Monday, June 8, 2009

2nd Time Around: $1.00 plant basket

 

Welcome to 2nd Time Around! Please create a post showing off your second hand treasures, and link to Mr. Linky below.

As I’ve mentioned before, one of my favorite things to hunt for at garage sales, thrift stores, etc. is accessories for my porch. This basket is from Southern Living at Home and was only $1.00 at a yard sale! The original cost was 19.95. The piece has been discontinued, so I’m glad I found it!  

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This photo was made last summer…you can see how huge the elephant ears are outside the porch. I moved them early this spring because they were crowding out my shrubs, and obstructing the view of the wooded area behind the porch.

I will be taking a little break from blogging for a couple of weeks, so I won’t host 2nd Time Around until the end of June. Mr. Linky is so temperamental, and I hate to schedule a post with him if I can’t check on it!

Thanks for understanding!


43 comments:

  1. ellen bJune 8, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    That hanging basket is very neat. I like it and I like those flowers in it. Have a nice break and see ya later in June!

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  2. xinexJune 8, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    I really like the basket, Diane and I know the quality is good since it is a Southern Living at Home item. Have a great break! Christine

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  3. Melany @ Project AnthologiesJune 8, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Well, I just found you and now you're going on a break! ;) Enjoy! And I love your little hanging basket. It looks great.

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  4. jeanneJune 8, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Hi Diane, as always I do love your sweet basket and flowers. I have a couple of those that are now rusty. A paint job and wallah! All new again.

    Enjoy your break Diane. I am going to try to post but it may not happen. It is late and this hotel has a laundry. Guess what I am doing?

    We won't be home until June 21st. I won't be posting anything the last week. We will be in a remote cabin the last week so no computer. I will enjoy the bloggy break.

    Until next time...Hugs, Jeanne

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  5. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJune 8, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    Another great deal! And it looks so pretty. Have a great couple of weeks. laurie

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  6. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)June 8, 2009 at 11:59 PM

    thats just a wonderful deal!!! I need to hook up to this soon, Cindy

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  7. PrintersdevilJune 9, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    I enjoyed your post. What a deal! Thanks for letting me join you today. I posted twice. The first one is wrong because I had the link back to my site and not straight to the post for your 2nd Time Around. This is just the second time that I have done this. I don't know if you can remove the first one or not. Thanks for the fun!

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  8. Karen ValentineJune 9, 2009 at 1:21 AM

    Your hanging basket is adorable. I have one like that that I use during the holidays to put greens in. I'm bummed (for me)that you are going away for a while, but I'm happy (for you) that you get to go on a fun vacation. Have a great time!!!

    Karen
    My Desert Cottage

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  9. Barbara JeanJune 9, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    Cute flower basket and what a deal.

    Enjoy your break, and thanks for always hosting.

    Barbara jean

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  10. abeachcottageJune 9, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    g'day Diane

    love your basket and the flowers are arranged so nicely, I find that tricky to do, in fact I have arranged two vases today and was pulling my hair out!

    anyway I'm in for second time around, mine is old tin cans made into a vase...things are serious when you start recycling your recycling lol!

    happy thrifting

    Sarah

    oh and I have a problem with my URL so I have just linked to my blog I hope that is ok, if not just delete me

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  11. Southern LadyJune 9, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    I like your basket, Diane, and that's a perfect place for it.

    I'll miss you while you're gone. Hope you enjoy your break.

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  12. SuzannJune 9, 2009 at 5:25 AM

    Awesome buy! I love SLAH.

    Enjoy your blogacation.

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  13. CandyJune 9, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    I find I cannot pass up a $1 bargain. What a great find you made.

    Enjoy your blogging vacation and look forward to seeing what your up to. We are nosy that way :-)

    Thanks for your faithful service with this meme.

    Happy Tuesday,
    Candy

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  14. Natalie MeesterJune 9, 2009 at 6:44 AM

    Love it! I have this white bucket too!

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  15. MaridithJune 9, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    Hi Diane- I just found you and what a wonderful blog you have. Have a nice vacation and I will see you back at the end of June!!

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  16. JoannaJune 9, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    What a great little basket. I have seen similar ones and would love to have one as well. Maybe I'll run across one, one of these days!

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  17. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    I love looking at thrift shops/garage sales etc for anything gardening related too. Your white basket filled with flowers looks fabulous!

