As I was putting together my tablescape for the little drop leaf in my tiny shop at Sweeten Creek Antiques I was ever so carefully sellecting items with a specific goal in mind. I had it in my crazy little head to set this table for Thanksgiving. So, on my picking excursions I began to look for things that I personally would use on my own Thanksgiving table.
As luck would have it (not my luck but someone else’s, I don’t usually have this kinda luck) the very first thing I found was the china.
Eight perfect plates, not a single chip on any of them. Second were the small blue and whites and those sweet glasses with the fleur de Lis. The striped ‘napkins’ are actually dish towels. I like the size and that tan and black stripe works well with the china pieces.
Lastly, I needed a simple and sellable centerpiece. I knew the tureen I found would work well with foliage of some kind. Personally I favor oak leaves or magnolia. But I still wanted to add something more to my mix.
Enter these:
Three different candlesticks from three different Thriftstores with one thing in common:
Each one was a buck.
Behold, once again the power of Chalkpaint.
Instantly MUCH better!
I chose my go to gray, Amy Howard Selznick Grey. Then I dug out my Annie a Sloan waxes and a white lint free cloth, also know as one of Big Daddy’s old tshirts. They are perfect for the job!
I just took my time (a challenge for me) and added a thin layer of the dark wax at the time and wiped it off. I probably went over each candlestick three times.
And it payed off.
So, here are the elements I already had and I mean in the house. I’ve been in my feety pajamas ALL DAY. I ain’t going anywhere today.
Large vintage footed silver tray
Chunky tall silver candle sticks
White mini pumpkins
Deer antlers
Pine cones
Turkey salt & pepper shakers
Oak leaves off the deck
See why I favor Oak leaves?
$3
Well spent
These May or may not make it to my shop.
Paige
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Awesome! I love these! You did an excellent job! I know these would cost so much more if they came the way they ended up !
Blessings
Awesome! I love these! You did an excellent job! I know these would cost so much more if they came the way they ended up !
Blessings
ha, love the feety pajamas….grins, I vow to spend NOTHING this Thanksgiving…except on food. This is my first holiday season blogging, so I should be able to fake my way through it with the tons of stuff I have stashed. It's old to me, but new to all of you…lol. Great post! Sandi
The power of chalk paint! They looks stunning. And your centerpiece is very pretty.
Definitely much better! Love the finished look. The pumpkins on top are just perfect. Thanks for partying with us at Talented Tuesday.
Cheers,
AJ