One of the great things about being "addicted to the hunt" is... sometimes I keep some of my great finds!
I have come across, so many, wonderful treasures, over the past 30 years. I have passed on and sold most of them, but, once in a while I just have to keep them! Not for their value, but just because they are just so perfect for me.
Since our "spare room" is not just a place for guests, but storage for my items for sale, office and craft supplies and my treasured keepsakes, I need to make it a pretty, "gathering" place, too.
I've slowly been transforming it into a "cottage themed retreat" to use for occasional photo shoots
and since becoming a part time, novice photographer I am finding the need for some great props!
Here are a few of the "cottagey" pieces I've decided to keep....
like this Austrian, hand painted, bowl.
Just $1.79 @ my local "Goodwill" :)
And what a perfect piece to accent another great $20 find...this vintage, shabby, cottage coverlet just had to be mine!
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A little "glam" to dress up the headboard ( that my "honey" made :)
I found a pair of white, flour sack towels, in my "grocery store" for just 3 bucks!
I twisted and gathered them into a knot, secured them with a rubber band, added a white ribbon and the rhinestone pin.
It softened up the headboard and I love the way it looks.
"More Keepers"
These placemats, for $1 each, are so perfect for using as props for my photos...but, there were only three, now I just have to find more!
Now, I desperately, want to re-paint these walls from their "ragged and outdated" look. I want to make them a softer shade of green.
And this cupboards color has been such an "eyesore" for me for a very long time, too...just finding the time to transform it has been the obstacle :(
These placemats, for $1 each, are so perfect for using as props for my photos...but, there were only three, now I just have to find more!
Now, I desperately, want to re-paint these walls from their "ragged and outdated" look. I want to make them a softer shade of green.
And this cupboards color has been such an "eyesore" for me for a very long time, too...just finding the time to transform it has been the obstacle :(
And now a choice has to be made for it's color. It's a "flip flop" for me. Should I paint it a "shabby white" and distress it right over the green or should I do a nice shade of pink over the green instead? Or let's get more confusing...white with pink beadboard?
If I paint the cupboard a color should I keep the dresser white?
What would you choose?
Your input would be so much appreciated...I trust you have a great eye for color, too!
Til next time....I've got more work to do!!!
Hugs, Love and Happy Wishes,
JP
xoxoxo
Til next time....I've got more work to do!!!
Hugs, Love and Happy Wishes,
JP
xoxoxo
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