Tuesday, January 24, 2012

B U S T E D!!! Uncontrollable, IMPULSIVE, but oh so fun!

Hi everyone!  There were so many good deals today and I had way too much fun!! Join me and I'll show you what...
I N E X P E N S I V E * M A D N E S S 
 looks like! Let's begin with Ross...
I found some more book boxes, y'all! I am trying to lighten things up around here for a spring look, so I got a lamp, some greenery, and a French container.
Love these, aren't they cute?
Love the container, it's perfect for Spring.
I found this cute Soap Box and thought I could create a cute vignette in the bathroom.
I also found another big pretty plate in the picture above.  All the colors go nicely together.

I thought the grape plate and soap dispenser would be cute in the kitchen.  Ross has FABULOUS BASKETS and all of them are VERY inexpensive to boot!
Now onto Marshalls. When I saw this lamp I had to have it. It was probably the most expensive item I purchased today at $39.00.  The ceramic piece was on clearance for $7.00, score!
Love the writing on it, although I have no clue what it says. lol! ;)
Hobby Lobby, I could spend hours in that store, love it!  Anyway, I found this cute wire basket/box in the spring decor section.
I purchased everything you see here.  I love the little pedestals. I also picked up the fake bread and the Fleur de Lis, too!
I think the bread in the basket looks adorable!  I will probably dinker with this and place it somewhere in the kitchen.
I got a few more things, but will do a video on those...it's something I've wanted to share for awhile now.  I just wanted to show you how much you can get for your money shopping at the places I've mentioned.  I take my time and pick through all the junk until I find something that strikes my eye!
Thanks for stopping by!  xo ~Liz

29 comments:

marty (A Stroll Thru Life) said...

Oh you found some great treasures. I love it all. Can't wait to see what you do with it all. Hugs, marty

Allyson Pecilunas said...

Liz, you hit the jackpot!! I went to Ross and Hobby Lobby today and really didn't find anything to strike my liking! I am looking for stuff for my Master bedroom and am being picky I guess! HAHA I have that same exact grape plate! I found it a few months ago love it! Cannot wait to see the rest of your finds.

The Johnson Familia said...

Hey Liz- for your next giveaway you should do a shopping trip with you! LOL :)

Val said...

I want to shop with you!!!

Arriving said...

So many cute things, man I need to get up that way and scope out the HL! Of course I couldn't resist trying to figure out what the French lamp says :-) I found another link to a blog and she was wondering the same thing. Someone in her comments clarified that generally it means have some Payraud chocolate with your lunch - it's a product without rival. It's apparently a slogan for a french brand of chocolate :-) Here is the link: http://eleven-o-one.blogspot.com/2011/07/french-hand-painted-sign.html

At The Picket Fence said...

LOL Liz! I was at Ross and Marshalls today too! You really scored big time and I love all of your fantastic finds. I'm so jealous that you have a Hobby Lobby!
Vanessa

Pamela said...

You are just too funny! You sure did have some fun today and I LOVE your new lamp! Our Ross never has anything but I may have to pop in there and see act it.

Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR said...

Wow, Liz! You really got some great items!! I need to look for that soap box! My bestie gave me a box of French milled soaps for Christmas. That would really be cute behind my tub in a vignette, with the soaps! i may be heading out to find that tomorrow!! Good stuff!!

Jane said...

Great finds! Love the French lamp - was worth the splurge. I'm itching to get out to Ross and the TJ Maxx we finally got here in town! Hope I can get as lucky as you did.....

Jemsmom said...

That French lamp is calling my name!

Jen S. said...

Hi sweet Liz~
You always gets the best stuff! Everything looks great!
I ♥ how you decorate!

Becca said...

Do you hear that knock at your door? Answer it because it's an intervention team. LOL I LOVE your finds ... ALL of them. And, I'm warning ya', if I see that same lamp at our Marshall's I'm grabbing it because that is the same image I put on my kitchen stools! :) Can't wait to see where you place everything!

