The Whole World in His Hands - Mini Globes for Decorating

You know how one purchase can lead to another,

... which leads to another, 

...which leads to another?

{Please tell me that does happen to you, that I'm not alone! ha!}

What starts out as a bargain, or thriftin' find, can snowball into additional non-bargains? ha!

Recently, I found some really cute things while junk shopping for my booths that I wanted to use

in my own home!  

The porcelain orbs below, were purchased at the Salvation Army, 6 for $2 a piece. 

I fell in love with the black, white, and green color combos!

The $2 orbs led to an additional $20 for "just the right" glass canister, found at Stein Mart.

Plus the boxwood orbs, which were $3 each.

So much for my "bargain decor," ...which mushroomed into not so much of a bargain, huh?

No regrets, though!  The canister filled with the pretty orbs goes perfectly with the springy vignette
on the foyer table!

A few days later, I found the metal piece below, at a yard sale for $2.00.

I took a trip back to Stein Mart for more boxwood orbs.
In the meantime, they'd stocked a few additional styles, including the mini globe below.

When I saw the sweet little globe orbs, the song I learned in preschool many years ago came across my mind...  "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands."

The precious pint size globe fits right in the palm of your hand!

As I was freshening things up with my other finds, I was in search of a greenery wreath to hang on the mirror in the dining room.  Unable to find one in the size needed, ...and budget friendly, I opted for a plain twig wreath and garland of greenery from Hobby Lobby.  I wrapped the airy garland around the wreath.  Works perfectly!

...and on a side note, painting my dining room will be my next home project!
It will be quick job, if only I can pick a color and recruit help to move the furniture.

I'm trying to decide between SW Sea Salt, SW Silvermist, and SW Ryegrass.

Stein Mart also had the globe orbs in vintage globe colors...

And I knew I had the perfect spot for one.
My daughter gave me the "SWEET" cloche, a couple of weeks ago for my birthday.
The colors show well in the cloche!

 

...off to do more junkin,'  how about you! :)

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