A box of puppies

Today I had to go to Walmart as my daughter needed film for her photography class.  I hate Walmart.  Sorry...for those of you who swear by it...but I can count on ONE HAND how many times a year I go there.  Target is my go to place.

As we are approaching the doors we see this

oh my GOD.....a box of puppies!

I was pretty sure this little sweetie was going to end up in my car.  Two young guys were selling them for $50.00.  They are part pit bull.  Who cares if it grows up to rip me apart...I really wanted one!  

   My daughter picked one up...I knew better than to do that.  I felt so awful for them.  I kept saying out loud...we have to walk away!  My daughter did her BEST job of begging throughout the store but I held firm.  When we came out they were gone. Sad to think of what will happen to these little guys.  Probably end up at the animal shelter.   

We were in the store maybe 10 minutes...I swung by the magazine section and I found this

I couldn't believe it.  I've heard all over blogworld how hard it is to find.  Walmart had about 6 copies.  

I was so curious to see this...to see if it was worth the money.  I've pretty much stopped buying magazines now that I read so many blogs.  All my favorites are gone anyway.  This one did NOT disappoint!  I'm VERY choosy when it comes to magazines.....and I was going to buy this one no matter what...just to do my own little critique...and WOW.  I'm savoring every page...every article....every photo....but I did find this and had to laugh...

a magazine rack used as a plate rack.  A magazine rack that looked VERY familiar

Two years ago I found this:

and turned it into this:

I LOVE that they are using it for a plate rack!  I might have to clean out all my dusty magazines from the past two years and re purpose this again!

So yesterday I cleaned off my dining room buffet.....shopped the house for all things cream and white.....and came up with this

I just found this plate rack about 6 months ago and I'm just now getting around to using it.  It was $3.00.

then I remembered to turn the twinkle lights on that I have underneath the fabric....makes it much nicer.

a set of two cute ceramic birds....2.99

I wanted some height on those crackled pointy things....and couldn't find ANYTHING to lift them up.  Then I remembered all the books I disassembled when I hosted the Winter White Fat Book swap....all of these were in a bag in my basement.  It worked perfectly!  I didn't want anything with color to compete with the white/cream theme I was doing so I was happy I'd saved these.  I left them as they were...ripped spine and all.

 I turned over the little mercury glass votives (thrifted for $1.00) and the lights under the fabric illuminated it as if a candle were inside.

(bird salt and pepper shakers from Target last year)

 see what a difference those lights make?

I turn them on at night....and it's just beautiful.. Not like having Christmas all year or anything...but just enough sparkle.

I found this glass house at a flea market at the beach last year....$5.00.  It's been sitting on top of my armoire for a year gathering dust.  It's about time I take it down so I can see it.  The fake flowers are the ones I got a few weeks ago to embellish a tshirt with eventually.  I'm glad I didn't cut them off yet!

The metal stand was a thrift store find a few years ago.  It's so big for the table...I bought it with the intention of selling it some day....

And the flowers....I made from tissue paper a few years ago and just rediscovered them packed away.  I guess I'm anticipating Springs arrival...even though there's still about 10 inches of snow on the ground...but it's melting every day.

Make time to enjoy the things you have...to gather the things that make you happy.

(my cute thrifted little Baby Ben clock....$2.00 at Goodwill) and it WORKS!  

Have a terrific week!   

Comments

[Kate Robertson]

I am going to have to check out this magazine, it looks like fun.

I wanted to thank you for the lovely post card you sent me, sorry I am so late in responding. I had so much fun in the swap and hope you did too!

