Friday, May 24, 2013

Thrifting in Wisconsin

So far my perfect record for finding thrift store goodies in Wisconsin remains unbroken. Each trip, I seem to come across a few bargains, and when we're in the car (as opposed to the times we've flown), I am happy for the space to transport goodies back to Georgia!

After I received a miniature African violet a few months ago, I found that demitasse size teacups (like this one) are perfect for displaying them. I don't want to spend more than a few dollars for my glorified flower pots, though, so this $1.99 set fit the bill. I also love the unique handle!

I have a green glass plate matching this pink Cremax one and just love it, using it to serve everything from cookies to cake to tea sandwiches. This was well worth the $4.99 I paid for it!

And finally, this old Homer Laughlin salad-size plate ($1.99) is something I bought purely for the graphics. Isn't that just a happy design of a bird and flowers? It says spring to me — and spring in Wisconsin!

9 comments:

  1. Loved seeing more of your Wisconsin finds! Unique handle on the demi-teacup. Your African violet will look lovely in it.

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  2. What great finds. Do you put the whole pot into the teacup for the violets? I have some cups that would be perfect for this...never thought of putting violets in them.

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  3. Do you plant your African violets in the cup or just leave them in a different container and set the container in the cup? I love the idea of using imperfect tea cups in other ways!

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  4. Love the teacup! Our son and DIL moved to Wisconsin last summer so, I'll have to be on the look out now that we have an excuse to travel there .

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  5. You did find some great things! But what about CHEESE?

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  6. Nice finds! Love Homer Laughlin and the graphic was worth the purchase for sure. I did notice the handle on the teacup and was intrigued. You find the best things for tea.

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  7. You do always manage to find some treasures! I need to get out more!

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