Saturday, September 29, 2012

Yesterday's Scores at Thrifty Stores - Chosen


Yesterday's trip to one of my favorite
thrift stores yielded a quirky collection of treasures,
including this vintage Haeger vase in lovely turquoise...


Do you ever find similar things
on the same day? I do. 
Sometimes I think they must be 
donated by the same person.

Why did I choose these things?
Certainly not for their intrinsic value.

They all have something that speaks to me.
Maybe it's their shape, color, whimsy, 
or the materials of which they're made...

To another eye, they may not be attractive.
But to my eye, they have something special.
I chose them because I like them. 
I'll like them even more after I work on them.

All items are pictured in their as-is state.
None have been cleaned or anything else, 
unless otherwise mentioned. 


I chose a small cloche for .57c


And another cloche-type thingy -
round shaped instead of domed.


I've already deconstructed them and
removed someone else's decor.
They already look better, even empty, right?


I chose to save one item...
this little bird will be great somewhere.

 

I chose this wooden box - the shape is interesting!


I have a thing for boxes.


Here's a DIFFERENT kind of box. 
I chose it because of the whimsy:



She'll probably go to Etsy. 

I chose this painted door panel, 
though will be redone.


I like the raised panel, and the painting is not bad...


but it is just not my style. 

I chose to adopt these orphaned letters.
I love letters - even though these
don't match my name, I wanted them.


This little iron stand caught my eye.
It was cheap. While I was photographing it...


I grabbed a nearby vintage croquet ball 
and was thrilled that it fit perfectly!


I also chose a small zinc bucket...


and an interesting painted zinc holder with hooks on it...


Even though the painting is cute...
I prefer my things plain. Still, I chose it.
So it will get slathered with a little paint stripper. 
It may end up in my bathroom or kitchen.

I chose a heavy glass apothecary jar...
even though it was lidless.


Since it was cheap, I bought it.
I've already found a lid that fits!

I chose a great three-piece container.
This lidded glass container is not old,
but I like it's shape and the mix of materials-
pewter or aluminum with glass.


I also chose this milk glass vase. I have another like it.
Now, I have a pair. i LOVE the modern shape!



Last but not least, I chose this funky lemon topiary.
It has a certain kitchy charm in it's
original vintage state, but I'm thinking paint
is in it's future. What would YOU choose to do?


Please check back to see what happens with
this odd assortment of thrifty scores!

Word for the Day:
For you are a people holy to the Lord your God, 
and the Lord has chosen you to be 
a people for his treasured possession, 
out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth.

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Monday

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The More the Merrier Monday
Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday

Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
Cowgirl Up!
Tuesday’s Treasures
Wednesday

Share the Love Wednesday
Wow Us Wednesday
Penny Pinching Party
What’s it Wednesday
Show Me What Ya Got
Thursday

Under $100 Link Party
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Time Travel Thursday
Treasure Hunt Thursday
Home and Garden Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday
Live Laugh Linky
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Friday

Feathered Nest Friday
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Friday Redoux Link Party
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Rustic Restorations Weekend
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Saturday

Saturday Nite Special


Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Unfinished Business


I debated whether or not to post this...
it's every bit unfinished business.

I have a painting in progress. ALMOST finished.
The edges are painted, so I won't need to frame it.


It will go on this wall opposite the fireplace.
For now, it's just propped on the old chest.


I wanted something large and modern, 
neutral and textural, with industrial elements.

I wanted to include elements like 
this piece of copper braided wire, which was 
a gift from my friend Michael decades ago. 
Hi, Michael. :)


I wanted elements like this piece of found steel, 
which is attached with used vintage upholstery tacks.


I wanted elements like this old
erector set piece:



I was thinking about creating such a painting...
and then I realized I already had it. 

But it was painted in very bold colors.
I had intended to paint over it for years. 
Until yesterday, it was leaning against the wall 
with a stack of more old work. I sometimes 
recycle old canvases of my own work. 

I nabbed it and grabbed a brush and
a pot of white paint and went to work.


I covered much of the canvas in creamy off-white,
and left some small bits of color in certain spots.
I love it when you find it in the middle of
a very neutral piece of work. It's like a surprise
you won't find unless you look very closely.




I kept some details I liked, and got rid of others.

It's altogether different - simpler. Just what I
was going for. Though, I'm not sure it's quite finished.


I may add one more found object focal point
in the center...since I removed one from
it before I began repainting. It will be neutral.
Most likely, it will be rusty. I'll show you later
when I have better light. And when I finish
one more thing...the $5 French chair.


Did you notice some of it has one coat
of French Linen ASCP? I just got it.
LOVE that color - perfectly greige.
It looks great with my lighter greige walls.




And since I like plain and simple, I'll probably just
repeat the drop cloth thing I have going on the cushion.


I also plan to try to recreate the look of the deconstructed
Martha Washington chair - after I got her undressed, 
I liked the way she looked. Instead of recovering her, I
left her naked in the living room. Poor girl. If I looked that
great in my undies, I'd walk around in the living room, too.


So there you have it; 
my current state of unfinished business.


I suppose on this earth, I will 
always have unfinished business. 

But the most important business 
in the world has been finished, 
and for that I am truly thankful. 


I'd love to hear your thoughts and
always welcome your suggestions.


Word for the Day:

When Jesus had received 
the sour wine, he said, 
It is finished,” 
and he bowed his head 
and gave up his spirit. 


Linking With

Sunday

Sunday’s Best
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Thrifty Treasures
Monday

Metamorphosis Monday
Mod Mix Monday
Show Off Your Cottage Monday
Masterpiece Monday
Manic Monday
Just a party with my peeps!
Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday

Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
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Cowgirl Up!
All Star Block Party
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Be Inspired
Twice Owned Tuesday
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Wednesday

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Wow Us Wednesday
Penny Pinching Party
What’s it Wednesday
Thursday

Under $100 Link Party
All Star Block Party
Transformation Thursday

Thursday Open House Party
Share Awesomeness Thursday
Home and Garden Thursday
Share Your Cup Thursday
Live Laugh Linky
Doin’ It Yourself
Thrift Score Thursday
Friday

Feathered Nest Friday
Potpourri Friday
Friday Redoux Link Party
Frugal Friday
Inspiration Friday
Vintage Inspiration Friday
Rustic Restorations Weekend
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Saturday

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