Saturday, 18 July 2009

Thrifty Shopping for Tablescape Thursday

I spent the morning shopping at London Drugs and the Dollar Store. I’ve been thinking about another Tablescape Thursday, and went looking for casual linens and flatware.

For less than 2 bucks each, I got a couple of matching sets of tea towels, and great carafe. At London Drugs in their  mark down section, I found these lanterns for 6 bucks each (reg. 19.99) and some square white plates and bowls for under 2 bucks a piece. I think I will head back to London Drugs to buy what they have left of the lanterns…they had small ones for 2.99 as well!

Yippee! I got my shopping fix, but didn’t spend much :) Well…until I hit the grocery and liquor store down the road.

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Watch for my Tablescape this Thursday! My husband is home after a month away, and I’m cooking a romantic outdoor dinner for 2.

Register over at Between Naps on The Porch; Susan hosts the TT parties.

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9 comments:

  1. Brillante Interiors18 July 2009 at 17:18

    This is fun and I am sure we'll have another beautiful tablescape soon. Glad your husband is back to enjoy summer with you!

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  2. Dumbwit Tellher18 July 2009 at 19:25

    Great score! Love those lanterns & the kitchen towels. How I love a great bargain!

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  3. J.18 July 2009 at 23:18

    wow, the lanterns are absolutely beautiful!

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  4. annechovie19 July 2009 at 13:18

    some great buys, Michelle! nice touches for a romantic dinner.

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  5. Room Service ~ Decorating 10119 July 2009 at 13:54

    You have a eye, great finds. I wanted to thank you for your comment on the room I posted. I saw the picture on another blog as a room gone way wrong and I thought it was not that bad, sort of charming...but I stood alone on that side of the fence! I wanted to see how my readers felt about it. Loved you thougths...if m says it , it must be true!~ v

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  6. Renae Moore19 July 2009 at 20:03

    Love those lanterns...can't wait to see what you do with them...great tea towels too....do you ever use them as napkins? I have on occasion.

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  7. qerat20 July 2009 at 06:42

    I like everything you have chosen and your husband is a lucky man :)
    enjoy your dinner.

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  8. Claudia22 July 2009 at 09:10

    I just found your blog and really like this post on tablescapes on a budget. I am looking for exactly those type of lanterns for my porch re-do. I am also very impressed with your renderings! ~Claudia
    http://nestobsessed.blogspot.com/

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  9. DesignTies22 July 2009 at 22:20

    I love your finds, Michelle... especially the lanterns!
    Victoria

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