SUNDAY SHOPPING SECRETS



I am so far behind showing you my great finds lately,
I may never get caught up!!

But, alas it's late,
so I have just chosen 3 for this today.

How about some picture frames.
(Like I don't have a few already). =0)
All these for $1.75

And this beautiful piece.
Wish I had a parlor to put it in.
But, since it is only doll size,
me having a parlor would not matter. =0)

And look at all these lovelies!!
8 mini shades,
2 glass candle holders,
set of three beautiful gold candle holders,
and that black mirror,
All for $7.00!!!!

Guess you know i was dancin' out of that sale.

And they were the nicest people.
Young woman was redecorating her home,
and her Mom was there helping with the sale.

I was in a hurry,
so I just made a pile of her reasonably
priced, lovely items.
They started adding and wrapping for me.
The total was $10, but she
decided to give me a deal
and only charged me $7.00!!
They were thrilled I was getting them.

They even helped me get them to the car!!!

A perfect way to end my sale time.

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OK. I was pondering some tips today.

1.Always find something nice to say
to whoever is having the sale.
It might be there yard, great signs,
nice hair do, neatness or sale or whatever.
This is not a buttering up,
but a kindness.
We all like to hear niece things.

2. Never complain about pricing,
or the quality of their things!
If there is a flaw, mention it, and
ask for a lower price.
But don't grumble if they don't lower it.

3.Always leave with a kind word and a smile.

Thanks for coming by.

Blessings,
Barbara Jean

Show and Tell Friday



Go visit Kelli for more wonderful Show and Tells

and

Go visit Classy Chassis for her "Get R Done Friday".
It is posted right after her "doggy" post. =0)

Project Friday

I'm not finding any project Friday posts or links
at Sugar Plum Cottage.
Maybe she is on vacation and i forgot.
so here is mine anyway!! =0))

Remember some time ago I challenged myself to start getting some of these projects done that i had put off way too long??

Well, here is another off the list.

This is the empty box I gave to my 14 year
old Granddaughter for Christmas!

I told her i would paint whatever she wanted on it,
and she chose roses
and gave me a list of colors.

Well, about 3 hours ago at the very last minute i finished painting it.



Here is the finished product.
I is a jewelry box for her.
Lid opens at the top,
and it has a little drawer in front.
(check out the great hardware too!)

I used 3 colors off her list of 8 colors,
and painted some roses for her.

end of box, and other end just has a little rose and buds.
And here it is finished!!!
YAY! Another project off my list.

Next week's Project Friday Challenge:

Remember these?
(All the little lamp shades I've been picking up?)

and these?
( all the candle holders I've found?)

Next week I'll show you this finished project,
and give some tips for doing them.


blessings,
Barbara Jean

Be sure to check out my new gift shop.
Today's listing:

Mini Tea Sets!