What a cute birdfeeder,it looks great. Sweet little chair,too! I bought a little tiny white wicker set a while back that matches my front porch,that now belongs to the fairies. And today I made 2 teacup birdfeeders with spindle bottoms,so we're on the same wave-length here!

jeannespines, Colbalt blue!!! Yes, I love that color. I didn't even think of that color! Oh wow, that will be fun to find them, when I think of all the pieces I have walked by in the years past! ha ha I didn't expect that sale, and it was a really plesant surprise! slinkey, Thanks, You have a few pieces? How cool! Yellow will look great too! I can't wait to play with dishes! I sent a picture to Judith (email) and she said she could feel a tablescape coming on! ha ha, that means photos when I put one together. Most of my stuff is packed, so I have nothing to work with, I will have to look around some more! TJMaxx will get a visit soon! I have two near me and 3 Ross stores. The Ross stores do not have much. phonegirl, I know, meant to be! I can't wait to get a few more pieces to work with. I will look at some inspiration photos first with lots of color combinations. Maybe blue and white and silver might be a good place to start... Luvs, Thank you! TS is great for odd pieces and stuff that is out of the ordinary. TJMx and other stores like that all sell the same stuff, at least at TSing makes for a little variety. magpie, Thanks! I can't wait to mix up those colors and see how they make music together! I will look into the tiles around here, thank you so much for that suggestion! Syble, TS is the best! It is a treasure hunt and the thrill of finding something by surprise is wonderful and at a great price! Can't beat it! luckygal, I LOVE 'old Florida' look, I have always loved that look when going into older homes in Miami. Well, you know an older established home just has a certain air about it. Everything seems to just fit. OOOH more treats at the TS's! Thanks for the heads up! Lynn, YOU are so right! I have been following Judith's tablescapes for a while, and it led me to this forum and now I love seeing what you all do with your dishes. I never thought I would become a 'dish addict' BUT, looks like I am there! I am going to check out yellow, greens, white, and cobalt, coral, and oranges. Wow, lots of choices! I might even hang them on the wall! OOOH winter look with silver and white. I already own a lot of silver and white. The possibilities for this new 'dish addict'! Ahhhh! Thanks girls for being contageous!

holy cow! I love stories like this, because I love doing the same thing. I think its awesome when I find things for a fraction of the cost most people pay. Thanks for the story!

I loved reading this post during the week. Now I'm in front of my computer and can participate! We've spent that past four years redecorating most of our small house. Of all that, the only new things purchased were our bedroom furniture, including the bed + a side table, lamp and chair. There are many reasons for buying used furniture, housewares, cars and clothing. #1 I like things I can't afford new. #2 New things are usually too big and bulky for our small bungalow #3 I'm a hunter/scavenger In this room, only the bar cart was new. Everything else was flea market, consignment stores, 1st dibbs and craigslist. The mirror was my grandmothers. Some of these things were definitely not cheap. In this room, only the upholstered furniture, rug and the gold/mirror side table were new. Everything else was a gift or came from consignment stores (near & far), eBay, 1st dibbs, The RealReal and estate sales. Like the other room, not everything in here was cheap, but it was affordable for my budget.