Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays No.40

Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend with family and friends...I know we sure did. Spent  Thanksgiving Day at my mom's house with family and eat way too much (I'm sure we are all guilty of this one). On Friday headed over to my sister's house for an IRON BOWL PARTY...now speaking of this game...this one will never be forgotten...after being down by 24 at the end of the  first quarter...we came back in full force and WON the game 28-27!!! I have spent six weekends in Auburn this fall going to our games and I can tell you first hand...these guys just don't give up! We are now #1 again and heading to the SEC championship game this week...I just LOVE those AUBURN TIGERS!!!!!

I have also been very busy this past weekend getting my home all dressed up for the CHRISTMAS holidays....you know I'm hosting a CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE here at COASTAL CHARM on December 9 and so I can't be just half dressed when all my guests show up...you know what I mean? Today I'm sharing my THRIFTY mantel with all of you...the only things new here are my glass ornaments that I bought at Ikea last year at 50% off. I had a great time picking up some discounted items at the after Christmas sales last year and now I'm having even more fun pulling it all out and playing with it! Looking forward to seeing what THRIFTY items and ideas you have to share this week...soooooo let's get this party going...link her up and start visiting around and get inspired!
                                             Hoping all of y'all have a fun time here at my party
                                                        and come back again next week!
                                                                           Linda

             I decided to keep my mantel simple this year...so a twig tree was just perfect for that look!

                                                     It's very simple, but I'm lovin' it!
                                                      I did think about adding more,
                                                          but I think this will be the
                                                                     finial look.
                                             P.S. I have changed my mind...I will be adding
                                                    something on each side of the tree...check
                                                    back later to find out what I do!!!!!

                      When I saw these glass striped trees at Ikea last year...I knew I had to have some.
                                           I'm sorry to say, but I don't remember how much
                                             I paid for them...I sure wish those guys at Ikea
                                                would put price tags on their merchandise!

                                                          Momma and her baby!!!!

                                        Garland that I have had for years...just added some berry balls
                                                                and twigs from my yard!

                         These white stockings were FREE...an owner of one of the antique shops
                         that I was located in, didn't want them any more...they were brand new...so
                                     I said sure...I will be happy to take them off your hands.
                 

                                 I have always wanted to display wreaths on my plantation shutters
                                 in the den...so this year...I did just that! I used some ribbon that I
                                 already had on hand and added some  red and lime green balls from
                                                                         my stash!

                                   If your liking the look...head right out to your own yard and
                                   cut a branch...then get a container...some styrofoam...sand 
                                    (I used sand because I have plenty of it here on the coast)
                                        and then add some ornaments...now you will have a
                                           NIFTY  THRIFTY CHRISTMAS TREE too!!!!
                                            
                                                      

                                    Still pondering where I will used the rest of these beauties...yes
                                                                  I have more!!!

Grab my button...post it on your blog so all your friends can come by and join in on the fun!

***Please everyone, follow these guidelines!****

1. Be sure to refer back to my blog so everyone can see who is participating today, include the NTT button in your post (copy and paste the html code under the button…the button is located on my sidebar). Please make sure that you have put my NTT button or my blog name with a link on your post. I have seen that some of you have forgot to do this…so this is just a sweet reminder.

2. This party is for sharing thrifty finds from garage sales, thrift stores, consignment shops, craigslist and even those awesome deals that you find at any retail store. Please do not link to an Etsy shop or something similar (I will delete the link...believe me...I don't like doing this).

3. Please go and visit the other participates and leave a comment about their treasures and thrifty ideas…this is what makes the PAR-TAY so much FUN and what a great way to meet new friends. I would love for you to add yourself as a follower if you haven't already and please let me know, I love to know when I have a new friend. I appreciate all your comments, they really make my day.

Come join me at these fun parties!
Table Top Tuesday
Metamorphosis Monday
Just Something I Whipped Up
Make It For Monday
The Lettered Cottage
Tuesdays Treasures
Hooked on Houses

Memories

Today I have posted some pics of our VINTAGE NATIVITY that came from Mr.CC's  family...I have another nativity but this one is so SPECIAL because it's the one that Mr.CC had in his childhood home...the memories are so wonderful. Since we lost both of his parents during our first year of  marriage, I try to keep some family treasures displayed around our home, so their memory stays with us every day. When my daughters get married and start their own families, I plan on passing on family heirlooms...I wonder which one will want this lovely nativity...I guess only time will tell!
                                                   Hope y'all come back...real soon,
                                                                        Linda









Just a little reminder...my Christmas Open House is Dec.9. I would love for you to post my party button on your sidebar and help me spread the word and if you post it...please let me know because this southern gal is big on THANK YOU NOTES!!!

Come join me for some fun here!!

Metamorphosis Monday

Table Top Tuesday

Show and Tell Friday

Feathered Nest Friday

Happy Thanksgiving and I have a WINNER!!!!

I would like to wish all of y'all a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful time together during this holiday weekend. My family will be spending Thanksgiving day at my mother's home...going to my sister's home on Friday for a IRON BOWL party...ONLY AUBURN FANS INVITED (it's best this way)...on Saturday we will be taking our family pic for our Christmas cards...Sunday we will be going to church and then after lunch...we tell Mary Claire goodbye (she will be leaving to go back to Auburn...thank goodness she will be back home in two weeks for the Christmas holidays). What are your plans for the holiday weekend?

