Sunday, August 15, 2010

Bird is the Word

So I thought having to work Saturday would have at least yielded me some good garage sales, since i am never up in time.  I like my sleep.  Sadly, I only saw one on my way in, and as far as i could tell from my drive by it wasn't worth being a little late for.

Feeling unfulfilled,  i weaved my way home after work via the scenic route, and only found 1, about a block from my house.  It was a very small set up, but i was so in the mood for thrifty shopping that i stopped.  And i'm glad i did!  I saw these bird pillows, marked 4.oo for the set.  I thought, maybe for my MIL who loves bird watching...but their almost icy blueness meant i at least had to try them in my bedroom.  Guess where they're staying. 



Perfect addition to the chaise.


Perfect to gel with the maroon of the chaise and carpet.

 Clearly i'm still having trouble deciding on duvet and wall colors...such is the life of a Libra.  What about you, any surprising good finds lately?  Are you like your astrological sign?


Thrifty and frugal parties in sidebar

26 comments:

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Very cute bird pillows. Keep them for sure!!

Jill said...

What cute birdie pillows!! I haven't been to a garage sale in ages - probably just as well, I've got my work cut out for me getting through all the stuff I've hoarded over the past few years. Don't really need more!! But then again it's not really about needing stuff....

Laura @ The Shabby Rabbit said...

Great little pillow! I would have grabbed that up too and I actually did find a little cardinal figurine for a Christmas gift for a friend.

Holly @ Roller Coaster Life said...

Aww they do match the chaise perfectly!! I also have not been to a yard sale in forever! I'm not up that early at all.. ever!!

Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said...

Awww cute! Cardinals are my favorite birds. I would have bought the pillows too.

Unknown said...

i'd say perfect for the chaise:) it was lovely.

Angie of Eisman Design said...

Love the pillows! I'd have grabbed them too!

Christy B said...

What a fabulous find~~it must have been destiny!

Lisa said...

Really pretty! Great catch!

I picked up some clearance fabric this weekend for a really good price to make something new for myself. So excited to get started!

René said...

I love bird pillows! So glad you found them.

-Rene

Jeralee said...

Cute! You could always pull some of the other colors from those darling bird pillows for some inspiration for your room.

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Cute and I would keep them for sure and I'm a Leo and YES I do live up to it ha ha!! Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

Unknown said...

Pretty pillows!

Sassy Style Cards said...

Love the bird pillow. Found your blog on blog hop and followed :)

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Barbara said...

Well I am a Libran too and am plagued by indecision. Cannot choose a colour to save my life then when I do invariably wish I'd gone for the other one. Very sweet cushions-great find.

JEANNE said...

Love the bird pillows. Keepers for sure. Doe your MIL read your blog. HA! I just wondered if she would see what sh almost had. BIG smile here.
A great thrifty buy.
I am a Libra too.
Hugs, Jeanne

Debbiedoos said...

That pillow is uber cute...I love birds...

Unknown said...

Great find! Thank you so much for sharing it with us at Anything Related!
{Rebekah}

KimMalk said...

What a great find and the fact that they're round really makes them different.

Beca said...

I suppose I would keep them too. They're lovely!

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

They are real keepers...great colors! Thanks for coming to my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY!

Blessings,
Linda

Terrell said...

This is totally adorable!! Birds are such the rage in decor right now! You're so creative!! I'm happy to be your newest follower and would love to have you visit Frou Frou Decor..I love new friends! I would also love to have you link up at my Fabulous Friday Finds party every Friday!! Hope to see you there!
Hugs,
~Terrell @ FFD~

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

cute pillow...and i love your chaise!!

stop over to enter my giveaway

Gail said...

What a great find! I love the pillows. Bird decor has been so popular at our favorite stores, like Anthro & Pottery Barn. I'm so happy for you! Astrological? Yep. I'm a Gemini, sign of the twins. I change decor in the blink of an eye (on a budget of course!)

Gail

Terrell said...

Love it! Thank you so much for linking it up at my party today!! WOOT!! I hope you have a great weekend!
~Terrell @ Frou Frou Decor~

Kimberly Walker said...

The burgundy chair looks like my couch! Bad thing is it attracts cat hair and hard to get off.
Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting... I am now following and look forward to reading more of your stuff.
All the best,
Kim