WELCOME to HAPPY TO BE...This is a blog about my love of Antiques, My family, humor, as humor keeps us laughing and my every Day life...I hope you enjoy your visit...Please leave me a comment to let me know you Came by so I can visit with you Thank You !!...Hugs and Smiles, Gl♥ria

September 4, 2009

~HOSPICE FINDS~

Hello Guys....YIPPEE!!! Look at what I found last month at the Hospice thrift store....This SCREAMED my name when I walked in the door...Had to bring this one home to add to my other Busts...My Bust enlargement is still growning guys...ha ha!! Is she not a beauty....Not a chip on her...as she's not a chippy kinda gal...Now I did pay $40.00 for her but than is a real steal trust me...she is my biggest bust now...Isn't she a beauty???
Got 8 Christmas glasses...These match my Granddaughter Christmas China so had to get them for her...only .50 each....I know she'll love these....


Big yellow soup tureen for $6.50

Loved these flowers in the vase $3.50




Oh and look at these pillows they match my couch just like they were made for it....$ 7.50 each Oh can you love pillows...






Found 10 of these napkins and you can see the original price was $3.00 each...I paid $2.50 for all of them and new...



Got this table cloth $1.50 and it matches the napkins...now I need to do a table with these maybe using my Yellow dishes I got last year from Hospice...


Another one for $1.50...think I'm going to give this to my Daughter Gina...


A bag of apples $2.50...



Loved this tray Sweet...$2.00


A wire dish rack from ca. 1930's....Oh girls I loved getting this piece...I had one before in my storage barn...but when I got robbed in 2000 it was one of many things that was stolen from me...I think I'll put this one in my kitchen with plates in it ha ha!!
I want to wish all you a GREAT labor day weekend...May it be a fun and safe one for you...My Daughter Dawna is coming to rob me of all my Roo's that I also got from Hospice last month ha ha!! I'll see all of you next week...
Hugs and Smiles Glria

38 comments:

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Hi darling, what great finds. You always manage to hit the jackpot.. My computer has been down for 2 days, and with "everything" else your treasures sure put a smile on my face.. Miss ya girl. have a great visit...sure hope she doesn't take off with "too" many things...lol.. love ya girl..hugs ~lynne~

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Hi darling, what great finds. You always manage to hit the jackpot.. My computer has been down for 2 days, and with "everything" else your treasures sure put a smile on my face.. Miss ya girl. have a great visit...sure hope she doesn't take off with "too" many things...lol.. love ya girl..hugs ~lynne~

Tardevil said...

Gloria, I love your big bust best! ;O) And it's alot cheaper to enlarge that way! LOL! Love all your thrift store finds. Wish I were closer so I could shop w/ you. Enjoy your daughter being there with you! Have a great weekend!

"Blossom" said...

Gloria thanks honey for stopping over to check out my wreaths. My girls always send me photos to duplicate so they don't have to pay to have someone else to them. I love those glasses, napkins and that soup tureen. I did find a couple of soup tureens on my drive to Tennessee. Have a wonderful week-end.

Four Paws and Co said...

You have the best luck at Hospice & what amazing treasures you brought home. Guess I just don't have the "eye" when I go thrifting. ☺ Diane

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Oh Gloria, you do always find the greatest things. We don't have a Hospice thrift shop here, or at least not one that I can find. I love all of your treasures. Hope you have a super weekend. Hugs, Marty

Rebecca Nelson said...

Oh...I love your bust! :)

LOOOLOOLOLOLLLLLOLL

Couldn't resist!

xoRebecca

Tootsie said...

I wish on wishes we could go thriftin together!

Sue said...

Your bust is just soooo pretty and sweet! She called and you answered! I'd like to get RID of my own large bust... hee hee
Your tureen is lovely and I can't believe you got pillows that coordinate so well with your sofa. All good finds, Gloria. Have a good weekend.
hugs, Sue

Kat said...

You always find the most amazing things Gloria. I love the bust, perfect addition to your collection. And that flag tray is adorable! Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Hugs, Kathy

Simply Debbie said...

