Thursday, July 8, 2010

Thrifty Thursday & show and tell Friday

Today is Thrifty Thursday here
It is also show and tell Friday here


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Notice this squirrel has no tail---so instead of hanging with his tail this is what he does:

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What could be more thrifty than finding a shell at the beach with a hole in it---I think it is fun to attach it to my bracelet or necklace--it brings back memories of the day.

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The above coffee mug was NOT really a Thrifty find! But I had broken one of my favorite pottery mugs. I love them when they have a slim base that I can wrap my hand around easily!! I do also love a blue mug. Pottery mugs speak to me because they are handmade and have such a smooth neat feeling to them. I got this one this past Saturday at our farmer's market. The man that made it was selling pottery here so a very cool find for me; I love to meet the artist!
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Of course what could be more thrifty than growing your own tomatoes. We have to get them picked before the bugs eat them!! I love tomatoes in a row on the kitchen window, just waiting to ripen and be eaten in so many ways!! ha!!
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  1. LottieJuly 8, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    Hi Kim,
    I love the tomatoes in a row on the kitchen window! I agree, what can be more thrifty than that? Most of my tomatoes in the window are ripening for a tomato sandwich:-)
    Hugs,
    Lottie

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  2. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsJuly 8, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    Your photo of the tomatoes in the window is so special...seems like home!!! Great photo!!!

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  3. Petie@inspirednesting.comJuly 8, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Love the shell added to the bracelet. I treasure the shells we collect on vacation. I need to go look thru them to see if any have holes. Thanks for the great idea!

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  4. Lindsay-annJuly 8, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    I enjoyed seeing your thrifty finds today. Love the mug and how you added the shell to your bracelet.
    Lindsay
    x

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  5. Diann @ The Thrifty GrooveJuly 8, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    Oh those tomatoes are calling my name!!

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  6. Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}July 9, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Your window sill looks like mine!
    Salt and pepper & eatin' like an apple--this is my way to eat them!
    Happy harvest!
    Hugs,
    ~me

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  7. AnonymousJuly 9, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    What a wonderful idea to attach a seashell to an already existing bracelet...very thrifty, and it looks beautiful!
    That squirel is too cute!!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    ~ Jo :)

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  8. TerrellJuly 9, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Wow, these are some great finds!! :D I just wanted to say hello and reply to you ? on my sign post. They are actually wooden signs. I meant blank canvased..as in the were just craft wood colored and I painted them up. ha! sorry for the confusion there...everything always makes sense in my head hehe! I love your blog and I'm happy to be your newest follower here! Thanks, sweets!
    ~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~

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  9. AnonymousJuly 9, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Those tomatoes are making my mouth water! Nothing better than fresh grown veggies!!

    Thanks for commenting on my arbor my son made for me! I sure love showing it off!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  10. The Quintessential MagpieJuly 9, 2010 at 8:30 PM

    Love your thrifty finds!

    The squirrel is SO cute! LOL!

    Is that cross from the Daughters of the King? Do you belong to that group? It looks like a Daughters Cross. I had friends that were in that group.

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  11. DebbieJuly 10, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    The picture of the squirrel is too funny. LOVE what you did with the seashell and bracelet.
    Your blog is great!!!
    Debbie@houseatthelake

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  12. Kelee KatillacJuly 10, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    That squirrel is SO inspiring! Use what you got! And the seashell is amazing. You are so awake, Kim to the possibilities!I wish our tomatoes were that close to ripe!

    Thanks for the cat/hydrangea story--I am still smiling.

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  13. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesJuly 11, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    Feels like home to me... :)
    No tomatoes this year, but next year for sure.

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  14. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJuly 12, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    I love your shell bracelet~ how fun to find a shell ready to use! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and for your nice comments~ I am a new follower!

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  15. The Quintessential MagpieJuly 12, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    Neat that you are a DOK, Kim! Does that mean you are also an Episcopalian? I'm being nosy because I am a nosy Episcopalian, and if you are, then that means we are both Episcopalians who collect sock monkeys. What does this say??? ;-)

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  16. KathyJuly 13, 2010 at 7:35 AM

    What a cute squirrel! They're everywhere here - and I heard they're territorial! So, you probably will see this one often!
    The handmade mug is great!
    Tomatoes- summer wouldn't be summer without them!
    What a cool use of the sea shell!
    Hope you have a fantastic day,
    God Bless,
    Kathy

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  17. birdie blueJuly 13, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Love your tomatoes. Thank you so much for entering my little give-away.
    Have the loveliest day!
    ~Molly

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Howdy :-)

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