Naturally, I forgot to take a full shot of the settee before I painted it (that would have required too much advance planning), but this close-up should give you an idea of the color it was before -- kind of a light taupe:
After I cleaned it up and removed as much of the old paint as possible, I primed it and repainted it a chocolate brown. I also went ahead and added a new cushion:
And this little side table? Another yard sale find -- $7 -- which I painted to match:
Spray paint, my love for you knows no bounds.
I also mentioned that I've found some decorative accessories for my great room bookshelves. Here's a closer look:
Woven box -- 50 cents:
Cool wood tray -- $1:
Adorable little vase -- I love the bird detailing -- $5:
And, I bought four jars full of wine corks for 25 cents each. It probably seems like a bizarre purchase, but I saw someone do a flower arrangement with corks instead of pebbles in the vase. I might use these for that, or I might just stick them in an apothocary jar. Either way, it's a heck of a lot cheaper than buying all that wine and saving the corks myself. :) (That's my youngest playing Vanna White in the back, btw.)
Finally, one of the most unexpected finds. Now, I really had no intention of purchasing shoes at a yard sale. But y'all. These were brand new BCBG Girls ballet flats. For $3. And, I must say, I pink puffy heart them:
I know. I probably crossed the line with the shoes.
But they were so cute.
And, did I mention, they were only $3?
OMG! Those shoes are SO CUTE! What a find! And the settee looks amazing. I'm impressed. Maybe I should start yard saling. :-)
ReplyDeletewow great finds- i did not consider spray painting wicker- and we're thinking of pitching our faded blond wood set this year (HMM...)
ReplyDeleteI am one who does save all the wine corks in a huge clear jug so to me that's not wierd!! :) AND love the shoes!
you did great with all those finds! i really love the wicker chair and the cushion you gave it are so adorable.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the shoes! for $3??? totally worth it.. and it's NEW! :)
awesome finds!
Your porch is EXACTLY what I picture when I think of the perfect Southern setting. I cannot believe you found such amazing things at yard sales. You definitely have been gifted when it comes to home decor!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I need to go garaging with you. I NEVER ind things like this!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You found some awesome yard sale items! I wish I were that creative.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I keep the corks from my wine (I have a ton.) I plan to turn them into a corkboard, like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Large-Wine-Bulletin-Board-Maple/dp/B0000AUZTB
LOVE your posts and blogs :) Love the bench you got
ReplyDeleteWow! You maxed out on the good finds. Definitely don't paint the wicker chairs. They look great as is.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog at My Messy Thrilling Life. When you recommended Daphne du Maurier, I know we were kindred spirits! I own all her books and have read many of them over and over.
Looks amazing
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