Trash To Treasure!

The other day I promised to show you another Trash to Treasure project. Well here it is......this is a candle sconce I found on one of my GW trips, and as soon as I saw it, I knew just what I wanted to do with it. So home it came and with a few simple changes, it was transformed from yucky to simply primilicious....is that a word? Anyway, after I painted it black, and sanded and distressed it, it was perfect..........except for one thing. I wanted to be able to post it to show you today, so I grabbed a few prim things I had on hand to fill it, but I don't want it to stay this way.

We have several wonderful places to purchase prim candles here in town. One is called Two Sisters, and the other is the Red Geranium...I could spend hours in both of these shops. So after being thrifty, and redoing my 1.00 find at GW, I am headed out to buy a large primitive candle, and a little braided candle mat, then it will be perfect!

If I ever had to choose my favorite primitive accessory it would have to be candles. I cannot resist them! At any given time a candle is burning, or I have tarts in the burner, or even both. It is just something special I do for myself everyday. I have purchased a small tart burner for my studio, and before I begin the day, it is lit, and it creates such a wonderful work environment.

So find a great scented candle, and treat yourself today.........you deserve it.

My Discovery for Today!

Whenever I come across a shop that I just fall in love with, I just have to head over here and share it with you all. I have been in search for a finishing piece to my little, tiny, and I mean tiny 1/2 bath. Actually is was a small closet that was converted into a bath. Anyway, it is so narrow, that it has been difficult to find just the right piece that people will not knock into it, when they use the "powder room". Well this lead me on a quest, and boy did I find a treasure. I was doing a search on Etsy, and discovered Sawdusty's. The above photo is just a sampling of the wonderful primitive items you will find at Sawdusty's Cabin on Etsy! My purchase today was a darling prim hand towel holder, and I will share it with you once it arrives. Too darn cute!

Everything in Denise's shop is handmade, and as primitive as can be. Everything can be customed to your particular paint colors too. Not only does she offer wood items, but grubby candles, tarts, and other wonderful prim goodies. So if you are in the mood for some prim shoppin' head over to Sawdusty's Cabin and have some fun today!

Hey everyone! Sure hope you had a great weekend! It rained and rained here, and we are in for more today. So it is a good day to get caught up on blog posts, don't ya think? Anyway, I shared with you last week that I had found a couple new GW treasures, and I got one of them finished yesterday. I had a heck of a time getting a decent picture, but I really like how this piece turned out. It appears to be so old.....and it would be perfect for any colonial primitive home. Here it is as I found it.....

and here it is finished! The salbox house is more deep burgundy, then brick red, but as I said it wasn't a good photo taking day.......my camera and I have many trying times together.....:) I am off to day to do one other trash to treasure project and hope to share that with you in the next couple days.

What a Wonderful Surprise!

Isn't this the cutest pillow! My friend Donna, who is a very talented seamstress, stitcher, and painter, made this as a surprise for me! I just love the verse, and she said she thought of my grandchildren when she stitched it.

My father rescued this old chair that was headed for the landfill. He took it all apart, and refinished it for me. He even did the caning on the seat. It is a real treasure to me and is referred to as "The Special Chair" in my home. Since my fathers passing it has become even more precious, and I think Donna's pillow looks just perfect on it. Thanks so much Donna!