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.

Thank you for stopping by!!

pale gray and white...

I picked up this old nightstand last month at a local thrift shop...

Here it is now after a few coats of white...

You can't tell in the photo but I painted the knobs a pale gray...

I also used pale gray and white to make a starfish flag on some vintage bead board...

I brought both these pieces in the shop yesterday.

I work with Louise on Tuesdays and look at this wonderful old double sided sign she brought in yesterday...

Speaking of the shop...you can find the Wrentham Country Store on Facebook now!

I am new to Facebook so bear with me!

Today I am joining Kathleen for White Wednesday.

Thank you Kathleen for hosting and thank you for stopping by!

working studio...

We are going back into my studio today so I can show you a few little projects I have been working on.  First take a peek at the other vignette I put together...

I found a few of these little old boxes months ago and put them in my booth soon realizing they are keepers.  Each treasure of this vignette are little pieces of inspiration to me for my home and for my booth.  A sweet little lavender sachet gives a nod to my new found love of all things farmhouse and has found a home nesting with some vintage sheet music..

 I used my new favorite "Whispering Hope" to soften the wood box against my old favorite table...

I also tucked some sheet music in the box along with some of my dried hydrangeas...

 And just to show you that I really do work in my studio, do you remember these...

The old lamp parts I made into candle holders?  I sold a few before Christmas and I took the rest home and now they look like this...

I also whitened up this mirror...

And asked myself why didn't I do it in the first place...

I am happy I finished these just in time for White Wednesday (thanks Kathleen)!  I am sure this new year will be bringing more wonderful white inspiration to Faded Charm!  Hope you all have a nice day!!