Thrifty Life Thursday #11 and a Bird Makeover

About the only blog-worthy thing I did this week was show you a recent remake of my middle bedroom, though I didn't elaborate on the details. 

Here is one of my changes - it is one of those plastic faux wood things from the 1970s or 1980s - some were butterflies, etc. I usually pass up the plastic stuff, but I thought the bird could be charming and I think this was 50c.

I had painted it with oil rubbed bronze spray paint, but it still needed something. When I was going through some stuff, I found it and decided to give it a coat of homemade plaster paint and distress it to show the bronze. I think it looks like chippy metal...and now I like it. :) 

I just gotta say...

This link party business is pretty cool - I am ALWAYS fascinated by your creativity, and the totally cool stuff you find. I often see stuff I have never seen before, as well as stuff I HAVE in my house - both are very amusing. :)

Just take a look at this week's features from Thrifty Life Thursday #10:

Penny from Penny's Vintage Home knocked my socks off with several feature-worthy projects, but this one charmed me the most. Do you love her pretty pink chest of drawers/planter as much as I do? And I could be a tad envious of her bright green thumb...

Mary Alice of Chateau Chic invited spring inside her home by creating some lovely vignettes. She has a knack for creating pin-worthy vignettes from vintage objects. This one was my favorite, but there are more!

Cindy from Consider It All Joy revised and repurposed a vintage wooden caddy into a pretty AND functional piece. I may not have noticed it before, but now, I WANT ONE. Love the keys on it, too.

THRIFTY LIFE THURSDAY #11

Gathering Guidelines:

This is a gathering for people who enjoy hunting for treasures 

that may have previous experience or lived a former life elsewhere. 

Please share items that are second-hand or are composed of second-hand materials.

Types of Posts to Share:

• Home decor, furniture, collectibles, garden items and even wearables are welcome, as long as they have a second-hand element.
• Please, no food items, new pieces from "real" stores, or crafts, unless made with upcycled thrifty finds.

• Hand-me-downs and curbside finds are welcome, as are items found in thrift stores, garage sales, antique shops, flea markets and other interesting places.
• Treasures may be listed as you found them, or with your updates, tweaks, and re-purposes; befores and afters are both welcome.

• Items need not be "vintage" but must be pre-owned or second hand.

• Posts including Etsy and other shop links are welcome! For visitor enjoyment, please link to your blog post, not directly to your Etsy shop. 

Etiquette:

• Though it is not a requirement, it would be lovely if you would follow Revisionary Life some way - via Blogger, Pinterest or Facebook or subscribe via email. Links are located in my sidebar to the right.

• Please link your post (not your blog address) back to Revisionary Life.             
• Please visit at least one other party friend.

• I'd love for you to comment and introduce yourself if we've never met before. :) Otherwise, don't feel obligated to leave a comment. 

Features:

• Featured items must meet the criteria above. 
• Only posts that link back may be featured.
• I will try to email you and let you know if you were featured!

Word for the Day:
Hebrews 10:24-25
24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://www.twiggstudios.com	Sunday Show-off Link Party
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/	Nifty Thrifty Sunday
Monday
http://betweennapsontheporch.net	Metamorphosis Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/	Masterpiece Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
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://www.astrollthrulife.net/	Inspire Me Tuesday
http://cityfarmhouse.com/	Inspiration Exchange Linky Party
Wednesday
http://www.timewashed.com	Blissfully White Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/	Show Me What Ya Got
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com	Cottage Style Party
http://www.thethriftyhome.com/	Penny Pinching Party
Thursday
http://revisionarylife.blogspot.com/	Thrifty Life Thursday
http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/	Thrifty Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://staceyembracingchange.com/	Creative Inspirations
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/	Thursday Open House Party
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/	Time Travel Thursday
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/	Furniture Feature Friday
http://redoux.blogspot.com/	Friday Redoux Link Party
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.commonground-do.com/	Vintage Inspiration Friday
http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/	Fabulously Creative Friday
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/	Flaunt it Friday
http://imnotatrophywife.com/	Friday Favorites
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Party Junk
http://too-much-time.com	Get Schooled Saturday
http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/	Show and Tell Saturday

http://thoughtsfromalice.blogspot.com/

Sundays at Home

Thank you for visiting and looking or linking. :) 

-Revi