Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! At the beginning of the month, I attended a neighborhood yard sale. Does anyone else get a little giddy after parking curbside and anticipating several sales on the same block? At one of the first sales I visited, I saw this vintage sewing basket. I inspected it closely but then walked away because I couldn't think of the "right" place for it. However, it only took me a few minutes to go right back to the $5 find and tell the seller I wanted it. This was one of those times a piece "spoke" to me before I was inspired how to use it...
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If you've read many of my blog posts, you've probably heard me say that I have learned the hard way not to pass a piece that speaks to me. I had already purchased the miniature tree, so it was sitting in my living room when I brought in the basket, and inspiration struck!
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The legs were darker than the rest of the wood and I think it's likely they were added to the original or possibly replaced. I knew I wanted to refresh it with chalk paint.
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I used the same chalk paint shade that I used on my breakfast table and ugly duckling dresser.
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It fits perfectly tucked in the corner next to my blush sofa. You'll be seeing it more during the holidays!
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Until next time, happy hunting!
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Adorable!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI have almost the same sewing basket. I bought it at a local church yard sale. It was marked $3, but by the time I was ready to pay for my "pile" they had said everything was half-price, so I only paid $1.50 for it. Weird me I actually keep sewing supplies in it for quick fixes. My sewing room is in a separate building on my property.
ReplyDeleteLove it and I have one sitting in my garage. Now I know what I'm going to do with it. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I would have just put the tree on top and had it tip over when a curious cat investigated! Like you, I have learned not the hard way not to pass by something that "speaks" to me! Last week I grabbed the second to last "Haunted Farmhouse" sign for my daughter at Joann's and by the time I was through checkout, another woman had the LAST one. Phew!
ReplyDeleteForget where I learned it, but the turnings on the legs are called "vase and ring." Just love that name!
ReplyDeleteLove it, Cecilia! That tree is perfect for the project :)
ReplyDeleteI love a garage sale find and upcycle! Great job! laura
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ReplyDeleteLovely.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Such a clever makeover, Cecilia. I love it.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Great idea for a unique Christmas tree skirt - love it!
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