Thursday, March 19, 2009

Goodwill Makeovers, Awards, and a Giveaway

This weekend and into Monday, I worked on a couple of my Goodwill finds. I had many more in the pile but just didn't make it to them yet. So they still sit in a corner of my dining room patiently waiting. I will feel like I would have so many "new" prim goodies if I can ever find time to get to them!

Here's what I did get done:

Remember the wooden bowl I picked up for $5 at a flea market that had the fruit inside.....



Here it is now. I plan to put dried pears in it (when they arrive).



And this wooden box was also a Goodwill find (shown here with the rolling pin and basket).



It will most likely have a home on the back of the toilet when we redo our bathroom, which is our next home improvement project (just waiting for that tax refund check). As a matter of fact, I took a picture of it here in the bathroom so you could see what a nice fit it is for the back of a toilet. (Is it proper to be saying "toilet" on here?)



I know it doesn't match now, but before long, it will be right at home there. I will probably put some soaps with prim labels.....still on the lookout for just the right things for that. I'll be sure and show you when it's filled.

Can you tell I am still in love with my barn red/burgundy, distressed of course (with antiquing glaze). I think I will never tire of it! Red just makes me happy!

Next today, I'd like to thank Amber,Joy, and Gigi for the Berry Sweet Award. It was "berry" sweet of you to think of me! (I always find it so hard to pick people as I've said before, so I invite anyone that would like to display it on their blog to do so, as my gift to you too).



Amber also just presented me with the Sisterhood Award as well. Amber is the daughter of Karen of Homespun Simplicity. She is a sweet girl and I know we are sisters in Christ too!



Anne of Seasons of the Past, is having a wonderful Spring Renewal Giveaway. Just look at what all is included! If you would like to be included in this giveaway, click over and enter today for this giveaway in April! (But I really want to give these goodies a home here)! :)



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If you haven't "seen" me awhile on your blog, please don't give up on me! It's been a very busy last couple of weeks. We don't have to go to dance class tonight (it's their spring break), so I really hope to sit down with my laptop and stop by for visits. Thanks so much for all your visits and comments! I love reading them so much! :)

32 comments:

Susan said...

Great job on your finds.
Susan

Zaroga said...

You did a wonderful job on these two finds.

Congrats on the awards.

{lauren} said...

Great redos! I love the barn read stuff too...I have trouble finding just the right shade though. I've always been too afraid to try it on anything big, like a furniture piece. I just stick to black...it's pretty heard to screw that up:)

And just so you know...I said "toilet" on my post for today too. So if it isn't proper, were in the same improper boat:)

Yankee Ridge Primitives said...

Tammy!

I just love how your bowl turned out! Ive got 3 sitting on my craft table that Ive re-done a few times and just cant get them to look the way I want!!

Unknown said...

I like that color! great job on your GW finds.

Janene said...

Okay...I need to know what color that red is!
Mine is way too bright and I just stay away from it as much as possible.
That looks like the exact color I am looking for.

Katy said...

Love the items you painted!!! You do such a great job with those!!! :)

You never need to worry about me and visiting my blog...I just appreciate that you stop and comment at times. Blogging should be fun, carefree and without pressure! :)

Mandy said...

I love your redos! I use a lot of barn red in out house. Everything I redo is painted either black or barn red.

I want to work on our bathrooms soon too!

No pressure allowed in blogging! We've been really busy too and Leah Kate had a stomach bug so I haven't been on the computer much either!

Blessings,
Mandy

CozyGirl said...

I love the redo's Tammy! The pears will look wonderful in that bowl and I just love the box for the back of your toilet. I never get tired of red either, it's definitely my favorite decorating color! Have a nice day!
Janae

Tammy said...

Tammy,
Your redo's look great. Cant wait see the bathroom when you guys get it finished.

Congrats on the awards.

I know whatcha mean about needing more time. I have several of my GW finds just waiting too. It will come I guess.

