Monday, August 19, 2013

Thrifty Things


I am still resisting any further thrift store shopping at the moment. In order to feel that I'm getting my fix, I have been shifting items around in my house to make new vignettes, like the one I showed you last week.

Today's vignette is, like last week's, a combination of sentimental items, newish items and thrifty things. The mixed media artwork ("I Need You") that sits on top of our bedroom dresser was a wedding gift from artsy friends. The tall candle holder and the small pottery vase are thrifted finds. The hurricane lamp was a gift from friends. My husband made the clay mask one time while sitting on the beach.



My husband brought me back this pretty little scene one time when he went to Quebec with his students. I think the smallness of it is one of its most attractive features.

I'm still playing with this vignette. I might like to add some colour and find some way of standing the mask up a bit. What do you think? Any advice?



Linking up with these wonderful sites:

Young Heart and Me and My Shadow and Sir Thrift A Lot and Hey What's for Dinner Mom? and A Living Space and Remnant and The Thrifty Groove  and The Cottage Market 
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14 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    Oh it looks so lovely & sophisticated-- perfect combo of artistic styles!

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  2. Bex DoctorAugust 19, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Very artistic. The clay mask is sooo cool!

    Kisses,
    Bex
    Personal Style Blog

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  3. meAugust 20, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    You have the best taste! I love the smallness of the scene your husband brought you, too. I also love how you work with colors and tones. I'm digging that thrifted candle holder, too!

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    1. JoKnowsAugust 20, 2013 at 5:31 PM

      Thanks Wendy. That's sweet of you to say. :)

      I like the candle holder too. It's funny, I wasn't sure about it at first, but it's grown on me!

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  4. RuthieAugust 20, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Looks very pretty! A pop of turquoise or red in there would be nice, but I like the muted palette, too.

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    1. JoKnowsAugust 20, 2013 at 5:31 PM

      Thanks Ruthie. Turquoise or red WOULD be nice. I'll have to have a little look around. :)

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  5. Jeannie MarieAugust 20, 2013 at 10:17 AM

    I know how it is to make yourself stay out of the thrift stores! I fell off the wagon this week though! I love that small pottery vase and the mask your husband made. Nice!

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    1. JoKnowsAugust 20, 2013 at 5:32 PM

      Thanks Jeanne.

      You certainly did fall off the wagon. ;) But you got great stuff. :)

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  6. UnknownAugust 21, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    What a lovely collection - I particularly like the hurricane lamp.

    Kate x
    Kate at Home

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  7. Linda @ A La CarteAugust 25, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    I'm trying not to thrift also! Love how you make a great vignette with things you have. That little print is charming! Thanks for joining TTF.

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  8. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥August 30, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Love this pretty vignette! Great job : ) hugs...

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