That sounds nice and very thoughtful. I'll have to look and see if I have any photos. I was thinking that it could be broadened a bit to something that would include thrift stores etc.. Maybe not restricted to the Dollar Store. Maybe like "High-End decorating on a Low-end budget" just a thought.

Hi Tamara, That's a cute idea, but the problem might be the fact that we mix our Dollar Store items with other items. For example, I used Dollar Tree faux pumpkins on candlesticks on my mantle, but the other things on it were not from the Dollar Store. Are you just looking for tablescapes or vignettes made up of only Dollar Store items? Luvs

Yes, it's a lovely idea, but it's true- there's a lot of mix and matching, and most of my things are thrift store settings. Equally cheap but won't qualify for the dollar store criteria.

-Jenn

I agree with the other ladies, my Dollar store finds are mixed with "other" items that are not "just a dollar".

I don't read it to mean all items have to be from the dollar store. Maybe Tamara could clarify. I did email her but no response.

Hi gang,

I think what using either dollar or dime store items is fine -- and I know that it would be difficult to do an entire tablescape using just those items. So, a 'mix and match' approach is great. For instance, I recently put together some paperwhites in small tin buckets to use as gifts for a holiday party. The buckets and pebbles were bought on the cheap and I paid full price for the bulbs.

Be sure to describe what you've done -- it's always fun to be able to brag about how much you paid (or didn't pay!) for those 'finds' or that they actually came from the thrift store.

Any questions, let me know!

Tamara

Thanks for your reply tamara. I just think the term Dollar Store is a little mis-leading and might turn viewers off a bit (doesn't bother me) Some might not even step into one or admit it lol Maybe Cost Saving decorating or something.

ttt

I just bought 16 small Liberty Falls village pieces today at the SA Thrift store for $1 each. I even got a box of six miniature trees and two sets of 5 each little pewter figures for the same price. They are all in the boxes. They had almost another set of all of this. They are the small or miniatrue houses, but are very pretty. They show they came from Dillards at $5 each. They don't have lights or anything and aren't really a holiday village, but I think I will use them on a dresser in a guest bedroom. You can't beat the price.

I have never collected these before and have been picking up some of the larger lighted holiday village pieces for the past several months. I'll see what I can come up with for them as a display and post.

"I just bought 16 small Liberty Falls village pieces today at the SA Thrift store for $1 each." I've been picking them up at estate sales too. I get excited when I find them for $1. this is what I had as of Aug of 2006 I have a few more now but they aren't listed
The American Collection

AH21 Liberty Falls Train Station
AH22 TullyÂs General Store (2)
AH23 DuffyÂs Mill
AH24 Mrs. ApplegateÂs Boarding House
AH25 Gold King Mines
AH26 Liberty FallÂs Opera House
AH27 GrellerÂs Pharmacy
AH28 The Gold Nugget Tavern
AH29 First Congregational Church
AH37 Doctor Stevens Home & Office
AH38 CoxÂs Furniture & Undertakers
AH39 Liberty FallÂs Courthouse
AH40 The Clark Mansion
AH41 SwansonÂs Feed & Garden
AH42 The Wooden Nickel Inn
AH43 Daily News Office & Plant
AH44 Old Homestead Restaurant
AH45 Rev. Watkins House
AH46
AH47 Pewter People  Stevens Carriage
AH48 Pewter People - Stagecoach

AH 105 GovernorÂs Mansion
AH 106 The Palace Dance Hall & Saloon
AH 126 Aunt AliceÂs Quilt Shop
Farmers WilsonÂs Windmill

AH 32 Two tiered wall rack
I think they are made so nice and not too big so easier to display. I just got two new ones last week I'll have to see what they are.

I keep reading about all these holiday houses, and keep wondering why someone couldn't make a darling centerpiece for a table with some. Wouldn't that be fun? Luvs