Thrift Store Find Gets a New Life // Linda Vater

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  • Опубликовано: 1 дек 2024

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  • @cynthiagreen6927
    @cynthiagreen6927 3 года назад +30

    It’s amazing how a simple floral arrangement can thrill the heart. So lovely how you displayed your tulips.

  • @lisamakifit
    @lisamakifit 3 года назад +1

    They also match and harmonize with your wood 👌 💖💖💖

  • @deeaustin379
    @deeaustin379 3 года назад +3

    I love how you use nature/natural items in decorating. Love all the textures. Really speaks to me! Thanks for sharing.

  • @dorindahathaway2138
    @dorindahathaway2138 3 года назад +8

    You have such a great sense of style, Linda!

  • @derrongoodengardenandlifes8655
    @derrongoodengardenandlifes8655 3 года назад +13

    This is a gorgeous arrangement and that box planter gives it such character.👏🏼👏🏼🇨🇦

  • @minser7516
    @minser7516 3 года назад +2

    The hollowed stumps are beautiful. A great inspiration of bringing the outdoors in.

  • @kaylamson5161
    @kaylamson5161 3 года назад +4

    Your style and sense of gardening is totally me. I love the natural touches u use that don’t cost a lot of money. Very classy! God bless!

  • @caroleasley7433
    @caroleasley7433 3 года назад +6

    Arrangements are Absolutely beautiful.. love the color of the tulips ❤️🌷🌷🌷

  • @katen1228
    @katen1228 3 года назад +8

    Love, love, LOVE those hollowed out tree parts, great textural interest!

  • @michaliareeton3247
    @michaliareeton3247 3 года назад +2

    Hi Linda just loved your video. l just love old things and l love recycling to. The box on your window so beautiful with your tulips in. Your house is so beautiful and just love your style so beautiful

  • @8Gammie
    @8Gammie 3 года назад +1

    Always love being invited into your warm and beautiful home. Love your arrangements, you inspire me so much. Blessings, love and hugs.

  • @AJsGreenThumbLLC
    @AJsGreenThumbLLC 3 года назад +1

    Such a warm and cozy colored arrangement. Very free and relaxed....just pretty Linda! And the industrial container sets it all together.

  • @brendagraybeal2543
    @brendagraybeal2543 3 года назад +1

    Once again you have given me an idea to brighten this very dreary day. I look forward to your posts every day. Thank you.

  • @gttap
    @gttap 3 года назад +3

    Lovely Linda. The antique feel with all the rustic tones and textures looks great.

  • @jawja100
    @jawja100 3 года назад +10

    Recently forced to take out a pine on my property; it had died, & woodpeckers bred in it last yr, but, danger of falling. I so enjoy woodpeckers, watching them drill, & the holes they leave.

  • @robmcnaughton1086
    @robmcnaughton1086 3 года назад +1

    You never cease to amaze me with your gorgeous ideas.You have the eye of an artist and the hands of a craftsman,Your home is truely a reflection of your flair for all things beautiful.I agree that you save the vibrant colours for spring.Sunshine and bright coloured flowers will warm the heart of the coldest gardener in early spring.We will soon be saying goidbye to summer here.Its been beautiful to see my old favourites come to their glorious best again.You have so much to look forward too.

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      And fall has its own allure. Seasons are wonderful are they not?!

    • @robmcnaughton1086
      @robmcnaughton1086 3 года назад

      Exactly Linda.Autumn is my favourite season.It brings its own colours and charm.It gives me time to thank mother nature for all she gave me in the growing season and now I can help her put the garden to bed.Thankyou again Linda for your posts.You are just so beautiful and sweet.You make my day

  • @ginafriend1690
    @ginafriend1690 3 года назад +2

    Lovely window and cozy home, Linda! Nice displays with tulips and forsythia. Great organization skills all around, storage included! 🌷💕

  • @yeahthatsright2614
    @yeahthatsright2614 3 года назад +5

    The tulips are such a beautiful color!
    Thank-you for sharing your creativity.❤️

  • @carolorr4280
    @carolorr4280 3 года назад +7

    Fun. And a stunning arrangement on the kitchen window. Great ideas.

  • @susie2366
    @susie2366 3 года назад +19

    Your sense of taste is inspiring to me.

  • @karenrice5303
    @karenrice5303 3 года назад +2

    Those flower arrangements are beautiful. Glad to see the Goddard and Goddard box on display.

