where are things being placed

I thought I might post on where some of my finds are ending up in our home. I have a lot of empty space to fill, so pictures may seem a little sparse, but as I go about layering my loved items, things will begin to take shape.

I found this lamp at a consignment store in town. It was $8.00 and sold for 50% off of that! I bought it for $4.00. I have this shade on it until I get a smaller one and would really like to see something in red gingham. The table it is sitting on is from a previous painting project, and like many of you ... I am hooked on black spray paint!

The lamp is a fairy but I like to think of her as an angel. It was a dark brown, I spray painted it cream and placed a cream shade on it. Again, hunting for gingham shades. The plate is something I bought this week for $1.00. Bella suggested hiding your cords with a larger object. Now why did I not think of that? Such a clever idea and I can not stand seeing cords. My children's photo is doing the trick. Giving credit where credit is due ... my plate is from my FAVORITE thrift store in town. So glad they moved in!

My school room/office is still not painted, we have had a ton of rain and an a/c that can not decide if it wants to give up it's ghost or not. So until the climate is regulated, the walls are white! The shelf is a purchase I posted about a few days ago. As well as the frame. The shelf was priced at $4.00 and also 50% off, I paid $2.00. The frame was $.99 and you guessed it, 50% off and only $.50! I have seen that lovely green and wanted to bring it in somehow. I printed off a favorite verse - one I am holding close to my heart lately. The little candle holder was $.39 and the candle I think was $.10! The candle is a Yankee candle! I have been real fortunate lately - I keep finding all of my candles at consignment and thrift stores! Can't beat that!
My husband is home from work this week - burns still healing! Bless his heart! He sent me on my way with a baggy full of change. I came back with some goodies and not a single penny left! Seriously. The plate and glass dome was actually purchased below the price because the store owner knew I only had so much money on me. Is that not the sweetest? (I will find a way to bless her for her kindness.) The larger urn is getting a fresh coat of white paint between gusts of wind! The pumpkin is already at home with the others, on a pretty white plate that I bought for $.10! The pumpkin was $1.99 - I know ... I splurged!