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Monday, August 30, 2010

Thrifting, Painting and Textiles

Was out and about thrifting over the weekend and found some really great fabric.
I am thinking it would be ideal for covering some pillows.
The tan piece is about 2 1/2 yards; smaller light blue pieces are already sewn to fit a pillow form.
total cost- $2.00
( Yes, ma'am, ring it up!) :)
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BEFORE- This was my laundry area about 2 weeks ago.
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Dark burgundy paint, mustard stars and Americana bears........ very dated!! ( painted in 1997 & 2000, need I say more??)
Plus, you can see unfinished wood on the right side. Blah!!!


AFTER-
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It's now all Heirloom white! $24.00/gal. mixed at Walmart
distressed wood box, ( a former bread box) holds some small hand tools.
(I already owned this item.)
Martha Stewart pewter candle $1.00( bulb included) yard sale find
Wicker clothes basket( no more plastic!) $1.99 thrift store find
2 valances to cover shelf area and create much needed storage space! $7.00 Kmart clearance
I even sorted the hangers according to color. :)
Total cost for the mini makeover-

$34.00

YIPPEE!!!!!!


Close up of the basket................ it is so sturdy and heavy duty.
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I received a wonderful package in the mail........... :)
This is from my friend, Birgit.
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She was my partner in a textile swap over at The Pickled Pepper Patch.
Thank you so much, Birgit!!!!!

I am participating in NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY

Be back soon.

9 comments:

  1. Your new fabrics are beautiful and what a great transformation of your laundry room, it's so bright and cheerful!

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  2. Love what you found. This is my kind of fabric and would make wonderful pillows.
    Your laundry room transformation worked out great...sure could use u at the ole farm house to figure out some spaces I need to transform.
    Hope your having a great week.
    Love your site and glad you found me so I could find you
    Maggie

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  3. Looks great! Much brighter! And I love those floral fabrics you found.

    Ashley

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  4. I'm just starting a laundry redo too! Your redo looks great. I love white...nice and clean like laundry should be!

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  5. Great transformation! I love the white--it just opens up a room. And the distressed breadbox is pretty awesome, too! I'd love it if you linked up to my Friday link party tomorrow! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com

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  6. Oh my heck, can you believe what paint does. I have been working on my laundry area too. I think I might need to paint again. Love your little distressed box too.
    Great job.
    Brooke

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  7. I am getting ready for laundry room re-do. Thanks for the inspiration. Great Pics.

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  8. Love your laundry room transformation...nice and lightened up now! Also the lantern...how did you do that? Did you tape off the glass? I just finished one and love it with a red kerchief tied around along with a couple of crows and a bright mum plant. Please visit my blog: http://theoldefarmhouse.blogspot.com and become a follower. I love your posts. Prim hugs, Joy

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