Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Dollar Store Decorating


Last week, Carol at Raised in Cotton showed us some gorgeous glasses and stemware she bought at a dollar store; and asked if we had any favorite buys from a dollar store that we've used in our homes. I have one to show today.

I was running through Dollar General the other day because since I broke my foot, big stores are out of the question because of all the walking....before I even get INTO the store my foot hurts, so...I needed flour and stopped in at Dollar General.

I walked by this plate, and of course the colors, the gingham border and the rooster caught my eye. It was $1.50 and it now lives above my fridge. I kinda like him. And when I don't anymore? No big deal, he can hold a cake I can give away or cookies for a sick friend! How fun!


10 comments:

Ali said...

I love finds like that! He goes perfectly =)

Vicki's Bit-o-earth said...

Great find Joni! I love the Dollar Store too, and I'm really enjoying anything "chicken" these days... since getting my 7 baby chicks. (: Later I'm hoping to find a Banty Rooster... love that they're small and have beautiful feathers like the one on your plate... to go with my hens. xxx Vicki

Julie Harward said...

I love it..it would fit right into my kitchen! ;D

BittersweetPunkin said...

Oh I love roosters too...they are all over my kitchen although I scaled back quite a bit :) Great finds, I haven't been to the Dollar store for quite some time.
~Blessings,
Robin

Anonymous said...

Good morning,it's been awhile since I've visited with you,I've been under the weather.So glad I came today!You lift my spirits with your post.I went to your General Store trip from there to Mackinaw Island and Sleeping Bear Dunes all places we've been to before but revisiting today was a real winter vacation for me!Thanks.Smiles from Southern Mi(at the Ohio line)Audrie

Cynthia's Cottage Design said...

Hi Joni!

What a steal! I love dollar stores too! we have one right around the corner and I pop in now and then to see what goodies I can bring home :) If I saw that Rooster plate, he'd be exactly where you put yours right now! :)

Hope the winter is finding you healthy and happy! Hugs, Cynthia

Becca's Dirt said...

Good deal! The dollar store has some really cute stuff and different than you might find in othr discount stores and usually at reasonable prices.

The Little Bluebird Diaries said...

Thanks for your sweet comments -- I'll definitely have to check out the books! I LOVE what you did with the plate -- only 1.50$ wow! Many prayers for a quick recovery and staying warm up there :)

XO,
Rosalyn-Sue

Simple Home said...

I love that little plate. Great price too. I'm going to have to visit our dollar store again soon.
Blessings,
Marcia

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Great find---hope that foot gets well soon
Hugs, Di