Wednesday, August 8, 2012

can't keep everything...

I found this at a local thrift a few weeks ago...



I took the hooks out and filled the holes.
After a few coats of paint and adding a few special touches this is what I came up with...



I also picked up this pretty applique...


It was dark brown.
I think it looks much better white...



I loved it on my mantel!
But I just can't keep everything.

These two makeovers are available in my space at 
the Wrentham Country Store.


Sharing with the lovely ladies at
White Wednesday,
Feathered Nest Friday,
Vintage Inspiration Friday
and for the first time,
Shabbilicious Friday.

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29 comments:

  1. PollyAugust 8, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Wow! Now that is a great transformation!! very creative!!

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  2. NanaDianaAugust 8, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    Those are two really cute makeovers. I love the spoons turned hooks on the piece. Great job- xo Diana

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  3. UnknownAugust 8, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    oh wow....LOVE that shelf transformation! it's just beautiful....love how you added the spoons for hooks. so cute! and your mantle vignette is divine! TFS! ;)

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  4. CaroleAugust 8, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    It is hard for me to decide what to keep. Sometimes I just love it for awhile then sell it.
    Love the memory post of your Nana.

    x
    Carole

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  5. Debra@CommonGroundAugust 8, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    great update on that piece, love the touch of the spoons! what?...we can't keep it all?...LOL! I need to remember that!

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  6. AnneAugust 8, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Sandi,
    No you can't keep everything.But sometimes it is hard to let go LOL! Love those finds!That is a great makeover with the spoons!
    xx
    Anne

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  7. Susan EvelynAndRoseAugust 8, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    What a transformation Sandi! I just LOVE the spoons as hooks, and the key images. That will sell quickly I'm sure. Fabulous applique, too. Are you sure you want to part with it? It looks spectacular on your lovely mantel. Love those zinc pots. :)

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  8. SusieAugust 8, 2012 at 12:00 PM

    Sandi, I am crazy about the shelf makeover. It's so much cuter. Smiles, Susie

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  9. AnaAugust 8, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    What awesome pieces. The makeover piece with the spoon hooks is awesome. I can only imagine how tough it is not keeping everything. I don't know how you do it...I'd would have a hard time letting go...Hee, Hee, Hee.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ❤Ana

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  10. On Crooked CreekAugust 8, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Sandi,
    Adorable spoon hooks! What a transformation on your found piece, dear friend! I enjoy seeing all your creative ideas...only the distance keeps me from shopping your booth!Thanks for sharing those items with us!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  11. Patti @ Pandoras BoxAugust 8, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Love the medallion....and I especially like the spoon hooks! Tough to part with these things, isn't it?

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  12. decorator to the starsAugust 8, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    YOYU FLIPPED IT GREAT :) ARE YOU GOING TO THE MADISON-BOUCKVILLE SHOW? I HAVEN'T DECIDED YET, YOU'RE CLOSER, I'M IN OHIO GIO

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  13. SandiAugust 8, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I love your makeover , but I am in the same position. Can't keep it all! You would not believe the stuff I am hauling out! hee hee
    Blessings~

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  14. Art and SandAugust 8, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I have taken to putting things in the attic and rotating vignettes. Everything you did is beautiful. Did you buy the spoons already curved on the bottom or did you do it? I have seen some fun things with utensils and wondered how they were done.

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  15. A Shabby Moment in TimeAugust 8, 2012 at 11:35 PM

    Very pretty Sandi. I love the way you had the vignette displayed on your mantel.
    Blessings & hugs,
    Karen

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  16. A Cozy Cottage in the CityAugust 9, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    What wonderful makeovers, Sandi!!! It would definitely be very hard for me to part with items I redo... :) Love the way it all looks on your mantel!!! :) Wishing you a lovely day!


    Hugs,
    Jessie

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  17. chateau chicAugust 9, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Great makeovers! Love how you transformed the board with hooks. Sometimes it's fun to keep things for a few days before taking them to be sold.
    Mary Alice

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  18. red.neck chicAugust 9, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    you should be the leader of "hoarders anonymous" 'cause... uhmm... i would keep the hooks.

    heck - i should road trip so i can take them out of your space. LOLOL

    :) robelyn

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  19. Suzanne@Meridian RoadAugust 9, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Oh, why can't we keep everything?? It's such a bummer. I love that little shelf makeover. Very cute!

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  20. Brenda PruittAugust 9, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Oh what pretties you have up there!
    Brenda

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  21. Faye August 9, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    That turned out so cool...love the spoons! Now if I can just learn not to keep it all!!! LOL

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  22. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 9, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Love that transformation. Love the vignette too. So pretty.

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  23. Ramblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda GAugust 10, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I love the entire vignette on your mantel, gorgeous! And your wall hanging looks so cute with the new spoon hooks!

    Now following you! Thanks for the kind comments on my pink nightstand! :)

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  24. Miss Gracie's HouseAugust 10, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    We can't?! (Keep everything?)...Great job on that frame...it turned out so great!
    Rene'

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  25. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinAugust 11, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    It is all so pretty and fresh! Lovely job. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Common Ground. Woud love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-9.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  26. VictoriaAugust 11, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Wow, you made that little wall hanging look amazing! I love the spoons as hooks:)

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  27. Eclectically VintageAugust 11, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Love your spoon hooks!! Great thrift shop redo!
    Kelly

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  28. DonnaAugust 11, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    I know just what you mean about not being able to keep everything! I've I hung onto all of my creations, I'd need a much, much bigger house! Love your transformation! The spoon hooks are such a fun touch!

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  29. Olde Tyme MarketplaceAugust 12, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    Your makeovers are wonderful! The spoons are so creative!
    Beth

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