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

You got some great things, Liz! I am shopping just looking at your purchases! : ) Love that Jardin pot ~ love how you put the boxwood ball on top of it. Love, love the lamp! What a great shade!

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

Liz we would shop so well together!! Awesome finds and I LOVE LOVE that lamp with the french writing on the shade. I would have snatched that one up too!

Wendy's World said...

You are a girl after my own heart. Does Ross know about you? They should be paying you because I usually jump in my car and head to Ross after I read what you find. You are much better at putting it all together and finding uses for it than I am. Thanks for the daily inspiration!

Patti said...

Liz, I am intrigued - do you shop everyday? Do you resell your old items or return a lot? You just seem to buy daily and I wonder when you will run out of space - LOL I am not being judgmental as I enjoy the thrill of the bargain, too, but I am just curious. The lampshade says something about a picnic lunch - I used the graphic on a table I painted last year. I enjoy watching you put together your vignettes!

Emelia DiCarlo said...

Hi Liz, I just love all your selections. You found the lamp at a great price and style!!!Love the Greek looking mesh container. Can't wait to see your video! We have Genuardis, a Safeway store , I want to check out their candles also.Congrats on all your finds. So pretty Liz.

L said...

Way to shop, girl!
You always have such good luck when you head out on a shopping trip! I really like that lamp in the first photo. I like the shade on it. And, I like that wire box, too. So cute with the bread in it. I popped in to Ross today but wasn't as lucky as you with my findings! Ha! I did find one of the ceramic jugs. Not the same as yours but it matches the two you purchased a week or so ago.
I do love HL and it is my favorite store ever. They had some great deals on the clearance aisle the last time I was in there.
I look forward to seeing your pretties.
have a blessed day~ Lu

Marie said...

Liz - I absolutely love love your finds. I have that same tin with the bird on it and greenery in it also. I love the French inspired decor it's just so warm and classy to me. Your new stuff is right up my alley. The lamp is to die for. I need lamps for my night tables in my bedroom and this one would be perfect. I'm going to have to ask the hubby for an early b-day present ;).

Whichever style you choose to decorate in, it's always amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Susie said...

Liz, On your next excursion, come by and get me. I just love the topiary and the soap box. Toooo cute. Smiles, Susie(She Junks)

Calypso In The Country said...

You really got some beautiful things! I need to do some shopping for my home. I just went to the mall this morning and bought some on sale clothes. I did swing by Pottery Barn though...not really any discounts there!
-Shelley

summersoul said...

Oh my! You struck gold. This is my first time to your blog and I love it. I did not see where you got that metal looking box with the bow/cross on top. I adore that thing...amongst many others you found.

MC

Designs By Pinky said...

Wow, you found some GREAT treasures!!!!! I didn't get out today at all! Come on over and see what I have been up to today. XO, Pinky

Jeanette said...

Ok Liz I am officially jealous! Looks like you hit the jackpot with all your goodies. I wish there was a Hobby Lobby and a Ross Store near by but I am out of luck. Can't wait to see how you use all your new stuff! xoxo Jeanette

rachel@Acts of Life said...

Those are some awesome finds...the lamp is my favorite followed by the boxwood plant in the Jardin container...too cute!

Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovement said...

Great finds Liz. I never go into Ross, but will have to start. I love the lamp and love that soap box.

Have a great day.
Pam

blackheartbetty said...

Very cool. I am so impatient at Ross. The line setup drives me a bit crazy! Very nice treasures.

"Blossom" said...

My goodness! I thought I was a shopper, but you have me beat. I'm part of the intervention team with Becca! However before we interven we all need to go shopping with you first! I can not wait to see what you do next. A girl just has to buy what a girl has to buy when it's on sale! Have a great day styling your home with the goodies you bought. I'm loving that lamp.

p e b b z said...

oh my gosh i love that soap box, its soo cute!! i pretty much want all of the things in the post ha ha! xo

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