Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Pears and Silver

Garage sales were very thin this week.  I only found one thing.


Fruit is always fun and this box of pears was marked $1.  Had to have it even if there were two missing.


Big savings from the original price.


I pulled out a silver tray and placed 3 of them in a row.  Love the look.


I liked the yellow splash of color with the pears and it worked with the lemons and apples in the cloche.

 I needed some yellow for the corner display.


I just replaced one of the bottles of wine with a frenchy yellow napkin.


 Kind of fun and a very simple change for a different look.



Don't forget my Giveaway of these pretty candlesticks.  To enter just leave a comment here.


I am linking to:
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Chic Cottage
Thrifty Thursday @ Tales From Bloggeritaville
Junkin' Finds Friday @ A La Carte
Fabulous Friday Finds @ Frou Frou Decor
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Frugalicious Friday @ Finding Fabulous
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic On A Shoestring Decorating
Inspiration Friday @ Southern In My Heart
Show & Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Home Sweet Home Fridays @ The Charm Of Home

Thanks so much for stopping by, I always look forward to your visits.



54 comments:

  1. Brenda KulaFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Adding that yellow napkin was perfect! Just what that corner needed to blend it all in.
    Brenda

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  2. Olive CooperFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    The pears in triplicate look stellar on silver!

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  3. JoyceFebruary 16, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I love the three pears, they look fab, Your benches are just gorgeous! very inspiring

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  4. DeannaFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    You did well!

    I found an artificial apple at the thrift shop and then explained to my 4 year old Grand daughter that it was fake and not to eat it since apples are one of her favorite foods of all time!

    So far she has comprehended Don't Eat!

    God bless and may you have a sweet life,
    d from homehaven

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  5. PattieFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Marty, you have the prettiest kitchen... good deal on the fruit

    Pattie

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  6. MartinaFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Marty I just love the vignettes on your counter, and the pears look perfect on that pretty silver tray. Martina


    PS- I took your advice and made my pictures and font bigger it looks so much better!! Thank you

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  7. Terri at Finder's Keeper'sFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    wondering where you live that it is warm enough for sales....wherever it is I am headed over:)

    thanks for the chance to win the pretty candlesticks.

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  8. StarFebruary 16, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Yes, I can see what you're doing :) you're gradually introducing Spring, aren't you? Lovely touches.

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  9. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Love the look of the 3 pears on the tray! The touches of yellow are so warm and welcoming. Great job as always. Thanks for joining JFF this week. hugs, Linda

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  10. Karie's Chic CreationsFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Beautiful as always from you. My thrift store is finally getting a few things in that I like. There for a while there was nothing. Thanks for sharing your beautiful decorating. Hugs, Karie

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  11. Donna@Conghaile CottageFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    A Fantastic find Marty, and they sure do look good enough to eat! So Pretty with your other vignettes on your counter... Who would know there were any missing, hehe! ONLY $1, WOW!
    Hugs to you,
    Donna

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  12. susanFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Marty-Those look so real! We don't have a Home Goods and I SO wish that we did! Your kitchen looks great! I left a little shout out for you in today's post---I have a cloche in it :)

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    What a clever use for a bread tray when it is idle. You come up with the best ideas!

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  14. DebbieFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    It looks great, as usual! I like the addition of the yellow napkin, too.

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  15. HollyFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Hi Marty! I just don't know how you do it. Everything just looks so perfect and cozy. Is your house ever a mess? Love the pears, I recently bought lemons and my friend made fun of me and asked if I was still living in the 70's with the fake fruit. It's so realistic these days though and she wouldn't have known if I hadn't told her.

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  16. Blue Ridge Altered ArtFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    That was a great price. I am a florist and even wholesale the faux fruit is outrageous in price any more. I do fruit wreaths for a large farm every Christmas and always look for the fruit in thrift stores and yardsales to avoid having to buy so much from my wholesaler. GReat buy!!! ~~Sherry~~

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  17. JudyFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Love those pears...what a deal!! They look beautiful on your silver tray.

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  18. Pam @ FripperyFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Great find Marty. Love the three pears on the silver. The little spruce ups bring such life to your already gorgeous vignettes.

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  19. BECKYFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    Beautiful. I love grouping yellow and pale green together, too. I have a question that's been bothering me for some time, Marty...Do you keep your husband totally fenced off from your kitchen??! That's the ONLY way mine would look so pretty! :)

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  20. Happy Cottage QuilterFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I just love how you display on your counter tops. Love the pears!

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

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  21. AshleyFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Your kitchen is so beautiful. I love the pears on the silver tray and in the cloche!

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  22. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Girl you could take anything and make it look wonderful..I love the POP of yellow you have been adding..Love ya my Dear friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria

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  23. GailFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Oh Marty, I love the simplicity of of the three pears in the silver tray. You are amazing!

    Enjoy your day,
    Gail

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  24. ~Tablescapes By Diane~February 17, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Hi lovely lady. I love the pears for $1.00 sweet lady !!!
    Diane

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  25. Ann@A Sentimental LifeFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Marty, Love the pears I have some in a cast iron bird feeder in my living room. Don't miss my silver post today!

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  26. bjFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Don't we just loooove garage sales!!
    So pretty.