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  18. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Oh, how lovely! Don't you love garage sales! Wish I could find the deals you do. Love your little basket filled with flowers! A touch of sweet summertime.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  19. RobinfromCAJune 9, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    I love these little flower buckets and yours looks so cheerful with the yellow flowers in it! What a great find!

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  20. SmilingSallyJune 9, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    What a super find!

    Diane, I'm so glad I popped in today, to see that you're taking a break. Please don't forget me.

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  21. Brenda PruittJune 9, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    And it looks so pretty there with flowers bestowed upon it. Great buy!
    Brenda

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  22. DarleneJune 9, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    That is a WONDERFUL basket and GREAT price! Hope you have a great vacation!♥

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  23. DawnJune 9, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    That's a great basket. I like the flowers. Your porch must look just beautiful!

    take care,
    Dawn

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  24. Scooterblu's Whimsy~RhondaJune 10, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Pretty wall pocket! And you can't beat that price! :) Hope you enjoy your break! ~hugs, Rhonda

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  25. HeatherJune 10, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    Love the basket- and the Elephany Ears!! Enjoy your break!
    Heather:)

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  26. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    What a fortunate find Diane! It's beautiful.

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  27. AnonymousJune 10, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    What a fortunate find Diane! It's beautiful.

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  28. Laura @ the shorehouse.June 10, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    That's the best use of a buck I've ever seen! Enjoy your break.

    Laura
    xoxox

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  29. ChristinaJune 12, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    Beautiful little basket. Good deal too---the best kind!

    Hope you have a restful blogging break!

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  30. MelissaJune 16, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    I love the shape of your hanging basket.

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  31. Vivienne @ the V SpotJune 16, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Cute! And what a deal! I just found you and thought I'd link up.
    Happy Tuesday!

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  32. ChandyJune 16, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Hi Diane, sorry for the late entry; I love that basket. I wish I can snag one for a dollar! I've imagined many a days where one would look so cute on my front door, but then I visit a store that carries them and my wallet screams! LOL

    Thanks for hosting! Off to visit more of your posts, I'm still catching up on everyone. So many great bloggers out there... whew!

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  33. bjJune 17, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    Just came by to say hi..
    Hope you have a good break and I will get my 2nd time around things ready for when you get back.
    xo bj

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  34. Lady KatherineJune 18, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    I was in Meridian this past Monday. Will be there again July 14, I should have looked you up! I love the metal basket! I remember it from Southern Living. It is so pretty and what a deal you got! Lucky you!

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  35. JudiJune 19, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Hi Diane
    Beautiful planter and beautiful plant! Elephant ears are huge...I have one in a pot at my desk in the office at work...such a nice plant!
    HOpe you are having a Good kind of break from blogging...and enjoying yourself.
    see you when you come back.
    Judi

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  36. RhondiJune 19, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    I really like the metal basket you got for your porch. I have been looking for one just like that. It looks so cheerful filled with flowers.
    Hope you have a good weekend.
    ((hugs)) Rhondi

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  37. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 20, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    This is such a pretty planter --and I can't believe those elephant ears --wow!

    I hope you are having a nice time Diane! Miss you!

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  38. bjJune 22, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    I love this...it looks so great with the flowers in it.
    Thanks once again for hosting this fun day...see...I told you this list would grow..and just look how many you have...

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  39. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityJune 23, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Hi, Diane, hope you're having a good summer. Wish I had time to play in all the Linky parties, looks like you are busy with thrifting too.

    I got that same white wall basket at a yardsale too, but not for $1. Great deal!

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  40. PicketJune 23, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Hey girl...just coming by to check on you...hope all is well on your side of the mountain Diane and that you are having a great week! Love that gorgeous planter!

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  41. CarrieJune 23, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Great fun going on Tuesday, I love checking out all the cool things everyone finds!

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  42. The Quintessential MagpieJune 24, 2009 at 5:49 PM

    Hope things are going well for you, Diane. Just dropped in from my break to say, I miss you!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  43. jeanneJune 25, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    Hello Diane, we are home and I am checking in to see what you are up to. I guess you are still on your bloggy break. Good for you, I hope you are having a wonderful time.

    We are leaving for a camping trip this Sat. So until the next time...

    Love you and miss you...Jeanne

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Thank you for taking the time to comment on my post. Your comments are welcome. Please come back, and I'll stop by to visit you too!
Diane