Blessed Shall Be Your Basket...

Often, when I'm out bargain-hunting, things seem to come in batches. 

I am not just talking about finding an instant collection of some cool thing because someone decided they were over it, but finding the same kind of thing at different places within a relatively short time span.

Such was the case with baskets. I had found the ones above last year, in natural, and recently painted them in faux chalk paint. 

I really like the fasteners.

A few weeks ago, I found this basket. It was a similar weave.

I painted it in ASCP French Linen. It has one coat above. 

I added a touch-up coat in better light after noticing all the places I had missed while painting in a room illuminated by Netflix...

But you get the idea. Just imagine a watered down coat filling in the bare places. 

Within the week, I found this basket. It's made of a different material, but it was already painted white. I know it will come in handy for storage somewhere! 

As much as I enjoy painting things, I love it when I find something that is perfect just as I find it.

Noticing a collection of white baskets accumulating made me decide to grab one I already owned. It was natural, with a palm tree patterned fabric liner. I had decided to put it in with garage sale items.

Faux chalk paint transformed it. I think I'll try one of those Frenchy graphics transfer techniques on it - I've been planning to try one, and this basket is the perfect candidate!

Now, to find the perfect one...

I have used this basket before in my guest room, putting guest towels and wash cloths on it. I think I would like to keep it for the same purpose, so maybe a nice soap graphic or something would be a good choice.

I think this one from the Graphics Fairy would work...but in black and white.

This one is nice as well...also from the Graphics Fairy.

Graphics fairy also has 12 easy transfer methods on her site.
I should be able to find one that works!

Word for the Day:
Deuteronomy 28:5

Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.

Linking With
Sunday
http://southernhospitalityblog.com	Thrifty Treasures
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://cedarhill-ranch.com	The Scoop
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	The Scoop
http://www.astrollthrulife.net/	Inspire Me Tuesday
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com	Cottage Style Party
Thursday
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://vintageinteriorblogs.blogspot.com/	Weekend
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/	Saturday Nite Special
http://too-much-time.com	Get Schooled Saturday

Befores, Afters and WWYD with Gold Leaf Frames?

Last week was another of those weeks where I felt like I was painting everything that did not move.

I had a new can of Krylon Looking Glass paint, and had been saving up projects on which I could use it for months.

Several vintage footed glass candle holders were among my stash of items. 

Each had different metal finishes and two were dated gold and brown tinted glass. 

I don't usually prefer tinted glass...unless it's for making faux mercury glass!  It really shows up the treatment very well.

I painted all the bases in faux chalk paint, using a Plaster of Paris recipe. 

Well, really, I don't use much of a recipe. I put some Plaster of Paris in a container and add warm water to make a thin paste or thick paint consistency, then add about an equal amount of flat latex paint. I don't measure, unless I'm baking!

I almost didn't paint the green base on this one, but in the end, the paint won. I like to sit and watch Netflix and paint things. If something is still on, I keep painting. So the green went away, except for tiny little bits of it peeking out.

The clear glass is not nearly as interesting as the tinted, in my opinion. I will probably spray some gray or bronze inside to give this piece a bit more depth.

I almost didn't paint this one...it had a faux rusty finish - it wasn't bad, but it didn't go well with anything I had. Faux rust and real rust fight with each other. My rusty things are AUTHENTIC! 

All the while I was painting this little piece, I was thinking of Rosemary at Villa Barnes, and her cool crowns and wonderful finishes!

These pieces may end up on Etsy, or I may stash them until Christmas, when I bring out other Mercury glass pieces. I love the look of it at Christmas!

Now, what would YOU do?

I found these lovely gilded French frames for a steal. 

They're not plastic, but the real deal.

One has a small chip...but I have gold leaf.

As cute as the needlepoint pieces are, they are going far away from these frames forever.

Question: Would you leave these gilded frames gold, or paint them white, with bits of gold peeking through? I promise I won't let Netflix decide this one!

Word for the Day:

Matthew 6:19-20

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.

Linking With
Sunday
http://southernhospitalityblog.com	Thrifty Treasures
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://cedarhill-ranch.com	The Scoop
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	The Scoop
http://www.astrollthrulife.net/	Inspire Me Tuesday
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
Thursday
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://vintageinteriorblogs.blogspot.com/	Weekend
Saturday
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/	Saturday Nite Special
http://too-much-time.com	Get Schooled Saturday