Hit three thrift stores this morning and two were just starting "Christmas In July"-
love that! I have a soft spot for animated ornaments and have quite a few for my tree, this little "Hop 'N Pop" bunny ornament plugs into twinkle lights and the popcorn does actually pop up! For
75¢ I couldn't leave it behind. I
didn't get a great deal on the glass ball ornaments
but grabbed them because I liked the 5 different colors, both shiny and satin and they are a size I don't have for my feather tree, so I'm happy I found them.
As for non-Christmas items, love this little cruet, couldn't pass the dots up! 25¢
All glass stopper, no plastic. Only wish they had it's mate too:@)
These napkins were too cute with their pretty, softly colored flowers. 25¢ each.
I did notice (when I got home) a "chocolate" stain on one of them, if you have any
tips for trying to see if I can get it out I'd love to hear!
Have a great day:@)
i'm not much of a christmas decorator, but i like that little cruet. :)
ReplyDeleteNice finds! The napkins just say "summer".
ReplyDeleteRe: the stains, check The Little Round Table blog. Candy has tips on cleaning tablecloths, napkins, etc. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I'll stop by:@)
DeleteLove those animated Christmas ornaments and my start looking for them to add to my 'Tiger' Tree! Love the cruet and the napkins also. Sorry I'm not good at stain removal!
ReplyDeleteWhile I don't like Christmas in the retail stores, I wouldn't pass up a good deal in a thrift store!
ReplyDeleteI love those napkins too. I would try Oxyclean. I swear by that stuff. I would either make a thick paste with some and put it on the stain itself for a while and/or make a strong solution of it and leave the napkin in it overnight. Susan at My Place to Yours also has some stuff on her sideboard (I think it's still there) that I have been dying to try. She swears by it. Hope you get it out!
I love animated Christmas ornaments. You found a really cute one.
ReplyDeleteI am always envious of people who find good items like these at Thrift Stores for such little money, Lynn! I never seem to find good stuff, or it is never prices down very low.
ReplyDeleteA friend of mione likes to make a paste of cream of tartar to take out stains. Not sure how it works but she gets good results. Check this web page out:
http://www.ehow.com/way_5554267_cleaning-cream-tartar.html
Or a paste of OxyClean Powder. I soak linens in hot water and Oxy and they come out just fine. I got a bunch of animated ornies like yours last year at a yard sale. I had never had any and boy they are fun.
ReplyDeleteI was thrift shopping today too! I love it because you do find the most fun, unique things, love all your treasures!
ReplyDeleteI've seen those cruets for $15!! I remember the price so well because I fell in love with them THEN looked at the price. Great haul.
ReplyDeleteI really love that cruet. Thrift shops are a lot of fun. Especially if you go with a friend. Try Oxy-Clean that seems to get a lot of stains out for me.
ReplyDeleteI've been using white vinegar on stains. It doesn't get all of them out but it's worked on various stains, plus I'm using it in the laundry as well instead of bleach which I use only occasionally now.
ReplyDeleteLike the napkins, very pretty, and love the cruet. Must be old.
Blessings, Barb
You found some nice things there - I think I like the glass cruet the best for me. Happy summer looking. sandie
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn, sometimes I sprinkle baking soda on a tough stain and then throw it in the wash. Cute cruet, love the dots. You might eventually find its mate. xo
ReplyDeleteLove your great finds!!
ReplyDeleteI am doing a series of posts for Christmas in July and on ly side bar over on my Christmas Blog, I am listing links to any blogs or specific posts on Christmas in July. let me know if you are interested...
Hugs,
Deb
Great finds, dear one.
ReplyDeleteSo funny about this post and the comment from Debbie-Dabble...I, too, am working on a post for CHRISTMAS IN JULY. Think it's this awfully HOT weather that has us thinking Christmas.?
Love the little cruet! Love those kinds of finds.
ReplyDeleteLynn, Love your finds, especially the napkins. The cruet is neat too. I swear by Oxyclean. I do believe it remove almost anything.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, cuz, they sure are purrdy!
Happy fourth, Ginger
I love all of your thrift finds. The napkins are pretty. I love going thrift shopping. It's so much fun.
ReplyDeleteLynn~ I have serious cruet envy! Your hop 'n pop bunny is too cute :)
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