Sunday, July 5, 2009

BLOG PARTY ~ TODAY'S THRIFTY TREASURES AND BLUE MONDAY


Welcome to my Something Old, Something New, Everything is Blue and a Freebie Too!

Since my party favors are both blue and fabulous thrifty finds, I'm participating in both Blue Monday hosted by the fabulous SmilinSally and Today's Thrifty Treasures every Monday, hosted by the fabulous Rhoda at Southern Hospitality!

New to blog parties? Comes see what all the excitement is about! I've included a link at the bottom of this post that will take you to each of the hosts' post. There you will find a list of all the participants! Give it a go, you'll love all the wonder posts that each participant contributed! You get loads of idea and do a lot of ohhh and awww; and see some creative and fabulous blogs!

Without further ado....Something Old, Something New, Everything Blue and a Freebie too!

First, Something Old....my blue and white kitty cats! I got the large one about 15 years ago at an antique mall in Maryland, for $8.00. My daughter spotted the little kitten while we were shopping in a vintage shop, it was $3.00.

and I found this little doggie the same time I found 2 of my three Wise Monkees, it was $4.99.

Something New....I stopped in my local thrift store and found this pretty blue glass footed bowl, it was $2.99.

Finally, my fabulous freebie! My sister gave me this fabulous blue and white Matryoshka Nesting Doll. There are 15 and the largest is 18" down to 1".

As you see, I didn't take them all out. They sit on top of my armoire.

Last week I posted three different China Hutches I saw on craigslist. If you want to see which one I got just scroll down to my Saturday post, right below this one.

That is all my blog party favors for today! Thanks so much for visiting me! I hope I made it worth your while! I'm off to see the other lovely blog party favors!

Be sure to stop by Today's Thrifty Treasures and say hello to Rhoda and view other fabulous finds and visit SmilinSally's Blue Monday for lots of pretty blues and all the lovely blue contributors blogs!

Enjoy!


42 comments:

Anonymous said...

Pretty treasures. I used to not appreciate the color blue, but now as I'm getting older I'm starting to love it more. Hope you have a great week!

Glenda/MidSouth said...

Lots of pretty blue and white finds.
Glenda

NicNacManiac said...

Love love the blue nesting dolls, I usually see them in some type of red outfit....really pretty!!
The footed bowl and all of the adorable little animals look delightful!!
Thanks so much for sharing and have some fun today!!
Hugs, Nerina :)

Shari @ My Cottage of Bliss said...

Oooooooh Tina! I think I NEED your blue & white kittys and pup to go with the blue & white stuff I posted for Rhoda's and Sally's parties. ;)

I think those are about the prettiest nesting dolls I have ever seen.

Carrie said...

Lovely blue treasures -- especially the blue bowl!

Dawn said...

I love your blue and white collection. And I think you chose the perfect hutch. I adore it!
Dawn

ItaJeff said...

What a wonderful treasures. I love your blue glass footed.
Happy Monday

Lots of luv,
Ita

Gemma Wiseman said...

Some super great blues there! Especially love the magical blue tone of the blue glass footed bowl!

Eclectic Chic Style said...

Such pretty blue treaures, they are all beautiful, I love them all!!
♥ Teresa

Sue said...

Hi Tina, You have some unique treasures here. I really like your sister's gift of the blue nesting dolls- I've never seen them in blue before. Your armoire looks like a Broyhill piece, is it? Thanks for stopping by for a visit. :-) Sue

Marie Reed said...

What lovely true blue finds!

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Happy Blue Monday, Tina! I love all your blues! Those kitties and pup are adorable and the nesting dolls are very unique; cute too. Thanks for sharing.

the wild raspberry said...

what a great armoire! your blues are wonderful but it's the white dishes in the background that really got me drooling ;)
have a wonderful week
chasity

SmilingSally said...

Those blue and white pieces are worth so much more than what you paid. How do I know? I used to buy one piece for my daughter-in-law every birthday and Christmas for a couple of years. I know what I paid! Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.

Keetha Broyles said...

I can't EVEN decide which are my favorites - - - the blue kitties & dog or the nesting dolls. They are ALL just fabulous.

The dog makes me want to go take a nap - - -

Oh, but I'm blogging, nap will have to wait.

Becky K. said...

Oh. so many pretties! I love them all but the kitty at the top of your post takes the cake!

