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Spend what you must, give what you should, and save the rest

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Feb 25, 2015 · Modified: Feb 4, 2025

Hello, hello there!  One of my favorite things to do is hit the Goodwill and thrift stores to scour the shelves for someone else’s junk.  I have found some great things there in the past.

So when my blogging friend Kathy from Petticoat junktion asked me if I would like to be a part of her Thrift score makeover series, I said Hellz yeah count me in.

Before and after thrift makeovers

I LOVE Goodwill and the thrift stores. Why go  into a store and pick from a bunch of  stuff that’s already been found? One of the best parts is the thrill of hunt!

“To earn what you can; spend what you must, give what you should, and save the rest—this is thrift.” ~ J.O. Engleman, 1918

Thrift store challenge 

One of my favorite scores in the past was the typewriter table.   I thought was a microwave cart.  It was very old and I believe I scored it for less than 20.00.  That’s just one of the many treasures I have found.  Some blogging friends and I teamed up to share a monthly Goodwill find, and our challenge was to make it over.

Now onto the challenge.

First stop: Goodwill of course.  Look what I found within two minutes! For a 1.99, and a rooster no less!  This baby was coming home with me.

Rooster goodwill kitchen caddy

 

rooster mason jar mug

You know I am all about the Rooster, the rooster, the rooster…

The color I chose is called Sunshine Yellow! Well, hello RUST-OLEUM! I shared with you last year my Love for that spray paint.  Far greater than any other.

You can see my spray painted mason jar here.

I found this cute mason jar mug at Walmart.  I am thinking Spring now.  Today, it was 70 degrees here in the Carolina’s and the most beautiful blue sky. The boys were excited to get out and play some ultimate frisbee.  Mike and I went to watch for a bit and then I hit Walmart for some odds and ends.  This mug jumped in the cart along with these pretty plates from Better Homes and garden collection.  They are plastic, but you can’t tell at all and they will be perfect for some outdoor entertaining. 

Before and after goodwill makeover with spray paintI absolutely LOVE my 1.99 little rooster caddy. 

Rooster makeover and Spring shelf 004

Amazing how a 1.99 purchase and a little spray paint can make you smile. And of course while I was at it the rest of the Kitchen shelving got springified! 

Rooster platter

 

Rooster makeover and Spring shelf 006

Spring cloche with bird etching

County french kitchen windows

I have been thinking about changing out the burlap valances.  I just have not found something else I absolutely love in lieu of these.  So for now, they stay!

Speaking of staying, if you are not a regular here, I sure would love to see you back again.

If you liked this post you may also enjoy

my Spray Paint gallery

and

All things Spring ideasI’m certainly ready for Spring.

And if you missed our All things Creative Spring edition this month..whoaaaaaaaa..STOP right there!

All things creative Spring edition

Check out the other gals

Thrift store decor makeovers

Thrift-Store-Decor-Team 

Kathy 

(Petticoat junktion)

Sonya 

(At home with the Barkers)

Maryann 

(Domestically speaking)

Jessica

(Mom 4 real)

Christy 

(Our Southern home)

 

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Sonya~At Home with The Barkers

    February 25, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Super cute Debbie! Love that yellow.

    Reply
  2. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    February 25, 2015 at 9:00 am

    I absolutely love your rooster caddy! It looks totally different and so springy! It’s amazing what a little paint can do!

    Reply
  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life

    February 25, 2015 at 9:08 am

    How fun, I love the yellow and of course I love roosters.

    Reply
  4. Kathy @petticoatjunktion

    February 25, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Wow Debbie, I never would have guessed Roosters!!! Love the color you chose for this piece. I also like those plates from Better Homes collection. Thanks for the inspiration and for being part of the team!

    Reply
  5. DAWN

    February 25, 2015 at 9:22 am

    What a great new find Debbie, and I love the cheery yellow. I can’t believe its 70 there, we’re still below zero 🙁

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      February 25, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      It was 70 degrees for one day LOL! That was it.

      Reply
  6. Laura

    February 25, 2015 at 9:27 am

    Love a bargain and if you stand still long enough at my house, I ‘ll spray paint you- so love an easy fix too!

    Reply
  7. Christy @ Our Southern Home

    February 25, 2015 at 10:07 am

    Thrift store finds just make me swoon! I have a thing for roosters as well. I love that yellow spray paint. Your spring touches are just so pretty. Just may have to grab a can for spring and summer! Such fun on our thrifting adventure in the new year.

    Reply
  8. Shannon Fox

    February 25, 2015 at 10:37 am

    What a fun Spring “vignette” hehehe. 😉
    Love how you can change that up and change the feel of the kitchen.
    Love the sunny yellow on the new Roo’s.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      February 25, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      OMG that is so darn cute! I think I want to go thrift shopping with you Debbie! Love it!

      Reply
  9. jessie

    February 25, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Sure looking like Spring in your kitchen..love that color yellow..plates and the rooster find.

    Reply
  10. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

    February 25, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    Looks so fresh and cheery all painted up yellow! What a great find!

    Reply
  11. Kris

    February 25, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    Love your cute yellow rooster caddy. Adorable!
    Kris

    Reply
  12. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions

    February 25, 2015 at 6:32 pm

    Well, if that’s not a perfect find for you, Debbie, I don’t know what is! : ) Love the makeover and how you’ve used it. It is perfect in your kitchen hanging out with all your other roos!

    Reply
  13. martina

    February 25, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    Love your new made over rooster caddy Debbie…love the whole display!

    Reply
  14. Kelly

    February 25, 2015 at 8:08 pm

    Fun post! I love thrift finds. My computer desk is a $10 thrift find with spray paint. Everything can be fixed with spray paint! Ha ha. I have a lamp to make over I bought at the 50% store wide sale for $2 my last thrift shop. I just still undecided what color to paint it! LOL

    I like that Sun Yellow, Ive used it several times myself.

    My first visit to your blog, Ive enjoyed browsing around.

    Reply
  15. Ashley

    February 25, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I think a colorful, paisley cotton,with some yellow in it, would like nice as curtains!

    xo Ashley
    pennypickedrevival.com

    Reply
  16. carol

    February 26, 2015 at 8:31 am

    You are such a doll!!!!

    Reply
  17. Heather J

    February 26, 2015 at 9:14 am

    Hi Debbie! I love the rooster makeover! Beautiful color! and I LOVE the burlap valances….they look so good…take your time looking for replacements…..your kitchen looks amazing;) lol I love thrift stores….I truly have a thrift addiction….it totally is the thrill of the hunt and seeing what you can do with your finds:)

    Have a great day!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      February 26, 2015 at 9:32 am

      I know, I look forward to hunting more this Spring! This was a lot of fun and something I use to do all the time on the blog. I am wanting to go back to that for sure and will:)

      Reply
  18. Bliss

    February 26, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    I’m recalling a day when your love of spray paint inspired me to spray paint some coke cans in Easter colors and pop them on my window sill. You need to do a post for the spray paint challenged like myself, on how not to get runs.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      February 26, 2015 at 1:23 pm

      It’s all in the spray paint Bliss,and you have to step away from the project, step away from the project..LOL!

      Reply
  19. The Lazy Fern Farm

    February 26, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Sun, where the Sun … It’ 12 below zero & 5ft of snow !!!

    Reply
  20. Shirley@housepitalitydesigns

    February 27, 2015 at 10:13 am

    You find the greatest things Debbie…they must send vibes to you when you walk through the door…saying…look over here…I’m here…take me home and make me beautiful…and you do!!

    Reply
  21. Peggy Renie

    February 27, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    Great post Debbie. I love how you turn trift items into treasureas!

    Reply

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