Sunday, July 5, 2009

Met. Monday & Today's Thrifty Treasure

Hope everyone had a Very Happy 4th and ate lots of good food.
This week I decided to join Susan at Between naps on the porch, who is hosting Metamorphsis Monday http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/.
My contribution today also falls in the catagory of "Today's Thrifty Thursday" hosted by Rhoda at Southern Hospitality http://southernhospitality-rhoda.blogspot.com/.
This is not a recent thrifty buy, but have had it for a while now. Out and about one day and came across a yardsale, and nothing really jumped out and yelled "buy me" and was about to leave when I saw this propped up on the ground. It was a light tan colored - not very pretty, but thought a little "decorators' helper" (spray paint) :-) will cure that problem. The best part - it was only $3 - aka my "Thrifty Treasure"! Last Fall I sprayed it white and was going to hang it over my front door.

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The more I looked at it, I decided white would not look right as everything else at the end of the room is dark wood with the exception of a mirror frame (which is going to get painted black also). So again, I got some "decorators' helper" (this time black satin) and when the heat index dropped out of the triple digits it got a new coat of paint. My Metamorphosis Treasure!

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No - I did not drop and crack it! That is the way it is made. :-) But another architecture piece I am working on DID get dropped and broken (but not by me!), but that is another story. Lets put it this way - I hope E6000 glue is as good as I have heard.

This is my little contribution to "Metamorphosis Monday" and "Today's Thrifty Treasures". If you have not already, go over to visit Susan and Rhoda to see what they and the other participants have to share.

Oh! While you are over at Susan's http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/ cast your vote for her blog "Best Eye Candy".

Hope everyone has a great week!

Glenda
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66 comments:

  1. Joan@anythinggoeshereJuly 5, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    Very nice redo. Can't wait to see a post of it in it's place of honor. Happy Monday.

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  2. rosannaJuly 5, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    How god is it and how nice are your table coaster. I really love them

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  3. AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    Hi Glenda! OH, what a pretty piece and it looks awesome painted black. I'm so glad there was no mishap with this one!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;0

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  4. Suzanne in TXJuly 5, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Hi Glenda! I just dropped over via Rhoda's and Susan's events. You did a great job in transforming that piece. I love it against the green! Hope to see you over may way soon...

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  5. Lori EJuly 5, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    Once again it is black paint to the rescue. I am just going to buy some and carry it around in a holster ready at a moments notice.

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  6. MarieJuly 5, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Hello Glenda - love this piece, especially painted black! Thank you for sharing.

    Blessings,
    Marie
    http://emmacallsmemama.com

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  7. The Pleasures of HomemakingJuly 5, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Great piece! Can't wait to see where it lands!

    Manuela

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  8. ★Carol★July 5, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Wow, that's a really nice piece, and it looks great either color! I can't tell if its concrete or resin, but it sure looks like an old concrete architectural piece. Love it!

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  9. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityJuly 5, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    That is really a cute piece & will look great over a doorway.

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  10. abeachcottageJuly 5, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    love this little piece and I think it looks great in both colours

    happy thrifting

    Sarah

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  11. Nancy RosalinaJuly 5, 2009 at 6:20 PM

    OH how adorable! Love it! nancy

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  12. Brenda EasonJuly 5, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Wow that looks so RICH. no one will ever know it has been painted.

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  13. Blue Creek HomeJuly 5, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    What a difference a little paint makes! Good job.
    Rhonda

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  14. Sarah RobbinsJuly 5, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    That turned out so great! Nice job and what a find!

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  15. KammyJuly 5, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Nice job , glad it didn't break !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  16. susanJuly 5, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    I love that the texture shows through--it's character :) Show us when you hang it!

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  17. Nicole A.July 5, 2009 at 8:10 PM

    Love it! What a pretty piece! Love the black! Thanks for sharing!

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  18. GranthamLynnJuly 5, 2009 at 8:13 PM

    Cool transformation.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Have a Blessed Week,
    Sherry

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  19. grannyannJuly 5, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    I love the crest you bought and painted.

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  20. LauraJuly 5, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    What a wonderful piece. Now we need to see a picture of where it is located!

    Laura

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  21. Ms Jackie's JunqueJuly 5, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Great job!

    Enjoyed my visit to your blog!

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  22. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignJuly 5, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    I like it MUCH better! Good job!

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  23. AnnaJuly 5, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Oooh - what a pretty piece and it looks so different painted. It was pretty before but I think it looks even better now. ~Anna

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  24. PatriciaJuly 5, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    3 bucks... how wonderful is that?

    Thanks so much for stopping by...you are welcome anytime

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  25. The Stylish HouseJuly 5, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Glenda,
    I love your decorator’s helper! Changing over your new find to black really made it pop and brought it a new life. You will be able to use it so many different ways!
    Cathy

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  26. Shari @ My Cottage of BlissJuly 5, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    What a gorgeous piece! Looks great in white or black! I'd love to find a couple architectural pieces like this but never once have I ever run across anything this pretty or affordable.

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  27. Melissa MillerJuly 5, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    It's gorgeous in black Glenda! :)

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  28. BillJuly 5, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    Wonderful find, Glenda! And for $3??? Amazing!

    Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog. Hope your week goes well!

    Bill @ Affordable Accoutrements

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  29. AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    You made the right choice. Black looks better on this piece. Have a fabulous week!

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  30. AnonymousJuly 5, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    I love architectual pieces! My best piece I got from dumpster diving when we were staying in an apt waiting for our home to be ready over in South Florida years ago. I Have painted it many times.
    Yours is very nice.

