Project Day...

A day off of work with no real plans for a picnic,

 etc... so what to do?  Projects of course!  

Here's one I finished up from a $1 find...

  No 'before' shot - but it was a very blond wood -

 modern style 50's bench.

Gave it a coat of mint green paint (cause I had some

 on hand that I wanted to use up...) and then some

 creamy white.  Did a bit of sanding to let that 

green show through...

 ...and added some sheet music to the top (cause I have

 some of that to use up too).  Just really liked the graphics of

 this Hebrew folk song and the coloring worked.

  Last was a coat of poly to keep it looking good. 

Hope someone out there will appreciate this nod 

to my Jewish friends.

Linking to White Wednesday

Vignette of Brushes...

My dress rack displays at the thrift shop today were inspired by a bunch of vintage brushes I found out on the store shelves.  (I create displays out of whatever is already out in the shop and priced to sell.)  I included most of the brushes in this more primitive and country display...

 (I find some great bags among the totes for sale that would otherwise 

go 'unnoticed'.  But they sell in a heartbeat when I feature them in a display.)

 ...and then I tried to incorporate some into my shabby white displays.  
Till I got around to shooting 

a photo - there were already goods that had 
sold and I was out of time to replace them.

 

 I love whites paired with neutral textures...

Posting over at White Wednesday

Hat Stand Project...

I love repurposing ideas.  

 This idea is not original with me (they rarely are). But who knows where I saw it. 

These wooden paper towel holders are easy 

to come by.  Mine was 50 cents (half off).  

I sawed off the outer stick...

 ...gave it a coat of primer...

Yes, those are 'just baked' cookies on the same table.

 ...and a couple of coats of paint.  I decided no distressing or fancy work on this project.   

A plain hat stand keeps the hat the focus.

 Simple enough - and to 'top it off' - 

thrifty too! (I think I'm funny.)

Linking to the White Wednesday Party - go see more 'white' ideas!
and then there are these parties:
Show and Tell Saturday
Weekend Wrap Up Party
Saturday Night Special at FJI 

Pretty Silver Basket...

I just had to show you this pretty basket I found 

this week.  I love it with the ceramic robin's 

eggs and white paper 'straw'...

 

 

It's a nice change from the traditional Easter basket!

Linking to White Wednesday

Sweet Enamel Teapot...

I have a great sis-in-law.  She's a 'giver'.  

She's in the process of 'cleaning out' (again!) 

and offered some goodies to those who wanted.

 I was the lucky recipient of this adorable 

enamelware teapot...

Goes great with my other enamelware.

 

 

Just look at all that shabby white goodness.  

Thank you friend!

Linking to:

Northern Cottage Party Time Tuesday

Knick of Time Tuesday

White Wednesday

A Friend's Kitchen Details...

I was invited to a friend's house for tea today.  

(How blessed am I?)  Her home is so lovely - 

very European French Country.  Today - 

for  White Wednesday - let's take a peek 

at her kitchen...

 Where do you find shelf brackets like that?  

I've been looking for years... 

Silver tea caddy does hold tea!

 

And did I mention - they built their home 

and did most everything themselves? 

Took them many years - but it's a charmer...

She has poinsettias everywhere - 

and they're wonderful!

 No silverware drawer - everything's 

out and easily accessible...

 A pot rack to truly be envious of...

An extra hutch for 'pretty' dishes...

A peek inside the chicken wire cupboard 

you see below...

Yep - all this deliousness is truly in her small 

kitchen.  Including an extra sink for food prep.

And the green bowl?  Filled with mixed nuts

for the Christmas season of course...

This vintage stove has been converted

for modern use...

The kitchen even houses this 'extra heat source' 

wood stove.  See those big copper cans?  

They holding kindling to start the fire...

 Are you in love yet?  Come back tomorrow and the next day - there's more!
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Just listed in my 

With Propriety Etsy Shop

Vintage Lace Collar and Cuffs

Only $9.99

Vintage Camper Tree Store...

Had to take a picture of this vintage camper that is 

being used as an office for a Christmas tree sales lot.  

Isn't it cute?  

Too bad I wasn't driving by at night when it is all lit up 

(there are lights all over it)...

 Linking to White Wednesday

Homemade Soap for Gifts...

I wish I could tell you that I learned to make soap and 
that the soap I'm about to show you was made by me.  

But the truth is - I watched/helped a friend make soap 

so I could learn - and I'm still not sure I could do it.  

But here's my portion of the batch - all wrapped up 

for gift giving and more...

A little vintage sheet music, some red ric rac, a few old 

white buttons and my glue gun - they work for me.

 

Linking to the White Wednesday party.  

Come see all the loveliness!

Seashell Ships...

Wish I had better photos of these - but wanted to share them for White Wednesday #108.  There are lots of seashell projects out there.  But these are the first ships I have had.  Aren't they sweet?

And just to round out this post - here's a pretty conch seashell that I have listed right now on Etsy.

I think the back is as pretty as the front!

 

The ships are for sale too - just email if you'd like one.

($10 ea. plus s/h.)  

It's like beach combing from your computer!