Thriftin' is a Hoot!

With Owls being the "in" thing this year,

I've been in search of one while on my thriftin' excursions.

Way back when, I had a history teacher who collected owls,...

WHOOOO knew they'd ever be popular again!?!

What a hoot...

I found one at a local thrift shop, $1.99.

Great price, cute piece,

but personally, I thought he needed a little makeover to "update" him,

...give a new Autumn look!

I mixed together orange craft paint and just a smidge of Annie Sloan Old White.

I figured the AS would help the paint adhere to the owl,

but what I didn't figure, was that he would come out peachy pink.

Bless his heart, that just wouldn't do...

So, I added a coat of straight orange...

And he turned out to be quite a handsome fellow,

perfect for the season.

After I take down my Fall decorations, I plan to give him a coat of AS Old White,

...he'll be ready for Spring!

And that, my friends, is why I find that Thriftin' is a Hoot!

Besides the thrill of the hunt, 

 you can experiment and makeover things that didn't cost a lot.

If they don't turn out well, not much is lost!

But if they do, it's like Christmas, ...pretty exciting! :)

My other finds for the week,

came from the yard sales Saturday...

I'm tempted to keep the Vintage Cosco Stool, 

but I think all of these finds will probably be going to my booths!

Hope you all had a productive thriftin' weekend! :)

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Linking Post To:

Thrifty Treasures   {The Farewell of the Year Edition} @ Southern Hospitality
Mop It Up Monday @ I should be mopping the Floor
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Gettin' Krafty With It @ Krafty Kat
Share Your Creations @ Kristen's Creations
Vintage Inspiration @ Common Ground

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Verse of Encouragement:

 ^"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 NIV