Monday, September 15, 2014

Vintage Bliss Tuesdays Linky Party


Having done a few "thrifty finds" posts over the years, I have found that there is a wonderful online community of bloggers and readers who love vintage goods and thrifted treasures. It has inspired me to host my very first linky party series - I'm calling it Vintage Bliss Tuesdays. I'm hoping that many of you will join the party and link up your blog posts that feature thrifty finds, inherited gems, vintage treasures and garage sale goodies. I can't wait to see what you've discovered!


I did a little thrifting with my sister this past weekend. It's always nice to have company when thrifting. I share my opinions on the purses and shoes she picks out, while she shares her opinions on the items I'm thinking of purchasing - usually home and decor items. Being basket-obsessed as I am, I couldn't resist buying some inexpensive baskets. Like this delicate basket, above, holding the pretty flowers my sister cut from her garden for me. It was $2.


It was the lid that sold me on this sweet little basket. (For $2, who could blame me?) It has wire inside the handle, so it's bendable.


My mom always had a couple of baskets like this when I was growing up. She would line them with napkins and serve buns in them. I may just do the same or I may think of another use. What do you suggest?

Linking up with:

Sir Thrift A Lot
Thrifter/Maker/Fixer/Farm
Make It Monday

Vintage Bliss Tuesdays - Join The Party!



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I'm starting the party a little early, just because it's the first and I want time to make sure everything is set up okay. I'll usually aim to post for Tuesday mornings. I have created a handy button should you want to encourage others to join our party. Or you can use a text link instead. Please follow Woman in Real Life on Bloglovin' to be reminded when it's party time. And invite your friends. The more the merrier. Cheers!




30 comments:

  1. Yeah NEW LINK PARTY!! I love love love the lidded basket, it's awesome!

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  2. Good luck, Joann!!! Thanks for the invitation to join in!!

    My mother had the same basket and she served buns in it too, with the napkin!! Funny!!!!

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    1. Thanks Jill! And thanks for linking up. :)

      I figure there has to be a napkin, right? Kind of hard to clean a basket. ;) Jo

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  3. Thanks for the invitation. Always love this online bragging get-together. ;)

    J.

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    1. Thanks so much for joining us. Love those vintage cuffs!! :) Jo

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  4. I stopped by from Jill's blog! I have a vintage post for tomorrow and I'll link to you then! Sounds like FUN! Hugs, Diane

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! I look forward to seeing your post tomorrow. :) Jo

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  5. Hi Joann. Thank you for the invite to your new party! I am always happy to find another link party. I like the baskets you found.

    Hugs, Dianne

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    1. Hi Dianne, Thanks so much for coming by and linking up! All the best, Joann.

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    1. Thanks for linking up Taby. I love how you beautifully repurposed your vintage linens.

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  7. I'm linked up this morning! I love your baskets....I have lots of them in my house, too! Hugs, Diane

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    1. Thanks so much for linking up! Your seashell collection looks incredible in that printer's tray! Jo

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  8. Love the baskets...if you ever find one that looks like a mannequin, let me know!!!!

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    1. Thanks. That sounds interesting! I will definitely let you know if I see one. And thanks for linking up! Jo

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  9. Hi there, I hopped over from viewing a Thriftasaurus link up, so I linked up to your party. Going back to my blog to add your link and then will sign up to follow you.

    Thanks for hosting this new thrifty party ~ my favorite kind! :) Pam

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    1. Thanks for linking up and following Pam! Your dog is so cute! He looks similar to my dog Jolene actually. :) Jo

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  10. it would seem your linky is a success! congrats! i do love that lidded basket - perfect for keeping other thrifty treasures in. =)

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    1. Thanks Chrissy. I am grateful to all the lovely people who have linked up their finds. I like your idea of putting more thrifty finds inside the basket. I better get shopping. ;) Jo

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  11. Hi Joann, nice to meet you. I am from BC. Thanks for starting a Vintage Bliss Tuesday Linky Party. Put a link back from my blogs and following.
    Joy

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    1. Nice to meet you too Joy. BC is great. I hope to go back again soon! Thanks for linking up and following! Jo

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  12. Joann, thank you so much for the invitation to the party. I have subscribe to your email alerts and Bloglovin'.

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    1. Thanks so much for linking up and following Donna. I really appreciate it. :) Jo

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  13. I like your second basket the most! Thanks for the invite - looks like the party is a success!

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    1. Thanks! And thanks for linking up! All the best, Jo.

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  14. You can never go wrong with a good basket (Janes does not agree :)

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    1. My husband doesn't agree at this point either. I think he believes there should be a limit on baskets in the house...silly boy!

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  15. Love you baskets, the first 2 have very original shapes. Thanks so much for sharing at the Make it Monday Party! Hope to see you again tonight.

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