Greetings Friends! As promised, today I am sharing my latest project using recent
Friday's Finds. You know how I love me some Vintage dishes, so what could be better than a shutter repurposed as a plate rack? Best of all, everything including the paint was thrifted!
This unopened bottle of paint was .25 at a yard sale a few months ago and sure came in handy! I decided to keep the rustic finish on one side in case I get a whim for change in the future, then gave the shutter two coats and allowed it to dry overnight.
After hanging the shutter, I waited several days before adding any plates to be sure it was in the "right" place, as I often do with new projects. Anytime I walk by, I pause to step back and survey with fresh eyes. I usually decide pretty quickly if it has found a home. Anybody else do that?
The platter was a recent find and the other plates from my previously thrifted collection. I pick up wire plate hangers from yard sales whenever I see them, so I had them on hand as well. Voila! My lovely plates have found their home sweet home! What's your latest DIY or repurpose?
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Hi Cecilia ... love this shutter. So happy to meet you at our Garage Sale this week-end. Yes, our paths have crossed. I remember seeing the shutter in Fabulous Finds last week when you were looking at it and was hoping 'that lady' would not buy it, but when I checked back, it was gone. You have great taste and it is perfect with the vintage plate/platter.
ReplyDeleteAudrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Thanks Audrey--we are surely kindred spirits!
ReplyDeleteJust goes to show the possibilities are endless with thrift store finds!
ReplyDeleteHey Cecilia...I love it that you even used thrifted PAINT! LOVE that shutter, and I think it's clever to keep one side rustic and one side white. Yep, it looks like a keeper. Thanks for sharing with us at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday Link Party this week. :) You're going to be featured.
ReplyDeleteHey Revi, love your party and plan to make it a frequent stop! Thrilled to be featured--thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHi, Cecilia! Your shutter looks amazing hanging over your doorway! It is so pretty. Thank you for sharing at our first On Display Thursday! I hope you will visit often. :-) - Bre @ Average But Inspired
ReplyDeleteLove this Cecilia! I have large shutters on my 'to find' list. lol! I passed some up a while ago and been kicking myself ever since. Pinning.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann