Thursday 5 February 2009

One persons rubbish.............

Is someone else's treasure!

My recent thrift discoveries


Another 50p apron - lawn fabric already earmarked for a project


A pretty little ceramic jug - perfect to stuff full of home-grown summer flowers.


Two wooden candlesticks that I am deliberating about whether to give them a shabby look with a coat of paint. But the wood is really nice too.


And lastly these two real treasures. Both were 30p each!! A good wash with some Fairy liquid, a tickle with a toothbrush on the metal trim and a gentle polish make them look fantastic. I am going to replace the damaged fabric within the lid of the dish with some pretty fabric or some handsewn embroidery.

3 comments:

A Thrifty Mrs said...

Terrific finds.

fiftiesgirl said...

Lovely finds, i would keep the apron and wear it everyday! I would paint the candlesticks and shabby and bash them around!!! Its funny how we can be so inspired in different ways by the things that we find. Well done on your finds though whatever you use them for will be fab, looking forward to seeing pics. The jug will look stunning filled with summer flowers. x x

Lajoni said...

loving all your finds...simply beautiful....would definitely paint the candlesticks xx