Crate & Bottles

Sometimes, thrift store experiences are a step a way from being classified as small miracles.

For example...finding 3 bottles at Jack & Greg's shop. 

I knew I would find a use for them - whether it was utilitarian or decorative. They were a good price, and I like bottles.

Fast forward a couple of months...and a few blocks down the street from Jack & Greg's to my second favorite thrift store for small items. 

As I perused the clearance table, I spotted this:

This little tote was painted up in a cute patriotic motif.
I'll admit, I felt a little guilty painting this one.

But only for a short while!  I felt better when I sang "God Bless America" while giving it a coat of white paint.

But I'm getting ahead of myself. Before the paint, I tried the bottles, and they didn't fit. They were just a bit too tight. That was before I yanked out the two center dividers with my bare hands. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, my bare hands. I've been known to use my thumb nails as screw drivers in a pinch, too.

I trimmed the long wood staples with my bare hands as well. My friend friction broke them off at the surface.

Then, the coat of home-made faux chalk paint (Plaster of Paris recipe) worked a little magic.

The tall handle allows plenty of room for a few garden blooms.

I was pleased with my own match-making skills. The bottles and crate would not have fit together any better if I had measured, cut and constructed the box myself! (Which I would not have done.) 

I seem to be getting this lesson in a variety of ways lately. Don't bother working needlessly. Sometimes, all you have to do is wait. 

This sweet assemblage will probably be headed for my Etsy shop this weekend.

Word for the Day:
Psalm 37:7

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
http://southernhospitalityblog.com	Thrifty Treasures
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.net	Metamorphosis Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
http://threemangoseeds.blogspot.com
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/	The Scoop
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.com/	The Scoop
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/	Cottage Style
Wednesday
http://www.timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com/	Primp Your Stuff Wed
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/	Penny Pinching Party
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://www.thestylesisters.blogspot.com/	Centerpiece Wednesday
http://www.stonegableblog.com
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/	Transformation Thursday
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com/
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://frommyfrontporchtoyours.blogspot.com/	Treasure Hunt Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.com	Rustic Restorations Weekend
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://vintageinteriorblogs.blogspot.com/	Weekend
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com	Shabbilicious Friday Link Party
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Saturday Nite Special