Saturday, December 6, 2014

Finds of the Week #26


On my hunting and picking the week before Thanksgiving I found some treasures.  I like to go pick through things at the Flea Market and thrift stores and here is what I found.
Before: Wood table


 I thought these would make great knobs
Rusty red toolbox 

Vintage fan for my Husband

Large, heavy beveled mirror

Vintage suitcase

Before: Grungy dresser

After-painted in grey and white chalk paint

Green and Silver ornaments I made into a garland



Vintage tablecloth and book 

White toolbox

Borghese Prints-keepers  


Grungy cabinet before:

After:  Green chalk paint

Sturdy Stool
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16 comments:

  1. Brenda PruittDecember 6, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    I don't know how you do it, but you manage to find the best stuff. And all destined to become beautiful after you add your special touch.
    Brenda

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  2. DD's CottageDecember 6, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Thank you Brenda--The hunt is a big part of the fun for me so I am always looking!

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  3. angieDecember 6, 2014 at 9:48 AM

    wow, was für wunderschöne alte teile!!! einen schönen 2. advent wünscht angie

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  4. AnonymousDecember 6, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    I'm soooo jealous! Amazing finds. :) Julie

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    1. DD's CottageDecember 6, 2014 at 3:54 PM

      Thank you Julie-not the jealous part-ha ha--I love the hunt!

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern NestingDecember 6, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    You always find such fabulous pieces!!

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    1. DD's CottageDecember 6, 2014 at 3:55 PM

      Thank you Martina-the search and hunt is fun for me and then the painting begins and then I lose all interest when the project is done!

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  6. Susan' Hearts and FlowersDecember 6, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    Love all your finds. My fav is the grungy chest

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    1. DD's CottageDecember 7, 2014 at 7:46 AM

      Thank you Susan-I love the grungy chest too now that I got my hands on it!

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  7. chateau chicDecember 7, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    You do have amazing thrift shops and flea markets in your area! I adore the chest with three drawers!! The size, the shape, beautiful paint transformation...Love it!!
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageDecember 7, 2014 at 5:07 PM

      Thank you Mary Alice-I am a good picker! My local Flea Market is pretty good and I get most of my treasures from there.

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  8. ElaineDecember 9, 2014 at 3:39 AM

    What great finds!! I have that same exact fan in my living room. Thanks for sharing... now I have the urge to ditch work and go play. Stop by and visit some time...Elaine

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  9. White Lace and PromisesDecember 9, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    This is an absolute beauty and a treaure for sure.

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  10. DD's CottageDecember 10, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Thank you-it was a good week for treasures!

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