Yes, I’m on this copper craze.. ever since I painted the vase, I really liked how the copper looks. I decided to spruce this up
and this up
I made the pot tri-color.. ivory, white & copper.. Looks pretty darn good!
I even like the copper cage
I’m glad I gave them a new look
I spotted this vase during a thrift store visit for $3.99. Just a plain, simple vase.. back in the day when something was plain it was considered a “square”. I thought it was cute..I didn’t have a square vase so I figured why not..
Being cooped up inside because of the weather has made your thrifty girl go a little paint crazy and decided to snazz it up a bit.. First let’s tape it up…
It’s going in my dining room so I chose a copper paint… Paint is all done and it’s dry.. and I added some crystals and fresh flowers and “VOILA!!!!”
A closer look….
The copper blends well with the artwork above it…
Now this vase isn’t so square after all…. (and to think I had it for sale at the yard sale.. I’m so glad it didn’t sell because I wouldn’t have this lovely vase)
Two weeks ago, I came across my favorite antique mall going out of business. “Oh nooooooo!!” That wasn’t good to hear. A business for over 30 years – gone- Ole Town Antiques- a major go-to place for the antiquer’s dream to shop. Through the rubble of complete disarray – I found a step stool – pretty beat up. I asked a gentleman walking by “how much is it” -he looked around at all the “stuff” and said “take it – it won’t be missed in all this mess”.. Ok cool.. I could use one for my office space. I like to prop my feet up while I’m typing – helps with circulation.
Here is the freebie stepstool:
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You see why he gave it away….
Here’s the after:
I really like the green/copper look…
How refreshing it looks… and it’s perfect for me to rest my feet on. Another quick and simple update by your Thrifty Vintage Girl.. and my best advice is …. Always take advantage of a freebie 🙂
See you again real soon
Hey all!!! If you’re just joining me.. I scored this week’s $2.00 item last week during my Goodwill Hunting. It was the Martha Stewart wastebasket. Yes, it had some bruises on it – but that’s ok.. it’s been transformed.. and I’m pleased with the finished product. Remember it’s going in my office – so I wasn’t too meticulous about it.
Here’s the wastebasket before: I know… pretty bland.. right..(Martha Stewart huh???)
Well here’s your Vintage Girl’s version
Much better right!!!! ( Please say yes, please say yes… 🙂 )
The teeny-tiny little bubbles occurred when I removed the tape..but again – it’s ok… (besides they add texture )
Here it is inside my office… It’s the perfect size… and price $2.00
It’s not Vintage – but it’s definitely Thrifty –
I think even Martha would be pleased… –
And as for the rest of the goodwill items.. here are some around the house..
Batteries added to the candles.. not bad for $2.50; Pillows are washed and fluffed back up…$4.00
This pair of frames looks perfect with the print scarf draped across the wine cabinet
And my lovely ballerina niece looks adorable in this frame
Like I said.. it was a very good Goodwill Hunting – Well I’m off .. see you again real soon….
Well today I set out to finish up Ms. Koko’s bedroom bed.. Thank God the weather was beautiful because I really wanted to get these projects done…. So here we go.. gathering up all the items needed.. (not that it was alot) and we’re headed outside.. Here’s the box we started with
KoKo is nearby probably wondering what’s going on….
If she guessed a new bed…. SHE’S RIGHT!!
Remember this one will go in our bedroom so I’m have to make it match the room… (don’t want a sore thumb sticking out).. I painted the box and started thinking what else.. hmmm, tap,tap,tap, hmmmm ahhhha I got it! When you have a yard full of these why not use a few..
So I got four and a couple of sticks to decorate the box with – first let’s do something with the color.. a touch of gold paint did the trick..I used the sticks to create the letter “K”
The box is all dry – now it’s time to decorate.. I added more bling to the box with the crystals I got previously and from Cassie… I’m very pleased with her 4poster box bed 🙂
It matches the color of the chair it sits next to… “you can see that rags to riches story about the lovely chair here.”
But the real test is to see if KoKo approves… let’s go get her… “Ooohh KoKo – come here girl..”
Yes!!! I think she definitely likes it!!
I guess all this hard work has made her sleepy….. time for her nap
