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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? 
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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!