Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Trash to Treasure: Finials

Welcome to Trash to Treasure! Please add your link to a post that features a treasure you've gotten that someone else didn't want. I look forward to visiting you!

This week I'd like to show you two finials I've gotten recently-one at a thrift store, and the other at a garage sale.
This pineapple finial came from the Hope Village Thrift store and cost $4.00. It has a $39.99 price tag on the bottom. There is a small piece broken off about the size of a fingernail on one side. You have to be really looking for it to find the flaw. I think it was part of a donation made to the thrift store from a furniture company that also sells accessories. I'm using it on our staircase now, but may use it in the garden later.
This finial is used as a bookend on my library table. It came from a garage sale and cost $3.00. I really love the coloring and style of this one.
Which one do you like best? Thanks for coming by, and please consider posting a link to a post on your blog.


49 comments:

Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer said...

I like the second one best... no real reason....

Great finds!

Southern Lady said...

Both are pretty, Diane, but I love and collect pineapples, so I like the first one best. Great finds!

Sincerely,

Janie

Linda said...

Both are great deals but I have to say I like the first one best...I have a thing for pineapples.

The Raggedy Girl said...

The color of the second one is awesome but I think I read somewhere the pineapples are good luck in a home.
Roberta Anne

The Raggedy Girl said...

The color of the second one is awesome but I think I read somewhere the pineapples are good luck in a home.
Roberta Anne

The Raggedy Girl said...

The color of the second one is awesome but I think I read somewhere the pineapples are good luck in a home.
Roberta Anne

Anonymous said...

Both are great finds! Pineapple are lucky for the home!

The Muse said...

I would paint the pineapple one :) and probably leave the second as is...Both are keepers, and real treasures and great bargains...
I love finials :)

Anonymous said...

the first one reminds me of my grandmother she had two just like that on her front porch, I posted on last weeks trash to treasure last night thinking it was todays I was a little excited about my treasure..ha! I've had a great treasure week, hope this luck continues!

Dawn said...

More great finds for you. I like them both, but I think I am partial to the pineapple.

take care,
Dawn

April said...

You did well, Diane! I like both of them, but I'd have to say the second one is my favorite. Happy Tuesday!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

GM Diane...girl I am really loving the pineapple one..and how cool is that for only $4.00...I just love to find things like that..thanks for hosting yet another great Trash day...hope you have a great day dear friend...hugs and smiles Gloria

Shell in your Pocket said...

I love that pineapple:)! LOVE it!
-sandy toe

Picket said...

Morning Diane...great finds..I love the color of the second one but my favorite is the pineapple! Hope you are having a great week girl!

~Laurie said...

I love both of them, but he second one is my favorite. I like the color and shape of it. Great finds! So many uses for them around the house and in the garden.

Anonymous said...

Morning Diane! I love finials! The prices on these 2 are unbelievable! Since I'm drawn to pineapples I'd say I like that one but then again I like architecural stuff too soooo! Would be happy to have found either one!!! Great bargains!!! Have a great day - Sincerely, Jeannette

Deb said...

I love the pineapple finial Diane and think it will look great in your garden this Spring!

Anonymous said...

GOOD MORNING.I LIKE BOTH.THEY'RE AWESOME AND AN AWESOME PRICE...ANN

Linda said...

I love love love the pineapple one.
These always remind mw of Williamsburg, VA...one of my all time favorite spots. Pineapples are the sign of hospitality. I like where you have it diplayed!

Lisa said...

They are both nice but I like the 2nd one best.

Anonymous said...

I have one like the pineapple. I painted it a textured concrete color and use it in the garden. It has an old chippy garden piece look. I like both of your finials.

southerninspiration said...

I love them both, but you can give me the pineapple one if you want to!!:-)

Suzanne

Georgia Girl said...

Gosh...great finds and which one I like the best...hard choice cause I like both of them. Well I guess the second one a wee tiny bit...See I told you I like both of them.

Darlene said...

Both of those are beautiful!

Laurie - Decorating Fanatic said...

Hi Diane! Thanks for stopping by to see the chair makeover! Hmm...both finials are beauties & great deals. I couldn't pick a favorite - each is special! :) Be back again soon. ~ Laurie

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

Thansk for the invite to the party! I've added a link to this post on my blog.

I like both finials but the pineapple is my favorite. Thanks for hosting & again, for the invite.

LADY JANE said...

Diane,Love both your finials...what a great "treasure" hunter you are! I hope to participate in T to T soon,but I love peeking in on all the girls and what they have done! Happy T to T to U!

Beth at Aunties said...

Diane,

I like most finials, but the pineapple is my favorite! Thanks for hosting again:)

Sincerely,


Beth

Anonymous said...

Hi Diane, I'm so busy entertaining my cousin from MI, I am having a hard time getting on my computer. Your pineapple is beautiful and I would have bought it in a heartbeat. A wonderful find. Your finial is lovely too. You have a great eye for bargains. I know I have said it before but it is true. A great find that is a treasure.

I want to play along but I am thinking about what I can share. I need to hit the thrift stores soon. smile.

Hugs...Jeanne

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, Diane! You find the most wonderful things. Love that pineapple.
Thanks for the visit and be a sweetie,
Shelia :)

Blondie's Journal said...

Hi Diane! Stopping by to visit for the 1st time. Your thrift shop finds are wonderful (and the prices :-)
One of my headboards has carved wood pineapple finials. Doesn't the pineapple signify friendship? Not sure, but you have two great treasures there. Will visit again!!

xoxo
Jane

Anonymous said...

The pineapple is definitely my fave, Diane ... thanks for hosting, and have a wonderful week!

Victoria :o)

Marie De Marco said...

Hi
I would like to join Trash to treasure tuesday.Im not sure if I've done it correctly. Please let me know.Thank you
Marie

Tootsie said...

I love them both! what great finds!

Kim said...

I like them both. My husband had told me about the pineapple being a symbol of welcome, so I will have to choose that one.

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Diane, I really like the 2nd one, just because it is so unique and $3! Wow! laurie

Anonymous said...

Hi Diane
I like the pineapple..I like pineapples. They were both a great deal though. Love those good thrifting finds.
have a nice day
Judi

Alexandra MacVean said...

Good evening, Diane...love your treasure! :)

Steve Buser said...

One of these days I am going to break loose and post some of my treasures.

Nancy Rosalina said...

Love that pineapple!!!!!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Diane, does it tell you how out of it I was this morning that I posted my link WITHOUT posting to YOU??? Oh, I feel like a dunce!

Love your finials. I'm sorry I have been MIA. I'm just now online at 11:00 p.m. Next week I hope to do better.

XO,

Sheila :-)

Carrie said...

They are both very nice designs, but I'd have to pick the lovly pineapple one since it is a motif I collect.

SmilingSally said...

I love the symbolism of the pineapple; it means, "welcome."

nikkicrumpet said...

They are both beautiful....dang you are great at spotting a wonderful bargain!!!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

GM Diane...thanks for coming by and girl I am loving this trash tuesday what a fun day it is...thanks so much for taking the time to put this all together and I know the work it takes to do this..hugs and smiles Gloria

said...

I like them both but I think the second one is my favorite. :o)

said...

I like them both but I think the second one is my favorite. :o)

Hopechest Bride said...

I love the first one, but would take both in a hot minute ;O)
Blessings
Lisa

Gone said...

They're both gorgeous, Diane...but if I had to pick...I would pick the last one. I love the coloring, too!