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 saw a post from Home for Now featuring Gold Dipped Wine Glasses. So your “girl gone crazy with paint” decided to give it a try. Guess what?? I did it and liked it.. I used some $0.50 cents glasses – just in case I goofed – I would’t feel so bad.. But I actually scored because they turned out great…They actually match the ice bucket I’ve had for years …..
It was quite simple.. I taped them.. sprayed two coats of metallic gold paint..(let dry between coats) and sprayed with a clear polyurethane.. let dry and hand washed them..
Here are my pair gold dipped glasses
I decided to use a 3rd one to create a glitter glass candle holder
This was my first time working with glitter spray .. I think I started something.. because I like it 🙂
They all look pretty elegant – so much so, that I think it’s time to open the bar and show you my family heirloom – a vintage “Creme de la creme” wine cabinet. This wine cabinet is a rare find. I have to pay homage to my dear sweet grandmother, we lovingly referred to her as “Mother Dear”. Mother Dear had this cabinet covered with a tablecloth for years. I never knew what was underneath because she had plants sitting on top. After she passed, we cleared her belongings, I removed the cloth and found the hidden jewel she had been hiding for many years. I asked my father if I could have it.. and he said “yes – of course”.. I was so happy to have gotten something of hers. I brought it home, had it professionally refinished (it had some type of paint on it) to restore it to its natural beauty and it’s been a cherished item ever since.
See the beautiful wood grain
I’ll show you what makes this unique… It’s how it opens and closes.. The top lifts up and the inside moves up and the top lays flat
To create a serving area
The top stores the glasses
The bottom stores the liqueur
The gold-dipped stemware and the glitter-glass candle holder looks fab here
Mother Dear picked a beautiful time piece.. because this baby will never go out of style.. (In fact, I bet there will be a replica made of this someday)..
So I thank you Mother Dear – Every time I look at this – I smile and reflect on the fond memories of her and how much I love her.
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
I’m taking a break from my Breaking Bad marathon (yes – your Vintage Girl is hooked – thanks to Amir & Amina) to begin making a few changes in my Dining Room.. This room has been needing a few updates.. the color scheme is a bit off). I started with this corner table just to see if I’m headed in headed in the right direction.
This table seems to blend into the wall. I decided it’s time for a change. I love the wall color and didn’t want to change it so, I’ll start with the furniture. I know you’re probably saying “Oh no.. it’s wood – don’t” I took a deep breath, closed my eyes, aimed and began to spray. The table is being painted a creamy almond color. So here’s the before:
Here’s the after:
Time to get it back in place:
I think it’s starting to look better already…The corner looks brighter.. and the table isn’t hidden in the wall.
I have to admit I was a bit scared about it, but I’m happy I did it.
