Well, I headed out this morning…it was gray and chilly, so I didn’t have high hopes. Today was a good reminder to me that you just never know what treasures you’re going to find when you head out on a Saturday morning. I didn’t actually find the dresser this morning, but it was an $8.00 auction find from 2 weeks ago. It’s been sitting in my living room, so I thought I would show it as well. The veneer is bubbled on the top and it needs some work, but it is bird’s eye maple. I loved it…and for $8.00, sold.
I found 2 cheap-o silver trays for $1.00. I’m planning to paint it cream and then paint the center like a chalk board. I’ve seen that idea in a few places and it’s so cute! Next to those is a mirrored vanity tray that was $1.50. I’m going to spray the frame a pretty color and clean it up.
This mirror was $5.00 and I can’t wait to work on it. It’s a heavy plastic, but looks very substantial. I think I’m going to spray it white or some fun color.
I was so excited about this concave mirror. I’ve always wanted one, but they’re so expensive! This one was $3.00…(I’ll take that, thank you), but the secret is it’s resin, not wood. Once it’s painted, no one will ever know. Should I go oil rubbed bronze or white?
I got two of these twig wreaths, one large and one small, both for $5.00.
This small crate was $2.00. It’s a prefect little storage box and I love the writing on it.
And here’s my headless goose. Ha! My husband must have thought I was crazy for bringing this back to the car. “You can you fix this, right?” It was hand carved by a man from Gettysburg who fashioned birds out of pieces of wood he’d find in his yard. And yes, I actually paid for a headless goose…a whole quarter. I’ll show you these when I finish them!
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You've got some major great stuff! I love love love the crate! And the mirror to the right in your first photo! Wowzeee!
Wow, that is an impressive haul–especially your headless bird!
I want to head out with you some time!!!!! Great finds!
Great finds! If it were mine (I have a vintage 1940's bull's eye mirror replica which is gold) I'd go with the oil rubbed bronze look…unless you want to be a bit more avant garde with the white. Ooh..that blue and white side table is cute! (it's showing right next to the comment box!)
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Julie M.
I've been hunting for a mirror like that oval one you found ever since I saw design sponge turn one into a magnetic chalk board to hold photos! Great snag…I'm coming shopping with you next week
Wow, you made out!!! Love both mirrors!!!! The plastic ornate and the concave one. And the crate is adorable!
The maple dresser….what a DEAL….girl you get the best deals out there! I will be looking out for your GOOSE.
Blessings,
Linda
Well I am amazed…I just watched your slide show…I would love to be able to paint like that!!
Great use of your talent!
thanks for linking up to my Goodwill party. i LOVE all your finds, they will make great fun projects.
i bought a mirror very similar to the one you paid $5 for and here is what i did with it:
http://jobandbrittany.blogspot.com/2009/06/mirror-re-do.html
oh what lovely finds! i rather like that poor headless goose…and your blog rocks! thanks for your sweet comment!