thrift finds:

March 10, 2009


thrift finds: lovely plates.

thrift finds: plates.

thrift finds: plates.

hello friends! well, i thought i would post some pictures of some lovely plates i found while thrift shopping in missouri. i actually own the floral tray in the top picture, on the left, but i found the exact same one in missouri and it is so handy for holding random things so i had to buy it. and i love the white doily candy dish right above it, only $2!

i love collecting these patterned plates. i think i once saw an article in domino or martha stewart living with different ideas on how you could use vintage plates. one idea from domino was using them to hold jewelry. anyway, think about picking up some vintage plates on your next trip to the thrift store or flea market. so many good finds.



so nothing much to report about my weekend here. today i am going to disneyland with my roommate, nick, and his cousin! it is nick's cousin's birthday - and what better to do than go to disneyland for free on your birthday. ;)

then, some very exciting news which is not certain yet: but i may very well be meeting someone i would consider an 'online bff' - a very dear friend who is making a long roadtrip down to eventually meet her husband in texas! she was going to pass by through my little city and it would be so amazing to finally meet her. plus i've never met anyone from the blog world yet, it's going to be awesome!


22 hello's:

  1. Lovely little plates!! I do use a little lone saucer in my bathroom for my jewelry.

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  2. those plates are too cute, i love how they're so dainty and eclectic.

    i am SO jealous that you get to meet jessica! lol i still have to wait until her and time get stationed here. bummer. :(

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  3. um...

    time = tim HAHA (i haven't had my cup of coffee yet)

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  4. What a fabulous blog!!! I am loving it and am so excited to follow!

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  5. oh my gosh it's like you read my mind. i'm getting vintage plates to pretty up my place.
    :)

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  6. oh, these are simply lovely!! I ALWAYS browse the plates at antique and thrift stores, because I'm trying to cover a whole wall in them. And, like you said, they are PERFECT for holding lots of fun little things. :)

    so exciting that you'll get to meet a bloggy friend! I hope it works out.

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  7. oh... I love all of your plates! I have stacks of plates that I find.... love them!

    I'm so jealous that you and jessica get to meet up..... did I ever tell you that I have her magnets for sale at the studio? I want to have some of her houses too!!

    Have so much fun! xo

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  8. You have a lot of excitement planned!! I hope you have fun! How cool to meet an online bff! And well, Disneyland...what more can you say?!! Love the mix of the vintage plates. It's so random, yet pulled together!!

    ~Emiko ;)

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  9. i love that blue one with the gears :) i've been in search of the perfect one to place on my nightstand as well!

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  10. So cute! I love thrifting and I think you found some great pieces.

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  11. ooohh i love the plates! awesome finds! i love to go to the flea market on the weekend with my husband and i do find some very pretty stuff!

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  12. your blog is an absolute delight to read!

    i love the sweet gift ideas and will definitely do the hot chocolate one very soon.


    chelsea jade.

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  13. awww...those plates are really cute! =)

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  14. Lovely little plates, and great shots...

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  15. They are lovely! I'm always on the lookout for pretty plates at thrift stores, and I love seeing other people's finds.

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  16. I love seeing other people's thrift finds. These plates are adorable!

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  17. i met an online friend back in 2006 after having connected through 'xanga' (yea, think WAYY back!). Anyway, we spent an entire day together and it was like we'd always been friends this way. Those are indeed special friendships. We're still close and we haven't seen each other since. Hope you guys have just as good of a time together!

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  18. OOoo yes!!! these are gorgeous! You lucky thing. Good eye.

    thea.
    xx


    (www.forthevisionaries.tumblr.com)

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  19. I love the plate with the tiny hearts!!!

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  20. It's been a long time since my last thrift adventure... yours beautiful and luminous photos make me want to do it again. Spring is coming, there will be many places to go thrifting outside...

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  21. Love those! I need to go scour my local thrift stores!

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  22. I know this post is super old, but I just stumbled on your blog. I went to school in Missouri/still have friends/bf there...so...what thrift store did you find these beautiful plates in? If you remember, that is, ha ha.

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