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Sharen Garner, Brandon, MS, USmember
Gender: Female
Birthday: 01/09/1956
Member Since: 08/03/2009
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Heart of Toile
I made this for my mother out of recycle items. It started with a wooden heart found at the thrift store. I love toile and never pass up material or in this case wallpaper. I put different toile...
Mirror of Memories
This was a labor of love for my sister. Included in the design are wallpaper decoupaged to the surface, tatting made by our grandmother many years ago, mother or pearl buttons that belonged to...
What do a rusty wheelbarrow, gas can, and hand saw have in common?
Answer: Yard arrangement. Rusty and old items found curbside.
Windchime
I found this little brass and copper potpourri simmering pot and brass candle holders at thrift store. I made this to hang on my newly built deck.
Halloween Decoration
Picture arrangement made from photos taken in nearby city of real "spooky" locations. There are 3 8x10's connected with Spanish Moss on corners and fringe at the bottom of middle picture. Except for...
Friday's Trash Finds
I love trash days. Look what I found down the street. A lamp, 2 shades, and old clock. Any suggestions.
Wooden Utility Spools
To the junker who inherited all the utility spools. I saw these in front of store in New Mexico. Great stuff.
Fall Arrangement
Just obtained this squirrel from thrift store and thought he would make good fall display at front door. Any suggestions on arrangement. Haven't glued anything yet. Also shutters were made from old...





Recent comments
Re: toille trunk
Beautiful. I love toile as you can see in my "Heart of Toile." You motivate me to try something big.
posted: 9:01 pm on February 28thRe: Okay I admit it, I'm addicted to Thrift Stores
Hi, my name is Sharen and I am a thrift store addict. This site enables. Gotta love it. I go thrifting every Tuesday. Always come home with something.
posted: 9:54 am on January 28thRe: Have Suitcases; Will Travel
I thought I had a lot of suitcases. You have me beat. I'm jealous. And not only stylish but wonderful for storage. I have one with a Harlem Globetrotter sticker on it. The stories they could tell.
posted: 9:54 am on January 14thRe: Solar Chandalier...
That is the greatest idea.
posted: 9:49 am on October 30thRe: "Yes" another window project!!
I absolutely love your style. I have a few 6 pane windows and you just inspired me to "get funky with it".
posted: 10:40 am on October 16thRe: Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without...
I actually have an apron that belonged to my grandmother that is made very similar to yours. I am going to look at it closer and see if it is made from a sack. I'm pretty sure it may be. It is also an off white color with red trim. Love all your items.
posted: 5:32 pm on October 9thRe: Window
I love your window. I have 5 old 6 pane windows that I picked up last year at a garage sale for $5. Is the glass still in the window?
posted: 9:44 am on September 30thRe: Drawer Caddy
Also good for under bed storage. But this one is too pretty to hide under the bed. Love it.
posted: 9:45 am on September 18thRe: Door Headboard for the Guest Room
Love the headboard. My headboard is also a door. Love the height of yours. I also save the toiletries, especially the good stuff, and also have them available in guest bath. Your containers are good.
posted: 10:39 am on September 6thRe: What can I do with all these?
Saw great furniture in store in New Mexico. Painted great colors.
posted: 12:21 pm on September 2ndRe: Fall Arrangement
What a great idea.
posted: 2:48 pm on August 27thUsed some more of that wood on wall at the end of kitchen. Will post picture. Still have lots left. Any suggestions?
Re: Garden Adornment
Love the look. I've done similar using the head and foot.
posted: 8:32 pm on August 17th