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1. let me re-reiterate. i more than enjoy living near the beach. so do they. and we all agree that the best way to spend a weekend is in the wave-kissed sand.
2. i've suddenly fallen for whimsy and most things vintage. the whimsy has its roots in this painting of our house from becky.
the vintage part came partly from blog-land, etsy browsing (not buying... bummer!) and partly from learning to appreciate the old rather than fancying the new. let's face it, things are mostly cheaper that way.
a beautiful collision of treasure hunting, money saving, vintage loving shenanigans takes place at these things called yard sales. you can bring $20 max and make out like a bandit with a whole bunch of vintage valuables. this is what i mean:
75 cents for this doll house beauty. it's so clean and pretty. i want to be four all over again.
books from the 50's - 60's. for a quarter a piece. can't wait for my kids to be in elementary school.
runaway ralph! brings back the fonder memories of 4th grade.
3. and that's not all, folks. the yard sale was a benefit for julie (you should go read her story) to help with the expenses of her baby boy who was diagnosed with spina bifida. what a treat to go and get to be a part of it! here's the rest of my loot:
the best for last ~
beautifully quilted twin bedding for my baby girl. for $10. the price tags were on it and it retails for over $100... just as i thought i couldn't love it anymore, bam.
3. i told you friday about my insatiable obsession over iced mandarin spiced tea. i failed to mention also my resolve to only drink it out of a mason jar. it just tastes better that way.
4. girls know how to be girls... sage got this baby doll for her birthday and kisses it whenever she sees it... it makes me melt to pieces with every slobbery embrace. nurture came with her nature.
5. looking out at the wide world beyond... so many hopes and dreams will fill her mind one day. in the meantime, i get to love her, hug her rolls, kiss her pillow cheeks, sing her to sleep, pray over her as she grows. what joy. it's such a gift to be a part of this circle of life thing.
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i am not linking up because we have some things going on but i wanted to ask you to be in prayer for my husband. you can read about it on my blog
I really like that painting. I had that dollhouse- wow! Haven't seen one in a long time.
I absolutely love that painting of your house - one of those things that you will really want to keep for a long time and it won't go out of style next week!
Even more than the vintage look - I love great deals. :) I'm not as good about yard-saling as I should be though - They seem to have a lot fewer here in Dallas than when we lived in IL. However, I'm always glad to get toys, books and clothes super cheap - kids go through them so fast, it's not worth it to buy new. Have a great Monday, Carissa! :)
Everything definitely tastes better out of a Mason jar!
And I love love love how girls are just born with that nurturing spirit. It's so precious to watch as a mama.
Happy Monday!
Love your garage sale finds!!! I saw Becky's pictures of the church gym. That was A LOT OF STUFF :) Have a great week!
Fabulous garage sale finds! That's what saling is all about. I get so frustrated when I walk in a garage sale and see clothes marked at $3 a shirt -- when I can go to the GAP outlet by my home and get them for $2 a shirt. :)
Love the vintage Little People house. Now, I must be vintage because I remember having a house just like that. Sigh. Even though that house is WAY cooler than the Little People stuff of today.
I'm going to have to find that tea and drink it from my Mason Jars. Oh yeah, and I'm still looking for that Parissa stuff at Target -- and when I find it I'm taking a picture and sending it to you! Ha ha ha....
Lovely Miscellany as well. Have a great Monday, sweet friend!
Rachel
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Great blog! I think I'll be linking up with you today and every Monday :)
Wow! I had that EXACT same doll house as a kid! I'm getting extremely nostalgic right now. :o) I've always been attracted to anything vintage or antique - maybe it's growing up in the south that does that, I dunno. But I love that painting of your house. And all the pictures you take! You're an excellent photographer!
xoxo, Sarah Kate
I am so happy that we live by the beach too. It is truly a gift to be able to walk on the sand :) I love the painting of your house...it is amazing. That is something to display proudly. And your yard sale finds were great. The bedding for Sage is beautiful....and even better at that price! Have a great day Carissa.
