Monday, May 4, 2009

2nd Time Around: Accessories for the porch

Welcome to 2nd Time Around. Here’s where you can show off your second hand treasures-stuff from garage sales, estate sales, flea markets, thrift stores, estate sales etc. Just create a post and link the name of the post to Mr. Linky below.

I’m always on the lookout for second hand items that I can use to decorate my screened porch. This little set of three flower pots and wire stand was my daughter’s. She had a yard sale when they sold their first home, and I grabbed this up! It now has a new home on a bench on the back porch.July 2008 316

This little animal print birdhouse was another one of my daughter’s rejects. In her first home, they had a room that she decorated with an animal print theme. I found this bird house for her at a garage sale quite a few years ago. When they sold that home, she decided to sell all the animal print accessories. So, I bought the birdhouse from her. Guess you can say that I bought this twice! And for a cheap price both times I might add!

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Thanks for stopping by!

34 comments:

  1. AmyMay 4, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    I just love your garden themed porch items. The birdhouse is especially wonderful. Thank you for hosting another week of Second Time Around Tuesday! Amy :)

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  2. ellen bMay 4, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Hello Diane! I really like your porch goodies. I need to add some outdoor birdhouses to my deck/yard in Washington!! Happy Tuesday to you!

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  3. Christi @ A Southern LifeMay 4, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Would love to shop at your daughter's house. Looks like you got some great finds.

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  4. bjMay 4, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Oh, I love all your porch finds...every thing is going to look so great...

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  5. Barb @ The Everyday Home May 4, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    hmmm - me thinks your daughter needs to sedn some of her cast-offs my way. LOL I love the birdhouse - that is great! Thanks for joining in today's Patio Party.
    Blessings, Barb

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  6. xinexMay 4, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    I am in love with the pot trio, Diane. I wish my daughter have something like that to give away...Christine

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  7. From the Old InkWellMay 4, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Diane,

    What a cute little birdhouse!

    Thanks for letting me join your party. This is my first time to land here. Love your blog!

    Marsha

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  8. AnonymousMay 4, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Hi Diane! Oh, I love this little flower pot holder!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  9. KathleenMay 4, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    That's a great little holder for your roses! Show us your porch!

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  10. Melissa MillerMay 4, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    I have never seen such a unique and pretty birdhouse! I love animal themes. :)

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  11. ChandyMay 5, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Hello, those are darling porch accessories! I love the first one, too bad it's still stormy weather here. Can't get much cleaning in our patio done...

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  12. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMay 5, 2009 at 12:30 AM

    That little wire plant stand is just the cutest thing! Very smart of you to buy things that you like for your daughter! laurie

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  13. The MuseMay 5, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    I wonder what wild creatures you are going to lure into wild bird house! Renters can get rowdy...
    I would make sure I get a security deposit! LOL

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  14. Chari at Happy To DesignMay 5, 2009 at 1:09 AM

    Hi Diane...

    Happy "2nd Time Around Tuesday"!!!

    Girl, I just love your cute little plant stand...and are those little miniture roses growing in those pots? So pretty!!! I can tell just by looking at this photo that your back porch is charming! I see a cute little sunflower plaque peeking out from behind your bench too!!! Oooh...and I love your animal print birdhouse...it's very unique and I like that!!! I just giggled when you wrote about buying back these things from your daughter...hehe! You know, only a mama would do that!!!

    Well my friend, just want to say thank you once again for hosting this fabulously fun event! I sure have had fun with it!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  15. Chari at Happy To DesignMay 5, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Ooops...just lil' ol' me again. Just wanted to let you know that I signed up with Mr. Linky earlier...when I came back by your place just a few minutes ago...my name was gone? So I added it again!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  16. Barbara JeanMay 5, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    Thanks Diane.
    This is great.

    blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  17. Pat@Back Porch MusingsMay 5, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    Nifty 2nd hand treasures, Diane!

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  18. Shell in your PocketMay 5, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    I love that pot holder..so fun!
    sandy toe

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  19. DebMay 5, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    What great porch finds Diane! No "Mr.Linky" showing up but I've posted my 2nd time around post :-)

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  20. SmilingSallyMay 5, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    I guess you'd better stick close to that daughter!

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  21. Darlene - Our Creative LifeMay 5, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    Hi Diane,
    You should make this a linky party where people can add a link to show off their 2nd time around treasures.

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  22. pammiejoMay 5, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    I, too, am not getting Mr. Linky to sign-up on but I have posted my 2nd Time Around. I enjoyed your pics of your patio. I just love the outdoors and plants and GREEN! PAM

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  23. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~May 5, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    What great porch items. I really like the wire "3 plant" holder.

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  24. KayC.May 5, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    Sorry that Mr.Linky isn't working. I will just save my post to share next week. ;-) Until then Have a great week!!!

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  25. bjMay 5, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Well, I came over to visit all the others and...no Mr. Linky. Bummer. well, I've noticed he is not too reliable but maybe he will come back. So sorry.....
    xo bj

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  26. jeanneMay 5, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Hi Diane, this is the 3rd time I came to visit. Lol. I couldn't get your comment thingy to come up or Mr. Linky either. Yay! all is well now. I love your plant holder and the bird house too. Keep your eye out for your dtr's. yard sales. Smiling here.

    I loved your pink post too. Catfish Row Art Park is an interesting place. The pink is fun. I didn't get to hardly anyone on Sat. We were tied up with some Senior Games all weekend. Fun but time consuming.

    Thanks for hosting 2nd Time Around Tuesdays, I enjoy doing it. Have a happy day.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  27. CarrieMay 5, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Your thrifty finds for the patio are really about "keeping it in the family"!

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  28. abnsigosladyMay 5, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    I love the flower stand. Laura @ the mansion

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  29. Brenda PruittMay 6, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I have always, all my life, yearned for a screened-in porch. I have a fairly close approximation now with my dining room!
    Brenda

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  30. AnonymousMay 6, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Great blog! I added you to my blogroll and hope that you will check mine out and consider doing the same. :)

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  31. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiMay 6, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Thanks for the nice "welcome back" Diane! I had such a nice time in Colorado visiting my son. D-I-L and baby grandson. The time went by so quickly!

    It as nice to catch up with you tonight!

    I love the planter and birdhouse you bought from your daughter!

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  32. jeanneMay 7, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Hi Diane, I just popped over to tell you thanks for your comment on today's post. I laughed at what you said. I think I am the only one in the world who thought they were worth something. LOL. Strikers sometimes go for big prices as the collectors are willing to find something different. I haven't tried to sell them for years. I might try Ebay. who knows. I had a striker customer when I sold antiques that carried matches with her. She would strike the match and if it didn't light up she wouldn't buy the striker. What a hoot. Strikers are uncommon to find these days.

    Have a good day.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  33. Southern LadyMay 7, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Hi, Diane ...

    I love your little flower pot stand and roses. What a perfect accessory for your porch!

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  34. NolaMay 7, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    I love the little birdhouse; I never saw one I didn't like. You did well both times you bought it!

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Diane