My only consolation is that it is not January just yet and my plan is to not spend on frivolous home décor things for at least a month. I went into TJ Maxx on my way home from the supermarket to look for two gifts for people coming over New Year’s Eve. I walked out with this.
After having a conversation with myself {in my head, of course} I was able to justify these purchases to my own satisfaction. Everything was 50% off and I spent a grand total of $47.00!
This gorgeous silver tree skirt was the first thing to catch my eye {originally $29.99}. Rosettes and ruffles! This is so pretty I want to wear it! Now, I don’t need another tree skirt, but the wheels were churning to use this as a tablecloth for our New Year’s Eve party.
What about the hole you ask? Well, the hole will be taken care of with a silver tray. Like this.
Maybe not this particular tray but I have three to choose from. I also fell for these trees, at least 17 inches tall with the urn. I was amazed they weren’t broken or trashed in some way, but they are perfect.
Also picked up some holiday tissue paper since I ran out wrapping this year’s Christmas’ gifts. Oh yeah, the gifts. I got two candle gifts ~ one in this Peace tin and the other a blue mercury glass-like candle.
I’ll be back to show you how I set up the table using the tree skirt as a tablecloth.
Kathy
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I have to laugh remembering on "Designing Women" where their wacky aunt wore the Christmas Tree Skirt on Christmas Day. Yours is gorgeous, you have a teensy waist! LOL Great buys, don't blame you! xoxo
Hi Kathy, Love the pretty tree skirt and the trees are cute! I hope you have a wonderful 2012 in your new home.
Hugs,
Sherry
Your spending was totally justifiable. Money well spent. Gorgeous skirt.
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I would not have been able to resist those trees. In fact I stopped at two half price Christmas sales and found not one tree in good shape. I did find a few silver decorations for next year. I had also decided not to buy house stuff but your money was well spent, as was mine.
Hi Kathy,
Whenever I pass by TJ's or HomeGoods my car makes an immediate STOP! It's impossible to not buy anything from these wonderful stores.
I love, love that tree skirt and I cannot wait to see how you set up your table.
hugs,
Sissie
I would have grabbed that tree skirt too:)
This looks so beautiful! I love it, Kathy! I would have bought it too! I can't wait to see your table! I also love your trees! Great scores!
wow...what a beautiful skirt...you really scored...love it all..phyllis
OH my goodness how lucky you are to find this. It is gorgeous.
Hope you have a very Happy New Year honey
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Maggie
That's a great idea! Covering the hole. Happy New Year!
Brenda
Next Christmas, you'll be glad you were bad! Happy New Year!
That tree skirt is to die for. I can't wait to see your table set up!
LuLu~*xoxo
TJ Maxx is a dangerous place to go if you don't plan on buying anything! LOL! Love the tree skirt! Very clever to use it as a table cloth. Happy New Year, Kathy!
Fabulous finds Kathy! I never go into Home Goods and come out empty handed LOL!! Can't wait to see your table setting. Have a very Happy New Year! Martina
Love the skirt! What a great idea using it for the table!
Aww, you're not bad, Kathy! You're smart Kathy. How can anyone pass up great deals. And that tree skirt is gorgeous! I enjoyed going back and reading your past posts. Your new home is looking so gorgeous.
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Cute tree skirt and wonderful idea for using it! You are too clever, my friend. Did you get beautiful at Lisa's? Happy New Year to you, once again. ~ Sue
Happy New Year Kathy and I can't wait to see that table setting with that tree skirt! What a fabulous find!!!!
That skirt is gorgeous! Clever to use it as a tablecloth! Good luck with the resolution. I made a similar one. ;) Happy new year!
J
Happy New Year, Kathy!! Hope yours is full of wonderfulness!!
Love your finds, too! Great idea for that tree skirt...definitely from a designer's mind!!
Hugs,
Becky
Kathy that table skirt is so gorgeous!! Great finds. I am excited to see your finished table!!
Happy New Years & All the best in 2012!
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Karena
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Love your new treasures. I havn't been anywhere to shop at all, so that has been safe. I just don't need a thing and I certainly don't have any place to put it. Can't wait to see the skirt used as the tablecloth. Great idea. Also, the silverware you saw with roosters would have definitely caught my eye. How fun would that be. Happy New Year. Hope it's the best. Hugs, Marty
That is beautiful Kathy. I would have been so giddy with that find. Happy New year to you!
Beautiful tree skirt~looks like some shopping to be had over there!!
LOVE the tree skirt! That's just too fab!
Oh I stayed out of the stores after Christmas. Actually I went to Target a few days later and all I bought was some clearanced plants and 1 roll of wrapping paper.
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