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  31. CarrieJuly 5, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Yes, it does look better in black. The paint brings out all the great detail on the piece.

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  32. CarrieJuly 5, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    Yes, it does look better in black. The paint brings out all the great detail on the piece.

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  33. UnknownJuly 5, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Black Paint makes everything better!
    Very pretty piece!

    ~Liz

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  34. UnknownJuly 5, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    What a great piece. Looks fabulous in white or black. Just depends on the decor! Great find and great makeover(s)!

    Thanks for sharing!

    Tina

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  35. ClaudiaJuly 6, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Nice transformation!

    I really liked the color change.

    Here's hoping we get to see the "broken" project fixed!

    TTFN~~Claudia ♥

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  36. Linda (Nina's Nest)July 6, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Love that architectural piece - so very interesting. Now you'll have to show it in place! Linda

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  37. AnonymousJuly 6, 2009 at 7:26 AM

    Your piece looks great! Try Gorilla Glue. It has mended the "beyond repair" for me.
    Have a great week.

    Charla

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  38. Jo RainesJuly 6, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Glenda, this is gorgeous! You have such a touch. By the way, I passed on a reading award to you which you have to retrieve from my previous post when my modem was dying (now have the new one installed). I was too busy blogging about our area serial killer today! Scary stuff.

    Jody
    Mini Leaps and Bounds

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  39. Barb July 6, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Glenda, this is beautiful!!

    Barb

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  40. SueJuly 6, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Nice re-do on a great architectural piece. Make sure you show where you place it!! :-) Sue

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  41. RedAriesJuly 6, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    very neat!!

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  42. AmyJuly 6, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    What a treasure you found! I love what you did with it. It looks like it cost a whole lot more than the $3 you paid for it. Very nice job! Amy :)

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  43. Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960July 6, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Hello! You were so sweet to come over to my blog and give me a hug on a day I really needed it! Your blog is great! I love the thrifty treasure you morphed. I'd love to see how you're going to put it over your door. God Bless! Lauralu

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  44. Brenda PruittJuly 6, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    The paint really brings the textures out. I like it!
    Brenda

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  45. AnonymousJuly 6, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Thanks for visiting me. I love your find - post a picture once it is hanging up.

    Have a great week.

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  46. BonnieJuly 6, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Wow, what detail, I love it! Can't wait to see it hung up...

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  47. JadehollowJuly 6, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I love it painted both ways.. it's a beautiful piece!

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  48. Barb July 6, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Hi Glenda, I need your help. Can you please email me and tell me how to center my blog header. I have switched to the stretch design.

    I truly appreciate your help.

    Barb


    sshadeeron@aol.com

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  49. Christi @ A Southern LifeJuly 6, 2009 at 12:07 PM

    Hmmmm, that would look good over my front door! Would match the black shutters. Great idea!

    Christi

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  50. Amanda @ Serenity NowJuly 6, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    Love that makeover! :) I wanted to thank you for stopping by my blog yesterday.

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  51. Lorna ~ Lace and Ivy CottageJuly 6, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Glenda, the black really packs a punch! It looks like a heavy wrought iron piece now. Great job!

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  52. Helen JoyJuly 6, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    It looks great both ways but I prefer the black as well! That will look great over a door!

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  53. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsJuly 6, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    This is a very pretty architectural piece...I think I like it black better than the white....you have a lovely blog...I've enjoyed all of your photos...Thanks for the comment...

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  54. phillips phamily July 6, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    I'm finding everything looks better in black! Love the transformation!

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  55. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)July 6, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    That is a really neat piece, I think you got a great deal on it! Great Met Monday, Cindy

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  56. ChristinaJuly 6, 2009 at 9:11 PM

    Love your architectural piece. Looks great painted black.

    Yours is the second blog today where this glue was mentioned. I'm going to have to look out for it and try it sometime.

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  57. Cass @ That Old HouseJuly 7, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Hi Glenda,
    Loved it in the white, like it even better in the black!

    Now I am wondering what broke, and did the glue work?

    Cass

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  58. The Best FamilyJuly 7, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Lovely treasure you found. Isn't it fun hunting? Thank you for stopping in on our blog.

    Have a great week!
    -Shannon in Austin

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  59. Amanda@Imperfectly BeautifulJuly 7, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Love that great architectural piece. Isn't spray paint one of the best inventions EVER? I have way too many things waiting to be painted, but our heat index is up in the triple digits too. YUCKY! It's hard to leave my nice cool house when it's so sticky sweaty outside!

    ~Amanda

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  60. KellyJuly 7, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Oh, wow! This is sooo cute! Love it!

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  61. BillJuly 7, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    Hi again, Glenda. Thank you for the thoughtful comment on my "Delta Dawn" post. If walls could talk indeed!!! ;)

    Bye for now,
    Bill

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  62. Wade & MelissaJuly 7, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I love it! Thanks for commenting on my blog! I am new to this, and need more followers! You now have another stalker! ;) I think I bought like 10 cans of spray paint last week for some upcoming projects...I think I should buy stock in Krylon!

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  63. Kendra @ Domestic Princess in TrainingJuly 7, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    Don't you just love the wonders of black spray paint!

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  64. UnknownJuly 8, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    Great job! Spray paint is a marvelous thing!

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  65. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)July 8, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Glenda...this really looks "old world" painted black...really like it that color! I haven't heard of E6000...I'll have to look for it at Home Depot...'cause I'm a klutz! :-) Susan

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  66. santamakerJuly 8, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Love what you did to this architectual piece. Black did wonders.

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