Hello awesome friends! I am finally feeling like myself again after my dental surgery yay!! I even got back to work!! And what better way to ease back into it than with a round of smalls??
Today, I’ve got four brand new smalls for you, three of which are from my current haul, and one I picked up at a yard sale this weekend.
I had planned to include another two pieces from my haul which would complete this round, but there was just something I liked about this lamp as is:
It’s cute, right? I’m not totally in love with the color, but I do love the shade, so I will add this to my booth as is and maybe someone else will love it!
The other piece I am not including today is this candle holder:
I ended up redoing it to go with my Halloween display! Once I have my ghouls out, I’ll stage it and share…maybe in another smalls post closer to Halloween!
To make this smalls post an even six makeovers like I usually do in my smalls posts, I’ll be adding two oldies.
Here’s what I’m sharing today:
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Mini Makeover #1
Up first is this candle holder wall hanger thingy. The same sweet neighbor who offered me the lamp above, also offered me this when she was moving:
I figured my tried and true white paint would fix it right up!
I spray primed it with Rustoleum spray primer first and then followed up with a coat of Cotton chalk paint that I painted on with my Belle Brush:
The primer is just to get a quick first coat on there. I follow up with chalk paint because I just love the texture that the chalk paint adds.
I sanded here and there and opted not to seal it since it won’t be handled much, and this makeover was complete!
I believe white paint did do wonders for this one…
I would paint everything white if I could!
Mini Makeover #2
Makeover #2 started as this recipe box that I picked up at a yard sale this weekend for a dollar:
I went with Mint Julep on this one, followed by white wax to highlight the details some:
Someone please paint that girl’s nails! You know I love some color on my nails.
Here is how this one turned out:
Anything I paint in this color usually sells quickly.
A simple paint job can do wonders!
I painted it inside and out but couldn’t resist adding some leftover transfers I had from the Delicate Roses transfer:
Much better!
Mini Makeover #3
Next up is this set of candlesticks from my haul that I picked up for $6.95 each. They are quite heavy!
They got my favorite Cotton treatment as well!
It’s hard to tell, but they are quite tall!
I just used my nail to nick them here and there and then sealed with clear Best Dang Wax…
Mini Makeover #4
This next piece is also from my current haul and was also only a dollar at a yard sale!
I believe I got this at the same yard sale where I found the chalkboard that was bashing Sean lol.
I painted this one in a 50/50 mix of Vintage Duck Egg Blue and Cotton:
The Belle brush is great for painting the details.
I sanded here and there and then sealed with Clear Wax.
This would be cute just about anywhere you want to add a little pretty:
Mini Makeover #5
Mini Makeover #5 is an oldie from 2020. I shared it with a few other frames, but it started out like this:
I picked up this painting for $10 at the thrift store. It was nice and chunky!
I painted the frame in Cotton and then pulled out some leftover pieces of the Chatellerault transfer. The words on the Mme Boileve portion were a little askew:
I was still able to use part of it though!
This is a favorite of mine..I just love how pretty the frame turned out with just a couple of transfer scraps.
See the other three frames I redid in that post HERE.
Mini Makeover #6
And finally, this paddle had belonged to my inlaws:
I decided to sand it down and give it the whitewash treatment. My favorite way to do that is with Voodoo gel stain in Up in Smoke:
I apply that first and let it dry. It is water based so it dries in like five minutes.
Then, I apply watered down white paint and then remove it with a rag:
You can see a video of that process in action here:
How to Whitewash Furniture
If you have trouble viewing, find it on YouTube HERE.
I went back and added some more details with Cotton and sealed with Clear Coat in Satin.
I think it turned out pretty cute!
I cut a stencil with tape for the star:
1. I printed out a silhouette of a star in the size I wanted. (I googled star silhouette.) Then I layered enough FrogTape on a cutting mat to fit the image. I overlapped each edge over the next.
2. Then I laid the image over the tape, and taped it in place. I used a utility knife and a straight edge to cut the star.
3. I remove pulled away the tape surrounding the star and carefully pulled up the star, starting with the first piece of tape.
4. Finally, I centered the star on my oar and painted over it with one coat of paint.
And that’s it!
And that is another haul complete…for now!
I’ll be back with that lone candle holder as it gets closer to Halloween!
Here are all the makeovers in this haul if you missed any!
Cosmic Roses Dresser and Nightstand Set
Standing Chalkboard Makeover
$20 Yard Sale Drop Leaf Tables
Upcycled Tea Box (This is a can’t miss!)
$25 FARMHOUSE TABLE MAKEOVER
Painting the Smalls #22 (Six mini makeovers!)
Easily Paint a Silver Tray
Upcycled Sewing Machine Drawers
$5 Yard Sale Stool Makeover
$6 Mini Wall Cabinet Makeover
$4 Jewelry Box Makeover
Vintage Sewing Storage Table
Wooden Horse Redo TAKE TWO!
White Painted Drop Leaf Table
Unfinished Wooden Horse Makeover
Updated Candlesticks
Voodoo Stain and Stencil Bench Makeover
Drawer Organizer Makeover
Now I NEED TO SHOP!! I’ve been down with my surgery, so I haven’t had a chance to collect a new haul. I’m feeling so much better and ready to shop though! I’ll be hitting up the thrift stores this week. Wish me luck!
I’ll be back on Thursday sharing how I updated this boring chair with stencils:
UPDATE: See how this ho hum chair looks now HERE!
