It's true what they say...
"one man's junk is another man's treasure".
I love when it happens to me.
I was driving through town one day and came upon this...
a little bench sitting curbside by a trash can.
I couldn't imagine why someone would throw it away.
Just to be sure I went to the door and asked the homeowner.
She said, "Oh yes honey! We don't need it anymore, take it if you want."
So I did :)
Here she is after a fresh coat of white paint...
White paint seems to make everything better.
The bench was just what we needed in our little entryway.
Here she is all dressed up and ready for business...
My other treasure came from a dumpster.
The hubs rescued this vintage child's rocker...
She needed a bit of work but he knows I love Jinny Lind furniture so he brought her home for me.
After some repair and some more white paint here she is...
The sweet little rocker has found its place in our boys room.
In all likelihood it will find itself broken again but for now we will enjoy the little darling like this...
Hope to find some more great pieces of furniture like this for my home!
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we have a rocker like that begging for a coat of paint! do you recommend spray paint?
ReplyDeleteabsolutely. spray paint is they way to go for small projects like that. i lucked out when the hubs came home from work one day with left over white paint in his sprayer... he sprayed both the rocker and bench for me... otherwise i would have gone that route for the rocker.
DeleteWhat wonderful finds and your transformation of each piece brings them back to life. Love how you've styled each one. Very charming!
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
An update for sure. Love the white paint.
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog at the Cowgirl Up! party and I'm now following you. I absolutely love the bench. It is so crazy what people throw out. My husband and I just found a really fantastic chair today with a free sign and it is now proudly sitting near our fireplace.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Angela
i love the bench as is, but i especially love your staging- it looks so pretty and inviting!
ReplyDeleteOMG the bench is so lovely!!! Came over from Knick of Time Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteSo gald you rescued these lovely pieces...they look charming in your home. Laurel
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous transformation. So calming and cottage-y.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining the party!
♥Linsey
Both pieces turned out so well. I love Jenny Lind furniture, too.
ReplyDeleteDo you have an email subscription I could sign up for on for your blog?
ReplyDeleteRita at Cashel1916@yahoo.com
thanks for the visit! no, i don't have email subscriptions. my blog is very simple and low key. i have followers through google friend conect and that's it. my goal is 4 posts per month, but in reality i am only posting about 2 times per month. hope you will stop by again.
Deleteomg I adore this seat of yours. It is so beautiful well done . what a great transformation.
ReplyDeleteBec x
Man I love free stuff. A coat of white paint can make anything look better. Nice score.
ReplyDeleteNew fan here! I found you through Cowgirl Up! I hope you'll come share this neat idea at my Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/10/farm-girl-blog-fest-3.html
ReplyDeleteDo you have some way to follow by email?
ReplyDeleteRita at Cashel1916@yahoo.com
It's so true! And you certainly found some wonderful things curbside! They look great with their new coat of white. Vanna
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces! It's amazing the things people cast aside. They look wonderful with the new paint jobs!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I love the bench painted white with the striped pillow. So pretty! Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteDeborah
You're right, everthing looks better with white paint. I just found a matching high chair to your little rocking chair, maybe I should paint it white, too.
ReplyDeleteFound you through French COuntry Cottage. I adore this little bench. Perfect colour and you did a fabulous job making it beautiful! You have an eye for treeasure hunting ;)
ReplyDeleteMimi what a beautiful find! LOVE how you transformed this! Found you at French Country cottage feathered nest!Now following along! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeletexx
Anne
So cute!!!! Thanks SO much for linking to my party!!!! And THANKS for the link back...hope you willl come again...Debbie:)
ReplyDeleteI Love your deacons bench! It is adorable!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining Simple & Sweet Fridays.
ReplyDeleteJody
So lovely make over! Beautiful job:-) and a very inspiring blog you have
ReplyDeleteIt amazes me the things people throw away! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love it when I find free furniture, and yours looks so great after your beautiful transformations and styling!
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces turned out fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteNo way someone would throw that away! You made it so pretty! I have a link party and giveaway happening today @ http://myricandreasen.blogspot.com/2012/10/passion-parade-link-soiree-and-giveaway.html
ReplyDeleteI hope you could come by and join in!
Follwing you via GCF :)
xo
Myric
Found you through my blogging friend, Anita, at Cedar Hill Ranch. Happy to follow along. Love your stuff.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Mimi,
ReplyDeleteDo you know the name if your wall color....in the room with the bench. It looks like a cream.
Thanks,
Natalie (jen's friend)
hi natalie, yes... most of our main level is painted this color which is "Navajo White" by Sherwin Williams. it's a warm cream color that can can mix and match with so many things. i've been very happy with it.
DeleteSuch luck! How wonderful that a young couple with young children finds such beautiful pieces.
ReplyDeleteSmall House / Big Sky Donna / White Oak Studio Designs / SW Michigan
Hand-Painted Vintage Furniture Transformations
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