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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

THRIFTING ~ Deal of the CENTURY!!!

Oh MY GOODNESS!!! I am so exicted to show you what I FOUND yesterday in my latest thrifting adventures! I just could NOT believe my eyes. And...to think, I almost didn't even DIG in to the pile of plates that this beauty was buried in! Best of all..(drum roll please)....it as was ONLY .99 cents!!! YES...that is correct. a whopping .99 cents!!!.
My new favorite place to shop is alway such a FUN and usually very fruitful place. It's my local St. Vincent dePaul just down the way in Westland. They do have many items that are a bit high for this resourceful, ever on the hunt for a deal, chick..but I have also found many goodies at just the right price too!
But I tell ya, this has to be the BEST FIND yet!
What a lovely Handpainted Plate that is 10 inches in diameter. As a rose painter, I truly do TREASURE these one of a kind handpainted plates. The time, detail and love that an artist must have to do this work, always amazes me! The roses in this plate are really to die for, don't you think?! Truly a work of ART and I cannot believe anyone would give it up..but I am glad that I FOUND it.

Now...I just have to find the right place to put it! I will try to remember to show you when I find that special place in my home!
Happy shopping!
Lorena

10 comments:

Debra said...

Wow, that is a beautiful plate!! I so love rose plates and feel extremely lucky every time I find one!

Connie said...

Yep, you definitely got a good deal on that one, sugar! Uuuuuuhhhhhhh, my birthday is comin' up, ya know! Hah.
xoxo,
Connie

Rebecca Nelson said...

Oh...thank you, Lorena! I've been looking for a plate just like that. Thank you for thinking of me.

I'll send my address in a separate post so as there won't be a delay and shippint it out!

*WINK*

I'm sooo jealous! :( :( :(

xoRebecca PS: YOU GO GIRL!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful work-of-art!! A definate "2die4" piece....
You done good!!
Love,
Marilyn

A Southern Rose said...

I looooove this rose plate! It is beautiful! You lucky girl!

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Lorena,
You found a very pretty plae and I also love the painted ones. I love the details and colors. Great price!!
I was looking at my last comment..I NEED spell check for my comments ...LOL...
Take care!
Warmly,
Deb :)

Sandra said...

Hello! What a great find! I love anything with roses! You are lucky to have found such a pretty plate!
Blessings,
Sandra

Edie Marie's Attic said...

Hi Lorena!

I love your new plate! What a find! And you got it for a "steal", it's so wonderful to get something you love so much for that little.

I can't believe you were at the AA Art Fair too! We were there on Friday so we missed you by a day. It was so fabulous, my first time there. My girlfriend has not missed in 30 yrs! I was overwhelmed by the quality of the talent there. Well at least we didn't pass each other on the sidewalk Lorena!

Hope you've had a great summer!
Hugs, Sherry

Jennifer said...

Lorena what adeal on that plate!I love it too.Your dolls are so pretty.I wish I had time to post my collections.It just seems like there is not enough hours in the day.I thought I would have more time with the boys out of school.NOT LOL I have way less time now.Hugs.I miss ya.Love u,Jen

KatCollects said...

You found a beautiful plate. I like shopping at thrift stores. You can find some real treasures in there and still afford to go to Starbucks afterwards : )
Kathy