The lucky WINNER of my $65 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY is.......BJ over at SWEET NOTHINGS!!!!!
Congrats BJ...I hope you enjoy spending your gift card over at CSN STORES...maybe you can share with all of us what you pick out!
                                                 Hope y'all come back...real soon,
                                                                   Linda

Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays No.39 and a Christmas Open House

Hello ladies, I know everyone is busy getting ready for the thanksgiving  holiday and with that said, I would like to THANK YOU for coming to my party this week. Last week was the largest crowd yet at NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS...I had 158 of you here and that made me one happy hostess!
This week I'm announcing my CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE here at COASTAL CHARM. The linky party will take place on THURSDAY DECEMBER 9...so please...SAVE THE DATE!!! I would love for you to help me spread the word about the party by posting my PARTY BUTTON (located below) on your sidebar. I hope all of you will come by and share your homes here on the 9th. I don't know about you, but I love going to OPEN HOUSES during the holidays...ideas galore...now who doesn't love getting more ideas? Tomorrow I'm getting my Christmas decor out and off I go decorating the inside of my home...I sure hope I can get some sleep tonight, because I'm soooo excited to get started...I'm like a kid on Christmas Eve! I have some new items to use this year that I bought after Christmas last year at low discounted prices...so take a look to see what NIFTY THRIFTY items that I have to share this week. I  almost forgot to mention that my GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY ends at midnight on the 23rd...so if you have not entered...then click HERE...I will announce the WINNER on Wednesday.
                                                        Hope y'all come back...real soon,
                                                                              Linda

I couldn't pass up this "FUN" message board at 50% off...will be displaying photo Christmas cards!!!


Look how CUTE it is with some cards!


Going to make a red/silver ornament wreath...$1.25 box at Target.


Mercury glass ornaments from Target...$1.98!


Some bronze ornaments only .98 cents...TARGET...just LOVE that store!


More from TARGET...$1.49





My daughter got this cute little fella for her condo at college!


Eight snowflakes for only .98 cents...can never have too many snowflakes! I have big plans for these beauties.


I went way out on this one...it was $4.98...had to have it. I really like how it looks on my $2 garage sale lamp in my kitchen!


Gotta love them...they were FREE!!!


These were FREE too...I had a $10.00 coupon for Kohl's and got all four of these ornaments for FREE!!!

***Please everyone, follow these guidelines!****


1.. Be sure to refer back to my blog so everyone can see who is participating today, include the NTT button in your post (copy and paste the html code under the button…the button is located on my sidebar). Please make sure that you have put my NTT button or my blog name with a link on your post. I have seen that some of you have forgot to do this…so this is just a sweet reminder.

2. This party is for sharing thrifty finds from garage sales, thrift stores, consignment shops, craigslist and even those awesome deals that you find at any retail store. Please do not link to an Etsy shop or something similar (I will delete the link...believe me...I don't like doing this).

3. Please go and visit the other participates and leave a comment about their treasures and thrifty ideas…this is what makes the PAR-TAY so much FUN and what a great way to meet new friends. I would love for you to add yourself as a follower if you haven't already and please let me know, I love to know when I have a new friend. I appreciate all your comments, they really make my day.

The Beauty of Fall at the Lake

Last weekend while Mr.CC and I were in Auburn for our football game, we deceided to spend Friday at the lake. With the trees at their peak, this was the perfect time to spend the day riding down country roads and soaking up all the FALL BEAUTY!!!  In a few years Mr.CC will retire and we have been thinking about relocating to the lake...where do want to retire to? I'm looking forward to spending lots of time soaking up the beauty of our country...we plan on traveling the great old USA...hoping to see all 50 states. Take a look around the lake and you will understand why we want to make it our new home in a few years!
                                               Hope y'all come back...real soon,
                                                                    Linda

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Seasonal Sundays

Outdoor Wednesdays

Down By The Bay...Part 2

I'm so happy that you came back today for PART 2 of DOWN BY THE BAY...as I said yesterday...we will looking at some bayside homes located in the heart of FAIRHOPE. Now as we look around town at all the different styles and sizes of these homes, please keep in mind that Mr.CC would be happy to sell you one of these beauties...yes Mr.CC is a real estate broker and he does a great deal of business here on the bay. Here is a little info about Fairhope that I would like to share with you.

More and more people are moving to Fairhope Alabama. It is a charming small town, a great location for the family. The population have increased with more than 29% from 2000 to 2007.


Those interested in Fairhope AL Real Estate should also know that downtown Fairhope is the location of many music festivals, art walks, and fine dining restaurants where people greet one another with that southern, friendly charm.

Voted the top 10 most romantic escapes by Coastal Living Magazine, Fairhope is truly a desirable community in which to relocate or to retire.

Recently called "one of the country's best kept surprises" in a 2007 edition of Coastal Living magazine, Fairhope, Alabama was founded in 1894 as a single tax colony by a group of economists. Fairhope, Alabama is one of two single tax colonies remaining in the United States. The purpose of forming this new colony was to establish a model colony free from all forms of private monopoly. This single tax colony still exists today to retain the value of the land for the community.

So now that you have all the nitty gritty about this quaint liitle town...let's get this tour moving!!!!
                                        Hope y'all come back...real soon,
                                                           Linda