Back to reality this week and a roadside find. I wasn't sure about this old thing when my partner brought it home. It sat outside on our front verandah gathering dust for a while and nearly ended up back where it came from.
I wondered whether to go for white or turquoise, I think it would have looked ok either way, but it was fun to paint something a bright colour for a change. With a few repairs and a few coats of paint, the colour I mixed myself, it's hardly recognisable.
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I found this cute crochet bag at a vintage shop in Surry Hills at a $10 basement sale last week. The hanging vases came from a florist for only $15, and the white daisies are cheering us up on the first days of winter.
The top drawer had green felt and sections for cutlery, so I guess this was a piece from a dining room.
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Have a great week!
joining
Looks fabulous with it's new coat of paint!
ReplyDeletethanks deanne, it's amazing what paint can do. x
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing! Do you think it might have been a jewelry armoire? Some of them have felt in the drawers. I love the crochet bag! I wonder if I could make one...when I get better at crochet! heehee! Sweet hugs!
ReplyDeletethankyou! oh maybe that what it was for. maybe it belonged in a bedroom.
Deletei've seen some beautiful crochet things around, i feel like taking it up too.
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Lovely!
ReplyDeletethanks marilyn ! :)
DeleteThat is the most gorgeous piece I have seen for a while!! Can't believe you were going to toss it!!!
ReplyDeletei am glad i kept it now mel :) x
DeleteBet you're glad you didn't take it back where it came from now it looks fantastic, great photographic composition too. I would also love to have a go at the crochet bag some time
ReplyDeletethe paint did improve it in my eyes & thanks. you must be good at crochet fran! x
Deleteyou have cuteified and coastified this piece beautifully....looks like my island sea turquoise....nice.
ReplyDeleteBec x
What a cool piece to find on the roadside! I love the colour you've painted it too :)
ReplyDeletexx Karen
It looks lovely with that perfect turquoise you mixed.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful treasure to find and re love. This came out perfect and I love the color.
ReplyDeleteThe whole vignette is so pretty.
Kris
Love the before and after (I am prejudiced...my colour!)
ReplyDeleteYou have inspired me to paint (and in my colours, for the first time in 38 years!)
Blessings,
Definitely worth keeping! x
ReplyDeleteWonderful makeover - it's an unusual and interesting piece that deserves to be a star!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the color...
ReplyDeleteBlessings My Friend,
It all looks beautiful Cheryl and I think I need to make one of those lovely hanging vases. It looks quite easy and so very effective.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
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ReplyDeleteThat crochet bag is so gorgeous and sweet!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about the room. great transformation, love turquoise color !
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Cheryl!! Nice find :) Jo x
ReplyDeleteWow! What a transformation.... Love the colour palette here. So summery and cheerful considering winter is upon us.
ReplyDeleteLove it - It's beautiful
ReplyDeleteKylie x
Outstanding transformation...great color too.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Beautiful! I love the turquoise shade! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you found this - the shape is so beautiful!. The colour is so perfect for you. so beachy. hope you are well and thanks for linking to Paint Parade. Fiona x
ReplyDeletehi , Just letting you know you've been featured on my blog today at Paint Parade with your great makeover of a roadside find
ReplyDeleteFiona
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