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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Finds of the Week #32


More hunting for treasures!  I found some great things this past week and here they are.
Chippy wooden window frame

Ironstone chamber pot-I am picturing Hydrangeas in it! 

Buffet that I am thinking of making into a double vanity for our new bathroom-thoughts?

This ball reminds me of the Beach so I will be keeping it

Silver pitcher that I think would look great with roses 

Wreath 

Weathered post that my aunt found for me washed up on the beach 

Chippy Goodness! 

Love the aqua and white together!

Lovely mirror-needs a good coat of paint  


Aqua metal colander

Chalkboard tray
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32 comments:

  1. MarigeneMarch 4, 2015 at 7:18 AM

    I would love to go shopping with you! I would definitely find a place for that beautiful sideboard...is it long and sturdy enough for a double vanity? Would be stunning anywhere!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 7:27 AM

      Thank you Marigene I would love for you to come junking with me too. I think it is long enough, but I am also thinking of using another piece I have that is bigger and sturdier. Yesterday was the first day of the reno. so we shall see as we go what I want.

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  2. Michele M./ Finch RestMarch 4, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    WOW! You really scored on some great treasures!

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  3. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 4, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Gosh, you find the best stuff!!! Love the buffet and it would be gorgeous as a vanity. I would love to do that if we could build again. Great mirror, too.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 9:20 AM

      Thank you Kim-so many possibilities! I am now leaning towards not using it for a vanity since I think it might be a little small for 2 sinks. I suppose I will have to go hunt some more!

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  4. At Rivercrest CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    I am in love with the chalkboard tray.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 2:01 PM

      Thank you Sugar-it was a good find and I don't even have to re-do it!

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMarch 4, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    YES on turning that pretty buffet into a vanity!! Love that great piece of ironstone too!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 2:02 PM

      Thank you Martina-my remodel is happening fast and am trying to come up with a new bathroom vanity. My hubby wants 2 sinks so I think I need a bigger piece now.

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  6. RPK InteriorsMarch 4, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Amazing finds, as usual! I love the real 'chippy goodness' piece!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 2:02 PM

      Thank you Robin--it was a great score from the beach and lucky me that my aunt found and it and knew I like old wood!

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  7. Brenda PruittMarch 4, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    You sure do find a lot of great treasures on a regular basis!
    Brenda

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 2:49 PM

      Thanks Brenda-I really love the hunt! I suppose I should have a store or something to get rid of things faster-My workshop is pretty full.

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  8. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 3:53 PM

    Awesome finds, love the post and the turquoise colander. That vanity will make a fabulous vanity. And of course, in turquoise for my bathroom.LOL

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 4:49 PM

      Thank you Yvonne-I love the old post with all the chippiness! Having second thoughts about the buffet to vanity-might need a bigger sturdier piece but shall see how it goes.

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  9. cindy@bornhouselivingMarch 4, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Looks like someone had lots of fun shopping for goodies:) I'm so drooling over the mirror...I LOVE IT! Can't wait to see that when your done painting it! Have fun painting:D

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 4:49 PM

      Thank you Cindy-I am always on the hunt for good treasures! What do you think of the mirror being the aqua and gold?

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  10. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    Great finds as usual. Can't wait to see what you do to them.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 4, 2015 at 4:50 PM

      Thank you Debbie-got go get my paintbrush on!

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  11. JunkchiccottageMarch 4, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    You find the coolest stuff. Love those chippy legs and that chamber pot with hydrangea's would be so awesome.
    Can't wait to see what you do with that mirror.
    Kris

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 5, 2015 at 6:31 AM

      Thank you Kris-I already put hydrangeas in the pot in my house and love it! Do you think the mirror should be aqua and gold or white?

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  12. AlaMarch 5, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    Szczęściara z Ciebie:)))
    Cudowne rzeczy

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  13. chateau chicMarch 5, 2015 at 6:01 PM

    Fantastic finds! Loving that chippy post and the blue window. I think that buffet would make a great vanity!!
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 6, 2015 at 5:41 AM

      Thank you Mary Alice-the chippy post was a great find at the beach!

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  14. Sweet Auburn LifeMarch 7, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Amazing patina on that post, love the green blue coming through. Would love to see thst sideboard transformed into a double vanity, hope you'll share.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 9, 2015 at 6:03 AM

      Thank you -the post is beauty and I am going to make a double vanity from a bigger buffet now I think!

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  15. Beth@Makemeprettyagain.comMarch 7, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Great finds! Where did you find that lovely silver pitcher??? With greek key motif no less!
    I just painted a buffet very similar to the one you found. A young couple bought it from me and said they were going to use it as their bathroom vanity. Suggestions are, use vessel sinks, have the faucet come out of the wall (instead of drilling into the top of vanity) and be prepared to modify the drawers to accommodate the plumbing(the drain pipe). They can still work as drawers, you just have to shorten them and rebuild them to look like little mazes, where it fits around the pipe! I left the wood top on mine and sealed it with four coats of an oil urethane (not poly) by GF.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 9, 2015 at 6:05 AM

      Thank you Beth-very good suggestions. I made my daughters vanity in her bathroom from buffet too and left the top wood. I think I might try a bigger piece now but will see how I feel in the next few weeks.

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  16. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 10, 2015 at 9:32 PM

    Wow, what a load of beautiful treasures! I think the buffet would be a perfect choice for a double vanity. Love the chippy paint colors on that wonderful post. Thanks for linking up with Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  17. Wild Oak DesignsMarch 11, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    What fun you had! Would love to see what you do with them...
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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