Back in July I started a monthly post called the $10 yard sale challenge. It all started because I flew out of the house to run an errand and passed a GREAT yard sale but I only had a $10 bill in my purse. I enjoy the challenge of doing something with very little, so I’ve continued this as a monthly thing to remind myself and encourage others that it’s not what you have. It’s what you do with what you have.
One of the things I found on that first $10 day was this darling little antique toy chest! This is what it looked like when I brought it home.
I went nuts over the little feet!
The top is sorta weird, almost like wicker and it was in pretty rough shape. It sat in my garage for months before I figured out how I wanted to use it. It came to me as I was putting together a collection of items for Chrismas in my shop. I stewed on the color for several weeks but ultimately decided on a more masculine color and used Miss Mustardseed’s
Artissimo. If you’ve never had the pleasure, it is a gloriously, rich navy blue!
Like velvet.
I love the washed, sort of ombré effect you often get with a dark milk paint color! It’s also anybody’s guess how much or how little chipping you’ll get. I got very little on this one.
Here it is down at my shop.
I had made two big plastic recycle bags FULL of pillows! I specifically tried to concentrate on reds, greens and blues. Let me just say that this is a great way to clear out your fabric hoard.
Big Daddy is thrilled.
Since we are on the subject of toys and toy chests, I wanted to share something pretty special with y’all.
This beautiful thing is for sale at Sweeten Creek Antiques. Couldn’t you just picture it in front of your Christmas tree??
I spotted it from across the store and made a beeline for it. It’s hard to appreciate the scale of it but it is BIG!
Big rocking horse, needs a good home.
Just sayin’
Paige
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What a beautiful little toy chest – I've been looking for one to redo !
And that horse – I did a rocking horse makeover in the summer – but wow – to have that one !!!
xox
You did a wonderful job on the vintage toy chest. Great color!! Any Black Friday sales on that rocking horse? LOL
That little chest turned out lovely! The fuzzy white bear really accents the deep color. My friend and I just opened a booth of our own (moved in on Monday). Just got everything situated in there but still need to add some Christmas flair. I like how you visually arranged the pillows in the chest and put tea cups with plants in front. Very eye catching. I have so much to learn! lol
What a beautiful color! And I adore that rocking horse! Thank you for sharing!
Smiles!
Terry
Nice job!
Love that chest and those pillows you made are awesome and go great with it!! Love that horse, wish I had a place for it and the money, lol. Beyond my $10.
Enjoyed seeing pictures of your shop. Your new toy chest looks right at home there!
I'm loving that color!! Plus your shop is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Creative Circle link party 🙂
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