I hope you have a great day. Hugs, Tammy

Lois Christensen said...

I love what you've done with your finds. I like the thing on the back of the toilet. It does scream, put a tissue box in me! Can't wait to see your refinished bathroom!!!

basketsnprims said...

Tammy,
I love how your bowl turned out and can't wait to see the box when it's done in your "new" bathroom. Have a wonderful day.
Pam

Denise said...

Everything looks really good! Love the color.

Have a great day, Denise

Melissa said...

Beautiful job on your Goodwill finds! I love that red/burgundy color too. I would love to know how to achieve that look...care to share your secret?

Unknown said...

I love all of your finds. The bowl turned out beautiful. I can't wait to see what you do with the rest.
Teresa

Black Sheep Lisa said...

Dont you just love the satisfaction of a great thrift makeover! I love them both!!

Julie said...

You are so creative! Wow! I enjoyed stopping by your blog today.

carolyn@simple~primitive~devotion said...

Red makes me happy too, but it has to be "my" shade of red! LOL!
Your re-dos look great! I love the bowl and the box! I'd love to find a box like that on my thrifting hunts! Your idea of putting soaps with labels, etc sounds so neat! I can't wait to see it all finished.
Have a great day!

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Hi Tammy,
Oh, how I love the bowl and wood box! You did a great job on them, I just got back from GW, Lowes and Walmart and at GW I found a huge wood bowl so surprised that it was even there on the shelf.LOL Maybe I'll try the red on mine:)
Rondell
PS I know how you feel about the comments...so hard to get to them with babysitting and just plain life but I try:)
Rondell

Bethel said...

You've been busy! It's all looking great, too! I haven't been online much lately, but think of you often. The pics of Joy (India) bring back some sweet memories of our homeschooling days. Cute!

Amber said...

I like all the things you found and how you redid them.

Never So Simple said...

I love that bowl. Ok now i have to start looking for them. I would have passed that thinking that's a lot of money for an ugly bowl. Now I would say only $5 for that bowl!

I love the colors you have chosen for the bowl and box. Just curious what are you re-doing the bathroom in? I want to do my bathroom in the pattern of your kitchen curtains. One day. :)

Donna

Michele said...

I love all your re-do's Tammy...you are so creative and talented! I love red too, but haven't painted anything in it yet. Do you spray paint or brush?

Have a great weekend!
Hugz,
Michele

Betsy said...

I just got a wood box like that last week when thrifting. Yours looks great. So does your bowl. I'm thinking I'll go with black paint on mine.
Betsy

Joy ~ Doodlebug ~ said...

You did great with the redos, mom!!!!! You always do great!

Love ya!

Love, Joy =D

Joy ~ Doodlebug ~ said...

You did great with the redos, mom!!!!! You always do great!

Love ya!

Love, Joy =D

Shelley said...

The bowl and the "toilet" basket turned out great and I love those colors! Red is popular at my cabin!

Happily Ever After said...

Hey Tammy,

I absolutely love the redo's. The reds and burgundys are my favorite too. There is something about the red family that I love. Maybe because I love Christmas so much and red gives me a taste of Christmas all year through. The bowl is great. It would actually look great on my kitchen island...lol.

Take care...many blessings,

Gigi

Colleen/And Baby Makes Five said...

You find the best treasures, Tammy! I just love what you did with them, my friend. What are your bathroom renovation plans???

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Wow Tammy, You did a great job with your Goodwill treasures. I especially like that wooden bowl.

I have a hard time keeping up with other's blogs myself these days. We have alot of yard work to do in Spring.

We'll all just do what we can. Okay????
Hugs,
Betsy

Susan said...

I love the bowl and box. They look great!

Blessed Beyond said...

Hi Tammy,

I love the wooden bowl! It has turned out really nicely! As did the wooden box. I too love red! Hope you have a wonderful rest of your week!
Hugs and Blessings,