Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Trash to Treasures

Do you have a favorite trash to treasure make over?

I have plenty that I love, but my favorite has to be my shabby chic cherub candle stand.
It started off with very humble beginnings, just a lamp someone was throwing out.

I took out all of the wiring.
 Gave it just a thin coat of white so some of the age would show through.
 Added some crystals from my crystal stash I am hoarding.

It went from humble to va va voom with a couple of simple upgrades! 

Linking to:
Momma Hen's Coop
Faded Charm  
Primp 
Restore Interiors 
Very Merry Vintage Style 
Domestically Speaking 
DIY by Design 
Savvy Southern Style 

Posted by The Vintage Farmhouse at 9:18 AM

24 comments:

  1. mtashieOctober 18, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    I love this idea! I can never think out of the box like that. I'm so happy to be able to read the blogs that give me such great ideas! One day I'll be smart like that, huh?! ;)

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  2. Maureen WyattOctober 18, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Love this! It looks like it came straight from a French boutique! ~ Maureen

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  3. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveOctober 18, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Great transformation ... Love it!

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  4. SueBeeOctober 18, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    I love this! You have a great eye for seeing something different. Great job!

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  5. Wendy@~Chez~La~De~da~October 18, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Total chicness...:*~Ooh ~la~la~:*~:* To have the gift to transform!

    ~~Wendy

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  6. CindyOctober 18, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    It's wonderful! and... are those soft pink curtains in the background? cool!

    Cindy

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  7. ReneeOctober 18, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Great! Great idea! I was just looking at my old lamp and thinking "what can I do with this?"

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  8. Ruby JeanOctober 18, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Oh how Beautiful... Okay I really am thinking I need to get a computer stamp....Because I say the same thing all the time... GORGEOUS, BEAUTIFUL.... as I OOOOHHHH and AAAHHHHHH.... I collect Vintage cherub candle sticks, lamps, napkin holders and hanky holders....Oh just about everything....Most are packed but I do have some that are still lingering about....I will have to take some photos and share them with you.... Lovely as always...

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  9. RhettDidntGiveADamnOctober 18, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    This is gorgeous! Pinning. xo

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  10. Sissie's Shabby CottageOctober 18, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    This is amazingly beautiful! I love it.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  11. PatriciaOctober 18, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Beautifull done, good job!

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  12. ErinOctober 18, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    How creative and beautiful!

    Erin
    (visiting from Momma Hen's Coop)

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  13. Shabby chic SandyOctober 18, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    That is so beautiful-what a transformation. The before is not something I would even think could be so beautiful!

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  14. JenniOctober 18, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Ooh, I love this! What a fantastic idea, and it turned out SO beautiful! :)

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  15. DonnaOctober 18, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    What a gorgeous idea! It looks totally different now that it's painted white. Bet if the former owner saw it now, they would have wished they'd have hung onto it! Thanks for the inspiration:)

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  16. Brenda ~ The Heminger FarmhouseOctober 19, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Oh my, that is simply gorgeous!! LOVE it ♥♥♥

    Warmest hugs, Brenda

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  17. DIYbyDesignOctober 19, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Great vision transforming that lamp into the beautiful candle stand. I love that you have a crystal stash. Thanks for partying with DIYbyDesign.

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  18. Jennifer GrenkoOctober 19, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    What a gorgeous find!

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  19. Ann @ makethebestofthingsOctober 19, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Totally love this! Eventually I will switch to a white living room but in the meantime blogs like yours give me my white fix. Such a clever redo!

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  20. UnknownOctober 21, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    I love the lamp...but, I MUST see more of the sofa. Do you have a link? Your house is beautiful!

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  21. Ricki TreleavenOctober 21, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Amazing makeover! L*O*V*E* it!

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  22. Sharon, aka Bootersmom03October 25, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Love the update!! Great way to use your crystals too! New follower via Southern Savvy Style!

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  23. The Polka Dot ClosetOctober 25, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    I saw you on WOW, and sure enough it was one of my favorite blogs...I totally love it!!

    Carol

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  24. Patti @ Pandoras BoxOctober 25, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Very unique - never thought to do something like this!

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