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  27. Kathleen EllisFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    What a FABulous find, Marty! I love what you did with the pears....simply elegant! Your countertop vignettes are beautiful!
    Thansk so much for your sweet comment....my Prince and I did have a LOVE-ly weekend!
    Have a most beautiful day~
    ;-D Kathleen

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  28. DiannFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Oh, I would have snatched the bagain box of pears up as well Marty! They are such a perfect thing to add a little splash of color here and there.

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  29. Jenna @ SAS Interiors - Simple. Affordable. Stylish.February 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Hi Marty~
    It's been a while, how are you?!
    Love your $1 pear find...WOW! Your blog looks great.

    ~Jenna, SAS Interiors
    www.sasinteriors.net

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  30. On Crooked CreekFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Marty,
    Garage Sales are like that. . .feast or famine! However you scored big on the price of those pears! I adore faux pears. . .wallpaper, ceramics, wooden. . .just have about every kind in my kitchen/dining combo!Thanks for sharing your latest "find" with us!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  31. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Marty your kitchen is so pretty!!!
    I love the pears!!

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  32. CASFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Love the pears. Your vignettes look very good, as usual.
    CAS

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  33. marcia@joyismygoalFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I really love your decor I don't know if you don't know if you have time for this but could you look at my blog post today?

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  34. mikevanh2February 17, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Lovely vignettes in your kitchen and love, love the pears on silver. Those candleholders would be great in my new attempt to introduce blue into my tablescapes!
    Shirlene

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  35. xinexFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Such a simple change and yet it gives a big impact. You are a vignette queen, Marty....Christine

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  36. Melissa MillerFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Very pretty Marty!

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  37. High Street CottageFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Hey Marty!!! I have the honor of being your "linky neighbor" over at Courtney's French Country Cottage! How cool is that? hehe
    I love your pears. They're perfect for your kitchen! And look wonderful atop the silver darling, have a wonderful weekend, xoxo tami

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  38. High Street CottageFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Marty...are you following me;)
    Or is it I'm following you?
    Hehe, I have the honor of being your "linky neighbor" over at Debra's Common Ground also! How funny! Great minds do think alike, and apparently type in a similar speed ;) xoxo tami

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  39. Pattie T.February 17, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Your counter display is FABULOUS! I love the way you put everything together. Those pears were a great find. So much nicer than the ones that rot and draw flies! ;-)

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  40. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜February 17, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    That is so pretty Marty..very simple yet makes a statement!!~ XO

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  41. SherryFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Marty,
    That was a great buy and I would have snagged them up too. There is so much you can do with them! They look wonderful. Thanks for linking up.
    Sherry

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  42. laurie @ bargain huntingFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Marty, what a simple idea, but it looks so pretty - the pears on the silver bread tray. All of your touches of yellow look great. laurie

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  43. Yellow Rose ArborFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Pretty pears! The touches of yellow add brightness to a room! I saw some beaded yellow pears at TJ Maxx today, wish I had bought them now! They weren't a dollar though!

    Katherine

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  44. BethFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Oh, so picturesque. What beautiful displays. Those pears are a great find. Thanks for sharing.

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  45. MaggieFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Hi Marty,
    your kitchen worktop vignettes are delightful, especially like the vintage wine bottle holder. The bright yellow napkin really makes the corner pop!

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  46. Tammy @BeatriceBanksFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    So pretty! I love how the yellow warms things up. Hoping I find some yard sales this weekend. Perfect weather for it!

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  47. Sue (Someone's Mom)February 18, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I love faux fruit. I actually love to have real fruit sitting out, but it spoils so quickly that it just doesn't make sense a daily display. You really got a great buy. I have 4 faux pears and I paid $7 each for them!!

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  48. Ms. Bake-itFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    What a deal! I love your kitchen vignettes! Great idea to add the yellow napkin. I wish I had that much counter space so I could have pretty vignettes like that in my kitchen. I don't have enough room to work let alone set up vignettes!

    I hope you have a fabulous weekend Marty!

    ~ Tracy

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  49. Anu@My Dream CanvasFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    This is so beautiful. Have a great weekend. Hope to see you at My Dream Canvas.

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  50. Chari at Happy To DesignFebruary 18, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Hi sweet lady...

    Ohhh...you know how I love silver...and how I love pears, my friend! This is sooo pretty and right up my design alley! Hehe! I love the splashes of bright yellow that you added into your beautiful kitchen vignettes! I think you may be getting ready for spring, my friend! It's soooo fresh and cheerful looking! Love it!

    Love ya,
    Chari

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  51. CathyFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Love your kitchen wish I had that musch cabinet space. Glad the weather is getting warmer I have been missing the thrift stores.
    Your yellow napkin is like the sun, bright and warm.

    Cathy's Cupboard Calamity

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  52. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Hi Marty~ I love faux fruit too- I recently purchased two bags of faux veggies and fruit at a thrift store thinking how great they would be for all the tablescapes and tabletop posts! Your cloche filled with your lemons and apples is just fabulous! I love it- it is just fantastic! I love the topiary trees that are covered in apples or lemons, but your cloche is perfect and your entire vignette is lovely~ Thanks for sharing this over at my party this week! Hugs, Courtney

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  53. AnnFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Ooh Marty...I like your whole counter top vignette!! It is all so pretty and what a great deal you got on those pears!! Hopefully yard sales will start picking back up with spring fast approaching.
    Hope you having a great weekend.:o)
    Fondly,
    Ann
    @
    The Tattered Tassel

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