Garage Sale Monday – Frames, Farm Animals and a Vintage Find

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It’s garage sale season here in the midwest, those signs are popping up as quickly as dandelions and let’s just say, I’m a fan! I created a new “category” titled Garage Sale Monday where I’m hoping to post a few quick photos of my finds!

Here’s a few things I picked up this weekend:

I really need to stop adding farm animals to my dining room but, I couldn’t resist these salt & pepper geese. We finished the room in white wainscoting and yellow paint so they’re too perfect.

My latest and hopefully last farm animal addition to my dining room

My latest and hopefully last farm animal addition to my dining room

These industrial looking tacks are going to be perfect for a project I’m working on, I’ll be using them to attach vintage inspired flower seed packages in a frame. As you know, wooden frames can be expensive but, not when you’re going garage sale style.

Aren't these industrial tacks cool? Apparently they were used to number window screens back in the day when each one was a little different

Aren’t these industrial tacks cool? Apparently they were used to number window screens back in the day when each screen was just a little different

I’m planning on painting these with chalkpaint to give them more depth and character. I picked up the entire box of twenty-two for $7 and that’s why I love a good garage sale!

I picked up this box of frames for $7, SCORE!

I picked up this box of frames for $7, SCORE!

Over the weekend, we also removed wallpaper from our kitchen, WOW was that a lot of work, I’ll never put up wallpaper again! We’re hoping to get it painted soon, and this framed project should go nicely with the colors we’re using

I'm planning on painting these with white chalkpaint and using them to display vintage inspired flower seed postcards, PERFECT!

I’m planning on painting these with white chalkpaint and using them to display vintage inspired flower seed postcards, PERFECT!

I ordered vintage inspired flower seed postcards from saveoncrafts.

Originally, I planned to purchase and frame these and they would be perfect in a kitchen

I changed my mind about the veggies and decide instead to purchase the flower seed replicas. They’re suppose to arrive today, hopefully I made the right choice

Here's a frame, painted with white chalkpaint and lightly distressed. I've wrapped the cardboard with burlap and added a clip

Here’s a frame, painted with white chalkpaint and lightly distressed. I’ve wrapped the cardboard with burlap and added a clip

I chose the number “16″ because my son just turned sixteen! Now I just need to attach the postcard when they arrive in the mail.

They’re here and I like them ♥

I think they're very cute individually but, I think they'll be even better as a group of four or six

I think they’re very cute individually but, I think they’ll be even better as a group of four or six

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I'm lovin' the shabby chic look of the frame with the "specimen style" number as if they're heirloom seeds being cataloged

I’m lovin’ the shabby chic look of the frame with the “specimen style” number as if they’re heirloom seeds being cataloged

Here's another variation with a scrap of red ticking I had leftover from another project. I like this, more colorful version, for my kitchen.

Here’s another variation with a scrap of red ticking I had leftover from another project. I like this, more colorful version, for my kitchen but, I think I’ll cover the entire back with it


Happy Monday!

Navajo White Shabby End Table

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When I shop for vintage furniture, I'm usually drawn to details and for this piece it was the hardware

When I shop for vintage furniture, I’m usually drawn to details and for this piece it was the hardware


I picked up a set of these tables, I originally planned to stain the top but the veneer was beyond repair

I picked up a set of these tables, I originally planned to stain the top but the veneer was beyond repair

Here it is painted with a Navajo White chalkpaint. I haven't put the doors back on yet because, they're a little tricky. They have concealed "vintage" hinges and I need a second pair of hands to hold them together while I screw them back on

Here it is painted with a Navajo White chalkpaint. I haven’t put the doors back on yet because, they’re a little tricky. They have concealed “vintage” hinges and I need a second pair of hands to hold them together while I screw them back on. I ♥ the depth of these tables, makes great blanket storage.

I picked some flowers from our yard to and added them to the Ball Jar. These jars are part of the 100 year anniversary jars available at ACE Hardware. The color is a little brighter but a close match

I picked some flowers from our yard and added them to the vintage-ish Ball Jar. These jars are part of the 100 year anniversary jars available at ACE Hardware. The color is a little brighter than the ones I’ve seen in thrift store but, they’re still really pretty

Here it is with the doors set in place but not yet attached :)

Here it is with the doors set in place but not yet attached :)

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Available for sale locally in SE Michigan visit our website Urban Farmhouse Finishes

Here’s what I’m working on this weekend

I picked up this french provincial desk at a local thrift store. It has writing quotes painted all over it. When I purchased it, the man who loaded it in my car politely asked me if I planned to keep the "patina" He was very relieved when I told him no :)

I picked up this french provincial desk at a local thrift store. It has writing quotes painted all over it. When I purchased it, the man who loaded it in my car politely asked me if I planned to keep the “patina” He was very relieved when I told him no :)

I was super surprised when I started sanding it and found the detailed inlay work below the paint. I've already stained it a dark walnut and it's looking really good!

