Craigslist is my friend

7 lanterns 7 candle holders 100 tea lights.

A newly married couple was cleaning out their house to make room for a new baby coming. She posted all her wedding decor on Craigslist.

Goodbye Linens 'n Things...

...Hello Good Deals for Me!

Sad to see them go, but our local Linens 'n Things is going out of business.
Today was the final day, 80% off.

Lucky for me they had TONS of Gold/Red Chargers.
I really wanted Silver, however those were all gone.

So GOLD it is!

For a box of 12 chargers the regular price is $19.99

For a box of 12 chargers 80% off $3.99!!!!!!!

I bought 7 boxes (84 chargers) for $28.00!!

I also got 2 tall hurricane glass candle holders for $10.00 a piece.

They will sit on the fire mantel with large candles in them.

5 bud vases for decoration, regularly $7.99, my price $1.00 piece.

Large/Small glass bowls for floating flowers/candles $1.00 a piece.

I am a happy Bride to be!!!

My Brilliant Idea!

Growing up in the Parker family we had 2 Kerosene Oil Lamps. (see above)

We lit them during Hurricanes, or Christmas. The oil could range from Red to Green colors.

I use to love playing with the wick in the lamp to see how high or low I could get the flame, until Dad told me to stop.

Tonight I got this BRILLIANT idea!

Why not use Oil Lamps as part of my centerpiece!!

So tonight I went browsing online trying to figure out how much they range, They are anywhere from 50-600 dollars..untilllllll I found this one site that has 13inch oil lamps for $6.00!!! It would cost me about 70 dollars to do all my tables! Not to bad for Chelsey's wedding!

I will still have traditional flowers along with the lamps for the centerpieces. I think it's going to give it a real Colorado homey feel. Which is exactly what I want! Plus it's different from the typical candle!

OH and I can have BLUE lamp oil to add COLOR!

YAY!

Look what I found..

I love Target Clearance..

You might be seeing these in the mail after the wedding....
Check it out Menu's for the reception! this is a sample menu they provide,
but the "Menu" is on all of the blank cards.
Plus it was only $2.98 for 30 so I got 2 packs!

Did I mention I love TARGET CLEARANCE..