For example, I picked up this little wooden firkin at a thrift store last week. The metal bands were loose, the finish was pretty trashed and there was wax spilled inside it…but it was cheap and paint is a miracle cure, so I knew there was hidden potential there.
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I knew it would look better with some fresh paint and a little distressing, but I think it’s ridiculously adorable now. If it was a baby, I’d be squeezing its cheeks.
I’ve had my eye out for a little brass desk calendar for some time and finally found one.
Isn’t it a cutie?
While I had the paint out, I gave a little makeover to a clock I picked up for $3 at the same thrift store. It’s cute, but a little drab. Nothing a little paint can’t fix though!
Once our bedroom gets remodeled, I’ll be using this cute clock in there.
What miracle makeovers have you created with paint lately?
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Love it Angie … makes me want to go paint everything white.
Hugs,
Audrey Z.
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Love them both Angie! I so would have gone past the firkin. The white really transforms it! Your blog is looking so lovely lately. Love your header picture too. x Julie
I agree–I love paint! Adore your projects 🙂
I am with you too Angie I love paint especially white and cream paint colors!!!! Everything can be beautiful with paint!!! I love the thrift store treasures. I never get lucky like this at my thrift store. The transformation is beautiful on the firkin.
Kris
ooooh! i love the transformations!! it is amazing what paint can do!! your bucket is very cool- i will be on the hunt now for one. thanks for sharing! love the inspiration!
Hi Angie– I love that little firkin. I have seen these at thrift stores and I pass them up! Who needs a wooden bucket,right? Especially one that needs work? I love this one! Don’t know that I’ve ever understood fully what a firkin is…but after seeing yours, I’m hooked!
I will not pass one up again.
I recently painted a clock with a frame attached to one side (like a book) it was wooden and I painted it white and distressed it like yours. MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE!
That little perpetual clock is neat!
have a great weekend, always love seeing creations. Do you ever suffer burnout? …Cause like my MIL used to say… “you go like a house a’fire!!”
Pat
How could we live without paint??? You did a beautiful job with these little treasures! PERFECTION!!!
They both look great! I need more vision with some things I pass up. 🙂
Farmhouse hugs,
Cindy
They look fantastic, great job! Ant that calendar…lovely vignette as always!
I’ll get my paintbrush right now!!
Besos, Silvina
Angie, this is great inspiration for me. I found a large wooden pail…can’t remember where….thrift shop or garage sale. It still had dirt in it, and the bottom was quite warped, because they must have had a plant inside it and watered it, without putting holes in the bottom. But it had character and it must have cost nearly nothing because I brought it home. Although I love the warmth of wood, I love the way yours looks with a finish of white. I shall be getting some paint soon for a makeover !! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring us!!
I’m with you that little firkin is so sweet! On my way to do some yardsales hope I find for myself! The clock is darling too!
I thoroughly enjoy you’d blog!
June 🙂
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I absolutely love your makeovers! Especially the clock! I looks amazing now!
What a fabulous post. So funny yet so true. I agree with everything you said. The clock turned out fabulous, but what, may I ask, is a ‘firkin’?
Makes me want to paint something. 😉
Angie I would have to agree with you! Paint is the perfect fix all especially white 🙂
I too have one of those found at a thrift store.I am using mine at the moment to store some bread boards and rolling pins.LOVE your hydrangeas in yours!
xx
Anne
OK, that’s just a funny funny word. Firkin. That firkin thing. Pass the firkin. What the firkin?
Bliss
Angie … I see the lovely towels in the wire basket in the background with one of you neat country price tags … 3 for 25¢ … thank you, I will take three of them. LOL. I love those tags and use them in my kitchen too.
Hugs,
Audrey Z.
Timeless Treasures
Hi Angie, Whenever I see something that has potential, even though it may be painted in colors I don’t like, I always imagine it in a fresh coat of white paint! Love your “white” transformations. xo Pam
Angie, I love the little bucket, I think I have the same bucket in my garage, you have inspired me to go dig it out and paint it. I have been painting so many things with white chalk paint lately, nothing is safe.Your clock is adorable, and I love your little brass calendar, very cute. hugs Tobey
Love the distressed firkin! I’ve wanted one for a long time and just can’t find them in the thrift stores, or newer ones are too expensive… not to mention genuine antique ones. I really like the small brass date turner – sweet little accessory!
Adorable container, love the clock
Adore this Angie! Looks absolutely fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing at BWW!!
Have a lovely week!
Hugs,
Becky
Angie,
Your clock turned out beautiful, but I really love your desk calendar!. You take great pictures.
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Hi Angie,
Your firkin makeover looks so pretty with the distressed white paint and the hydrangeas. Love the vintage brass calendar. I have been watching the antique shop for one of them myself! It is amazing how paint can transform things.
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
PS-Would love to have you link this up to Saturday Sparks
Your firkin looks exactly like my ice bucket!