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.


48 comments:

  1. Susan @ A Southern DaydreamerJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:32 PM

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

    Great finds!

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  2. Southern LadyJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:40 PM

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

    Sincerely,

    Janie

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  3. LindaJanuary 12, 2009 at 10:53 PM

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

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  4. The Raggedy GirlJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:52 PM

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

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  5. The Raggedy GirlJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:53 PM

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

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  6. The Raggedy GirlJanuary 12, 2009 at 11:53 PM

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

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 1:25 AM

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

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  8. The MuseJanuary 13, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    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 :)

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 4:57 AM

    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!

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  10. DawnJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:07 AM

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

    take care,
    Dawn

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  11. AprilJanuary 13, 2009 at 6:07 AM

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

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  12. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJanuary 13, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    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

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  13. Shell in your PocketJanuary 13, 2009 at 6:51 AM

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

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  14. PicketJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    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!

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  15. ~LaurieJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    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.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    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

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  17. DebJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:56 AM

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

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:37 AM

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

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  19. LindaJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    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!

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  20. LisaJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:54 AM

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

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    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.

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  22. southerninspirationJanuary 13, 2009 at 9:09 AM

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

    Suzanne

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  23. Georgia GirlJanuary 13, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    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.

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  24. DarleneJanuary 13, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Both of those are beautiful!

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  25. Laurie - Decorating FanaticJanuary 13, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    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

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  26. Cami @ Creating MyselfJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    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.

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  27. LADY JANEJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    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!

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  28. Beth at AuntiesJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Diane,

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

    Sincerely,


    Beth

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    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

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 2:53 PM

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

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  31. Blondie's JournalJanuary 13, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    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

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 4:46 PM

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

    Victoria :o)

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  33. Marie De MarcoJanuary 13, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    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

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  34. TootsieJanuary 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    I love them both! what great finds!

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  35. KimJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    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.

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  36. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:26 PM

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

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    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

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  38. Steve BuserJanuary 13, 2009 at 9:07 PM

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

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  39. Nancy RosalinaJanuary 13, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Love that pineapple!!!!!

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  40. The Quintessential MagpieJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:11 PM

    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 :-)

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  41. CarrieJanuary 13, 2009 at 10:41 PM

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

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  42. SmilingSallyJanuary 14, 2009 at 8:32 AM

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

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  43. nikkicrumpetJanuary 14, 2009 at 12:55 PM

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

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  44. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaJanuary 14, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    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

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  45. January 14, 2009 at 5:56 PM

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

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  46. January 14, 2009 at 5:56 PM

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

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  47. Hopechest BrideJanuary 14, 2009 at 7:25 PM

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

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  48. GoneJanuary 14, 2009 at 10:20 PM

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

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Diane