Having lived in a New York City apartment for more than 20 years -- not the same one continuously, though -- I'm always amazed at the true treasures that you can find in the compactor room.
Now I didn't find this little ceramic elephant planter, but Veli did. He somehow sneaked it into the apartment, gave it a thorough scrubbing, wrapped it up and gave it to me as a gift last week. In a small flower pot, he combined a cactus with an African violet, which by the way, bloomed on my birthday, proving that some of the best gifts are absolutely free -- or can even be found in the rubbish!
Always Frugal, Always Fabulous!
The Elegant Thrifter
Remember to RSVP to Gardenhouse Decor when it hosts The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating With Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details. Special decorating guests featured in The Find Randall Beale of Beale-Lana will be there along with Carl & Co.'s Mark Ciolli.
Tell your friends!
Thursday, November 12
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Gardenhouse Decor
437 Northwood Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
RSVP to 561-832-8260
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6 comments:
Good Morning Stan... you are always fabulous so I nominated you for an award... http://proper-prim.blogspot.com/2009/11/i-am-so-excited.html to check it out... Hope you have a great day...
Hugs Deb
Awe Stan, he is a sweet little fellow in a big way.
Lee
Totally adorable and sweet...
What a great little find! How sweet! I love that it bloomed on your b-day....makes it all the more special.
Have a great weekend!
Adrienne
Free stuff makes my day. I am always amazed how it shows up in the strangest places. I picked up a mid century modern painting the other day that was leaning up against a chain link fence with a crudely written "free" sign. I couldn't stop my van quick enough to pick it up.
That is VERY cool and so awesome of Veli!
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