tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post5089509135967004783..comments2024-03-24T12:54:29.192-04:00Comments on P i g t o w n * D e s i g n: India Knight - The Thrift BookPigtown*Designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-17625683801915286352008-11-26T10:50:00.000-05:002008-11-26T10:50:00.000-05:00Balsam... Olive and burgundy? Hmmmm. Sounds like a...Balsam... Olive and burgundy? Hmmmm. Sounds like a good combination for a cocktail party.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-71004430161542778532008-11-26T10:38:00.000-05:002008-11-26T10:38:00.000-05:00My latest cheap present idea is to paint a bunch o...My latest cheap present idea is to paint a bunch of those wood frames from michaels in crazy oneshot enamel colors, fill them with my 2 1/2 year niece and nephew's paintings and give them to my brother in law, who's painted the children's upstairs play room olive and burgundy(in the absence of opinions from my sister) and then put in a beige couch. He keeps asking for help so this is it.balsamfirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12347379810451503618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-56789301911452417482008-11-26T10:13:00.000-05:002008-11-26T10:13:00.000-05:00Things... I completely agree. It seems that the pe...Things... I completely agree. It seems that the pendulum is swinging away from the conspicuous consumption, which is probably a good thing.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-24812208482242652002008-11-26T01:45:00.000-05:002008-11-26T01:45:00.000-05:00scary times. I was really obnoxious tonight and s...scary times. I was really obnoxious tonight and said to <BR/>Ben - I don't want to be poor again! oh God don't strike me. Seriously, it's not fun spending years paying back creditors and counting every penny. But, I'm afraid it's in our future - his business is so cyclical - up and down, up and down. Oh well.<BR/><BR/>We always pick names on my side of the family. On Ben's side - it's a cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-58874734561466286292008-11-25T14:38:00.000-05:002008-11-25T14:38:00.000-05:00It is so interesting how the psyche of the country...It is so interesting how the psyche of the country has changed so dramatically in the past year, and especially in the past few months. Everyone is being more cautious, more down to earth; some by necessity, some because it just doesn't seem right to be excessive now. Perhaps it is one of the only good things to come out of all of this financial turmoil.Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-35180588947254987162008-11-25T13:35:00.000-05:002008-11-25T13:35:00.000-05:00BB8... that's a great idea. Especially if you can ...BB8... that's a great idea. Especially if you can find vintage linens with monograms for special friends.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-12638294016948188802008-11-25T13:24:00.000-05:002008-11-25T13:24:00.000-05:00I'm really thinking that I'm going to find that pe...I'm really thinking that I'm going to find that perfect 'thing' on ebay. I love giving fun vintage linens for instance. Especially those with embroidery on them. I have one that has a sea horse and the word, "bahamas" it's perfect for my guest room.72 and sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244030255190856553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-3329621540321119902008-11-25T13:20:00.000-05:002008-11-25T13:20:00.000-05:00Just found your blog through Fiona at CafeCartolin...Just found your blog through Fiona at CafeCartolina - I'm really enjoying it. My girlfriend and I hit a local thrift shop once a month - we always find treasures and it's almost a competition to see who can save the most. I've gotten cashmere sweaters at the thrift shop for $12!! And then we lunch - but always with a two-for-one coupon. ;-) We have a great afternoon of fun for very little money.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322353279510802044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-13093075828260733332008-11-25T11:46:00.000-05:002008-11-25T11:46:00.000-05:00The company I work for is Adopting a Family in nee...The company I work for is Adopting a Family in need..we are going to LAVISH gifts upon them and especially the children. Want them to feel extra special..they have had to be thrifty all their lives!Ivy Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10534759584188444219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-36536052565038685582008-11-25T10:40:00.000-05:002008-11-25T10:40:00.000-05:00I think we all have so much in our homes we're not...I think we all have so much in our homes we're not using - clothes, furniture, accessories - that if we take a fresh look, we will find that we can deaccession much of it and not miss a thing!Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-4034038146331992032008-11-25T02:18:00.000-05:002008-11-25T02:18:00.000-05:00I'm buying more second hand and not feeling badly ...I'm buying more second hand and not feeling badly about giving it. There are so many fantastic books in thrift stores that have never been opened for a fraction of the cost of a new book. I'm also thinking about knitting and other ways to be creative for family friends and family too.Karynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642840871621979262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-21473134571261039582008-11-25T00:26:00.000-05:002008-11-25T00:26:00.000-05:00If we are all thrifty together it is not going to ...If we are all thrifty together it is not going to seem so bad, I hope. <BR/>For Christmas decorating inside I have decided to use only what I can cut from outside - so it will be a very 'country' theme this year. xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-29134653205779044492008-11-24T23:25:00.000-05:002008-11-24T23:25:00.000-05:00Thank you SO MUCH for the mention! Looks a great b...Thank you SO MUCH for the mention! Looks a great book and right up my alley! Have a great Thanksgiving!<BR/>-EddieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-41648593097557003802008-11-24T22:57:00.000-05:002008-11-24T22:57:00.000-05:00we are all on the same wave length - finished seve...we are all on the same wave length - finished several posts earlier this evening, scheduled for later in the week when I will be traveling... one is about making do...happy Thanksgiving..Marniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04475036454364463323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-35538665082669790362008-11-24T22:30:00.000-05:002008-11-24T22:30:00.000-05:00For my family and friends, I'm taking boxes I've s...For my family and friends, I'm taking boxes I've saved and covering them with beautiful papers from papersource and then taking outdated tile and stone samples from work, putting on cork pads on the bottom and creating beautiful boxed coaster sets! Thrifty and fun!ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-735719884954321988.post-20313416144527599992008-11-24T22:26:00.000-05:002008-11-24T22:26:00.000-05:00I don't know if it's thrifty actually, but we are ...I don't know if it's thrifty actually, but we are going through all of our closets and drawers and giving clothes we haven't worn in ages away to people in need. That means toys also; our daughter has insisted on it, once she learned that some children might not have a good Christmas. As she said, "I have a lot of stuffed animals".An Aesthete's Lamenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620941811191294750noreply@blogger.com