First we went to a yard sale where we got a framed Bud Light mirror, an unframed Lowenbraeu mirror and a small framed Seagrams black mirror. Total cost: $5. The Bud Light one was in great shape so we hung it in my brother's room with the Seagrams one, of which my mom painted the brown frame black and then painted the raised parts gold. It looks great. I still have to find a frame for the Lowenbrau mirror, but I will probably just get a simple black one at Kohl's...or a wooden one and paint it gold.
Another garage sale yielded us this adorable silver tiered cake plate. Though it's a little flimsy, it's looks great after it was cleaned, and it perfect for afternoon tea or any other time you want to serve cupcakes or mini pastries. Cost: $3.
Lastly, we found this cute gold star candle holder, which totally matches our other two star candle holders and will be perfect come Christmas time. Cost: $1
So there you have it: shop garage sales. Other fun items we found and didn't get included old pirate-treasure-like trunks, colorful espresso cups and saucers, and for some odd reason lots of cute Halloween stuff...but it's summer. Find anything cool let me know!!!
Check your local papers to see what yard sales are happening near you. They usually run Sat & Sun or Fri-Sun from about 8am to 2 or 3 pm. Happy Hunting!
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