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Thrifted Treasure: A Vintage Plant Stand

Hey friends! I found this vintage plant stand on the curb of an antique store this weekend. It had a broken top rail and uneven legs, but it had really good bones. I couldn’t pass it up. The broken rail didn’t bother me at all. I figured I could fix the leg, so I took it home with me.

I dabbed a bit of wood glue to the little peg piece of the leg. I then added little pieces of air-dry clay to the peg, making sure to shape it into a sphere as I went. I would dab my fingers into water to help smooth the clay out and then alternate between dabbing a bit of wood glue and clay on. Once I got the shape and size to relatively match the other legs, I set it upside down to dry. I made sure I gave it a good 24 hrs. to cure.

Once it was dry, I used my “wood tone” markers for furniture scratches to color around it to get a similar tone to the other legs. It didn’t quit match, but you really can’t tell with it standing up right. I washed it with soap and water to clean the shelves and get the dust off. It looks great now and I can’t wait to fill it with plants! I even added the faux plant I found from my latest thrift haul. I have a little succulent I have been growing from my Mother’s Day flower bouquet that I plan on potting and displaying here as well.

I love how this adds some warmth and charm to the kitchen and it’s another way to bring in some greenery. Can’t wait to see what plants I will find to add to it!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my new vintage piece!

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Weekend Thrift Haul

Hey friends! I hit the thrift jackpot this weekend and I’m so excited to share the goods!! Check it out below.

I saw this large, low profile serving bowl and immediately grabbed it. The colors make me think of Fall and I thought it would be nice to use for cooler weather dishes & sides. The leaf pattern goes around the outside of the bowl as well. I always do a gingerbread/sweet shoppe theme in my kitchen for Christmas and thought this tea towel would be a perfect addition for the hutch.

I’ve been decorating my bathtub area little by little the past few weeks and needed a bath rug. I spotted this one that still had the original tags on it. It’s the same color as my current towels and it’s so soft.

One thing I love finding in the thrift shops is greenery/plants. You can usually find faux plants and stems already potted or in a basket or vase of some sort for pretty cheap. I loved this little potted plant because it reminded me of greens growing in the garden. I thought it would be fun to display in my kitchen. Lord knows I love to grow plants but sometimes I love them too much and end up over/under watering them. lol. I am getting better at it though.

I have been wanting to find a pair of book ends, and it turned out to be my lucky day. I loved the pattern on these stone ones, so I grabbed these.

I was pretty happy about this jug here. I have been wanting one of these wine jugs for years! They are quite pricey online so you can imagine how excited I was to see this. And at only $10.00, it was a steal. I’ve already found a spot for it.

I will always buy architectural salvage if it’s at a good price point for me. The detailing is always beautiful and can elevate and add character to your home or furniture pieces. I will probably hang this over a doorway, but it would look really good hung over a bed or on a plain headboard. The possibilities are endless.

Saved the best for last…

I walked right past these lamp bases at first. I stopped the next aisle over and looked at them again and circled back around. They were only $6.00 each so I bought them because I just loved the antique look. They are so dainty and fancy. After bringing them home and researching I found out these are Waterford Lismore Crystal lamps! I was super shocked but the most excited about this find. I have a lamp shade in mind I think would fit these perfectly, but I need to see if I can find the parts. Looks like I will need a lamp shade base that sits on top of the bulb. I will definitely share a pic when I get it all together.

I hope you enjoyed reading this and seeing my thrifted treasures. I hope your inspired to get out there and visit your local thrift shops. You never know what you’re going to find!

Thanks for stopping by,