A Thrifty Bench Makeover & Other Mid-Week Finds at the Local Flea

This past Tuesday, I dropped into our local thrift store for a quick walk-through,

and found the ceramic column candlestick, pictured below.

As I was running other errands, I happened by the way of the outdoor Flea Market.

A few vendors were set up.

Not what you'd expect mid-week...

 but it was a beautiful day, and the temps were nice.

I suppose they were taking advantage of the weather! 

From across four lanes of traffic,

I spotted the bench below, and made a circle around the block so I could check it out!

I've developed a real fondness for bamboo inspired pieces.

The vendor named his price for the bench... $10.  

I was so tickled, I didn't even haggle on the price!

If you know me well, you know that's a rarity.

He also had some really pretty small glassware pieces, and I snagged a few of those.

Everything I bought, including the candlestick at the thrift store and the bench,

was under $18.00... what a deal, right?

When I saw the bench,

I knew instantly that I had just the place for it at the lake house.

But before I delivered it,

it would need a fresh coat of paint and new fabric for the cushion... easy enough!

It felt nice to have a paint brush in my hand again.

It's been awhile, ...since I "retired" from my junk business in June.

Painted the bench Annie Sloan Provence,
and covered the cushion with fabric I had on hand.

The column candlestick was spray painted slate gray,
then dry brushed with Annie Sloan Old White.
It makes a perfect pedestal for a pretty pumpkin!

I also adore pineapples.
Very few things "say southern" like sweet tea, pearls, magnolia blossoms,
  ...and pineapples!
After all, pineapples are the long-standing symbol of hospitality,
 with rich historical significance dating back to the colonial days!

I was thrilled to find the crystal pineapple holders from the flea market vendor!
He just made my day, bless his little old heart!  :)

The silver tray was a thrift store find from another day,
and probably another town... best I can remember!

The little bowl/vase was a sweet find, too!

The pretty yellow wildflowers were picked from a roadside ditch bank.

I went a little overboard playing around with my camera
trying different settings, and different combinations of pieces.
Indulge me, the next few pictures are just random shots!  :)

I would really like to take a photography class at the local community college.
Photography both fascinates and overwhelms me!

I do hope the weather is just as glorious in your neck of the woods!
Enjoy your weekend, friends...
~Rhonda

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