Saturday, May 5, 2012

Retail Therapy

I felt a little “blah” Friday, so I decided to go out and hit Michaels for a few things I wanted to get.  One thing I want to do is one of those baskets filled with hydrangeas to put on top of my kitchen cabinets.  I found this one and it was on sale for 50% off.

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I liked the style and knew I could paint it with the ASCP French Linen I just got recently.  I also picked up some faux hydrangea bushes.  Also on sale 50% off. 

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I got the blue and white, and while they are not the nicest faux hydrangeas I’ve seen, they were the best buy for the money.  They will do until I can get some real ones planted here and can cut my own.  Although, I might return the blue and go with the purple or pink that I was also drawn to.

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On the way home I stopped off at a garage sale.  This is a community garage sale that runs for three days!  The community we moved into has several neighborhoods, of which our condo section is one.  I know a lot of you yard salers would love this ~ a three day yard sale and most within walking distance of each other!   I found this clock at one.  It was $10.00, but it wound up being the only thing I bought so I didn’t mind paying it.

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It works, too, which is always a bonus.  I’m not real keen on the purple and green gems so I thought I’d turn it around, since the clock piece comes off that hook on the top.

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You can still see them.  Any ideas?  Pop them out and put clear ones in?  Not a total cure for my “blahs” but I was glad I went out. 

I’m celebrating my 27th wedding anniversary today and will be spending the day with the hubs, so I’ll catch up with everyone tomorrow and announce the winner of the Cutting Edge Stencils giveaway.

20 comments:

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Happy Anniversary Kathy, have a great time with the hubs!! Retail therapy is the best:)

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh Happy Anniversary!!!! Hope you two have a super day.

Love the basket and the clock, they are both great finds. Hugs, Marty

The Tuscan Home said...

Happy Anniversary! Great finds, love them! Have a wonderful day you two! xo ~Liz

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

Hi Kathy,

Happy Anniversary! :)

The basket is so pretty and I love the liner.
How about painting the gems to blend in with the clock.

Dee

NanaDiana said...

LOVE your clock. Would that be an anniversary clock? I don't think the purple looks too bad at all...and you can always pop them out if they but you too much.

Your little basket is really cute. I hope you have a wonderful anniversary. xo Diana

Zuni, Chickadee Home Nest said...

Happy anniversary, Kathy! I had to laugh--was the pun intended that the clock "wound up" costing $10?! LOL It's a great buy!! I would think you could pop those stones out and leave the space open?? It looks great on your table. No barn sale on Friday? I thought you were going. ~Zuni

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Happy Anniversary Kathy!
Love your basket and your pretty clock.

Have a wonderful weekend.

hugs
Sissie

Gail said...

Happy Anniversary Kathy! Enjoy and hope you have a wonderful time with hubby.

Debby said...

Happy Anniversary. I kinda like those stones. The basket is nice as well.

Karena said...

Kathy Happy Anniversary Girlfriend!!

Enjoy and I love the precious clock, love community sales as well!

I have featured an Interview on my site with Tina from The Enchanted Home...

xoxo
Karena

Art by Karena

All Things Chic 2 said...

Had a wonderful visit...
Blessings Lori

Amy Chalmers said...

27 years!! Wow, congratulations, I am proud of you!! All the goodies look great, and I know the basket will look great in French Linen~

thistlewoodfarm said...

Happy anniversary to you! I love the cute basket! I can't wait to see it after you paint it.

blessings,
karianne

Shabby chic Sandy said...

Happy Anniversary! 27 years is quite the accomplishment!

Angela said...

I think your clock looks great! It is good that you can take them out when you had enough or change the colours, how about clear glass or 'wow' crystals...
Happy Anniversary, I hope you and your Hubby have a wonderful day.
Hugs,
Angela.

Sonny G said...

Love those hydrangeas.

Happy Anniversary~!

Lori said...

Dab some french linen on the glass balls as well. Great shopping day.

Kelly said...

Congrats on your anniversary! That's a long time and a real milestone. I love you new clock you found. I haven't been to a garage sale in such a long time. I should really try to get up early and go. Seems like everyone in blogland always finds the best stuff there!

Okio B Designs said...

Happy anniversary! I've had the blahs too. I think it's the weather though. =(

Jeanine

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Happy Anniversary Kathy!!!....

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