tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post8008743375419530328..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Insourcing and Budgeting...quick fix thrift store buys and beautified treasures...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-79027378232390376282017-04-10T17:08:51.907+10:002017-04-10T17:08:51.907+10:00I had a purple one Pam! Too cute :) Mimi xxxI had a purple one Pam! Too cute :) Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-72298508886610832772017-04-10T17:08:22.383+10:002017-04-10T17:08:22.383+10:00Nawwww....thanks Jenna. That's high praise com...Nawwww....thanks Jenna. That's high praise coming from you! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-26528852265069136582017-04-10T17:08:01.017+10:002017-04-10T17:08:01.017+10:00Tania, it's worth preserving all these lovelie...Tania, it's worth preserving all these lovelies. After all, someone might them preserve our precious finds one day :) Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-59633660889822176532017-04-10T17:07:20.734+10:002017-04-10T17:07:20.734+10:00Thanks Jess. Mimi xxxThanks Jess. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-19601238061892339462017-04-10T17:07:06.612+10:002017-04-10T17:07:06.612+10:00Lol Debby! I love it! Mimi xxxLol Debby! I love it! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-2244525175046072422016-11-21T17:43:30.942+10:002016-11-21T17:43:30.942+10:00Faux fur on metal seats was all the rage 45 years ...Faux fur on metal seats was all the rage 45 years ago. My mother still has one with pink faux fur. My sister made a footstool in different shades of purple and mauve faux fur for our bedroom, too.Pam @Threading My Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15990609128028224347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-71830606073747588322016-11-20T05:15:11.398+10:002016-11-20T05:15:11.398+10:00Oh yes, my mom sure did! We would always use it t...Oh yes, my mom sure did! We would always use it to take to family gatherings with mom's angel food cake!quakerhillfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871858957570687804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-27918183334732121472016-11-19T01:19:09.134+10:002016-11-19T01:19:09.134+10:00You never fail to amaze me with your talent! I wou...You never fail to amaze me with your talent! I would never have thought to upcycle in such a pretty way. Love these ideas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664149979147822681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-79784436963537170752016-11-18T19:32:55.424+10:002016-11-18T19:32:55.424+10:00Dear Mimi,
All those finds are so lovely. I rem...Dear Mimi, <br /><br />All those finds are so lovely. I remember mum having a pink shabby stool like the one you showed except it had no back. I often wonder where it went to. I cant wait to see what you have done with yours ~smiles<br /><br />I love what you did with the cake tin. Once again my mum had a three tiered tin with a red lid. I asked her recently where it was and sadly it was long gone. I do keep my eye out for another but like you say they are expensive!<br /><br />The idea to up do pretty nighties is a great one. I saw some older nighties in the op shop today but they were past their best. I love the fabric of the older style pretties.<br /><br />Love Tania xx<br /><br /><br /><br />Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-80873609163736038212016-11-18T02:37:58.308+10:002016-11-18T02:37:58.308+10:00Wow...how much fun! :)
Thanks for joining Cookin...Wow...how much fun! :)<br /><br />Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!Jesshttp://www.pluckys-secondthought.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-5086905361130635092016-11-17T11:54:13.965+10:002016-11-17T11:54:13.965+10:00One of my favorite thrift store ideas was using la...One of my favorite thrift store ideas was using larger colored vases to store the toilet brushes in! I hated the plastic holders that easily tip over...ick! One day I was looking at small vases for my regular gift stash and there were a line of thick, sturdy vases in different glass colors. About a foot tall. Ding! I bought 3 for $1 ea. In colors that match each loo. One red, one green , and one blue! I love the way they look, they hide the brush, and no tipping!Debby in KShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678580135625880717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-49030497376324250442016-11-16T07:32:34.635+10:002016-11-16T07:32:34.635+10:00Dear Debbie...no problem. I know how busy we all g...Dear Debbie...no problem. I know how busy we all get. I'm glad to have the shout out too. Many thanks. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-60106409168422069362016-11-16T07:32:04.255+10:002016-11-16T07:32:04.255+10:00What a lovely thing to say c. Thankyou so much. Mi...What a lovely thing to say c. Thankyou so much. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-39181086921753518382016-11-16T07:31:45.099+10:002016-11-16T07:31:45.099+10:00Thankyou Summer. I hope you're having a lovely...Thankyou Summer. I hope you're having a lovely week. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-86624591142857848682016-11-16T07:31:28.175+10:002016-11-16T07:31:28.175+10:00Thanks Lynn. Did your Mum or Nanna have one as wel...Thanks Lynn. Did your Mum or Nanna have one as well? My Aunty Myrtle used to fill hers with Rock Cakes, and her Rock Cakes remain a firm favourite in our home to this day :) Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-19152009531636700762016-11-16T07:30:41.692+10:002016-11-16T07:30:41.692+10:00Dear Lynette, how lovely of your mother-in-law. Th...Dear Lynette, how lovely of your mother-in-law. That sounds so pretty. I can just imagine the blue! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-63832133574715650932016-11-16T07:30:07.927+10:002016-11-16T07:30:07.927+10:00Dear Annabel, yes I know those ones with several t...Dear Annabel, yes I know those ones with several tiers. I love them too! I'm keeping a lookout for one, but they are very hard to come by. They're such a great way to save pantry and refrigerator space when you're baking. Your shelving was a brilliant find, and I'm just not quick enough with those things. Look at what you did with just a lick of paint...just gorgeous! I did have a win this week though, with a stunning Colonial double bed on Gumtree for just $50. It's for my daughter, who has grown out of her single bed (she's so tall!), and we'd been looking at ensembles for over $500, when we dived into Gumtree for a quick look 'just in case'. This one had literally been listed 7 minutes before we looked, so I think it was meant to be for us! It's glossy pine, and all curves and posts and prettiness. My daughter is SO excited that she spent 3 hours cleaning her room, culling excess 'stuff', and vacuuming yesterday...if only that was a regular occurrence...lol! I'll share photos when it's all set up. It's going to be beautiful! Yes, we are surrounded to possibilities if we just open our eyes to them. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-91024900627886030472016-11-16T07:24:35.956+10:002016-11-16T07:24:35.956+10:00Dear Patsy, thankyou! I love a good challenge, and...Dear Patsy, thankyou! I love a good challenge, and it's interesting to go to the thrift store not seeking anything for myself, but rather with an eye to restoring and gifting. It gives you a whole new outlook! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-44158665784738819862016-11-16T07:23:43.034+10:002016-11-16T07:23:43.034+10:00Thanks Fiona! Blue faux fur would be pretty cute t...Thanks Fiona! Blue faux fur would be pretty cute too. They are a gorgeous little thing, aren't they! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-76905260949463689142016-11-15T06:13:37.358+10:002016-11-15T06:13:37.358+10:00Thanks so much for the feature!! I am sorry it too...Thanks so much for the feature!! I am sorry it took me a little bit to get back to you but I worked this weekend!! I gave you a Shout Out on Google + and in my next post! Thanks again!!<br />Hugs,<br />DebDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-66154040788419595662016-11-15T01:05:10.519+10:002016-11-15T01:05:10.519+10:00Bravo on all the beautiful refurbishing you've...Bravo on all the beautiful refurbishing you've done. You are such an inspiration!cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-71058150137901252412016-11-15T00:54:49.710+10:002016-11-15T00:54:49.710+10:00Beautiful finds! Happy Monday ♥Beautiful finds! Happy Monday ♥Summerhttp://summerdaisycottage.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-18148385747822215002016-11-14T16:24:00.106+10:002016-11-14T16:24:00.106+10:00Annabel my mother in law gifted me her 3 tier high...Annabel my mother in law gifted me her 3 tier high cake/biscuit and scone storer earlier this year. It was originally a gift from her mother on her wedding which I didn't know about until she told me. My mother in law doesn't like blue and this set is blue. I am sure that my husband remembers when he would come home and the tins would be full. With 5 children I don't suppose they were for very long. <br />Mimi I love the chair - it will be very pretty.<br /><br />Lynette<br />XXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-24316600320685600982016-11-14T13:20:15.595+10:002016-11-14T13:20:15.595+10:00Great finds! Love the cake carrier. I have a gre...Great finds! Love the cake carrier. I have a great affinity for those also. Have a wonderful week.quakerhillfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05871858957570687804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-52454570741256476792016-11-14T12:47:11.146+10:002016-11-14T12:47:11.146+10:00Beautiful Mimi! This is right up my alley. I love ...Beautiful Mimi! This is right up my alley. I love your cake storer. Nan had one that was several tiers high and I have always wanted one like hers. Partly the good memories but partly they are brilliant! <br />I love everything. If we keep our eyes open the possibilities are endless. My most recent is my side of the road shelving which is now part of my pantry. My daughter commented how amazing it is today. Cost me hardly anything to do up a bit. <br />We are surrounded by possibilities! Well done it is all a joy to see! xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com