  • @sandracroghan8360
    @sandracroghan8360 3 года назад +1

    Aside from absolutely loving ALL of your videos, I so appreciate your slow movemens with your camera.

  • @yarlettegebarowski5995
    @yarlettegebarowski5995 3 года назад +1

    Linda , I love how you used the rustic box and hollowed out limbs to create such beautiful flower displays. I am like you I love old boxes and baskets and have quite a collection that I use for decorating. The window display is amazing.

  • @sahabshraddha8453
    @sahabshraddha8453 3 года назад +1

    Lovely ❤️ floral arrangements ⭐⭐

  • @Li-Anderson
    @Li-Anderson 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely, cozy and warm setting for the season.🥶☕
    Thank you Linda!🤗

  • @salimorton641
    @salimorton641 3 года назад +1

    The way you think outside the box for display is inspiring! Love the tree stump display and the kitchen tulips in your box.

  • @kershneegovender4932
    @kershneegovender4932 3 года назад

    Dear Linda
    I absolutely love all your videos, I only recently discovered your channel but it has brought me so much happiness. I love your thrifting videos and have now started to frequent thrift stores. I have also started potting and trimming my very own boxwood topiaries, my garden is very small but I am inspired by your wonderful style.
    Regards
    Kershnee
    From South Africa

  • @joywhitley3141
    @joywhitley3141 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful coppery tulips! It’s both a nod to fall and spring. 🙃 Perfect.💕

  • @toosense
    @toosense 3 года назад +1

    On days I'm not gardening outdoors I am usually messing with my indoor plants OR shopping for pots and other garden supplies. Today I built a small raised bed and prepared it with soil, I'm SO ready for Spring! Thanks for so many inspiring videos!

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      Sounds like you are raring to go!

  • @kimjapinga6550
    @kimjapinga6550 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing your beautiful flower arrangements and home. I just love tulips and that color you picked is perfect for this time of year, particularly next to the forsythia.

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      I kind of agree. I’m not quite ready for really springy colors

  • @dulceportillo4061
    @dulceportillo4061 3 года назад +1

    Very beautiful floral arrangement and a very happy and relax Sunday to you too. :)

  • @hazelpoole1954
    @hazelpoole1954 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely gorgeous! I agree it is still winter, such a beautiful colour.

  • @Cenepk101
    @Cenepk101 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful Bouquet, Beautiful Basement. So organized and clean. !

  • @judyescobedo4769
    @judyescobedo4769 3 года назад +3

    Love your fresh flower arrangements. I am now inspired to make a few myself. Thank you💕

  • @trkrgal73
    @trkrgal73 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful arrangements Linda and so simple! Who needs a fancy crystal vase when you can use an old wooden box or some old stumps. Such great ideas! I LOVE IT!! ❤

  • @desireehouse
    @desireehouse 3 года назад +3

    Beautiful arrangement. I always call my extra décor my ‘props’ 😂, as if I live on a movie set. Have a wonderful week.

  • @magdalenastevense1332
    @magdalenastevense1332 3 года назад +1

    Love the way you decorate!

  • @duncanburl7586
    @duncanburl7586 3 года назад +1

    You really have a gift. Love,love,love.Nailed it!

  • @DDavis-lm6tv
    @DDavis-lm6tv 3 года назад

    You always inspire me with your ideas! Thank you for posting such classy and interesting content, Linda!

  • @HowsItGrowing
    @HowsItGrowing 3 года назад +2

    What a pick me up. I really need to add more flowers inside in the winter. Love the warm color tulips you picked.

  • @vintag56h77
    @vintag56h77 3 года назад +2

    Thank you Linda.Hi from Canada!!! Natalia. 🙇

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      Hello Natalia! What a beautiful name :-)

  • @mybahe1
    @mybahe1 3 года назад +1

    I swear! 🌺 Linda Vater I am so jealous!!💗 How is it that you have those absolutely gorgeous mantle log vases!! Man, now I have to up my game....how lucky are you! Beautiful obsession!🌺😐🌹

  • @plumalynne1399
    @plumalynne1399 3 года назад +3

    Would LOVE to see all your thrift store finds and how you style them⭐️

  • @denisedelgado3350
    @denisedelgado3350 3 года назад +1

    Love the arrangements! Orange and coral are my favorite! 🧡

  • @judyandrews1605
    @judyandrews1605 3 года назад +1

    Sooooo clever! I love it! Thanks for sharing.