[sashagirl]

Oh, I just love that you went "shopping" in your own home!!! I do that too! Love all the gorgeous white decorations you have and those twinkle lights under your fabric/runner is just awesome! It does add such a beautiful glow that you can enjoy all year round! I have some twinkle lights that I use for decorating all year too, just make things warm and cozy! And those puppies, all I can say is you are a strong Mommy to stand your ground, haha! Goodness, I would have been a sucker for sure in that situation, haha! Your home is really pretty and you find some great treasures at the goodwill! Thanks for sharing the beauty that surrounds you!
(((hugs)))
Milli (sashagirl on flickr)

[mary]

I just got my hands on a copy of this magazine, I love it.
Those puppies are so cute!
mary

[natalea]

I HATE Walmart too!! They just built a super-massive one right up the street from me last year and I will not enter the doors. I rather pay 3 times as much or not buy anything. I just can't take it! Anyway, love that magazine too and the magazine rack too! have a good weekend Robin!
xo natalea

[Kim]

The magazine rack -- you are clearly ahead of your time! Love it!

And, I love your white display..so much eye candy!

[Rosa]

First thing, I don't shop at WM either. The hub has banned them. They take so much away from the local economy, so sad. But, I guess it was ok since you found that magazine! That is SO YOU! Oh my! Gonna have to look for it now.

[Cindy S]

Ahh, such cute puppies, it does make you wonder how healthy they would be though.
I have not found that magazine yet! I have been searching everywhere!
I adore what you have done on your sideboard. It looks fabulous!
I really like your blog, I will be back!
~cindy s~

[.tiff]

Oh my goodness, how could anyone possibly resist a box full of puppies that cute!

[pamelajane]

Loving your dining room vignette, Robin. Even though it's all whites like the all-too-plentiful snow outside, somehow it's cozier, especially with the flowers. CanNOT wait for spring!

[Leslie M.]

Wow Robin! I'm loving the lights under the table cloth idea, and the puppies! Oh, it would be hard to keep walking. You did well.

Going to have to look for that magazine.

[Sarah]

Aww those pups are so cute! I got my copy at Walmart too. I am a Target girl too, but I was looking there for some cheap white muslin and took a quick detour at the magazine stand as well. Great vignette too!

[Karla Nathan]

Puppies, magazines, and cool junk are all things that are hard to walk on by!

Its good to hear that the magazine is worth it. I've not got a copy yet, I'll pick one up. I'm the same way, I read way too many blogs and don't buy as many mags.

Your room looks beautiful!!!!

[laurie magpie ethel]

I rarely hit walmart either - but Target didn't have Flea Market magazine so in desperation I ventured into Walmart. I was thrilled that they had it (and I didn't have to pass by a box of cute puppies either!) I was pretty happy with the magazine too - so nice to see something new on the stands.

[Kathleen Grace]

Good thing you have some willpower! those puppys were so cute, but they don't stay little like that and they are a long time commitment. The dining room looks beautiful, romantic and I love little lights all year long.

[Julie Ann]

Oh my gosh- just look at those adorable puppies!!! I hope that they will all go to good homes!! You did such a beautiful job on your buffet!! And I love those little twinkling lights, too!

[Lori]

Robin, those puppies are so cute...i don't know how you were able to resist one...i love the idea of the magazine rack holding china, that looks so pretty...your all white vignette is gorgeous, you have the cutest flower frogs, that half moon one is so cute...you twinkle lights look so pretty, such a wonderful idea...i ise old books for elevation too, they are perfect for that purpose!!!

[jen]

All that white looks sooo pretty against the blue, love it! Hope you are thawing out over there!

[HeidiAnn]

Oh- and I have an upcoming post on my blog about crepe paper flowers, too!
What's that they say about great minds?........

[HeidiAnn]

This post cracks me up. I haven't been able to find Flea Market Style yet - hmm, maybe I should go look at Walmart- cannot even remember when I last set foot in the place - seriously.
And I have right now down in my basement a similar magazine rack that I found at a thrift store - it is awaiting painting by me. And I can't decide whether to sell it at the shop or desperately try to fit it into our already completely packed home!
Oh- and I have a pair of birds like that white one, too!

[Heather ~ Pretty Petals]

oh my gosh, those puppies!! I really would love to adopt a pit bull, there are so many of them in shelters and most are just big sweeties!

I LOVE the dining room. Those paper flowers are so pretty! lovin the green.

Can't wait to see that magazine! Glad to know it is a good one.

xoxo Heather