Happy Monday!

Becky K.
Hospitality Lane

Mary Bergfeld said...

What pretty blue treasures. Thanks for sharing them with us.

LV said...

Your little blue animals are adorable. Great find.

Nicole A. said...

Love your finds! I love the blue, so pretty!

Sharing with Sherri said...

Gorgeous blue footed dish, I love your collection of white soup tureens in the background too!!

Sherri:)

Ms Jackie's Junque said...

Aww! I love the nesting dolls. The footed blue bowl is gorgeous too--and what a great price!

Jackie

LaVerne said...

Thanks so much for stopping by on Pink Saturday. And especially thanks for the additional sites to visit! Your blog is lovely and I'll be visiting often. LaVerne in Texas

Terry said...

Howdy
Happy Monday :)
What wonderful treasures you have .
Thank you for sharing them all with us today.
Have a fantastic week.
Happy Trails

grannynann said...

I absolutely love your blue and white items. They are so cute and pretty at the same time.

Linda (Nina's Nest) said...

The nesting dolls are adorable! But the hutch and the white tureens, etc., in the background stole the show for me - wow - love the hutch! Linda

Anonymous said...

I love blue and white. All of your treasures are so pretty. I also like the beautiful blue dish you found. Happy blue Monday!

Unknown said...

Blue and white is the BEST! I love the footed bowl. I'll bet you find many uses for that. Thanks for visitng me and thanks for sharing.

Charla

Joan@anythinggoeshere said...

It was fun to see which one you picked for your china. I stopped by last week when you trying to decide. i like the one you got and your stuff looks great in it.

Rhonda said...

I love the nesting dolls. I have never seen a set with so many dolls.
Rhonda

Kammy said...

Hi Tina !
I love your little critters !
I have to go quick...cuz I can hardly wait to see the hutch/cabinet you chose.....
Yipee !
Hugs ~ Kammy

Annie Jeffries said...

Hello Tina. Thanks for stopping in to say hello at my first Blue Monday offering. It sure won't be my last. I love your little blue and white figures. There are treasures everywhere.

Kranky Granny said...

Thank you for stopping by my blue post. It lead me to your wonderful blog. Loved the pictures of your home. I also liked the thrift store finds.

As an auctioneers daughter I am definitely into antique and thrift store shopping.

Kelli said...

The nesting dolls are my favorite!! I LOVE them. Your other finds are fabulous too!

icandy... said...

Hello there, Tina!!! Thanks so very much for visiting~ Yikes, I know about the typo, that's why icandy is actually on the list a second time. I tried to delete the first link (#54, I think), but was unsuccessful. Thank you so much, though. I'm not sure how to fix that... hopefully, people will click on the second link. :}

Christina :)

Cindy said...

I love nesting dolls! The blue dish is a steal and the blue/white figurines are absolutely precious!!!

Amanda@Imperfectly Beautiful said...

Ooohhhh...the nesting dolls are fabulous! What an amazing score...and free makes them even better!

~Amanda

Prim Rose Hill ©2008-2020 said...

All such lovely blues, but that bowl is a steal!

Toni said...

Tina, thanks for posting on my blog yesterday about my Thrifty Treasures! I love the chairs, but I am trying to decide where to use them. Once I do, I'll figure out what color of fabric to use on them.

I love the kitties, doggie, glass bowl, and the nesting dolls. They are all so pretty! And what a beautiful china cabinet. You did such a beautiful job decorating it! Have a great week!

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Lovely treasures!!!! Thank you for visiting and "Following" I love this wonderful creative pink place you have here!!!! Love pink! I have been saving pieces of chipped China for years and you have inspired me to get with the program and start a mosaic on my table top....Keep up the good work, xoxo~Kathy@ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

stefanie said...

you should definitly get the hutch for fifty dollars, what a steal, i have seen those repainted white, and even black and they are beautiful.

Ivory Spring said...

Tina,

Sorry for the delay in visiting you back - I've been away. I have enjoyed visiting your blog today. Your matryoshka set is SOOOO pretty. I only have a tiny set, and the largest doll is only about 3 inches. I love how the dolls are placed above your hutch!

Mary said...

Hi Tina!
Beautiful Blue treasures!
I LOVE the doggie!
Hope you have a wonderful blue Monday!
Mary :)



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