I’ve been anxiously waiting to share these before and after photos with you. It is amazing what beautiful things can be created with so little money!
A month or so ago, I found this stool at a yard sale for $3.00. I thought I would spray paint the frame, recover the “cushion” and use it for a piano bench.
But as soon as I got it home, I found the perfect home for this stool.
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Under my apple green desk, of course!
{swoon}
My plans to spray paint the wood were quickly derailed as soon as I saw the gorgeous warmth that the wood tones brought to the desk’s cool green. I grabbed a scrap of fabric from my stash and covered the cushion. I just love it!
My friend A bought these delightful bottles at a yard sale recently. They, however, were not so delightful at first…the bottles were FULL of gross old garlic. Ick. But A bravely washed them out and filled the bottles with colorful Fall candy.
Love them!
I saw this old anniversary clock at a thrift store for 0.50 and knew I had to have it. Ever since my friend Sarah made a cloche from an anniversary clock, I’ve been on the look out for one.
I took it apart just like Sarah shows in her post…easy peasy. Then I spray painted the base chocolate brown because that’s what I had on hand.
I placed the clock base under my white footed bowl. The base adds interest and a little more height to the vignette.
Then I cleaned the glass globe and placed it over a candle on top of my bookcases.
A lovely cloche for only 0.25! 
Not too shabby! Obviously, I won’t be burning this candle, but I didn’t intend to anyway.
Have you found any awesome thrift store or yard sale finds lately?
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Wow! The stool turned out wonderfully & looks so good with your desk. Which I love the color of it by the way. My fave. Those jars with candy look so great & gives me an idea. I’ll try to share it on my blog soon!
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Thanks girl! I look forward to seeing your ideas!!
Loved everything you did! Way to be creative!
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Thank you Joy!
I love that bench!! The colors are amazing! I LOVE seeing pics of your creativity! Keep it coming!! =)
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Thanks Rachel!
Hope you’re having a great Monday!
Hey, Myra, I love, love that stool with your fab green desk. And that desk is just amazing, I totally love that piece. I found a stool this summer too & haven’t done anything with it yet, but mine needs painting, so I’ll get to it eventually.
All your remakes are beautiful. Thanks so much for linking up! I wish you’d come back to B’ham & let’s go shopping one day. That would be so fun. I really want to get up to that architectural place soon too in Cullman, so maybe we can meet up there. I really think I’m coming up in the next couple of weeks.
Thank you so much Rhoda! I would love to meet you at Southern Accents! Let me know and I’ll meet you there!!
What a great idea from that Anniversary clock! I am loving it!! I am a BIG fan of milk glass and white glass, I love what you did with that piece, really added nice subtle depth to it. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Heather!
Love the stool! Perfect fit!
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The stool looks so nice with your desk. It’s really fun to look at.
Thanks so much Merrie!
Wow – great finds!! that stool turned out so great. It is beautiful!!! have a great week!!
xox
Jen
Thanks girl! I hope you have a fab week too!!
The green desk and stool are wonderful! And I love the candy in the bottles. What a great idea.
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Thanks Debra for your sweet comment!
I love the stool!! And all your creativity! I have a creative side, but either my thrift store is lame or I lack the skill to look at something and think “I could take that apart and do x, y or z with it!” I really think it’s the former, but maybe a combination of both
Girl, you can so do this! Just look at everything and think about what you can make out of it. I get a lot of inspiration from magazines and other blogs.
Lovely stool!!
And a great idea with the cloche!
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Aww, thanks Angie for your sweet comment!
Oh, that little stool is TOO cute!
Thanks Bridget!
That bench is perfect for your desk…I can’t believe how well it fits! Just found your blog and I love it
Welcome! I’m thrilled that you found my blog!
Everything is so pretty, you are so creative
Thanks so much for your sweet comment!
Well, there you go again, blowing me away with your creativity and resourcefulness. My Goodwill list is longer than my grocery list–I just haven’t had a chance to go during soccer season. But when I do…..lookout!
Thanks for the inspiration.
Aww, thanks girl!
So pretty! I’d never attempt to take apart a clock – it would set a precedent for the kids
HA! I did it while mine was asleep!
LOVE the stool! Smart move not painting the wood, it looks great paired with the green.
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Thank you Lindsey!
I love it!
like the stool but i LOVE the candy idea and the anny clock cloche makeover! stealing those…
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Steal away, girlfriend!
Wow!! What a great job on all of your projects! Love all of them!
Thank you Denise! I appreciate your sweet comment!