Hey guys!
Wanted to share with you a few of the thrift store finds I've scored recently.
Some of them were perfect when I bought 'em.
A few of the others needed a bit of tweaking.
This pretty little glass cloche and blue wooden base didn't start out quite like this.
And these scales were crying out for some help with their lovely shade of copper and brass.
Here they are just as I found them at the thrift shop.
they
PRETTY!
Ok, so they're functional, but not really ME!
At all.
Just a bit of blue paint and Annie Sloan dark wax and the cloche is now allowed to hang out in my kitchen.
The scales were in need of a good cleaning and a few coats of Rust-Oleum Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint.
I found the perfect little cheese knife and a few glass milk bottles. They were ready to go with just a bit of soap and water.
All in all, I'm happy with my finds!
Thanks for dropping by today. Hope your weekend's fantabulous!!!
~Jeannine
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Sunday
DIY Showoff ~ Flamingo Toes ~ I {heart} Nap Time ~ Nifty Thrifty Things ~ Twigg Studios ~ Under the Table and Dreaming
Monday
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Tuesday
Cowgirl Up ~ The D.I.Y. Dreamer ~ Elizabeth & Co. ~ Homework Today's Assignment: Be Inspired ~ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia ~ Not Just a Housewife ~ Sugar Bee Crafts ~ Today's Creative Blog
Wednesday
Beyond the Picket Fence ~ A Creative Princess ~ Embracing Change ~ Fine Craft Guild ~ Fireflies & Jellybeans ~ Homestead Simple ~ Ivy & Elephants ~ My Girlish Whims ~ {PRIMP} ~ Savy Southern Style ~ Sew Much Ado ~ The 36th Avenue
Thursday
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The ArtsyGirl Connection ~ City Girl Gone Coastal ~ A Glimpse Inside ~ House of Hepworths ~ It's Overflowing ~ No Minimalist Here ~ The Shabby Creek Cottage ~ Thrifty Decorating
Friday
Common Ground ~ Create Craft Love ~ Finding Fabulous ~ French Country Cottage ~ Jennifer Rizzo ~ My Romantic Home ~ Pin the Tail on the Bloggy ~ Redoux ~ Serenity Now ~ The Shabby Nest ~ Stuff & Nonsense ~ Tatertots & Jello
Saturday
Ok, I'd love to see a picture of the dark wax you used. Would that work on my letters vs shoe polish? Is that a Michael's/Hobby Lobby item? Inquiring minds want to know!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful! You really have an eye for decorating, and for seeing the potential in ugly items.
ReplyDeleteLove your redone items! they look like them came straight from a high end store vs thrift! Wonderful job!
ReplyDeletedee dee
love the choice of colors in your re-do. I've passed up the trays thinking they wouldn't look good no matter what I do to them. Now I'll be buying the uglies too.
ReplyDeleteAhh so cute, I love what you have done with your thrifty finds! I just found your blog through Funky Junk and am now a follower! Stop by sometime and say hello!
ReplyDelete-Adriane @ fruitfulhomejournal.blogspot.com
So creative and clever! That's some redo there! :)
ReplyDeleteYou really made the board into something new and beautiful. That old 70's feel wasn't cutting it. Love the new look of it.
ReplyDeleteLiz
So pretty! And great pictures too =)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I love that scale and such pretty photos too. thanks for sharing with the newbie party.
ReplyDeleteVery creative...love thrift stores!
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing photos! WOW! You got some great stuff! :) Coming over from Debbiedoos Newbie Party!!
ReplyDelete-Jen
Fantastic job on both items! Visiting from Debbiedoos Newbie Party, I'm now a follower!
ReplyDeletehow many times have we passed on items like these? what a great job you did bringing them up to date. REALLY love that cheese board and cloche! just joined as a follower. you have so many wonderful projects! thanks for joining in for Vintage Inspiration!
ReplyDeleteJeannine, just wanted to stop by and tell you I love your blog! I am passing on to you the Versatile blogger award!
ReplyDeleteStop by my blog at http://mariaelenasdecor.blogspot.com/ so you can check out all the information. Congratulations!
You did a fabulous job upcycling! I love bringing new life to things, and I see you do, too.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Carrie
http://fiveseventeenrepurposing.blogspot.com/2012/07/what-to-do-with-my-husbands-huge.html
I - love your kitchen style and decor items. I found you via Brooke at Inside Out Design, who is so dang cute! I'm your newest member as of 7pm on Tuesday.... hahaha. Pop by my place and join me, ok? please? ok? hahaha.
ReplyDeleteJ'ADORE Jeannine!!! Everything is soooo beautiful!!!! Can I move in?
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! :)
Wow! Great color choices - love what you did! Thanks for sharing at the Creative Corner Hop.
ReplyDeleteHolly
Holly's Stamping Addiction
Wonderful makeovers! I loved the finish on the scale and the color of the cheese board. Came over from Elizabeth & Co.
ReplyDeleteDistressed Donna down Home
Seriously gorgeous! Omgosh! I love every bit of it! the colors you choose are just lovely! and that's the lovely thing about being thrifty you have the satisfaction knowing you made it that way! :) We'd love it if you'd share this at our link party - Home is Where the Heart is! http://www.homesteadsimple.com/home-is-where-the-heart-is-link-it-up-wednesdays-1/
ReplyDeleteYour thrifty finds make a beautiful vignette.
ReplyDeleteI've nominated you for VERSATILE BLOGGER AWARD details here>http://www.makinmyaptahome.com/2012/07/i-got-versatile-blogger-award.html
ReplyDeletevery vintage ;) I love it !
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-Buffi
My Wonderfully Dysfunctional Blog
I agree, great finds, so the new life you have given them.
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! Amazing makeovers :)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Australia♥
~Pernilla
Great finds and makeovers!
ReplyDeleteWhat great treasures! I love that you've given them a new life! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful makeovers! Thank you for sharing it with us at our linky party at http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/
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I've been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Many thanks
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