Yard Sale Sewing Basket to Repurposed Christmas Tree Stand: Friday's Find #314

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...

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! 

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. 

I used the same chalk paint shade that I used on my breakfast table and ugly duckling dresser.

It fits perfectly tucked in the corner next to my blush sofa. You'll be seeing it more during the holidays!

Until next time, happy hunting!