  • @jackieburnett6881
    @jackieburnett6881 3 года назад +1

    Gorgeous! Loved how you displayed the tulips

  • @lilliegriffin559
    @lilliegriffin559 3 года назад +2

    Hi Linda !!!!!! Im a new subscriber and I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL 😀 I could watch and listen to your videos 24/7 it is so mesmerizing!!! Love how you share your ideas and all the processes of your garden . Your home, your garden and your personality is just beautiful!!!! Love the flowers so beautiful in the wooden box😀 keep the videos coming ..

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      Welcome Lillie✨👋✨

  • @johannerobert8404
    @johannerobert8404 3 года назад +1

    Hello Linda love your arrangements love your video take care be safe Johanne from Blainville xox

  • @joanshute3384
    @joanshute3384 3 года назад +1

    Hi Linda we are having snow falling as I am writing to you . It is cold here in New Jersey. Oh I Love your Basket with those Tulips in . And the carve out logs is Absolutely Beautiful. You have a very organised basement that is a good place to keep all your things you aren't using. Thank you for sharing. Nice to 2yu again . So until next time God Bless you and Stewart and have a Blessed Evening and Stay Safe my dear Friend. 😊😊😊

  • @sandraelliano5858
    @sandraelliano5858 3 года назад +1

    I just found your channel. Beautiful house! What a great way to use tree stumps. They would work wonderfully outside as planters too. Hope I can find some this spring.

  • @ytubechannel997
    @ytubechannel997 3 года назад +2

    The forsythia emerging from the wooden vase looks amazing. So effective.

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      And they look so happy this time of year!

  • @ruthannerrante4861
    @ruthannerrante4861 3 года назад +1

    New to your channel, absolutely love your decorating

  • @DixieGirl9876
    @DixieGirl9876 3 года назад +2

    I love all the arrangements and the re-purposed "containers"! I store my decor items the same, except they're in the attic.

  • @jennystimson7104
    @jennystimson7104 3 года назад +1

    I would love to see videos on how you put to use your baskets. I have a few but don't know how to utilize them aside from storage. I would love to make them part of the decor in my house.

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      I’ll try to make a video!

  • @jackieb1677
    @jackieb1677 3 года назад +4

    Kudos Linda for the Trader Joe's shout out I work for the company. I always loved going thrifting but as of resent I look at finds through my Linda eyes " as in how will Linda repurpose this" Thanks for the inspirations

  • @judymiddleswart9350
    @judymiddleswart9350 3 года назад +1

    So funny because after Hurricane Sally I called few hollowed out stumps cool wood /bark stuff as well!! Love this look! I suppose there is always a silver lining to Mother Nature storms ! Thanks for sharing!!

  • @DH-qz2so
    @DH-qz2so 3 года назад +1

    I say, "Beautiful!".... you have such great taste...timeless and elegant... I love the terra cotta color of the tulips that you chose...I tend to go subtle colors...and do not like, in my house,..anything bright...but I do like bright colors of flowers in my outside garden!

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      We share the same inclination!

  • @gillyjaynes8558
    @gillyjaynes8558 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful arrangement Linda.

  • @ChestnutForge
    @ChestnutForge 10 месяцев назад

    I love seeing enthiust about thrifting, I have done it mostly due to low income, I feel so much better about it now, and will have new ideas for building my backyard gardens, I also have been thrifting nurseries every week, looking for ornamental grasses and plants I can buy one pot and propogate over the winter I get numerous plants that away with a fraction of the cost of buying multiples.

  • @vic82ism
    @vic82ism 3 года назад +1

    I love your style❤️ your home is gorgeous.

  • @carolsuesamuelson7935
    @carolsuesamuelson7935 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful arrangement. Thank you

  • @deannab9511
    @deannab9511 3 года назад +1

    You are always an inspiration ❤🌷

  • @user-kd7fs6lr3z
    @user-kd7fs6lr3z 3 года назад +4

    Today is my birthday and you are a blessing and a gift. Thank you.

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎊 DEAR!!

  • @terriebutler6737
    @terriebutler6737 3 года назад +1

    Gorgeous! I love it all 🪴

  • @ellepienews6249
    @ellepienews6249 3 года назад +1

    So fun to utilize your Goddard and Goddard box! Admittedly I had to look up that company after your last video. So enjoyable to read about the old companies, but also am melancholy too! Sad to realize so many companies are no longer. Thank you for your “calming” videos. Loved your hollowed out stumps!! A silver lining in the dark aftermath of the ice storm.

