Kathleen, you found some great buys! Those cakes look delicious too!!

I got some pink knife rests from ebay and will post a picture when they arrive. Can't wait to get them!!

Kathleen, those flag quilted mats are gorgeous, never have seen any like them before!! Your cooking blows me away, you never cease to make me hungry!!! Shame on you!!!

I used to cook all the time too, but too many years of cooking gets old and I just don't have the enthusiasm I once had, would rather eat out!!!

Kathleen you really found some nice things. Love your flag placemats, those are darling. Love your star shaped deserts on your star shaped plates. I agree, those and your little lighthouse and maybe a floral arrangement and some shells and you would have a great sea themed table. I'll be looking forward to seeing what you do with the wreaths. You sure got some great prices on all your finds.

I didn't shop this weekend, but may get out there a bit today. Looking forward to seeing everyone else's finds.

Luvs

I'll add a couple of bargains I found today. Stopped at Ross to see if there was anything new. Not much that impressed me, but did find these three things. After seeing Karen's gnome garden, I thought I could make a place in my garden for these two nautical gnomes since they were marked down to $1.99 each. I had looked at the rooster plate months ago--today it was marked down to $2.99 so figured it might as well come home with me too. ;o)

They had some really nice sail boats that I liked, but figured I really didn't need them.

I bought some clothes at Kohl's and had to go check out the dishes too. I saw flag placemats like yours, Kathleen, but I think I will hold out for a bright pretty tablecloth like you used--I really loved yours.

Lots of the dishes are really bright colors right now. Other than some cute shell plates and some starfish ones (yes, Kathleen your star plates will work just fine.) Even saw a nice lighthouse birdfeeder, but I'm happy with my birdhouse one for now. They had a ceramic lighthouse one with a chalk board attached, but it was smaller than what I would like, so will wait. Maybe I will find a cookie jar one someday.

Anyway, here are my bargains. Luvs

Luvs, never have seen nautical gnomes, how cute! I could use them for my boat!!

The rooster plate will be great for summer or fall decor. I am going to use my rooster around Sept. when I use my sunflower mugs & plates I got a while back at Cracker Barrel, have a lot of late summer & fall things to play with.

Luvs, those nautical gnomes are adorable, and unique. I guess I am the only hold out on roosters..nope, not buying any!

Not sure why I bought the rooster plate. Don't really have a place to display it. And I have my other one for a centerpiece, in fact it is on my table with the blue rooster place mats now. I might be able to put him on top of the kitchen cabinets--the colors would be pretty there.

I'd love to find a pretty, big ceramic one similar to Judith's that she used in her Fall decor. Kohl's had a nice one, not quite as colorful, but it was $50.00. Too high for my budget, especially since roosters are not really part of my decor! LOL

Yachter, you are right, those little gnomes would be good for decor at your boat. I was thinking that I might have DS and family over for dinner, and use them for a centerpiece--bet my little GD would love them! I think I could use my blue plates, and maybe add some sand and shells too. I'll have to think about that! LOL

Luvs

Those would be cute for a beachy dinner, Luvs! Take a pic. It is very hot and humid here today. We might just take a cold supper to the ocean...too hot to cook.

Kathleen, You certainly hit the jackpot this past week. I can't even begin to pick a favorite...I love it ALL! Those star shape cakes on the star plates are just perfect and I love how you decorated them in red, white and blue. I bet they were delicious. Your cold dinner by the beach sounds very nice. And remember...never say never!

Mary, I can't wait to see your pink knife rests. I know I will love them. They're pink! LOL

Luvs, Your gnomes are too, too cute and I love the rooster plate. Nice prices also. Your little GD will be thrilled with the gnomes on the table. Oh, a new table coming.

Sandi. it is good to have you back posting! I missed your comments.
Thanks, Mary, and I can't wait to see your rests. Don't have a one of them..just have to keep that knife busy!