Do you like to barter?
I sure do!
Part of the fun of junkin'
can be wheelin' 'n dealin',
with a little bartering thrown in,
...don't you think?
...especially when you score a fabulous find as a result!
I recently bartered for the crabby, but cute old basket, below.
One crabby deal that had didn't go south!
When I was closing down my booths at the end of June,
my "next door neighbor," Regina, of Gigi's Vintiques,
inquired if I would trade a hanging light fixture
for a vintage crab basket in her booth.
Honest truth, I had been seriously crushing on that basket,
but couldn't figure where ...or how... I would use it.
Took me all of one breath to reply, ...ah, yes!
So I brought it home,
and it sat for weeks in my garage.
This one called for a very creative solution to display!
This one called for a very creative solution to display!
Do you ever buy things you really love,
with no plan in mind,
and later make a place for them?
Yea, ...me too!
It's just perfect for adding a little charm and interest,
to an otherwise everyday, run of the mill, planter!
On a side note...
The piano was passed down from Mr. Ramblings's Aunt Bo,
(not blood kin, but a dear family friend).
His grandmother spent many hours playing on it and singing
when his mother and Aunt Bo were little girls!
The crab basket perfectly compliments
other summery, beachy touches in my home.
It's rustic'ness will work well on into the rest of the year!
If you're traveling through NC on 95,
and just happen through Lumberton,
stop in and check out Gigi's Vintiques,
and the other awesome vendors
Open 7 Days a Week
3540 E Elizabethtown Rd (Hwy 41)
Lumberton, NC
Just for fun,
I'll leave you with this cartoon from the infamous Miss Crabby Herself! :)
~Hope your day is anything but crabby!
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Thanks so much Kathryn!
Rhonda, cute idea for the basket. Love it. Yes I have bought things that I have never used in my home. I am now going through more household items deciding if I need them before my move. Isn't it amazing how much we accumulate over the years? Hope you had a lovely weekend,
ReplyDeleteHi Rhonda! Congratulations on the basket! It's huge! Looks so pretty with the plant in it. That's a nice story that goes along with your piano! I love the light on it too. Hope you've had a nice weekend and it's so nice for you to pop in to see me.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia :)
I like the basket! good trade. sheila
ReplyDeleteRhonda, Yes, I buy things that I have a certain feeling about, with no further thought of where or what I will do. I love the basket. It is unique, and works great as a planter. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. It feels so good to be back blogging with friends again. Kathi
ReplyDeleteYour space looks gorgeous Rhonda! Shopping is the most fun when you just fall in love with something, and adopt it with abandon, knowing it will the the perfect something somewhere sometime!!
ReplyDeleteJenna
Hi Rhonda, your basket is lovely and you have found the perfect use for it.
ReplyDeleteI buy something if I love it and seldom, if ever, wonder where I will place it. Somehow, it usually works out. Love your sweet home.
Barb
Hi Rhonda, your basket is lovely and you have found the perfect use for it.
ReplyDeleteI buy something if I love it and seldom, if ever, wonder where I will place it. Somehow, it usually works out. Love your sweet home.
Barb
I buy things with no plan for them more often than I should admit. Love the way you're using the basket and your pictures are great!
ReplyDeleteThat basket is fabulous! It looks great in your room. I just used two old shutters I bought years ago that have been in my garage getting dirty. One in the house and one in the garden. I get all my great decorating ideas from blogs like yours!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY!
Blessings,
Cindy
I'd say that was an excellent trade! Sorry for being so late in letting you know that you are one of the features at the Make it Pretty party at The Dedicated House. We are in the final push for getting Little Dedicated ready for school. Anyhoo, here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-147.html Have a great evening! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteHi Rhonda! I wanted to let you know the Weekly Feature Series is live in which your post is being featured. Sorry for the delay in letting you know. It's the first week of school and I'm super behind. Anyhoo, thank you for joining in my parties! Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/08/weekly-feature-series_24.html Have a lovely week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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