I swear, I find the best garden items while thrifting in the off season! Probably because just before winter, people clean out their garden stuff and donate it!

Recent thrifting trips have resulted in several great garden prizes.

It’s hard to see, but this little butterfly has an eye on the middle of her back… so you can hang her up. And when you do, those bells flop down and clatter against each other in the wind! You may not know, but I absolutely LOVE garden decor that makes noise! Probably because Dave does not! LOL. He gives me side eye every time I pick up a wind chime.

Next – this pretty little casting that I fell in love with for obvious reasons. I will find the perfect little nook for it in the catio come spring.

Now… let me preface this next one with…. I have been wanting a sundial for AGES. But boy are they expensive! So imagine how thrilled I was to stumble across this one on the shelf for just $5!

And with a cute frog too! I’m going to have to find/make a pedestal for this one and give it pride of place.

This next one could go in the garden or stay inside….

She stands on her own – just pop a pot in her ring, and voila! Perfect little garden lady! I have a feeling this one will probably end up with a houseplant in it before long.

And last… my absolute favourite find so far…. (though I think Dave is starting to question my sanity…)

I can’t tell you why…but I was immediately drawn to him. I knew I just had to bring him home. I was getting more than side-eye from Dave. I think his exact words were…. “Seriously??? Why???”

But he didn’t protest much more than that… except to say something about it possibly being possessed by an ancient deity… (and wouldn’t that be cool???!!!!) So he came home with us.

It’s actually hollow…. it’s a vase (the opening is at the top of his head/hat) Some quick research has told me it’s a replica of anthropomorphic pottery found in the ancient Santarém culture of the Lower Amazon, which flourished between roughly 1000 and 1600 CE.

Whatever he is… I think he’s going to look great taking up residence in the garden. I’ve called him Carl.