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You know those oak country trash cans from the 80’s & 90’s? Well, this was one of them. I bought it at a yard sale for $2.00. It’s actually hand made, very sturdy & useful. So, I painted it a bright white, gave it some feminine detail in the hand painting & glass knob, and painted a plaque in French that labels this piece “poubelle” or “garbage.” Sounds better in French, doesn’t it? 
Marian Parsons
Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer
I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.
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One of the little tidbits I jotted down in my phone and then in my commonplace notebook (a place where I collect quotes, lyrics, words,
It’s been a minute since I had my sewing machines out. I had to reacquaint myself with winding the bobbins and getting the needles properly threaded, but I slowly figured it out. The funny thing is that I needed to wear reading glasses over my contacts to thread the needles
I realized once I started working on this post that I was chattier than I expected! I only posted twice on the blog this week and twice last week, and I think I’m feeling that! Writing and posting on this blog have been part of my creative process for over
11 Responses
You are so right Garbage does sound so much prettier in french! What a cool transformation!
Great job and beautiful painting!
How cute is that?
I am going to look for one!
AMAZING!
Oh, quelle belle poubelle!
: )
Julie M.
ps I've yet to fix up the green counter…I just started deconstructing the yucky bits yesterday.
Well, coming from a french speaking girl and family, trust me, it does NOT sound better in French! LOL! I think the word 'poubelle' is as bad as 'garbage'. teehee! I prefer 'trash' lol!!
ANyway, awesome transformation though!!
thanks for joining in on my 1st blog party!
Smiles!
Michelle
It does sound prettier in French! Great job, looks gorgeous!
You did a lovely job on the little night stands. I can see why you hated to see them go. I also love your family room make-over. And the poubelle is fabulous!
Thanks for coming by!
Rhonda
tres chic!!
Holy Moly! You do paint everything! You ARE just like me 🙂
I am impressed, you are so very talented. I loved your portfolio. Look forward to seeing more. It has been so much fun to meet other peope with the same passions.
Love the name, I had a very similar experience with mine.
Take care,
~Alyshia
hello there! I just saw one of those today at goodwill, and would have had NO idea what it was if it wasn't for you! (that and the bits of dried garbage left on it… it wasn't NEARLY as lovely as yours, to say the least)
Anyway, I featured you on my blog today! Thanks so much! 🙂
Everything is better in French! So chic!