DEAR SWEET GLORIA,
I HAVE A CARD GOING ON IN THE MAIL BUT THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE PRAYERS FOR AMY, ME AND THE FAMILY. YOU ARE SO SWEET.
I LOVE YOUR FINDS FROM THE HOSPICE THRIFT STORE.
THE BUST OF THE GIRL IS GORGEOUS..OH WHAT A FIND.
THE SOUP TUREEN AND THAT WIRE DISH RACK ARE AWESOME..I WOULD LOVE TO GO ON ONE OF YOUR THRIFTING OUTINGS.
ANGEL HUGS
LOVE
debbie

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

Hi Gloria,
What a fabulous big bust you have my dear! hehe. You are the queen of treasures, that soup tureen is awesome! When I saw hospice day, I just had to run right over to your blog! I get excited for you! Have a wonderful week-end my friend, enjoy!! Hugs, Cindy

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Oh Gloria....I am La, La, La-ing over here, cuz I have an old dish drainer too! Mine is above my kitchen cupboards...but I LOVE mine too. When we moved, hubs thought it wouldn't go...but it goes JUST FINE! Great finds girlfriend!! Those pillows are perfect!

Dawn said...

Great finds Gloria. I can't believe those pillows. They look like they were made just for your couch! Really beautiful.
Dawn

Blondie's Journal said...

Gloria,

I love the loot you came home with this time. I had no idea you like busts. Do you keep them together or spread out? Tee hee!

The pillows do match your couch beautifully, and I am counting on a tablescape with those pretty napkins and tablecloth!! And that vase with the flowers is worth way more than $3.50.


Wishing you a fun & safe holiday weekend and wonderful visit with Dawna.

xoxo
Janie

Heather said...

wow you sure did find some great items! love that tray :)
hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Draffin Bears said...

Hi Gloria,

Great finds and I love all you got especially the big bust and the cushions, very nice.

Happy weekend
Hugs
Carolyn

bj said...

O, boy, you really got some great things! That bust is to die for.
I love going to the Hospice Store here. The great thing is that it is 3 blocks from me.
Thanks for sharing all this with us. I'm looking forward to a nice tablesetting using your new napkins and cloth. Oh, I do love pretty tablecloths. I remember in the old RMS days that people kept telling me to "lose the tablecloth" and I kept saying, "no way!!"
Have a great Labor Day....

xinex said...

You are so fortunate finding all these treasures with such good prices, Gloria...Christine

Melissa Miller said...

Gloria all of your finds are beautiful girl! Love the dish rack too. I didn't know you were robbeed in 2000? That is scary. I hope everyone was all right.

Have a wonderful Holiday weekend.
~Melissa :)

PS I sent you an e-mail. I just
LOVE my special new lamp! Thank you!!!!

Bill said...

Hi Gloria,

Your new bust is so beautiful (not sure I ever said that to a lady before!)!!! ;)

The pillows are very elegant. I'll bet they cost their first owner a small fortune! Can't wait to see the tablescape you do with your new tablecloth, napkins, and yellow dishes!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Your "hugs and smiles" mean so much to so many of us! Count me as one of your many fans!

Bye for now,
Bill

squawmama said...

Hey girlfriend... Love your BUST! LOL And all the other treasures you got... You sure know how to shop my friend! When & if I ever do get another house (one not on wheels) I will be calling you for help. Have a safe weekend my friend...

(((HUGS)))
Donna

Pat@Back Porch Musings said...

What great finds, Gloria!! I never have such great luck thrifting!

SmilingSally said...

Gloria, now I've finally figured out why there's never anything left in the thrift stores I visit...you've already been there and cleaned 'em out!

I love your new, Big bust. Now stand up straight! LOL

Barb said...

Hi dear Gloria, everything is gorgeous but the bust really grabs my attention! Oh, I love it!!!!!! You blessed girl, you!!!!

Have a wonderful holiday weekend and enjoy your sweet self!

Hugs, Barb

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Hi Sweetie!
I so love to come and visit you. This is just a beautiful post, and I so love this little Girl bust. I would've bought her too. What a wonderful purchase. She is beautiful. I love the table cloths, the napkins what a find, and that tray is darling. The apples will be cute for the holidays. I love to put a few on my bushes out front to give them a brush of red color. I wish we had a Hospice thrift store around here, but I don't think so. I am going to check tho. I'll keep you posted on that. Can I be adopted so that you shop for me too? What a great shopper you are. Love the finds. Just love them. Have a beautiful day sweetie. Stop by and read my PS post. I fractured my foot in two places and am in a darn boot for (4) weeks. If it doesn't heal then I will have to go into a hard cast. Being an insulin diabetic is the pits. So many things happen to us, with no explanations. Take care sweetie. Country hugs and love, Sherry

Country Wings in Phoenix said...