I was super surprised when I started sanding it and found the detailed inlay work below the paint. I’ve already stained it a dark walnut and it’s looking really good!

Looking forward to the weekend, how about you?

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A Funky Table Repurposed

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I once again failed to take a before photo of this table, it was ugly and brown, I hope you can imagine it

I once again failed to take a before photo of this table, it was ugly and brown, I hope you can imagine it

It had four big flower handles across the top but there's only one door...let's just say, it was confusing, I'm thinking it was a product of the seventies

It had four big flower handles across the top but there’s only one door…let’s just say, it was confusing, I’m thinking it was a product of the seventies


I cut little squares out of a wood shim to fill the knobs spots on the far left and far right

I cut little squares out of a wood shim to fill the “knob spots” on the far left and far right

As you can see, I trimmed the edge in green. I was torn between red and green so, I decided to go look for accessories. I was hoping to find a new candle or something similar when I ran into the oversized letter "K" at Marshal's - that made the decision easier, green it was

As you can see, I trimmed the edge in green. I was torn between red and green so, I decided to go look for accessories. I was hoping to find a new candle or something similar when I ran into the oversized letter “K” at Marshall’s – that made the decision easier, green it was.I picked up the branch pencils @ Marshall’s too. All together I spend about $10 but, my favorite accessories is the dog biscuits.

I bought this glass terrarium over the summer and decided to paint the candle stick to match the table

I bought this glass terrarium over the summer and decided to paint the candle stick to match the table

I have no doubt that this is my dogs favorite accessory too!

I have no doubt that this is my dogs favorite accessory too!

I still need to apply a Poly acrylic sealer but, for now, it's in our sunroom which is, well, sunny!

I still need to apply a Poly acrylic sealer but, for now, it’s in our sunroom which is, well, sunny!


It’ll be available for sale in SE Michigan on our website

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Green Chairs, An Old White Buffet & A Frog

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I picked up these chairs at a local thrift store, they’re really nicely constructed and the price was right! How much were they? Let’s just say our lunch at Panera was more expensive, it was a great deal! I’ve tried to come up with a name for them and I think they’re Comb Backed Windsor chairs (the back looks like a comb)

I negotiated a really good deal on these chairs, by accident! I'm not a good negotiator at all, they told me the price per chair and I thought they meant for both and they gave them to me at that price :) I might have to try that strategy again

I negotiated a really good deal on these chairs, by accident! I’m not a good negotiator at all, they told me the price per chair and I thought they meant for both and they gave them to me at that price :) I might have to try that strategy again


i painted the chairs & the base of the table Alaskan Tundra. I use the top of the table for my sign business so, it doesn't make sense to paint it. I think a nice white table cloth will hide the formica top when necessary

i painted the chairs & the base of the table Alaskan Tundra. I use the top of the table for my sign business so, it doesn’t make sense to paint it. I think a nice white table cloth will hide the formica top when necessary

My husband was feeling a little stressed from his day job so he did a little "paint therapy" Never heard of paint therapy? You should try it, it works!

My husband was feeling a little stressed from his day job so he did a little “paint therapy” Never heard of paint therapy? You should try it, it works!

This piece has really good bones, dovetail joints, a divided silverware tray etc.

This piece has really good bones, dovetail joints, a divided silverware tray etc.

Sometimes, it's easy to overlook these "not so vintage" pieces but they can be beautiful

Sometimes, it’s easy to overlook these “not so vintage” pieces but they can be beautiful

I remember when I bought these, he wasn't very impressed but, look at it now!

I remember when I bought this, he wasn’t very impressed but, look at it now!

We used Annie Sloan Old White and I think it was the perfect choice for this sideboard

We used Annie Sloan Old White and I think it was the perfect choice for this sideboard

This is for sale in SE Michigan @ Urban Farmhouse Finishes but, to be honest, this neutral tone has garnered alot of interest and it’s probably already sold!

Oh, about that frog, I was referring to the glass kind! I picked this up for $2 at our local antique market…..I’ve seen them on Pinterest so that’s how I knew what they were, they hold flowers in place! Genious

The frog is the glass circle piece I've placed inside the jar.

