$10 and under

Some people think I'm cheap. I like to say thrifty or creative. Cheap is such an unattractive word. I do have some nice things in my house for which I actually paid good money, but I also have some things that were practically free. I love them even more. I thought I would do a post on things in my home I got for $10 or less. See what you think...

One of my best buys ever. I got four of these chairs for $10 each. Yes, $10 each. They needed sanding and painting but they were so worth it. Two are in my den. This one is in my son's room and the last one is still waiting for its perfect spot!

This is the before. They don't look that bad, but trust me, they were covered in rust. I wish I could have saved the original finish, but at $10 I am not going to complain.

This bird's nest was in our front yard in an azalea bush. We got to watch as it was being built, the eggs were laid, then hatched. All very exciting. Then one day we came out and the nest was on the ground. We scooped it up and took it inside...free, plus priceless memories for my kids.

While shopping one day at Maran Home I came across these Quail eggs that looked exactly like the eggs from the nest. I just had to get some..$1 per egg. Sadly, since this picture was taken, two eggs have been crushed (they are real eggs). I am not going to mention any names but it starts with Butter and ends with ball.

Faux wood lamps from Target, $3 each. Yes, I know the shades are a little lop-sided, but do you know how many times they have been knocked off the chest? You would be lop-sided too. Plus, what do you expect for $3?

I love to collect blue and white transferware. But only the light, almost periwinkle blue. Years ago a friend of mine (yes, Ellen T. if you are reading this you may want to stop. It may bring back painful memories) decided she no longer wanted this platter because it had a small crack. She said she would sell it to me for $10. Yes, I was thrilled and have loved it ever since. I think she may regret the sale, but it has brought me and my cheap little self lots of joy!!

The conch shell.... there is an old, almost abandoned looking store on Oleander Drive, across from K-38, that has always interested me. What is the deal? Well, one day 3 years ago I called to see if they were ever open The guy who answered said he was there now and I could come look around. I zipped right over and in all the broken windows, car parts, appliances etc. I found several old mirrors and this shell. The shell was $1 and my curiosity was satisfied.
Do you have anything that you love for $10 or under?