~ tattery velvets, faded posh, tarnished silver
little white house and co
• http://littlewhitehouseco.com
Marseilles
One is enough.
#westelm .
The magpie in me is attracted to “pretty little things.” I come by it honestly, creatively, and frugally. I blame my mother. She is a woman who sees beauty in the most unusual pieces, usually found items, which she recreates into something other-“
other than “trash.”
Found, Purchased, and Upcycled.
Here are a few of my pretty little things
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• ‘Dah-lias’ from ‘Hop On’ Farm.
The holidays are approaching! Time to buy a rosemary tree to scent the room. Divine! The silver tray is from the Dollar Store; I chalk painted it and now this little dollar tray, looks like a millions bucks!
The “vintage” owl is a holiday ornament available at Target, the gold espresso cup and saucer are from Starbucks, and the linen bag with the sequined, golden heart is from Chapters.
A nod to all things royal. Even if they’re not.
Crown Stencil
Sponge or Stipple Brush
Paint: Graphite
Handmade with Love
Save your empty vessels (silver sugar bowls, tins, china tea cups, urn shapes, Mason jars,…), Shop Local Thrift. Gather friends. Mix and Pour.
• Wax Flakes: Michaels or Hobby Lobby
Reuse and repurpose. This simple graphic ‘Kate Spade’ lamp base was found on the Clearance table of a local Homesense Store, marked 12.00. It needed a harp, so I bought a harp attachment at a local hardware store for 4.99. The shade was salvaged from a cupboard. The mix of pattern may not work for some. It works for me. The Lesson: If the price is right, don’t be afraid to adapt or ‘fix’ a piece. Especially if the object of desire isn’t a final sale.
Sage Burners beautify.
Favourite Scent: Spa Spirit
• https://www.saje.com/ca/home/
Hobby Lobby
Recover a chair seat.
Stitched to Baseball Style Tees
