Spring 2012 Preview

Greetings from The (wintery) Hill,

Spring is on it's way.  How do I know????  Because I'm thinking about new colors to use in the house.

I always refresh my kitchen in the spring.  Last year I chose red and yellow and have enjoyed it all winter.  Looking to this spring I have already picked my new color - blue.  This is what I've found thrifting  so far.

I scored two valences in blue toile with white lace.  They are handmade from two sets of curtains and I love that.

$1.50 for the pair

I found some placemats and mispatched white plates with pail blue center designs.  

Placemats $2.00 for 4, Plates $1.00 each

A table runner with sweet bangle trim.

 

$1.50

 The best thing I found was a vintage tablecloth.  I seldom pass up a vintage tablecloth even if they have holes or stains. I just cover the bad areas with plates, placemats or a centerpiece.  These are great finds because sometimes you can pick them up for a song and the mid-century patterns just make me happy.
 

Can't recall what this one cost but it wasn't over $3.00

 Until next time....