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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Went Junkin'-Christmas In July!

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:@)
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21 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJune 30, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    i'm not much of a christmas decorator, but i like that little cruet. :)

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  2. MichaeleJune 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Nice finds! The napkins just say "summer".

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  3. debJune 30, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Re: the stains, check The Little Round Table blog. Candy has tips on cleaning tablecloths, napkins, etc. Good luck!

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  4. Linda @ A La CarteJune 30, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Love 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!

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  5. DebbieJune 30, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    While I don't like Christmas in the retail stores, I wouldn't pass up a good deal in a thrift store!

    I 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!

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  6. MichelleJune 30, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    I love animated Christmas ornaments. You found a really cute one.

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  7. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 30, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    I 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.

    A 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

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  8. OliveJune 30, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    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.

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  9. UnknownJune 30, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    I was thrift shopping today too! I love it because you do find the most fun, unique things, love all your treasures!

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  10. DearHelenHartmanJune 30, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    I'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.

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  11. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowJune 30, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    I 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.

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  12. B. WHITTINGTONJune 30, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    I'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.
    Like the napkins, very pretty, and love the cruet. Must be old.
    Blessings, Barb

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  13. Chatty CroneJune 30, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    You found some nice things there - I think I like the glass cruet the best for me. Happy summer looking. sandie

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  14. Barbara F.June 30, 2012 at 11:27 PM

    Hi 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

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  15. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJuly 1, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    Love your great finds!!
    I 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

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  16. bjJuly 1, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Great finds, dear one.
    So 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.?

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  17. JulieJuly 1, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Love the little cruet! Love those kinds of finds.

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  18. Savannah GrannyJuly 1, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Lynn, Love your finds, especially the napkins. The cruet is neat too. I swear by Oxyclean. I do believe it remove almost anything.
    Good luck, cuz, they sure are purrdy!
    Happy fourth, Ginger

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  19. AnneJuly 2, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    I love all of your thrift finds. The napkins are pretty. I love going thrift shopping. It's so much fun.

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  20. MaryJuly 2, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    Lynn~ I have serious cruet envy! Your hop 'n pop bunny is too cute :)

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