Monday, February 2, 2009

before and after::second hand store finds


found two different times and i had no idea that it would fit so well but i got lucky. not bad for a little spray paint and $2...
i also found some AWESOME fabric and an apron (you can find it here in my store)
see you soon! promise.

18 comments:

MegJill said...

Your projects inspire me!!! That thing looks amazingly better!
Even though I only recently found your oh so cool blog, I can't wait to hear and see more. Love the projects, love the middle of nowhere stories, love the quilts, love the blog. Thank You!

Jodi Nelson said...

This super cool peoples say's Marvelous! I love it when things like that happen. $1 ! That was a steal. ;o) ooxx`jod

Anonymous said...

How simple and inexpensive! Good find, good make-over.

Di
The Blue Ridge Gal

Stephanie @ My Answered Prayer said...

That is so pretty! Lucky you...I can't ever luck into those finds!

Carry Grace said...

Great finds!

Georgia Girl said...

WOW...great finds you got...I love it...

Also I just adore your aprons...do you make any for your Etsy store? I would so love to get Lexi and I a set.

Victoria said...

What a great piece for $2!

Mae said...

I've been looking for Cloch jars for forever! Guess I'm just not dedicated enough in my thrift store searching...

cherry said...

i just love posts like this...they make me giddy. I have that same clock cloche AND candlestick in whtie...I wonder if it will work for me??? I am ooff to check. cherry

mags said...

i adore your blog and all your great ideas! i have a gi joe husband also, and i suspect we have other things in common! gotta love a good thrift store. i'll be making a bandana skirt for my little girl as soon as the super cute bandanas at target go on clearance! gotta love clearance too!

Sally said...

Very cut V! Hope you're having a good time! :)

Anonymous said...

And your end result is priceless! Great eye.
Candy

SLO Rober said...

Ever since the movie, Penelope, I've been in love with bell jars, or clouch jars as some people call them.

Jill@Barnes Yard said...

Oh I'm dying, love it, love simple things!
-Jill

Jill@Barnes Yard said...

Oh I'm dying, love it, love simple things!
-Jill

Kayli said...

So, are the plants under those alive or fake? Either way, very very cute. Amazing how they matched up!

American Homemaker said...

Love it!

Philigry said...

i love, love your blog! found you through the moda website. i love the rag rug nad tried it, but did something wrong, my rug isn't laying right. maybe i sewed too tight? It was starting to look like a basket.
anyway, i will be back to check out all of your lovely inspiration!

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