The frog is the glass circle piece I’ve placed inside the jar.

Our kitchen is in desperate need of a makeover but for now, maybe I’ll pick up a white linen tablecloth and some fresh flowers…….Happy Spring!

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Upcycled Cabinet Door DIY Pinboard & Finished Union Jack Desk

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This cabinet door is going to be part of this office ensemble too!

This cabinet door is going to be part of the Union Jack office ensemble too!

Here's the fabric I bought for the chair and the pin board, I think it's very fresh!

Here’s the fabric I bought for the chair and the pin board, I think it’s very fresh!


I painted the frame with cream, distressed and sealed it

I painted the frame with cream, distressed and sealed it

I taped the fabric around an old piece of cardboard to dry fit it

I taped the fabric around an old piece of cardboard to dry fit it

I still need to iron it and glue it down but, I think it'll be a pretty cute companion piece to the union jack desk

I still need to iron it and glue it down but, I think it’ll be a pretty cute companion piece to the union jack desk

UPDATE:

After I ironed it, I decided to add padding & buttons because it was a little flat

After I ironed it, I decided to add padding & buttons because it was a little flat

A few years ago, our family of four went to a "Party Like A Rock Star" party as The Beatles St Pepper's Band so I bought a tub of these buttons for our costumes! I added a Ruby rub & buff to alter the color

A few years ago, our family of four went to a “Party Like A Rock Star” party as The Beatles St Pepper’s Band so I bought a tub-o-buttons for our costumes! I added a Ruby rub & buff to alter the color


The buttons didn't turn Ruby Red but they do have a nice pinkish tone to them

The buttons didn’t turn Ruby Red but they do have a nice pinkish tone to them


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Here’s the table before


I think my pink phase is officially over but, it was a blast

I think my pink phase is officially over but, it was a blast


Here’s the chair before


I really hope this sells because, it's very out of place in a male dominated household.

I really hope this sells because, it’s very out of place in a male dominated household.

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Available for sale locally in SE Michigan at Urban Farmhouse Finishes

While I was in the “pink phase” I made this sign for our Etsy store….sadly there’s a big fat typo so, I have to repaint the entire piece.

This sign will be available for sale on our Etsy site once I correct the big, fat typo URRGGG!

This sign will be available for sale on our Etsy site once I correct the big, fat typo URRGGG!

Look what my husband brought home yesterday! ACE Hardware is selling the 100 year anniversary Ball Jars.....I'm not sure the color is exactly the same as the originals but still very fresh!

Look what my husband brought home yesterday! ACE Hardware is selling the 100 year anniversary Ball Jars…..I’m not sure the color is exactly the same as the originals but still very fresh!

When my hubby bought these at ACE Hardware, they told him a lady just picked up 100 of them to serve frozen margaritas in at their summer party….sounds awesome to me! I must admit, Red & Turquoise are my favorite color combination……..I actually have a pinboard dedicated to them here

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Pink Union Jack Writing Table

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I’m the only female in our house so, once in awhile, I just need to paint something PINK! When I bought this trestle table, I knew right away what I wanted to do with it.

I think this will make a perfect writing desk for a young lady

I think this will make a perfect writing desk for a young lady

I painted the top cream and then began to tape out a union jack

I painted the top cream and then began to tape out a union jack

Here's what I've done so far....I'm letting the paint cure in between layers.

Here’s what I’ve done so far….I’m letting the paint cure in between layers.

I picked up this chair at the local thrift and it's going to match the desk when it's done

I picked up this chair at the local thrift and it’s going to match the desk when it’s done

Not to be outdone in the "PINK" category, my husband refinished this vintage stool and airbrushed a Taylor graphic on the top

Not to be outdone in the “PINK” category, my husband refinished this vintage stool and airbrushed a Taylor graphic on the top

The guitar stool is available in SE Michigan on our website Urban Farmhouse Finishes

Check back for updates and enjoy your weekend!

Mid Century Table Makeover

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This little end table is full of mid century charm

This little end table is full of mid century charm

Again, I forgot to take a before photo. Here it is after I painted the drawer but not the body of the table

Again, I forgot to take a before photo. Here it is after I painted the drawer but not the body of the table

The old drawer pulls were that vintage "ugly" gold

The old drawer pulls were that vintage “ugly” gold


A little pewter Rub n Buff made an instant change

A little pewter Rub n Buff made an instant change


I'm actually making a clock and I wanted black rub n buff. Our local stores didn't carry it so I ordered this set of 12 from amazon. Lot's of great colors!

