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Thank you for the great response to my very first Furniture Feature Friday and my new blog design. Isn’t Laura (my designer) so talented? I love it!
Anyway, I am in the process of working on a mural (preview below), so I don’t have a new pieces of furniture or any tips & tricks for you today. I do have a few new finds from Goodwill yesterday. OK, hear me out on this lamp. I know it’s brass, but look at the shape! And that shade is just crying out to be tole painted, right? Are you feeling me? It was $6.97.
As most lovers of French Country style, I like roosters…in moderation. I don’t want my house to look like a coop, but I like one here and there. I really liked this towel holder. I’m not sure, yet, if I’m going to sell it or use it in my office (for when I paint.)
And lastly, I found this wood shelf for $3.97. I need some shelving in several places in my house, so I couldn’t pass this up. The wood is in good condition, so I may leave it as is or paint it black or white.
And here’s a little preview of the Star Wars mural I’m working on for my 8 year old client. Just about everything I do is very feminine, so it’s fun to work on something like this. Tomorrow I have to paint another X-Wing and finish Jango Fett. (It’s hard to write that with a straight face.) I’ll give you a full reveal when his room is finished.
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Great finds—yes, that lamp does have lots of potential! Can't wait to see the finished boy project room!
-Grace
Wonderful finds! I can see that lamp tole painted!
Ohhhh my oh my… I have to tell you this. I have an actual metal chicken coop (complete with abit of rust too!!) in my garage ready to be hung up somewhere. Will you still be my friend?!? 🙂
Your finds are wonderful! And my eyes are wide open for that mural. I've done abit of muraling in my day and plan to do more one day when I KNOW more.
Donna
Ohh…love the lamp! It looks like a variation of a bouillotte lamp, which do sometimes have black tole shades. I love it! I have an old one of my mother's and need to replace the shade…$$$!! Yikes! You got a steal!! Maybe leave the lamp brass…it's classic. Happy weekend…Debbie
Donna, I actually like coops and hanging one on the wall is a wonderful idea! I would even pay good money for one. I just don't want to have so many roosters and chickens in my decor that my house looks like a coop. Yes, I'll still be your friend.
Love your finds! Great blog too!
Beth
Love your versatility, now just don't get confused and paint the Star Wars stuff on the great brass lamp!! LOL
Debra
The mural idea looks sweet! My older brothers had the same color scheme in their room when we were little…but I think they had race cars and drivers on their barkcloth curtains….it was pre Star Wars….well, just a wee pre…not a grand. wa ha!
: )
Julie M.
I love the lamp! even the way it is, but I'm sure it will look amazing when you paint it.
Lucky little boy to have that Star Wars mural, my 6 year old would LOVE that
You've got talent! I love your finds…what a great blog!
Thank you for the nice comments on my blog!
Can't wait to see your next finds!
Hugs,
Liz
I don't know how you find the time to do all these things. Once you said it, I could see that shade done in tole painting. The mural must be very exciting for your client.
I can't wait to see the star wars mural
Wow, I love your blog. I just spent an hour reading all your wonderful tips ! Thanks for stopping by and for following. I know you would put the fabric to good use.
You sure found some nice finds. :o)
My son would have loved that painting in his room, when he was younger! :o)
What a great mural! and that lamp?! I love it-a little paint is all it needs 🙂
You are right the lamp is just beautiful and I do think with a black shade it will be so pretty…always go with your creative instinct…thanks for sharing
I forgot to tell you the mural is so spectacular, my gosh you are just so talented….
You always find such amazing items! I love the rooster and the lamp.
Thank you for your kind visit today.
Many Blessings and Happy Fall!
~Melissa 🙂
Great finds and I can't wait to see how the mural turns out. So much fun!
Chelsea
Great finds, like the lamp. I found two lamps at the Salvation Army and wasn't to sure they would work for me. When I went back to get them, they were gone. Oh well, I keep looking.