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      Thank you dear 🍃

    • @ellepienews6249
      @ellepienews6249 3 года назад

      @@LindaVater You are so very welcome. Thank you, again.

  • @cathyrobinson2987
    @cathyrobinson2987 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful.🌷🌷

  • @barbarabranstetter1784
    @barbarabranstetter1784 3 года назад +1

    I love 💕 the arrangement!

  • @helenwilliamson7099
    @helenwilliamson7099 3 года назад +8

    Love stuff like this, I can't wait to get back into mutching in antique shops where I live, love your table cloth. Looks like a Paisley pattern, I live in Paisley Scotland where it was made in the mills z😊❤

    • @foggybottomz
      @foggybottomz 3 года назад +2

      I had no idea it originated overseas! Thanks for sharing that fact. As an American I only associated it with bandanas worn by cowboys back in the day, haha.

    • @helenwilliamson7099
      @helenwilliamson7099 3 года назад +2

      @@foggybottomz it originated in India but was produced in Paisley Scotland I think I'm right about that hopefully x

    • @helenwilliamson7099
      @helenwilliamson7099 3 года назад +2

      @@foggybottomz The tear drop shape came from Persian, but the pattern was named after the town of Paisley in the western coast of Scotland I've even got a pair of earnings and a broach that u ware often take care x😊💐💐👍

    • @foggybottomz
      @foggybottomz 3 года назад +2

      @@helenwilliamson7099 Ohh, thank you for sharing!

    • @helenwilliamson7099
      @helenwilliamson7099 3 года назад +1

      @@foggybottomz your welcome x😊💖👍

  • @mennelljd
    @mennelljd 3 года назад +1

    Best idea ever stealing that hollowed out logs!! Outside I go in search of the perfect ones.

  • @kmarch6630
    @kmarch6630 3 года назад +2

    Thanks for the tour. I'm jealous of the basement. I have some outbuildings but it would be nice to have my extra things in the house.

  • @marycampbell4160
    @marycampbell4160 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful arrangements awesome tour

  • @DCT14
    @DCT14 3 года назад +1

    I adore the hollowed out tree stumps as floral containers. Very organic, right from nature. Linda, you mentioned some time ago about a possible venture with QVC. Is that still something we can look forward to in the future? I’m loving this intimate, cozy format. During this pandemic, they feel like a visit in your home with your best garden friend. Thank you ❤️

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      Yes! Can’t make an announcement yet… But stay tuned :-)

  • @jeanieh9386
    @jeanieh9386 3 года назад +3

    Linda I just noticed your snow shoes. I have some very similar but mine are longer...mine are probably 5 ft from tip to end. They were my grandfather’s and he wore them often in Northern Minnesota in the woods.

  • @nancyconnell8579
    @nancyconnell8579 3 года назад +1

    Your forsythia looks beautiful. I had it on my calendar today to bring in some forsythia from my yard to start forcing their blooms. However, in CT we're in the midst of a two day snow storm. Shoulda pruned some pieces yesterday!

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      I heard about the terrible snowstorm up your way! Be safe!

  • @joannereinauer7532
    @joannereinauer7532 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful arrangement

  • @Itsmevictoire
    @Itsmevictoire 3 года назад +2

    BEAUTIFUL!🌻
    ❤FROM DALLAS TEXAS

  • @RVBadlands2015
    @RVBadlands2015 3 года назад

    I can’t plant tulips in the ground the goffers eat them. So, I plant them in pots. Your tulip arrangement is so beautiful. I love thrifting with my sister.

  • @fannieallen6005
    @fannieallen6005 3 года назад +1

    Golden woodtones and orange 🧡

  • @jenidouthit7980
    @jenidouthit7980 3 года назад +1

    Just found your channel and love your channel! A new subscriber and I’m in Oklahoma too!

  • @janetsways4176
    @janetsways4176 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this inspiration! My mother gave me some beautiful silk geraniums that I’m sure cost her a small fortune because they look so realistic. I’ve been waiting to find the right vessel for them... I have a similar box that will fit beautifully on my kitchen window sill! I’m so excited to get started! Oh, I may need to find some hallowed out logs too! 😉

  • @sydneykasmar
    @sydneykasmar 3 года назад +1

    Which do I love more...the kitchen bouquet or the tree trunk containers? The tree trunks!

  • @saraw8503
    @saraw8503 3 года назад +2

    That little log “cave” is the perfect opportunity for a felted woodland creature. Bunny? Squirrel? Owl?

