Thursday, June 12, 2008

The Dollar Store


Do you have a Dollar Store nearby?  You know, the sort of place where everything is cheap, cheap, cheap, in price and in quality?  I once bought a tape measure at the Dollar Store and had to leave it outside for a week because it smelled so strongly of plastic, or chemicals, or something...  

Probably not healthy, huh?

Anyway, I thought of the Dollar Store the other day when I came home from an estate sale with this little silverplated cup.  Tarnished, but totally fabulous.  

One dollar.  

Am I a super shopper, or what?

Happy shopping, dear bloggers!

23 comments:

  1. You are The Super Shopper. I love that cup. The design on it is beautiful.

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  2. Hi Mary! I love your precious little cup you found. Wouldn't it be great to have the story behind it. I want you to know, I read your blog every day and enjoy it so much. You seem like the sweetest lady (cute too!). I realized I have never talked to you, so "Hi". I've been loving looking at your beautiful flowers. Have a wonderful day! Shelia

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  3. You are, indeed, the Superest Shopper! I love it.

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  4. Well, you know I love the Dollar store.

    The cup is a fabulous find. I have a magazine article upstairs that I'm going to use as inspiration when I decorate my little studio. The woman used her collection of silver trophy cups in her design.

    Your little cup was probably an award of some kind. Such a sweet little find.

    - Suzanne

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  5. Hi Sheila! It's so nice to "meet" you, and thank you so much for your kind words. :)

    Beverly and mental, thank you for the accolades! Maybe I should find a silver cup with the words "Super Shopper" engraved on it, or at least a t-shirt! :)
    xoxo,
    Mary

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  6. Hi Mary,

    Every morning I check your blog...LOVE IT! When I saw this picture of the silver cup and the words Dollar Store, you woke me right up. For a minute there I thought you were saying you found this cup at the Dollar store! :) I am also such a big bargain hunter...love the thrill of a tag sale, flea market, etc. I recently found a Spode "Cookies for Santa" plate for a $1. Perfect condition! I have some of the Christmas Spode pieces, and I sure didn't pay a $1 for them! Have a nice day!

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  7. Mary that would have to be the best dollar you have ever spent. It is wonderful
    Alison

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  8. You, my dear Mary, are the QUEEN of Super Shoppers! Beautiful little cup!
    xo bj

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  9. That's such a great find! I absolutely love great purchases! Sometimes you really can find great deals at the dollar store! Love your blog. :)

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  10. I'm a Dollar Store shopper. I find some wonderful things there. It depends on what it is, though. There are some things I won't buy and others that I'm thrilled to find for a dollar. Your little cup is a real treasure. And a bargain. ~Adrienne~

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  11. You are definitely a super shopper, Mary! I am amazed at the stuff you bring home from the different estate sales! Good job!

    Next time, can I go with you? ;)

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  12. You are the Queen of Thrift Shopping! I think we should all come and go shopping with you so you can teach us your secrets! HA!

    :-) Rosie

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  13. Too bad the Dollar Store doesn't carry things like that cup. That's what we need an antique and collectibles dollar store.

    Love your blog,
    Susan from the Little Yellow House

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  14. You ARE a super shopper. I love it! Much better than the junk at my dollar store. What the world really needs is a good dollar thrift shop, dont you think?

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  15. Okay, I've never seen anything like that in any dollar store I've ever been in. What in the world is going on? LOL!

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  16. Tarnished is pretty ;) I love spending those thrifty dollars! :)

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  17. Hi Mary

    Very thrifty and a great addition to your collection (which I feel I know by heart!

    :0)
    Tara

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  18. That's my kind of dollar store! What a fun find.

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  19. I love bargains! You sure got a great one with that silver cup! Would love to see what it looks like all polished.

    Kady

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  20. Hi Mary,

    I'm playing catch up. What a fantastic bargain that was! That's my kind of dollar shopping :)

    Hugs,
    Dena

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  21. Mary, you win the super-shopper prize. The cup is adorable! It's fun finding bargains, isn't it?

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  22. I love that lil cup!

    I love the Dollar Store but if the item I want isn't made in America..I won't buy it..just one of my little quirks..
    Have a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Robin

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  23. It is wonderful!!!!!!! I would have bought that, too.

    xx

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