What I was looking for where a few old worn chippy storage pieces preferably in blue.
These pieces couldn't be more perfect for what I had in mind. They have all been given their new home and purpose around the cottage, marrying function with the style I was after.
I find going to thrift stores and flea markets with an idea of what function, color or style you want helps to avoid most impulse buys when you're presented with sensory overload and that feeling of I want it all.
You notice I said most impulse buys...not all.
After all, not knowing what treasure is just around the corner is part of the thrill, isn't it?
I'll be back tomorrow to begin showing you just how I used this chippy goodness. Have a wonderful Sunday (the sun is shining brightly here)!
xo, Patty
Hello, Patty
ReplyDeleteIt's bright and sunny here too, just a few dozen degrees colder! A beautiful day, though, just the same.
You've reminded me a second hand shop in town; I've always meant to visit it one day,just for fun, and still haven't. That will have to change.
-Karen
What fun finds, Patty. Can't wait to see how you are using them. It is bright and sunny here today, too...but is MINUS 2º. UGH- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteAfter looking at different blog posts about great days at the flea market, I googled Ventura Flea Market and discovered there is one the end of March. It will be the beginning of spring vacation so a perfect time to find treasures and then play with them for the week of break. Thanks for inspiring me to hunt for a local flea market.
ReplyDeleteI like your chippy blue pieces. Great finds!
ReplyDeleteWow..you scored big love it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like some great finds!! Can't wait to see how you use them!!
ReplyDeletexo Kris
Your finds look great, l am really looking forward to see how you have used them. I go thrifting looking only for one thing these days: a bread cutter from the 1950's. Can't find that...but of couse l find all kinds of other stuff l would like ;-). Hope you have a good week Patty, Pam in Norway x
ReplyDeletePretty! I love the aged patina of the pieces.
ReplyDeleteI like upper cabinets with the red below is going to be lovely. I don't know if you saw it, but I did a post where I had lots of red and white kitchen inspiration because I was thinking of painting my kitchen that way. I don't remember what I named it but you can search for it on my blog if you didn't see it and want some inspiration.
I have been waiting for these. Nothing like chippy wire pieces. I have recently turned to blue in my living room.
ReplyDeletePatty,
ReplyDeleteA perfect blue hue for the onset of Spring!!!
Your blue metal box looks similar to one I have here...
ours is a cash box which has been greatly used during
Garage $ale$ & Tag $ale$!!!
I'll be back soon to see where these newest GREAT finds
have been placed!!!
Fondly,
Pat