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад +1

      Lol. Yes! Winnie the Pooh or Piglet?!?

    • @JJ-fm3hr
      @JJ-fm3hr 3 года назад

      i vote Piglet!! 😃🙃😃

  • @marywhitfield7553
    @marywhitfield7553 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful.

  • @chandrikatilwalli4741
    @chandrikatilwalli4741 3 года назад +1

    You have style!

  • @karlahpeace8254
    @karlahpeace8254 3 года назад +1

    You have a beautiful home.

  • @lindaortolano7837
    @lindaortolano7837 3 года назад +1

    Good Morning Linda! Your ideas and floral arrangements are beautiful! I was wondering if you put thin wire up the stems of your Tulips to keep them upright? Whenever I use Tulips regardless of the vessel they always seem to flop over which is sad because I tend to shy away from them. Maybe you just have that magic touch! LOL! Regardless of what you do your arrangements are beautiful!! Love the idea of the tree logs and so love your cozy home!! Have a great day and I will see you in the next one!! Hugs! :)

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад +1

      Hey Sweetie! In this arrangement I wanted them to flop a bit. Here’s a good article: www.housebeautiful.com/uk/garden/plants/a27191534/how-to-stop-tulips-drooping/

  • @janismacvicar9637
    @janismacvicar9637 3 года назад +3

    lovely video. its freezing cold here in scotland

    • @katen1228
      @katen1228 3 года назад

      I’m in Iowa, USA, cold here too, snowed 3 1/2 inches last night. Have a Blessed evening .

    • @janismacvicar9637
      @janismacvicar9637 3 года назад

      @@katen1228 thankyou

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 3 года назад +2

      Cold here in East Tennessee, USA. Visiting Scotland is on my bucket list. My maternal great grandparents came from there.

    • @janismacvicar9637
      @janismacvicar9637 3 года назад

      @@j.m.7056 how wonderful do you know which part of scotland they came from

    • @j.m.7056
      @j.m.7056 3 года назад

      @@janismacvicar9637 They lived in Edinburgh. They traveled to Canada and eventually the New York, USA.

  • @beverlymurray6554
    @beverlymurray6554 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful arrangement Linda. I just found your channel and I will subscribe. Loved seeing your home. Where did you get the picture of the steer above the mantle upstairs in the room off your kitchen?

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      I’m not sure where my husband got it… It is a replica of a cave painting in Lascaux, France
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lascaux. My husband has a degree in anthropology so it is especially meaningful to him. We love it!

  • @retadearing4602
    @retadearing4602 3 года назад +1

    Simple beautiful

  • @laura2842
    @laura2842 3 года назад +1

    beautiful!! Linda did you have to treat the wooden stumps in anyway? They are fabulous looking!

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад +1

      Not really. They were outside in freezing weather for a while to kill any bugs though. These also we’re naturally hollowed out inside already.

    • @laura2842
      @laura2842 3 года назад

      @@LindaVater Thank you, I have a couple of branches that I collected in the summer, I will put them outside to "freeze" as I want to hang them up. Cheers

  • @phyllistisler3293
    @phyllistisler3293 3 года назад

    Where did you get your plaid curtains? I am such a plaid fan! I, too, live in an English tudor.

  • @beckyscheller9358
    @beckyscheller9358 3 года назад +1

    Did you clean the stumps with anything before bringing them inside? Love the look and can do the same from my yard. Beautiful tulips !

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад +1

      Not really. They had been left outside and experienced several hard freezes. That would’ve zapped any bugs :-)

  • @lindakuntz7257
    @lindakuntz7257 3 года назад +2

    Do you do anything to control bugs in your tree trunk vases?

    • @LindaVater
      @LindaVater  3 года назад

      They had been out in freezing temps so I think that zapped any bugs:)

  • @rawsunnata829
    @rawsunnata829 3 года назад +1

    Now I want to go to Trader Joe’s and buy tulips there😀

  • @junebennett978
    @junebennett978 3 года назад +1

    Good.

  • @marilynmcgillick2931
    @marilynmcgillick2931 3 года назад +1

    I have to get to Trader Joes!!

  • @kathybridges508
    @kathybridges508 3 года назад +1

    Chilly here in Conway South Carolina.

  • @Cassieskins21
    @Cassieskins21 3 года назад +1

    👌

  • @lichub
    @lichub 3 года назад +1

    Forget the stupid box, where did you get the window?

  • @sherrisclafani9702
    @sherrisclafani9702 3 года назад +1

    🌻