Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Angels Among Us - Thrifty Life Thursday #25 and Features from TLT #24


Angels are among us...and not just the tiny little garage sale ones I find and paint to look even more vintage... 



Funny how things seem to come in batches...




I wonder if they are little blessings sent to us, 


or if we just "notice" certain things at certain times?



Maybe it is a little of both. 

This week's party was small, but sometimes good things come in small packages! I began clicking on the thumbnails, and BOOM! Gotta feature that one...BOOM! Oh yeah. This one is so cool...wait, better slow down, there are still some intriguing photos...

Choosing is the hardest part, but looking through your offerings is also the most wonderful part! You people always amaze and delight my sensibilities.

Just as my sweet friend Cathy said when we first hung out as 15 year-olds..."Thank you for coming. I had a nice time."

It was then that I knew we'd be friends...and we are still friends, though we live far apart. 

So, thank you all for coming. It was awesome again!

Without further adieu...here are features from TLT # 24:
(drum roll, please...)

Penny from Penny's Vintage Home shared a shed-to-tea room redo that looks like something you could see at a theme park! It is so full of charm and nostalgia...and I love the benches from headboards.



Joy from A Vintage Green shared a stool revision using a variety of colors and brands of chalk and clay paints. She achieved a lovely antique finish!



Donna from Deanie's Stash found a big pile of cool vintage goodness that will make you a tad envious...at least it did me! It's one of those posts that makes you want to jump up and run to the nearest garage sale or thrift store...



THRIFTY LIFE THURSDAY #25

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  via Bloglovin', Blogger 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.

      Possibly Linking With:
      Sunday
      Sundays at Home
      Monday
      Mod Mix Monday
      Make it Pretty Monday
      Tuesday
      Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
      Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
      The Scoop
      Wednesday
      Wow Us Wednesday
      What’s it Wednesday
      Cottage Style Party
      Drop it or Swap it Party
      Thursday
      Under $100 Link Party
      Creative Inspirations
      Share Your Cup Thursday
      Friday
      Feathered Nest Friday
      Furniture Feature Friday
      Frugal Friday
      Junkin’ Joe
      Saturday
      Party Junk










      Tuesday, July 1, 2014

      Mod-Vintage Ironstone...


      When I think of Ironstone, I usually think of traditional pieces with simple yet interesting shapes.



      Recently, I've found a couple of pieces that "break the mold" so to speak...



      This diminutive mid-century modern cream pitcher is 56 years old...see the crazing?



      It was designed by Lagardo Tackett for Schmid. 

      I love it, but I don't do much mid-century modern in my home, so it' will go to Etsy, where it can make friends with this other mod ironstone pitcher.



      This piece is twice the size of the other pitcher. It has been favorited many times, but has not sold yet.  




      I don't really know how old this piece is, but it's post dishwasher and pre-microwave...1950's or 1960's maybe.

      So, if you know anyone who likes ironstone AND mid-century mod style, send them over...

      This old stuff looks like it is new-ish. Everything old is new again.

      Word for the Day:
      2 Corinthians 5:17
      Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.


      Possibly Linking With:
      Sunday
      Sundays at Home
      Monday
      Mod Mix Monday
      Make it Pretty Monday
      Tuesday
      Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
      Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
      The Scoop
      Wednesday
      Wow Us Wednesday
      What’s it Wednesday
      Cottage Style Party
      Drop it or Swap it Party
      Thursday
      Under $100 Link Party
      Creative Inspirations
      Share Your Cup Thursday
      Friday
      Feathered Nest Friday
      Furniture Feature Friday
      Frugal Friday
      Junkin’ Joe
      Saturday
      Party Junk



      Monday, June 30, 2014

      Inspiration for my Gustavian-esque Desque...

      Halse Chest of Drawers on OneKingsLane.com The gently distressed painted gray finish, the antiqued hardware, the fluted legs, and the ornate carved detailing give this two-drawer chest a Gustavian elegance.

      One possible paint finish inspiration - via One King's Lane

      My desk is a 1973 Sligh piece - solid wood and heavy. 



      It has been sitting in my living room pretty much as I found it for several weeks now. 

      I cleaned the grimy top using my girl-tools and things I had around the house. 

      Next I moved on to the drawers. First up, it will receive a good washing.


      The hardware is beautiful - and it will stay. 


      But the dirt will have to go.  

      Not that there is no dirt in my house, but it's my dirt. :)

      After that...homemade plaster paint.

      I am using various shades of warm gray, whites and blue gray. I plan to highlight the pretty architecture with white, like in the inspiration photo at the beginning of this post. 

      I found a few sites with lovely furniture examples...Loi Thai's Tone on Tone and Georgia Lacey Antiques.

      I have also created a Pinterest board, if anyone is interested in this furniture style.


      My April 1973 piece has a few issues - marker and crayon along with with 31 years of grime. 


      Missing trim on the center drawer. I plan to remove it. It is a center drawer, and I don't think it will be terribly missed.

      This lovely piece has no molding...

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      In spite of its problems, my desk has lovely details; did I mention the hardware...?


      Pretty lines...gotta have pretty lines...and lots of opportunity for highlighting the architecture.


      Not such a stretch in style from this lovely piece...

      18TH CENTURY DANISH GUSTAVIAN CHEST OF DRAWERS in from Georgia Lacey


      Painting is now in progress...finally. Next weekend is a long one...and I just added a couple of Jane Austen movies to my Netflix queue...

      Refreshment is imminent.

      Word for the Day:
      Philemon 1:20
      Yes, brother, I want some benefit from you in the Lord. Refresh my heart in Christ.

      Possibly Linking With:
      Sunday
      Sundays at Home
      Monday
      Mod Mix Monday
      Make it Pretty Monday
      Tuesday
      Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
      Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
      The Scoop
      Wednesday
      Wow Us Wednesday
      What’s it Wednesday
      Cottage Style Party
      Drop it or Swap it Party
      Thursday
      Under $100 Link Party
      Creative Inspirations
      Share Your Cup Thursday
      Friday
      Feathered Nest Friday
      Furniture Feature Friday
      Frugal Friday
      Junkin’ Joe
      Saturday
      Party Junk