Vintage Trunk Revision

I had my eye on this handsome fella for years...

But when he first caught my eye, he looked a bit different.

Some well-meaning soul had painted

him to match the decor in a Sunday School classroom.

It was called, "Camp Galilee," hence the blue.

The walls were painted in a beachy mural, 

with Biblical figures around a campfire.

When the space was reconfigured last year 

and furnishings were pared down, my director

asked if I wanted to take him home with me.

It took about a millisecond to say "YES!"

After a while, I brought out the stinky stripper, 

a scraper and a wire brush.

A medium-sized can of elbow grease was all it took.

After a little while, this well-traveled gent was looking spiffy!

Even though his leather straps were long-gone.

His hardware was ornate and he sported a beautiful patina.

I could give him another once-over, which I'm still considering.

But I think he looks pretty great with  a few remnants of his recent past.

I haven't a clue about his provenance.

That's fine. I can imagine one.

Still, I wonder where in the world he may have been!

2 Chronicles 24:8-10

⁸ At the king’s command, a chest was made and 

placed outside, at the gate of the temple of the LORD. 

⁹ A proclamation was then issued in Judah and 

Jerusalem that they should bring to the LORD 

the tax that Moses the servant of God had 

required of Israel in the desert. ¹⁰ All the officials 

and all the people brought their contributions gladly, 

dropping them into the chest until it was full.

May your treasure chest remain full of every

blessing the Lord has for you!

-Revi

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What 8.74 Will Get You...THE NEW LIFE

Monday at my favorite thrift store...everything on a hanger is half-price!

I like going then, not only for clothes shopping, 

but because other people aren't looking for household items. 

Like this great flower basket for $1.91.

Or this little bowl from England with the pierced edge...

It's made by Woods of Windsor.

A steal for .27c. Seriously!!!!!

I Googled them and they make fine bath products.

This may have held a candle or something.

This old sugar canister has been painted.

Should I strip it? It might be cool. 

It's made of thin tin, but has no dents.

I don't think it was used much - it is pristine.

And guess how much it cost?

Call me strange, but I always look at the bags of hardware.

That's where I find house numbers.

This bag was .57c, and I thought the dark switch plate was metal.

But it is plastic. Oh, well. There's a metal piece I'll use in artwork...

I really like this little lidded ceramic box for my bathroom.

Guess how much? .87c!  

That just so happens to be the price of this!

And this...

I sort of like the back even better!

And this one, too!  Oops - forgot to take a photo of the front! 

87 may be my new favorite number...

Though this burlap-ish frame was even cheaper!

All in all, a successful trip. 

I have one last .87c thing to show you.

I thought it was cute, and it's functional. 

And it's .87c, so I put it in the cart.

But as I was photographing it, I noticed 

something that made me laugh out loud.

I think this cute little American-looking butter dish

is made in China. The wording is much like what you

find on a package of disposable chopsticks!

I can just imagine..."I speak English, I can do this!"

It's still functional, and FUNNY-ctional. 

I'm SO gonna use it!

THE NEW LIFE START FROM EVERY DAY

Sorta catchy, don't you think?

A nice thought while you butter morning toast.

I like it. 

And .87c is a great deal,

but I know where you can find a new life for free...

Word for the Day:

Romans 6:4
We were therefore buried with him 

through baptism into death 

in order that, just as 

Christ was raised from the dead 

through the glory of the Father, 

we too may live a new life.

His mercies are new every morning!

May we all appreciate that grace.

-Revi

 

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Wednesday
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