Wednesday, March 17, 2010

thrifting in my own booth...

Once again it is White Wednesday over at Faded Charm and today I am trying to decide which pair of candle sconces I like better...


These have been hanging for years on either side of the windows in my den and it's time for a change. You know I how love vintage mirrors... I put this vintage mirror on one side of the windows but didn't have the right treasure to even off the other side. Obviously I will still be mirror hunting! Until I can find another one similar in size, I went thrifting in my own booth at the shop and came home with these lovelies...
I think I like these better...dreamy white with some chipping and rusting...perfect. So glad I didn't sell them!! I definitely need new candles! I have been giving my den a little spring makeover lately. As soon as I get to Ikea and get my curtains I'll post the whole room. The old pair of sconces will go off to the shop. With our upcoming Home & Garden Spring Gala in a few weeks I may display them with a potted plant instead of a candle. I have started gathering some garden items and yesterday I painted a few little pots ~ fit for a queen... Sweet little spring accent ~ cute nest for an egg or maybe some vintage jewels! I also upcycled an old wooden book with a fresh coat of dreamy white...

Love my new stamp sets!! Thank you so much for stopping by. If you have a few moments please take a peek at my sister-in-law Christine's new Etsy Shop! She has it stocked with some wonderful white treasures I know you will love!!

26 comments:

Sandi said...

Love your whites today. Those chippy sconces are amazing and I love your pots and your book! Just perfect Sandi!!
Blessings~

Debbie~ said...

Looove your little painted pots, they're so very cute! Debbie @ Cottage Hann~Me~Downs

My Shabby Streamside Studio said...

Sandi, the pots are awesome! You said you used a rubber stamp? Any particular kind of ink?

Sandy @ My Shabby Streamside Studio
http://myshabbystreamsidestudio.blogspot.com/

One Cheap B*tch said...

You definitely have a tough decision b/c both sets of sconces are fabulous! Keep them both!

And I love your little flower pots! So cute! I'm hoping my dollar store will get more. One day they had tons and a week later - NONE!

The Charm of Home said...

Love that mirror! All of your white is pretty.
Come by my blog to win Rachael Ray bake ware.
Thanks!
Sherry
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

I love your framed bulletin board. So very lovely ! and your tea stained tags turned out great! The new sconces are very pretty! Of course, everything you post is just beautiful so you can't go wrong. HOpe you are having a fabulous week. Many blessings, Tammy

Jennifer said...

very put together - I love it all! the clay pots are wondee! Thanks.... Jennifer

jennsthreegraces come visit!

Ticking and Toile said...

Everything is so adorable! Love that creamy book~ oh my! What a great idea! also love the pots....where did you find your stamp set at? I've been on the lookout for some!

Shellagh

Mary Beth @ Live. Laugh. Make Something said...

Bee-You-tee-Full! great job! I adore the little flower pots and I, too, choose the 2nd pair of sconces for you. (You're welcome!) I have become a follower and I invite you to drop in over at my place one day this week. until later...

Chrissy...The Apothecary Shop said...

LOVE those little pots!!! Its all so pretty!!! That book and the stamps.....wow!! Thanks for your sweet note you left me,means alot!!

Anonymous said...

How fun to go shopping in your own shop! A little bird nest made with some excelsior and topped with a little bird wearing a vintage brooch would be cute on the sconces too. A couple of years ago I had the pleasure of decorating the summer porch of an old historical Virginia home for Spring Garden Week and I got to go to the antique shops around and "shop" for the porch. Talk about a blast!

Barbara Jean said...

Delightful post.
Love the candle sconces you are trading off for.
Once in awhile I even bring something home from my own store for myself!! Problem is, I love it all! (guess that is why i have a store!) =)

Appreciate you coming by and leaving a comment.
Off to see more of your place.

blessings

barbara jean

Barbara Jean said...

PS Love your book, and little pots!

barbara jean

Anonymous said...

I really love the 2nd set of sconces. And the flower pots are too cute. I can think of lots of ways to decorate with those.

Kate said...

Sandi,
I am gaga over the pots fit for a queen!!! Love your blog its full of inspiration. Thank you for stopping by and now I have a new bloggy friend. Have a wonderful week!!!

Warm wishes
Kate

Jane said...

I love vintage mirrors too. Hope you find another one to "match" the gorgeous one you pictured.
Love the cute little pots you made.
Jane

Miss Gracie's House said...

That second pair of sconces are perfect! Usually, once I decide I want something back from the shop...that is when it sells! I love your new stamps, too:)
Rene'

Anne Lorys said...

Beautiful sconces!
Isn't it cool to be able to shop your own stash? :-)

Hugs,
Anne

Nice and Easy Antiques said...

So feminine , fresh and glamorous! Nice collection of whites!

Deb said...

Love the little white pots, so adorable! Glad to have found your lovely blog. I am of to check out the etsy shop!

Andrea said...

I just love white!

Anonymous said...

Love those new old sconces and you crack me up, shopping in your own booth :)

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

Love your new sconses...It's me, Avon girl, and No, I didn't go to Blue Hills (except to ski!!!)..went to Avon High...and on to Framingham state..moved to NY in 1980....are you from So Shore?....patti

Vintage Remixed said...

Hi Sandi. I just wanted to say thanks for the visit the other day. It's nice to meet you. Love all your whites.

Dee@FrenchBleuVintage said...

Great little crafty items this week. I love those garden pots and now you have put the "Queen" Bee in my bonnet. Thanks and Happy WW!

Stina said...

Beautiful things.:-) Hug Stina

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