Last summer, during one of my junking runs, I came across this wicker rack -- three shelves and a little cupboard.
It was pretty ragged, but with good bones. And after a sanding and a bit of paint, it cleaned up rather well.
Oh, you notice the not-so-well-painted parts? A victim of cold weather (I don't have adequate ventilation for indoor painting) and running out of paint.
Good enough for now. Next summer, a second coat of paint!
I love it because it gives me another spot to keep the people I love around me when I'm being creative! (Not to mention memories from my past -- who IS that little girl?)
I have a "few of my favorite things" on this shelf...
The box in the center with the doll head sticking out is my lucky win from Sandra Everston's drawing a couple of months ago. The box was received in a swap, while the tin came from my Canada visit and reflects two of my favorites, Fred and Ginger.
This shelf has a box I made to hold my ATCs, and a tin of the Queen I simply love, along with those photos I mentioned!
Isn't this a great portrait! She was so young!
Not the best photo, but this was my first cigar box. I loved the lion graphic so I covered it a good deal -- but not that part!
So, all in all, a good five dollars spent! (Oh, and that little cupboard is a great spot for holding lots of things!
It was pretty ragged, but with good bones. And after a sanding and a bit of paint, it cleaned up rather well.Oh, you notice the not-so-well-painted parts? A victim of cold weather (I don't have adequate ventilation for indoor painting) and running out of paint.
Good enough for now. Next summer, a second coat of paint!
I love it because it gives me another spot to keep the people I love around me when I'm being creative! (Not to mention memories from my past -- who IS that little girl?)
I have a "few of my favorite things" on this shelf...
The box in the center with the doll head sticking out is my lucky win from Sandra Everston's drawing a couple of months ago. The box was received in a swap, while the tin came from my Canada visit and reflects two of my favorites, Fred and Ginger.
This shelf has a box I made to hold my ATCs, and a tin of the Queen I simply love, along with those photos I mentioned!
Isn't this a great portrait! She was so young!
Not the best photo, but this was my first cigar box. I loved the lion graphic so I covered it a good deal -- but not that part!So, all in all, a good five dollars spent! (Oh, and that little cupboard is a great spot for holding lots of things!
5 comments:
Great find. Just call it "Shabby Chic" everyone will think it is intentional. The bed in our guest room hasn't beem painted since I moved into a "Big girl bed" many many years ago so it is chipped in places. I just call it Shabby Chic! :) I love all your pics!
Blessings and thanks for your visits and kind words
Love Jeanne ^j^
I agree the shelf has a lovely "shabby chic" look.
It's a wonderful setting for your treasures - it has a vintage look that I like; maybe you'll decide not to paint it after all.
Joanne
Oh my goodness, you got all that loveliness for five dollars! You are a shopping genius!
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