Q - What is Orange and Cost .87c?

A - No, this is not a riddle. It's REAL LIFE. At least at my favorite thrift store...

OK - you probably won't ever guess. It's a table. 

Yes, a TABLE. For .87c.

It's pretty cute, to my eye...except I will definitely paint it! Orange is not my thing, and this little table has been painted a zillion times, so it has that texture. 

Oh, look. A dog hair or maybe it is a paint brush bristle...sweet. 

I see it in my mind's eye...all painted and maybe sanded a bit to let the tiniest bit of orange peek out...that could work.

All I need to do is mix up some plaster paint, and turn on Netflix...it's been a while. I still have that desk from my $20 garage sale morning to do, but I don't want to drag it into the den...

So, my sweet .87c orange table, this is your lucky night! 
You go to the head of the line.

Word for the Day:
Matthew 20:14-16
14 Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. 15 Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity? 16 So the last will be first, and the first last.

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://thoughtsfromalice.blogspot.com/	Sundays at Home
Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix 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
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com	Cottage Style Party
http://tarnishedroyalty.com/	Drop it or Swap it Party
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://staceyembracingchange.com/	Creative Inspirations
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://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.thecottagemarket.com/	Junkin’ Joe
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Party Junk

Thrifty Life Thursday Features from Last Week and Link Party #23

Here are some thrifty finds I have recently listed on Etsy...
Above, a wicker bottle wrap, painted chippy white.
Below, a French sugar bowl...classic.

A trumpet-shaped metal bud vase...

A vintage candy tin...

A white ironstone pitcher...

A Fire King relish tray...

And a farmhouse style speckled glass sugar & cream set.

I have more goodies, just have to photograph and list them!

Speaking of goodies...check out the features from last week's party:

Meg from My Vintage Life shared a stash of wonderful vintage jewelry and a lovely hat stand. They remind me of my mom's collection...

Janice from English Spirit's Pretty Things shared a variety of pretty things from an estate sale...the crocheted linens caught my eye...

Deb from Lavender Garden Cottage shared a wicker chair revision - with some good info and a pretty result in the end. 

THRIFTY LIFE THURSDAY #23

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 Bloglovin', 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 leave a comment or 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.

Desk Revision Part 1 - The Desk Top

or A Woman's Tool Chest is Different Than a Man's...

or Putting Off the Old Self

Some of you who get my posts via email may remember this $5 desk...a garage sale find from a few weeks ago. 

My new desk is a good brand - Sligh Furniture. The drawers are constructed with wood and dove-tailed corners.

It may be a 1970s piece - the gold paint was a tip-off.

Though it is in somewhat rough cosmetically, it's in solid shape as far as sturdiness goes. 

The desk also has "Gustavian" lines...Loi Thai from Tone on Tone said he saw them...that's good enough for me. :)

The leather-look inlaid top was graced with a little something extra; it was the first thing to go. 

Tools used: fingernails. 

My next task was to see if I could clean the nasty top - knowing I could paint it with either chalk paint or homemade plaster paint if my efforts were unsuccessful.

Tool Used: a "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser"-type cleaning pad. (Tip: I get two for a dollar at Dollar Tree.)

Before:

Results:

It takes very little elbow grease to get a ton of grunge off a variety of surfaces. I will try to use the spot above as a reference point. 

Notice, there are still some small pink stains and gray stains.

My deductive skills led me to believe the hot pink stains might be nail polish. So, I gathered an appropriate weapon.

Tools Used: Nail Polish Remover and a Cotton Ball.

Before:

Results:

Success!  Only the small gray stains were left. 

Knowing all along that if any of my experimental cleaning attempts were to "ruin" the finish of the top, I could paint, I attempted another product: scouring powder.

Results: The gray stains didn't budge, but the finish held up to the abrasive powder...so not exactly a fail. 

Deduction: Since the material on the top might really be completely indestructible, I decided to try one more feminine tool on the small gray stains.

Tools Used: Emery Board (you can see the part I used.)

Deduction: If it is a small spot, I don't need a big piece of sandpaper.

Results: 

Eureka! It worked! No evidence of sanding was visible to my naked eyes.

RECAP

Before:

After:

The desk top looks perfectly presentable, and with a new coat of paint on the gold parts, it will be wonderful! 

I started wondering how a man might have approached this project...and since I'm a woman, I couldn't tell you. It may have involved power tools and new wood or something...
Methinks I had a decided advantage on this one!

Word for the Day:

Ephesians 4:21-24

...assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, 22 to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, 23 and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, 24 and to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://thoughtsfromalice.blogspot.com/	Sundays at Home
Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix 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
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com	Cottage Style Party
http://tarnishedroyalty.com/	Drop it or Swap it Party
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://staceyembracingchange.com/	Creative Inspirations
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://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.thecottagemarket.com/	Junkin’ Joe
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Party Junk