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.
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
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.
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.
I absolutely LOVE my 1.99 little rooster caddy.
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!
Spring cloche with bird etching
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.
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I’m certainly ready for Spring.
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Sonya~At Home with The Barkers says
February 25 at 8:32 amSuper cute Debbie! Love that yellow.
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
February 25 at 9:00 amI absolutely love your rooster caddy! It looks totally different and so springy! It’s amazing what a little paint can do!
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
February 25 at 9:08 amHow fun, I love the yellow and of course I love roosters.
Kathy @petticoatjunktion says
February 25 at 9:19 amWow 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!
DAWN says
February 25 at 9:22 amWhat a great new find Debbie, and I love the cheery yellow. I can’t believe its 70 there, we’re still below zero 🙁
debbiedoo's says
February 25 at 12:28 pmIt was 70 degrees for one day LOL! That was it.
Laura says
February 25 at 9:27 amLove a bargain and if you stand still long enough at my house, I ‘ll spray paint you- so love an easy fix too!
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
February 25 at 10:07 amThrift 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.
Shannon Fox says
February 25 at 10:37 amWhat 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.
Raquel says
February 25 at 1:36 pmOMG that is so darn cute! I think I want to go thrift shopping with you Debbie! Love it!
jessie says
February 25 at 1:08 pmSure looking like Spring in your kitchen..love that color yellow..plates and the rooster find.
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
February 25 at 1:16 pmLooks so fresh and cheery all painted up yellow! What a great find!
Kris says
February 25 at 3:59 pmLove your cute yellow rooster caddy. Adorable!
Kris
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
February 25 at 6:32 pmWell, 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!
martina says
February 25 at 7:19 pmLove your new made over rooster caddy Debbie…love the whole display!
Kelly says
February 25 at 8:08 pmFun 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.
Ashley says
February 25 at 9:50 pmI think a colorful, paisley cotton,with some yellow in it, would like nice as curtains!
xo Ashley
pennypickedrevival.com
carol says
February 26 at 8:31 amYou are such a doll!!!!
Heather J says
February 26 at 9:14 amHi 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!
debbiedoo's says
February 26 at 9:32 amI 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:)
Bliss says
February 26 at 12:52 pmI’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.
debbiedoo's says
February 26 at 1:23 pmIt’s all in the spray paint Bliss,and you have to step away from the project, step away from the project..LOL!
The Lazy Fern Farm says
February 26 at 3:16 pmSun, where the Sun … It’ 12 below zero & 5ft of snow !!!
Shirley@housepitalitydesigns says
February 27 at 10:13 amYou 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!!
Peggy Renie says
February 27 at 7:04 pmGreat post Debbie. I love how you turn trift items into treasureas!