recent garden junk finds

17 years ago

Thought I'd share a couple pics of recent garden junk finds with you since I'm avoiding the heat outside and taking it easy today.

DH and I spent the day in the big city yesterday so of course I had to visit the thrift stores. Found a few pieces of glass to "go with" my now diminished totem glass stash. I think I have enough for 3 more totems and then that's it for awhile! Famous last words, I know. I was amazed their prices were similar to YS prices.

DH found the level for me at a YS today so I now have my own and don't have to "share" with him! Meaning I won't have to go out to the garage for it! YES!

Just so y'all don't think I *only* think about glass and totems here are a couple of YS finds from today that will become yard art. They are faux weather vanes. I think I'll have DH attach them to the tops of fence posts.

Please ignore all the weeds, it's been so hot they grow while I wilt!

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Comments (10)

leveta
17 years ago
Looks like some great fines. Love the roosters...
sunnyca_gw
17 years ago
The squirrel is so cute, should be able to put together some nice totems. I love the roosters too! Jan
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Purplemoon
17 years ago
Yep...me too. Those roosters are terrific!! And the glass squirrel is a great totem topper. I finally found a squirrel but he's kind of a silvery metal. I like yours a lot better.
Let me know how those "famous last words" work out. I have enough glass for 3 more totems too. And am saying the same thing. HA! I wish us both luck.

hugs, Karen
Calamity_J
17 years ago
Glad to hear/see you are on the level!!!lol! Squirrel is cute and love the amber glass, and the roosters are perfect!!! Good scores!!! I stayed home and behaved today, did some yard work and am working on two yard art projects...stay tuned!!!heh heh! (I have boxes of glass baubles!It's def an addiction!lol!)
jeannespines
17 years ago
Beautiful glass! Luv the squirrel also...and the bluish ? whatever??? Roosters are wonderful! Great finds! Enjoy ... our heat & humidity coming back full swing again this week...my "weeds" look as wonderful as the flowers! Workin' at it! Enjoy your projects...and there's never a "last!" Famous "last" words! Jeanne S.
luckygal
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I knew you all would understand! LOL

Jeanne, that bluish thing is a crystal-ish swan with 2 cygnets - here's a close-up. It'll be great as a topper. Altho I hate to say it but I don't think I have much, if any, blue glass left. Might have to wait and see what next yard sales bring. About those "famous last words"!

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grandmathyme
17 years ago
OH! I love your roosters! I'm ignoring all the glass totem conversation because the LAST thing I need is to find yet another reason to haunt Goodwill! (Though your pieces are beautiful!)
katishooked
17 years ago
Great finds. The faux vanes were worth the trip I think.

Kat
tennesseetrash
17 years ago
Lucky, love the glass, but adore the roosters! I've found 2 recently, and want more, but am picky 'bout my roosters lol.

I have (or had, might have sold it in a yard sale can't remember) a clear footed bowl with a leaf design just like the one on the top left of your glass pieces.

Looks like y'all had the kind of day I call FUN! ~tenderlee
luckygal
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks grandmathyme, kat, and tenderlee. My rooster collection has kinda grown over the years but now have enough in my kitchen (*only* about 20 rooster/hen theme things) and I am becoming pickier also. Since I only have one other rooster in my garden I couldn't pass on these.