while I was on one of my treasure hunt trips.)

Thirteen years ago, I purchased the hurricane lamps from the now defunct Bombay Store

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Here is a final look at the dining room decorated for fall.

I like to pull a Holiday Decor together without breaking the bank!


In November, I will replace the small pumpkin with a turkey tureen. 


I am looking forward to linking up with some parties this week:


Amaze Me Monday #41

82nd Table Top Tuesday



Stay tuned!!  you know I will be heading out or creating a new adventure, soon.


I love your comments!

Wanda

DIY Project for an Estate Sale Dresser

I told you Mr C and I found several things to go in Tom's House during an estate sale.  Well, we found a perfect dresser with a mirror to use in his house.  It will be used in his entry.

Here is the picture of the dresser being used as a sofa table.

I am going to change out the hardware.  Tom likes the color and the  storage the dresser offers.

Now my pride and joy purchase is the wire basket on top of the dresser.  This baby came from Goodwill at a great price of $3.99.

The moss spheres were made by yours truly.

I had all items needed to make the moss spheres.

and

plus I had the hot glue gun and hot glue gun sticks. 

I know many of you would have used pins to attached the moss, however 

Jack loves to have at least a small taste of everything.  He has devoured a chair seat!

So, I used hot glue instead of pins to attached the moss.

Watch out for the Summer heat!

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Wanda

Goodwill Treasure Update #1

Hi Everyone! 


I have been quite busy in the last weeks.  I went down to First Monday weekend in Canton, Texas with two of my friends.  On the way to Canton, we stopped and shopped at the Home Good Store in Dallas, where I purchased two lamps for my oldest son's bedroom.  I will share these with you very soon.  On Saturday morning, we went to "Trade Days" in Canton.  We saw lots of neat things.  

I purchased four big pots of Petunias for $5.00 each, large "Bumble Bees" tacks and a couple of clothing items.  My friends found things they loved, too.


After my shopping weekend, I came down with a horrible sinus infection, which held me back for almost 10 days. I had to go to the doctor for meds, and I am quite well now.


Today, I want to share one of my Goodwill treasures that I purchased several weeks ago.  Do you remember this photo of my treasure hunting find from Goodwill?

Well, I spray painted the pole lamp "Oil Rubbed Bronze" and covered the shade with burlap and jute.


I saw the burlap lampshade with jute idea on a blog.  I cannot find the blog, however, there is blogger out there, who had this idea first and shared.  I would give credit, if I could locate that blog again. 

Here is the result.

Not bad for $9.95 for the pole lamp from Goodwill.  I already had the spray paint, burlap, and jute.

I know it is a busy time for most families with the end of  the school year nearing.


Wishing each of you a Wonderful Week!  Love to hear your comments.


Wanda

Arrr! R You a Treasure Hunting Pirate?

There are some things that never change through time.  Pirates are known to look for buried treasures.  Back in time, they were searching for Gold and Jewels in buried chests following a map with a huge X.

Today's pirates are looking for buried treasures such as vintage furniture, accessories, beautiful fabrics, dishes, etc.  Currently, pirates' adventures still start with following the treasure map.

 to locate buried treasures in locations such as Multi-Family Garage Sales, Auctions, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity, and local consignment shops.

Instead of using spy glasses to locate treasures

A chic pirate might wear these instead

to locate treasures on E-bay, Craigslist, or local newspaper advertisements.

I would like to share some of my discovered "buried treasures" at Goodwill from this week

The tray that the treasures are sitting on is  from The "closed" Bombay Store.  The tray  was purchased last Saturday for $3.99. Woo Hoo! (I had removed the price tag)

The small pumpkin had an original price tag of $10.99, and I purchased this jewel for $1.99.

This lovely metal pot (will look great painted) was $3.99.

The large vase will look great cleaned up with some twine wrapped around the neck cost $3.99.

The floor lamp was a steal for $9.99.  I cannot decide if I will paint it white or black.  (If you have any color suggestions, let me know)  I really like the burlap lamp shade with lace over the burlap made by Linda over at Delight.  Maybe, that could be an option for the floor lamp.

These are only a few of the treasures unburied from my adventures.

 I know most of you pirates have found beautiful treasures that caught your eyes and turned your houses into homes.

The best part of the treasure is not the treasure itself, but the memories of the adventure, especially when the discovery is shared with fellow pirates, who are friends and/or family.

ARRR! Enjoy your Treasure Hunts!

Wanda