An old magazine rack, that I've tried to sell unsuccessfully, so think it needs a revamp
A little cupboard that's feeling a bit sorry for itself ... I'm thinking Off White, distressed, and perhaps a bit of red and white dottiness, and a couple of white baskets? What d'ya think?
The Inside Story!
And my favourite piece at the moment ... an old battered, filthy dirty, wooden tea trolley. My heart skipped a beat when I noticed this prize, lying unloved amongst some metal tea trolleys. I didn't hesitate, just snapped it up and hurried it home ...
When I got inside, I realised that the table top could be taken off and used as a tray, the sides open up to create a table, and inside there is a tray for cutlery. Have got big ideas for this, but think it's a keeper as I can used it for displaying at the Vintage Fairs.
Will let you see, when they've been transformed.
Hope you all have a fabulous weekend, and enjoy your extra day!
Love, Claire xxx
Ooh lovely treasure, particularly love the little cupboard!
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I really love the little cupboard too, looking forward to the transformation :)
ReplyDeleteHi Claire lovely, lovely finds, the tea trolley is an unusual one, love its inside, looking forward to the makeovers! Julie xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Ladies, hoping for a rain-free Bank Holiday, so we can get on with the transformations outside ... and I may pick up a few more goodies at a Car Boot Sale! My poor husband always looks anxious when I pull up outside after being at one ... it usually means he has to get the sandpaper out again ... have a great Bank Holiday Monday xxx
ReplyDeleteI just know you will be working your magic on these vintage pieces Claire and giving them a new life!! xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful finds I will look forward to seeing the results.
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Hi Claire, Thanks very much for commenting on my blog. I see you have made some super finds recently, I think you are going to be busy with the paint brush! Look forward to seeing the end results.
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Hi Maria, Sarah and Hen, it's not me with the paintbrush, haha, I just do the nice bits! Unfortunately rain stopped play yesterday, so will be busy at weekend! Have a lovely week xxx
DeleteYou've found some lovely things. i particularly loved the tea trolley..Joan
ReplyDeleteHello and thanks for your comment over at my blog! Lovely finds there, I love the little cupboard and think it would look great if you painted it white like you said. I have a few bits in the garage waiting to be painted and amd waiting for a nice day to drag some into the garden to start. (Garage too packed...!)
ReplyDeleteGlad to have found your blog, I like finding new ones to read!
Hello Claire - thank you SO much for your lovely message on my blog. I am being slowly convinced that chickens definitely ARE the way forward for me - so thank you for your helpful input! I'm so glad that you found me, as it brought me to you fabulous blog! I LOVE your vintage finds, and I can't wait to see what you do with them. The cupboard in an earlier post of yours (with the floral lining) was fantastic. I have a habit of buying things like this at vintage sales, then planning to paint them and not doing anything! As you can probably guess - I have a problem with committing to things! Anyway, I'm off to search through your lovely blog to see if I can spot your backyard chickens. Thanks for finding me, and I look forward to finding out more about you! Paula x p.s. I think that you made absolutely the right choice with your bay windows - the new doors have opened up the room beautifully. x
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies, for your lovely comments ... I love finding new blogs too, and welcome to mine! xxx
ReplyDeleteTea trolleys are the best! I think mine's a keeper, too, as you say, they are great for display.
ReplyDeleteMine's going in my bathroom holding toiletries, when it's not earning its keep at vintage fairs. What a bargain yours was! Xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful project line up.
ReplyDeleteI have a very similar cupboard that I up cycled and it is now my TV cupboard. My TV is very little!
Can't wait to see the transformations. X
Oh the wooden tea trolley is a treasure. Can't wait to see the transformation.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comments, hopefully will be able to get these painted this weekend ... weather permitting! Enjoy your weekend, Claire xxx
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