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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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I take a hybrid approach when it comes to running my life and organizing my thoughts. I like paper, pencils, and pens for writing down ideas, planning, and managing my day. While old-fashioned notebooks are my preference for most things, I rely heavily on a digital calendar and reminder alarms
It’s been a full, exciting week. I’ve been walking each morning, caring for the garden beds, working on commissioned paintings, packing prints, and recording some test audiobook samples for Move Slow and Make Things. I’ve also been arranging some fun giveaways as we get closer to the launch, and this
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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!