Great yard sale finds! I have found some great treasures at thrift stores, too. I love those old books!
awww that is soo awesome you guys got to go to the beach! i bet the kids loved it!!
I love the little house! How sweet is that.
Love your photos. Precious!
girl half of my kitchen tools/stuff is yard sale finds! nothing better!!
AND HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TO THE SCORE OF THE QUILT!
What a blessing to live near a beach!
I used to have that Fischer Price house. So cute!
great yard sale finds! girl, i am all about thrift stores and yard sales. i love things that are old! :)and you're so fortunate to live near the beach! i'm surprised what little beach bums my boys are even though we're so far from the beach. i can't wait til they start learning to surf.
i'm going to live semi-close to a beach soon. have to pinch myself to believe that reality!!!
thanks for the shout out again girlie. you are the sweetest thing! that little fisher price house is A-MAZ-ING. brings me right back to my childhood. now i must go make sun tea and drink it from a mason jar. you've inspired me:)
I have that same people doll house from when I was a kid! My kiddos play with it now. :) I love the quilts - LOVE them. And your pictures of the beach make me long to live closer to them! Perhaps someday. Thanks for sharing your miscellaneous with us! :) Have a great day!
I had that Fisher Price dollhouse when I was a kid! That is so awesome that you found it for such a steal- I'd love to have one.
Oh my goodness, those garage sale finds are the best. And seriously, $10 bucks for that beautiful bedding for your precious Sage? You are truly blessed! Happy Monday!
Way to go on those finds! Nothing like buying something so much cheaper than it really should be!!
I hope you have a great Monday!
I am getting into the vintage vibe too...mostly wih old cameras for my scrap room, but hey, it is a start. I love that you drink out of a mason jar...we use them for milkshakes too! And oh what I would give to live that close to the beach:-) Thanks for sharing your randoms with us each week. I just thought you should know how much I enjoy it:-)
you got really great deals!
way to go on the deals, friend!! you should be considered a frugal mama! :D
Fabulous yard sale finds! The vintage fisher price stuff is just SO sweet. As soon as I saw your Runaway Ralph book, I squealed! Brings back sooo many memories for me.
And yes, tea tastes eleventy BILLION times better in a glass jar. ;)
What great yard sale finds! I'm determined to go this weekend...I haven't gone yet this summer. That quilt is perfect! And my favorite glasses in our cabinet are mason jars. Perfection!! Hope you have a blessed week!
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you scored at that garage sale!!! I love buying those kinds of books and things. We should shop together one day:)
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LOVE the beach pictures! Too fun!
You scored at the garage sale! That little dollhouse is sooo adorable! I also really love the painting of your house. Very cute and unique!
I agree there is nothing better than the beach, we are 4 hours away from our cabin, but out time there is just heaven.
I love those quilts you got, what a find, I am looking for that type of thing for my spare room
Thanks for sharing, and for hosting, have a great week
Wow! What awesome finds! Such a blessing to get good deals! That doll house is amazing and it's incredible that you only paid 75 cents! I looks like a collectible for sure!
You children are so precious. I especially love the photo of your daughter looking out the window.
what great finds...we had the same fisher price house growing up! brings back great memories. and my little girl loves her doll too...isn't it precious?
i feel like mason jars make everything better : )
That doll house! Oh my.
And I need that tea in my life. Off to check it out...
You are making me excited about this weekends garage sales:D I absolutely love the old Fischer Price dollhouse! My mom still has mine from when I was little:)
Hope you are enjoying your summer Carissa!
LOVE this quilt to pieces! What a STEAL! I couldn't live without yard sales. There is just something about discovering amazing finds for practically nothing. Most of Evie's best clothing is from yard sales and people would never guess it.
I'm a new follower. I love all your pics. I linked up with a post i already had created, but I might create one special for your meme next week. Love it!
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