Hi Sweetie!
I so love to come and visit you. This is just a beautiful post, and I so love this little Girl bust. I would've bought her too. What a wonderful purchase. She is beautiful. I love the table cloths, the napkins what a find, and that tray is darling. The apples will be cute for the holidays. I love to put a few on my bushes out front to give them a brush of red color. I wish we had a Hospice thrift store around here, but I don't think so. I am going to check tho. I'll keep you posted on that. Can I be adopted so that you shop for me too? What a great shopper you are. Love the finds. Just love them. Have a beautiful day sweetie. Stop by and read my PS post. I fractured my foot in two places and am in a darn boot for (4) weeks. If it doesn't heal then I will have to go into a hard cast. Being an insulin diabetic is the pits. So many things happen to us, with no explanations. Take care sweetie. Country hugs and love, Sherry

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Oh Gloria, thank you darling. It came yesterday. The bird bell is simply Gorgeous!!!! You truly did not have to send a thing. I love the card, and my sentiments exactly. Thank you for always being there for me darling.

I'm sorry I couldn't get back last night.... another day today with dell... just to find out the hard drive went out of the desktop, thank goodness they got the laptop up an running..

I sure hope you have things left in your home after this w/k..lol.. can't wait to hear what she got to take home.... hope you're having a super w/k... hugs ~lynne~

Salmagundi said...

You always find the best stuff. That bust is one of the prettiest ever. Have a great week. Sally

Pink Roses and Teacups said...

Hi Gloria,

Oh wow you got some great stuff. Love the statue, and the pillows are just perfect. Stop by and say hello when you get a chance. :)

Debbie

Unknown said...

Gloria, what a lot of beautiful items you have here. I love the bust and would have bought that right away. You have the eye for the best. Is this Hospice store a special place? I have never heard of it before.

Hugs and stay well.

Justine said...

ooh, look at all those goodies! I love the bust and those pillows are gorgeous!!!!

Have fun with Dawna!

Justine :o )

Melissa Miller said...

Have a relaxing Labor Day!
Thanks for coming by for a sweet visit. :)

Joyce said...

The bust is amazing and I like the wire kitchen basket for the dishes. I have not seen one of those in years.
joyce

Chari at Happy To Design said...

Hi Sis...

Ohhh my...I have been soooo out of comission! We've had a pretty busy weekend but it was good! Enjoyed our family reunion yesterday!

Girl, you made off like a bandit...once again! Hehe! Darlin', if that isn't the sweetest and most beautiful bust I've ever seen! She's absolutely beautiful and will be so perfect at your place!!! Where are you going to put her? Love, love, LOVE that beautiful yellow and white tureen...Girlfriend, next time you see a beautiful tureen at that kind of bargain price...get it for me! I never can find anything like that around here! Hehe! Love all of your beautiful new linens...I can't wait to see a tablescape done up with the blue and yellow!!! Would be so pretty! Do it...DO IT!!! Can you hear me cheering you on? Hehe! Now that red, white, and blue Americana tray is so charming...are you thinking about using it in your sunroom? Sure would look pretty out there!!! Love your metal dish rack too...I've never seen one done in the metal! Ohhh yes...put some of your pretty plates in it...fabulous!!! Girl, you did good this week with all your fabulous treasure finds!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

Okay...I couldn't hardly wait to get over here...you won't believe this!!! But Angelo Surmelis just made a comment on my blog...OMG!!! I'm still so psyched about it!!! I just went screamin' into the living room to tell Russell...he looked at me like I had lost my mind!!! Hehe!!! Girl, I just can't believe it!!! Well, I just had to come and tell you...share my excitement with you!!! Hehe!!!

Hope that you had a fabulous weekend visiting with your girls!!! You'll have to fill me in!!! I'm trying to get things cleaned up here...wanting to get started with my Autumn decorating! Have you done any yet? Well Sis...I'll talk with you later...

Love ya, Sweetie!
Chari
PS...OMG! I'm still so excited about Angelo Surmelis visiting my blog!!! Hehe!!!

Tootsie said...

I am so glad you and the girls had a wonderful time! I thought of you lots...almost called you today...maybe next week...love you mom

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Oh Gloria, what a fabulous bust you found! She is such a beauty! Can't wait to see a tablescape with your pretty napkins and tablecloth, and your pretty new yellow tureen will look good with them too. And oh, that dish drainer will be such a great display piece for some of your pretty plates. You are one lucky shopper. laurie

Madeline's Album said...

I liked all your finds, but especially liked the flag tray. Hope you had a great holiday weekend. Enjoy your day.