Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Great Finds Part 2

Are you all so anxious to find out what else I found at a thrift store? I am so excited to share what I found and their small transformations!

The first item is this...


Display Rack! This is another item that my husband said, "What the... They really sell everything". I have been wanting one of these for my work space for a while. All I can say is "Ask and you shall receive." Oh, just incase you are wondering how much I paid for this, it was $5.

I pulled out some of my fat quaters and played "display".



The next item... I found two separate items and transformed them to one.



I found this gold metal candle holder($1.99), and this beautiful glass($.99). With a little imagination and spray paint, two unwanted items became this...


I love it. Now I have a beautiful candle holder, I might start planning to do a "Romantic Valentine's Dinner for Two". We don't have to go out, I could put the kiddies to bed at 6:00. Hehehehe... Although, for some reason when I try to be romantic and seductive I always end up doing something silly. It becomes a love COMEDY! So, maybe not.
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24 comments:

  1. RaewynJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    The display rack used for your fat quarters is such a fantastic idea. When I saw the just the rack..I thought..what the heck can you do with that? And then...came the next pic with the fabric...brilliant!

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  2. Sarah {The Student Knitter}January 21, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    Oo! wonderful use of spray paint on that one! very pretty :)

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  3. trishJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    What a great eye to use the stand for your fabric. I would have walked right by it. :o) And how lovely is your "new" candle holder. :o)
    Have a nice day.
    Trish

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  4. JocelynJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    WOW what a great thrift store find! I love how you transformed the candle holder and the beautiful etched glass. Very charming.

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  5. CatherineJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    Great rack! Oh, that sounds funny!

    I love how you used it to display your fabrics!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    What wonderful finds!!! Especially love the display rack how perfect for a craft/sewing room...thanks for sharing!!

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  7. DisneyJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Sachiko!!! Do I need to tell you again how much I absolutely love you?!? You make me laugh so much, and who would have thought to put those two items together to make that lovely candle holder? It's beautiful!
    Good luck with the Valentine's planning :o)

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  8. SherriJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    I loved the ladder..and now these too...you really had a great day at D. I.!!!

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  9. stefanieJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    what great finds...husbands sometimes don't get it..lol

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  10. {northern cottage}January 21, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    So cool - that display rack - yeah the guys don't generally get it but we do! & how you put those gold items together & freshened up with paint - well done!

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  11. WendyJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Great stuff! I love your display rack!

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  12. Amy CraigJanuary 21, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    Sachiko,
    You are just so cute!! I found the link to your amazing blog from Tanya R. I love your creativity!!

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  13. JamieJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:22 PM

    My guess is that if you plan a romantic dinner, Hubby won't complain about the thrify buys!
    Nice job, very cute!

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  14. free indeedJanuary 21, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Wonderful conversions! Wish I had your knack for I love 'saling'...

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  15. marisaJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    awesome! My mom found a display rack for the kid's movies and such at a local store that was closing. Hmmm...I may have to nab it from them!

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  16. Amanda @ Serenity NowJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Love your display stand!! Great find. :)

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  17. SoniaJanuary 22, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    Love your finds..especially the candle holder, it looks so ephemeral..and I also like what you chose to do with the display rack..hope this time you succeed in your intentions with the romantic dinner :)

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  18. SoniaJanuary 22, 2010 at 12:52 AM

    Love your finds..especially the candle holder, it looks so ephemeral..and I also like what you chose to do with the display rack..hope this time you succeed in your intentions with the romantic dinner :)

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  19. SharlynJanuary 22, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    wow, I bow to your creativity! You make the ordinary become extraordinary!

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  20. The MommyJanuary 23, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Okay, that's it...I'm heading to the thrift store tomorrow...you've inspired me!

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  21. JennJanuary 25, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    I am super jealous! I want your display rack!
    Thanks for sharing all of your stuff!

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  22. HeatherJanuary 29, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    The display rack is AWESOME. Every girl needs something like that for fabric. I am definitely keeping my eye out for one of those. Great finds!

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  23. JeanetteJanuary 30, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    Love the display rack, and I have that same little gold candle holder, I have plans to turn mine into a pin cushion =0)

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  24. GabytaMarch 12, 2010 at 5:19 AM

    I love your site, I discovered surfing the web today.
    Your findings are beautiful, I live in Argentina, in a city called Mar del Plata unfortunately there are not many places to buy used items, antique, there is only a flea market very small and then shops here called "Buying and selling" where the People often take an object used to sell or swap for something you need.
    I enlarged the comment, sorry. Definitely I will go vistart followed.
    A hug and congratulations on your creations and Thanks for the tutorials.
    Kisses.

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