Saturday, 14 April 2012

Recent Junkin’ finds and an amazing present

Most Fridays, my local Goodwill has a 50% off sale. I don’t often go because the people are cah ray Z!!!  For a week now, I have had my eye on a ceramic planter that I really, really wanted, but it was $6.06 and I’m much too cheap to pay that much. I waited until Friday to go to the GW after work; I’m telling you, I was on pins and needles all day. I walked in, and there it was!

A big ol’ fat hippo planter. Love it!  Well worth the wait and the $3.03 I paid. I think you will agree

hippo-POT-o-mus at JunkinJunky.blogspot.com

Just look at that cute butt :)
hippo-POT-o-mus at JunkinJunky.blogspot.com

I have no patience for plants. Even succulents die under my care.  I found this rubber succulent in a bamboo planter for $2.02, so I scooped it up.

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I received the most amazing gift this past week. 
This is my friend Sue.
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She is a great gal and learned to knit as a child in England. She made me this cable knit throw!  I am envious of her amazing talent, a true lost art form.  How beautiful.

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I hope you are all having a great weekend.

Sharing my Junkin' finds at

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17 comments:

  1. ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com4/14/2012 8:28 pm

    Wow that is a gorgeous throw! It looks so soft and warm!!! I absolutely love that fat hippo planter! Sooo cute!

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  2. Tracy4/14/2012 8:34 pm

    Cute hippo! The throw is just beautiful. I am a good crocheter, and I've knitted small projects, but this is way beyond my ability. Lucky you!

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  3. Claire4/14/2012 9:26 pm

    I love your hippo planter! Such a quirky way to display some greenery :) Sherry from Young House Love would be all over this!

    Claire @ alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com

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  4. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper4/14/2012 9:26 pm

    the throw is so lovely and cozy! and i am in love with your hippo... in love.

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  5. Kim@todayismysome-day4/14/2012 10:29 pm

    Cute little hippo! We don't ever have sales at our Goodwill, that I know of. I cn't grow anything either. What a great idea- fake succulents :)

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  6. Sarah4/14/2012 10:46 pm

    That hippo is to cute! I woulda scooped it up at $6, $3, what a steal! That blanket, is gorgeous! I wanted to lick my screen! lol

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  7. eao219s4/15/2012 10:19 am

    Love, love, love the hippo! Second cute planter I have seen this week. The first was a bassett hound!

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  8. Anne4/15/2012 11:38 am

    lol! love the hippo!! and that throw is amazing - I'm so envious!

    Enjoy!

    xox

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  9. Shannon4/15/2012 11:48 am

    There is nothing better than $3.03 hippo booty. Ok that quilt is pretty amazing too! I love how frugal you are.

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  10. Bambi4/16/2012 12:34 pm

    the hippo is truly awesome!!! And wow she's got talent and can't help but love that throw

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  11. Steph @ The Silly Pearl4/16/2012 9:28 pm

    I adore the hippo and the succulents are a perfect choice. I honestly thought they were real!

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  12. Elena4/17/2012 11:34 am

    I never thought I would type these words, butn here goes: I have total hippo envy!! Love him :)
    ~Elena
    `a casarella

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  13. Jody4/22/2012 1:11 pm

    cute hippo and I thought the succulents were real! Beautiful throw too!

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  14. marie4/23/2012 7:07 am

    i have total hippo envy and i've never given a hippo a second thought in my life! LOVE it. very cute find!!

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  15. DIY Show Off4/23/2012 9:43 am

    I LOVE that hippo! Great find! And the cable knit throw is beautiful! We're waiting for a snow storm to hit and if I had that throw, I'd snuggle all day! ;)

    Have a great week, Mel!

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  16. Carin Vaughn5/13/2012 11:19 am

    I love that hippo!!!
    http://www.girlwithasurfboard.com/

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  17. .5/19/2012 7:00 pm

    The hippo is fantastic! It was totally meant to be yours. ;)

    And the cable knit throw, well, what can I say.....I need friends like yours. :)

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