I can't stress enough how important it is to shop yard sales/garage sales/flea markets/thrift stores anykindashoppingthatyouarentpayingfullpricefor. DO. NOT. PAY. FULL. PRICE. You see, the cool thing about Christmas decor is that it doesn't go out of style. I have purchased 99% of my Christmas decor at garage sales. Your money goes so much farther....
(((Excuse the photos - I took them with my cell phone last Christmas)))
I purchased this entire village for $10. I also have (this year) purchased more pieces for it for $1 a house, or bundle of decor.... It's going to be too large to put on the sofa table, now, and it cost around $20!
I know it's hard to see, but the Santa topper is made with a velvet coat, satin details, and a beautiful porcelain face. I've seen them in home decor stores and craft stores retailing for roughly $50 - $60. I got mine at a garage sale for $10. It stands about 2 feet tall. The Christmas tree was purchased at a thrift store for $25. It is 6.5 feet tall. Bargain? I'd say so.
Just wait until tomorrow afternoon.... I've got more to share!!! I never overlook Christmas at a garage sale!
FINALLY..I hv been waiting for you to post since 7:30 a.m...for real!
ReplyDeleteHeather I love the christmas village scene. It LOOKS LIKE you hid the clear lites under the cotton?? I do that under my main C. tree. I saw Martha Stewart do it so I know I am not the first. I had a beautiful fancy tree skirt [yes BARGAIN] BUT it seemed too predictable..am loving this choice..the simplicity, the drama [gramma giggles]
Ihope you get a chance to follow Liz's garage "sailing" on Quirky Vistas..that lady knows how to pinch the pennies for precious finds.
JH
I love a good bargain. I shop mostly in our local thrift shops and yard sales. Last week I bought a brand new, still in the box Mr. Coffee pod machine and a brand new smoothie machine for $10.00 each. I also purchased a large solid wood armoire for my sewing room for 75.00. Usually, when I am out it is to look for something that I need. I am on the hunt for furniture for my sewing room, so I was thrilled to find the armoire. Now, for a sewing desk!!!
ReplyDeleteI think the hunt is all part of the fun as long as you don't junk up to much, then you have to have your own yard sale!
I love buying Christmas stuff at garage sales and thrift stores. Great finds.
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