Hello Again!

Hey I'm still here! I was watching "Sweet Baby" last week, and man that takes up all of your time. (I forgot about that....it has been a long time since there was a baby around here!)
So here is a little project that I was working on this morning.

I picked these little pumpkins up at the Goodwill MONTHS ago. When shopping at the Goodwill you have to buy things when you see them. I think I picked these little pumpkins up around Easter time. (whenever that was) They were $2.99 each (I picked up all four)

Pretty cute already. I want my Halloween decor to be Fall-ish. We're not really into the blood and guts thing around here.


I picked up some grocery store flowers in the marked down section. Sometimes you have to look pretty hard to find them.
$15.00 worth of flowers made 3 arrangements.


After I put the blossoms into the pumpkins, I arranged them in my glass Goodwill cheese plates that I pick up every time I see them.


Add a little candy corn to a cylinder vase.....yes from the G-Dub...add a scoop...

Fall decor from Goodwill to Fabulous!

Hello Again!

Halloween costumes that won't scare you! Part 1

In my humble opinion there is nothing worse than the current trend of hooched up little girls Halloween costumes! I dropped my son off at a party last year (8th grade) and Sexy Alice in Wonderland and Hot Naughty nurse answered the door. Needless to say I was a little shocked that their parents were standing right behind them, and I had to stifle the urge to throw a blanket over the whole mess! In full disclosure I would have begged my mom for some hot Halloween costume and she would not have permitted it, which would have caused a serious fit on my part, but now that I'm a parent I "get it".

Here are some adorable "costumes" that I created from the Goodwill. I went to the Leetsdade and Belleview stores to gather my goods. Dress up gear still in the packaging.
Good Afternoon Ghost Bustahs........

Goodwill has racks and racks of traditional costumes that are just waiting for you!

I had something a little different in mind than the pre-made variety. Keeping in mind that schools have a "no gore" policy, and we are keeping the little girls covered up, I came up with some appropriate costumes with a little money and a bit of imagination.

I say Sally Draper, but you can call her "1950's Girl".

The princess phone is from the Goodwill on Leetsdale ($7.99)

Adorable Polka-Dot Dress is from the Goodwill on Belleview ($4.99)

(the vintage crinoline is from my collection)

Brilliant Doctor, Caring Veterinarian, Hard Working Nurse

Every Goodwill has a large section of scrubs for you to choose from. Prices range from $3.99 to $6.99

Princess Leah with the fabulous cinnamon roll buns on her head!

Costume from Goodwill on Belleview ($4.99)

(I think this is an "angel" or "queen" costume that we added suede boots and cool cinnamon roll buns that were twisted by me.)

With a little imagination and some good searching skills you can put together a modest, fun and apropriate costume for your little girl or boy!

Shop Goodwill first and see what you can put together. Come back for more costumes every day this week!

Halloween costumes that won't scare you! Part 1

Pink Pyrex Love!

The other day when I was doing a little shoe research at the G-Dub I thought I would take a peek at the housewares department. I'm on the lookout for a heavy cast iron griddle. Yes, I let the last one get away.......anywaaaayy so I stopped dead in my tracks because stacked on the shelf were these...(I love a little suspense!)

get out.

all 3 just stacked up there.... no scratches....no silver scuffs...

$1.99

$3.99

$4.99

Did you think I was going to say they were 25 cents each?

Come on G-Dub is a good cause!

Alllll mine. I love them. Just, now where do I put them? hmmmm....

Pink Pyrex Love!

Goodwill Boutique Day 3

The price tag says $6.99 but the DRESS was 50% off on Saturday at the Goodwill.
Three dollars and fifty cents?

How


cute

is she? (her outfit is pretty cute too!)

Click below to see the other outfits we picked up!

Goodwill Back to School Day 1

Goodwill Back to School Outfit Day 2

Goodwill Boutique Day 3

G-Dub Boutique Day Two Outfit

Khaki Levi Jacket $4.50 (half off sale)White Eyelet Forever 21 Dress $3.00
Lace up Suede Boots Originally $10.99 (I paid $5.50)
Altogether Cuteness

She wasn't having nearly the amount of fun I was having. "It was toooo hooooott foooorrr thiiisssss jaaaacket!"

G-Dub Boutique Day Two Outfit

Back to School with the G-Dub!

My niece came to visit this past week and I introduced her to my favorite store. I was so excited to tell her that the G-Dub had a half off everything sale and 99 cent jeans on Saturday. She was thrilled and then said, "Yay! What is the G-Dub?" I told her to just let me show her and luckily she was game.


She even agreed to try things on.......watch for that cute dress on top in tomorrow's post
Ruffle Black Top $2.00 (with the sale) Industrial Cotton Jeans 99 cents!

The cutest $3.00 outfit ever!!
Want to see more? Watch for a new outfit each day this week!

Back to School with the G-Dub!

Good Will Hunting...

You know I love the $19.99.
For a vintage rolling cooler? What?! Needs a new paint job.
Icckkkky Color...


Cleaned her right up...

Bottle opener....with something written on it that I can't make out....

Does it say Royal Crown? I haven't had a Royal Crown soda since we had lunch at "Pond Store" when I was a kid.

Wait that is an "F" Something...Ford?..... Frosted? maybe ....hmmm

All shiny and adorable in her Brushed Nickle paint job!!!

Fill 'er up!

Cute spout to fill my watering can.....
Awwwww

A cute enamelware ladle to scoop up some Sonic Ice.....Did you know that Sonic sells bagged ice? I love it.......If only they delivered.....

I LOVE Good Will Hunting.....Don't you?

Check me out at the Power of Paint Party

Good Will Hunting...

Ooopsie My Bad...

Crate and Barrel $399.00
Pottery Barn $699

Restoration Hardware $739

My mom and I went to the Salvation Army Thrift Store and saw this brand new rattan chair much like the ones above...weelllll....the chair was marked $60.00, but it was going to go half off in two days, so I said to my mom, "It will only be $30.00 in a few days, just go back." Then I saw the same chair in Country Living on the airplane home, so I quickly called and said, "Hurry Go Get It!!!!Hurry!!"

It was gone. Thrift Store 101
Buy Now or It will be Gone!!

Ooopsie Daisy!

Ooopsie My Bad...