thrifty momma thursday

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Isnt this the cutest little elephant figurine?! I am going to use it as a ring holder. Hello fun jewelery organization.

It was elephant week apparently! I also found a sterling silver elephant brooch. I plan on taking the back pin off and attaching it to a plain cuff that I have.

A bright yellow Pyrex bowl. I have this dream of opening my cupboards and all I see is brightly covered vintage Pyrex dishes.


Thrifting tip:
Get an early start. Early bird gets the Pyrex! Plus...in the morning things are more organized, the employees are generally happier and there are not tons of people yet. Just a little observation.

29 comments:

Ana Degenaar said...

We are huge fans of elephants (my daughter and I) I adore this post! Thanks for sharing!

sherri lynn said...

I LOVE elephants too! They are my favorite pachyderm :) That first little elephant that you're going to use as a ring holder is SO cute! I've been looking for a cute little ring holder - you found a perfect one!

Mindy said...

I said I was going to start going to the thrift stores every week didn't I? Crud, I forgot. Okay, next week. No really, I'm putting it on the calendar. I think I should plan the same day every week so it turns into a ritual. Gotta start the kiddos diggin' through trash at a young age, right? I like the ring holder. Super cute.

Claire said...

okay those are all great purchases. i'm really loving that ring holder elephant. i don't have a ring holder (really need one) and think that's absolutely brilliant to use that little guy. also love the vintage pyrex. totally reminds me of the bowls my mom had when i was a kid. now you just need a light green and orange one!

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Project Curve said...

i have been seeing these little elephants everywhere!
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Felicia said...

My mama has a pantry full of colorful pyrex bowls! Keep digging for them at the thrift stores, she's found so many over the years!

Crunchy Diva said...

what great finds. i love the elephant ring holder. you'll have to post an update when you attach that silver elephant to the cuff that's going to look amazing. pyrex is awesome! i have a friend that just collects the green pyrex. pyrex is awesome!

Vivian said...

those little elephants are precious! i need to start checking out the thrift stores more often.

Leslie *Fresh Out of Lemons* said...

Great finds! Do they know you on a first name basis yet?!

Katie said...

amazing finds! i LOVE that elephant. and i am ALWAYS a sucker for that vtg pyrex!! and in yellow!! i die!

www.StarHughes.com said...

I love that elephant ring holder! As always, such great finds Lindsay!!! I love the Thrifty Momma Thursdays - and it's such a catchy name too!!
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Anonymous said...

Oh Lindsay! That' elephant ring holder is so cute, as is the brooch. I'm a lover of vintage Pyrex too and I really don't know why I just don't take the doors off my kitchen cabinets. They very rarely get closed! My kitchen looks like that kitchen scene out of "Sixth Sense" sometimes.

Anne @ Domesblissity

What Sadie Did said...

Ahhh i WANT that ring holder!!! such an awesome find!!!
Love the pin too :)

Sadie x
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t said...

Love those elephants!

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Marina @ yummy mummy said...

Hi! Thanks so much for your sweet comments on Yummy Mummy. I'm so happy to have found your lovely blog. I'm now following through gfc so I don't miss anything!
Please come link up something creative you have found or made in my linky party that is now up at the bottom of the s'mores post!

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Natural Momma said...

I got a 1970s casserole dish (Pyrex) with the green background and white flowers for $.25! I love thrifting!!!

Natural Momma said...

Oh yes- I completely forgot I cam here to tell you I wish I had the Elephant Ring Holder... SO CUTE!

Morgan//Nuts and Bows said...

Awesome finds! Thanks for linking up!

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Pink Ronnie said...

That first elephant is sooo cute!! Wow, you do really well thrifting!

Chicca said...

WOW,love them!!!The 1st one is amazing!!!
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Monique said...

I love elephant jewellery!!

Monique xx

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Jenna Lee said...

The ring holder is adorable. My grandmother had unique things like this for her jewelry. It so pretty.

KayteeJanes House said...

Love the yellow pyrex. I have one of those too! I agree, it would be so cool to open up a cupboard and see all brightly colored vintage pyrex bowls!

kat - indignantcorgi.com said...

Love that sterling elephant, how fun! great finds!

Jessica Marie said...

I LOVE that little gold elephant! And turning it into a ring holder is such a great idea!

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Michelle said...

Loving your little gold elephant!

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Michelle
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thewildunknown said...

OMG I love the elephant as a ring holder. What a fantastic use for it.

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Lindsay // Vineyard Loveknots said...

I loveeee elephants!! Both such a great finds.

Sarah-Irene Donahue said...

I just lost an elephant pin just like the one you said you will attach to a plain cuff. Do you know where to find them? Mine had been my mother's before she passed away and I would love to replace it. sarah.bird@yahoo.com

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