Tassel It!

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Vintage4YourHome

Hey Guys!! I pray this post finds you safe and well. I know it’s been quite crazy and things are looking bleak, but somehow we still must find our joy to be happy and thankful for what we have. I’m … Continue reading →

Monday Makeover – Part 6

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

Good morning everyone.. I hope you had a fantastic weekend! Today’s segment of Monday Makeover features this table I came across at Goodwill last week. It was marked $4.75. I dawdled around trying to decide whether to buy it or not, but since it was Tuesday (senior discount day) that means 25% off which would put it slightly under $4.00. So, what the heck, I bought it. (btw.. Mom was with me)

I found this tray for $2.25 a while back… ( I love these trays)

I decided to revamp the table this weekend.. First I had to disassemble it..

The brass was tarnished quite a bit

These were the decorative backings on my dining room chairs. After the makeover, (if you missed it click here to view) I decided to leave them off, but, figured they’d come in handy for something else.

It pays to save things , because you never know. My goal was to spruce up this bland table, perhaps add a little more pizzazz.

I chose Krylon navy blue and Rustoleum metallic bright gold to kick it up; the ornaments added the perfect touch. Here is the table’s new look

The bamboo tray was revamped with a new look as well. I really enjoy working with trays and love how this one turned out. I spray painted it with the brassy gold and of course, used more of the wallpaper samples (I have so much of it – I need to use them.. remember – as I said – I’ll be happy to share – just let me know)

My intention was to use it on this table top, however, it was too big.. But guess what? It fit perfect in between the top and the little rack. So, I used it as a makeshift drawer. Here is the table now

Doesn’t it look a thousand times better!!

The black curly wrought iron plant stands didn’t match too well – A quick spray gave them a brighter look

The gold gives them a more richer appeal (mind you I paid $5.00 for the pair at a yard sale about a year & a half ago)

This tray went from Plain to Pretty

And the table went from Terrible to Terrific!

Have you recently given an item a new look? If so, please share

Design Idea by : JamalaWallace : aka UrVintageGirl

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Monday Makeover

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

Good morning all! I hope you had a lovely weekend. Today’s makeover is a DIY Tray Makeover.. I’ve had these trays for years, stored away and not being used. After seeing all the lovely trays – I decided to pull them out and give them a makeover. This project cost me Zero dollars because I already had the items around the house. Time to put them to use with new looks. I have four of them but this weekend I worked on two.

I had this wallpaper sample book stored away as well. As an fyi.. no I didn’t sell wallpaper..chuckles.. but a friend gave it to me and naturally I took it..(they were such pretty samples) kinda figured they’d come in handy one day..

Spray paint to change the color…

Used modge podge to glue it down

Here’s the a new look for tray #1

This has definitely softened the look of the tray

Tray #2 has become a desk tray (of course I had to use the leopard print)

A quick spray of gold metallic paint to create the gold accessories

I’m pleased with the new looks and look forward to completing the other two! BTW – If any of you care to make over a tray – let me know – I’ve got plenty of paper and would love to share it with you. Just send me a message and I’ll send you pictures of selections. All I ask is that you share your project with me 🙂

JMillz Place

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

My oldest son, Jamil, has officially moved into his new apartment and I’ve been searching for items for his bachelor pad. As I reflect back on how time flies, he’s grown and on his own, a part of me was saddened, but the other part was happy. He’s all excited about it and truth be told – I’m excited for him.

I’ve been challenged not to use “antiques” chuckles..Oh boy .. here we go… Jamil said “Mommy – no antiques..” okay, okay, okay… but it’s all good.. I’m having fun doing his place. He knows I’m a thrifty shopper, so far I’ve gotten a couple things from a consignment store – like his dinette set – which was half off, I got it for $198.00. He loved it, in fact, had to give me a high five on that score. It was perfect for his place with a contemporary look.

I also found a coffee table at the same place for $32.00 – He even liked that too!! So now I’m getting a feel for his taste.

He needed something to hang on the wall where his dinette set would be. I had the perfect item in mind. I’ve had this big round rattan object for the longest and just didn’t do anything with it. It was given to me by a friend and she didn’t want it anymore.. it was lying around collecting dust. So, you know I gladly took it..I knew eventually I’d use it for something..(that’s part of my hoarder syndrome 🙂 .

I really like how it was made – it would make a really nice wall hanging.

So, I decided to make a mirror for him. I bought a plain round mirror from Michael’s for $7.99. To get rid of the “baskety look” I spray painted it a metallic bronze. Attached the mirror with hot glue and edged it off with twine. So here’s his finished mirror.

I’m liking it alot and since I’m so excited to show you.. I decided to hang it on a wall at my house to let you see it 🙂

I was contemplating adding a few feathers on it (you know how I love my feathers).. but I had to keep in mind (it’s for a guy) so I left them off (but boy – oh boy- was I tempted.

I’m like… hmmmmm… hey should I pass this up???? Chuckles.. I told him.. “I think you might be beat – because I’m digging it” He laughed and said “Oh really” but of course I’m going to give it to him.. I can’t wait to see it hung at his place. I’ll be showing you his “pad” in a few weeks. I miss having him around, but when I go to see him, it makes me smile.

I hope you guys like the mirror I created.. He hasn’t seen it yet, so I hope he does too.. See ya! Have a great weekend!!

$2.00 Tuesday #8

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Vintage4YourHome

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???)