XOXO,
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Mary Kaiser says
Oh yay, I am so glad that your doing better!! My favorite is the little green box with the florals inside as a surprise! I would have to store my chocolate stash in such a pretty box! I love it when you do the smalls! Good luck getting some amazing things this week for your next haul! I wish I could be there to go shopping with you, that woudl be great fun!!
Christy says
Thank you, Mary! It feels so good to feel like myself again! Ooh yes, that pretty box would hide chocolate very well lol. I’m going to head out today, so hopefully, I’ll find some goodies! It would be a blast to go together, but then I’d have to fight you for the good stuff ha ha! Have a great week! XOXO
Sue Carole McCombs says
Always enjoy your smalls. I also enjoy painting them myself. The frame, tall candlesticks, and corbel are so lovely. Appreciate you sharing very much.
Christy says
Thanks so much, Sue! The smalls are fun to do for sure! XOXO
Janice Holt says
I love your smalls; think the recipe box is my favorite of these but it’s hard to say. Good luck on finding lots of “stuff” thrifting this week.
Christy says
Thank you, Janice! That box turned out really sweet. Hoping to find some good things today! XOXO
Nana Diana says
Some really fun pieces there. I love the little green recipe box…sweet as can be. Great job on everything (again)….Diana
Christy says
Thanks so much, Diana! I love the little box too…paint can do wonders! Have a great week! XOXO
Celia says
Ooh I love them all but I think the shelf is my favorite or maybe it’s the staging! So glad you are feeling better, happy thrifting!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Celia! I couldn’t believe they were only asking a dollar for that piece! Looking forward to shopping today! XOXO
Jackie C says
I love every single one of these!! They are all just beautiful 😍
Christy says
Thank you so much, Jackie! XOXO
Sue says
Oh My! you have created such charm in each piece! My fave is the boat paddle, it is so perfect!
Christy says
Thank you, Sue! It looked so cute with the pieces from my boys’ bathroom that I wish I had a spot in there for it! XOXO
Marcie Lovett says
Glad you’re feeling better, Christy! I would have been happy with 4 smalls, although it’s always fun to see old projects again. These are all great and, as always, I’m amazed at what a simple coat of paint will do. Or a well-placed transfer 😊 The wall bracket is especially stunning now. Happy shopping!
Christy says
Thank you, Marcie! I can’t tell you how glad I am to be feeling like myself again! Paint is magic for sure and of course, transfers can do wonders too! Can’t wait to get shopping again! XOXO
Kimmylouwho says
Great job again! The second I saw that lamp, I thought it should go in your Halloween display too. Perhaps on a dressing table with a skeleton getting ready for the party!
Christy says
Ooh…I never even thought of that for the lamp, but I absolutely LOVE that idea!! I think I will keep it and hit it with a bit of matte black spray paint. I usually keep a lamp in the corner of the dining room with a flickering bulb in it and it might even be perfect there as well! Thanks for the awesome idea!! XOXO
Lizzy says
These are so pretty. I’m sure they’ll all be snatched right up. I’m like you in that I like to paint almost everything white, but I’m really crushing on the green & blue you used here. The way the sun is shining on the mint julep piece makes my heart sing.
Christy says
Thanks, Lizzy! I love that minty green too! It’s such a great color! XOXO
Niki says
So nice to hear you are doing better! These smalls are cute. I really like them all, but the chalk board frame and the paddle are excellent!! 😊
Christy says
Oh yes! I am feeling SO much better, thank you! I like those too! Have a great week! XOXO
Conna says
Wonderful to hear that you are feeling better, Christy!
Thank you for sharing this lovely set of “smalls.” Who says summer is over when *you* spread so much sunshine!
Christy says
Aww you are the sweetest, Conna, thank you!! I am feeling SO much better, thank goodness! XOXO
Michele M. says
WOW!!! Perfect example of how a bit of paint love can transform anything.
Everything looks awesome. LOVE that mint julep color. SO happy to know you are feeling much better. When a mouth hurts everything is off.
Good luck to you finding stuff on your hunt this week.
Christy says
Right? Paint is wonderful, and I do love that minty green too! Thanks, my friend! XOXO
Cecilia says
Yay, glad to hear you are feeling better! Lol, of course you need to keep the holder for Halloween. Can’t wait to see it. Love how the rest of the smalls turned out. And yes, that frame is one of my favorites too.
😊Cecilia
Christy says
Oh yes I am feeling so much better, thank you! That candelabra is perfect for my Halloween display and someone else suggested keeping the lamp for it too which I might just do! Have a great rest of the week! XOXO
Glenda says
Good morning, Christy!!!
So glad you are feeling better!!
I love your segments on “The Smalls”. Quick and simple projects. I especially love the paddle that you did. My question is did you take it to your shop and if so, do you know if it has sold. If it has sold, I’m happy for you and if not I can see a short ride in my future.
Can’t wait to see what you will be bringing us in your next haul.
Have a “Wonderful” weekend!!!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Glenda!! This one is actually an older makeover I shared on its own a while back, so it has sold. I’m so sorry about that! I only had four new pieces to share this time, so I pulled a couple of oldies out to take it to six. XOXO
Cyndi says
These are all so pretty, but I LOVE that boat oar (and that’s a clever way to make a stencil!) 🙂
Christy says
Thank you, Cyndi! I was so excited that stencil idea worked lol! XOXO
Robyn Wright says
The oar and the candlesticks are my favorites. The candlesticks just loo so fresh and clean!
Christy says
Thank you, Robyn! I haven’t taken the candlesticks to my booth yet because they are so nice and heavy, but I haven’t found a spot for them yet either lol. XOXO