Thursday, July 30, 2009

Skirt and Yard Sale Finds

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Remember that corduroy I was talking about from JoAnn's that is now 50% off? Now you can see just how CUTE it is! Yes I finished another easy skirt.

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And YES Ella is reading up a storm and just improving by leaps and bounds thanks to all of her practicing! Which is why I felt a book was an appropriate prop for this photo shoot. I am so proud of her.

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For this skirt I followed the directions for the ribbon trim at the bottom. It too was quite easy and I think the result is really pretty.

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And finally I found some worthwhile items at yard sales to actually post about! This is not everything, but does fit into one of my favorite categories - home decorating!

So first is this great candle sconce that fits in perfect with our decor and will go great in the upstairs hallway next to a lonely painting. I swore I saw this in one of those direct sales catalogs. Upon research, I don't think it is Southern Living. But perhaps is from the Taste of Home Entertaining line.

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Next is quite a simple item really, just a small hurricane. The color and the bubbled glass are perfect with our decor. Don't know where I'll use it yet, but I'm happy I got it.

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I've got the lovely Lightening McQueen fabric in the washing machine for pre-shrinking. So be on the lookout for that lovely shirt coming up soon. Unless I botch up my first attempt to make a collared shirt...

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Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks said...

Love how you added the pink trim to that skirt - it really is cute and Ella is adorable!

Anny said...

Both of your finds are lovely - isn't it great when we find items that already match our decor? :)

Unknown said...

The skirt looks so cute on her! I love the candle holder.

abeachcottage said...

visiting from Rhodas, love your thrifty finds!

wow she is a cutie...

Polka Dot Moon said...

Fabulous skirt - love the fabric! And Ella looks adorable!
Love your fabulous finds too :)

Nicole A. said...

What a cute skirt! Great job! Love the candle sconce and that hurricane is so neat!!

Kammy said...

Your model is a cutie - I love the last pic the best !
Cheers on finding some great things too !
Hugs ~ Kammy

★Carol★ said...

That skirt is corduroy?! Wow, corduroy sure isn't what I remember it to be! Very pretty skirt, and gorgeous model!
Great finds too. Love the candleholder!

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