I’m actually making a clock and I want to turn the hands black, I couldn’t find ebony in our local stores so I ordered this set of 12 from Amazon. Lot’s of great colors and I can’t wait to use each and every one of them!

I think it's just the right amount of updates to bring it into this century

I think it’s just the right amount of updates to bring it into this century


Check out the reflection in the paint. The formica top painted beautifully

Check out the reflection in the paint. The formica top painted beautifully

I’ve been collecting vintage coffee cans ever since I saw this on Pinterest. The original post is from Brooklyn Limestone….I’ve got enough cans and now I just need to come up with enough courage to drill holes in them!

Vintage Bed Refinished In Alaskan Tundra

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I bought a quart of CeCe Caldwell’s Alaskan Tundra for my dining room chairs, I love this color so much so I was happy that there was enough left to use on this vintage bed, a quart goes along way!

I wish I could say I photographed it before we started to work on it but……….

Sadly, the only photo I can find of the bed is this one, and it's not center stage. It's off to the left in that 70's-ish orange tone

Sadly, the only photo I can find of the bed is this one, and it’s not center stage. It’s off to the left in that 70′s-ish orange tone

Here it is after it's been cleaned, painted and sanded to a smooth finish

Here it is after it’s been cleaned, painted and sanded to a smooth finish

And here it is waxed and put together.

And here it is waxed and put together.

I Mod Podged the map of Italy onto a piece of hardboard here for under $10 we used it for our summer mantel here.

I love this bed and this color so much, I'd keep it if it was a queen.

I love this bed and this color so much, I’d keep it if it was a queen.

This color is such a dreamy green

This color is such a dreamy green

The vintage hardware is gorgeous, these pieces move left or right to cover the screws - ♥

The vintage hardware is gorgeous, these pieces move left or right to cover the screws – ♥



This piece is available locally in SE Michigan at our new website SOLD!Urban Farmhouse Finishes

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DIY Lazy Susan

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In the meanwhile, I picked up this wooden plate? at The Salvation Army for $1

I picked up this wooden plate? at The Salvation Army for $1

I painted it with the free paint from ACE hardware. I plan to paint the base & skirting of my table the same color when it warms up

I painted it with the free paint from ACE hardware. I plan to paint the base & skirting of my table the same color when it warms up

I picked up the Lazy Susan hardware at Lowe’s, it’s super easy to install but, I’m going to add a monogram to the top of the plate first.

UPDATES:

Here it is monogrammed and ready for action

Here it is monogrammed and ready for action

I intended to just use a chocolate brown chalkpaint so we could write messages on the lazy susan but, when I opened up the can….it had dried out. Just thought I’d mention it as an alternative to a monogrammed look

I managed to paint and stain the table but, I didn't finish the top because I'm thinking the color is way to dark :(

I managed to paint and stain the table but, I didn’t finish the top because I’m thinking the color is way to dark :(


Here’s the color I’m planning on painting my chairs


I’m still planning on painting my chairs a light green chalkpaint (Alaskan Tundra) inspired by the Ethan Allen set I mentioned here. I may have to re-sand the top of my table and put a lighter stain on it because I really don’t like it but, I’m going to wait and decide after I’ve painted the chairs.

Clabber Girl sign is available at our Etsy store

Can I Get A Drum Roll Please……

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For these old vintage drum tables that is………….

Once again, we got caught up in the momentum of refinishing this neglected piece of furniture but, here's a kind of before photo although we've already painted the top

Once again, we got caught up in the momentum of refinishing this neglected piece of furniture but, here’s a kind of before photo although we’ve already painted the top

The previous owner used toothpicks to level the leg....now that's creative?

The previous owner used toothpicks to level the leg….now that’s creative?


We used Vermont Slate on the top and Old White on the bottom

We used Vermont Slate on the top and Old White on the bottom

I really love these old drum tables

I really love these old drum tables

The leather top was stained and pitted so, chalkpaint was the perfect solution....I think it resembles slate

The leather top was stained and pitted so, chalkpaint was the perfect solution….I think it resembles slate

We kept the vintage brass pulls and feet the original color

We kept the vintage brass pulls and feet the original color and left the original patina alone, you can’t buy that shade!

We did a small amount of distressing on the obvious wear points to reveal the original tones

We did a small amount of distressing on the obvious wear points to reveal the original tones


All done!

All done!

Available for sale locally in SE Michigan SOLD! at our Urban Farmhouse Finishes