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Thrift store lamp re-do

trash2treasure wrote 3 days ago: Found this simple little lamp at the thrift store last week. Can ALWAYS use ‘little lamps … more →

Tags: Lamps, beaded trim lamp shade, design master paint, kilz primer, repainting a lamp, sanding sponge, senior discount at Ross, Shabby Chic, shanty 2 chic

Latest thrifting finds

trash2treasure wrote 1 week ago: … more →

Tags: Findings, Shabby Chic, shabby shopping, shanty 2 chic, thrift store finds, Trash to Treasure, vintage collectibles

What I've been working on lately

trash2treasure wrote 1 week ago: Since we’re done with shows for the season and don’t have the  store to stock anymore, I … more →

Tags: Repurposing ideas, Trash to Treasure, cloche, how to make a cloche, junk market finds, junk market style, Shabby Chic, thrift store finds, thrifted goods

The 'periwinkle' seahorse vase

trash2treasure wrote 5 months ago: A reminder of the ‘before’ picture. Not sure what kind of paint had been used on it orig … more →

Tags: Outdated/Updated, Trash to Treasure, Decorative Vase, repainted ceramic, sea horse decor

Quickie picket shelf re-do

trash2treasure wrote 7 months ago: Simple little thrift store picket shelf. Updated with a quick coat of white spray paint. OUR WEBSITE … more →

Tags: shelves, Outdated/Updated, Sophie's Cottage, Trash to Treasure, outdated updated, thrift store finds, picket shelf

A little brain teaser for you . . . When is a drawer NOT a drawer?2 comments

trash2treasure wrote 10 months ago: ANSWER: When Michael and I turn it into a cute little treasure shelf! I just LOVE how this little sh … more →

Tags: Repurposing ideas, shelves, make a shelf out of a drawer, repurposed old drawer, Trash to Treasure, what to make out of old drawers

Primitive grubby candles and tray

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: Started with a long skinny thrift store metal tray ; I really liked that ‘faux rusty look … more →

Tags: Candle Holders, Outdated/Updated, Trash to Treasure, AJ Finsand, cinnamon dusted candles, flea market style, grubby candles, how to make grubby candles, junk beautiful

Another bistro table and chairs set3 comments

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: The first bistro table and chairs set in our booth at Stars Antique mall sold in a week!  One of tho … more →

Tags: COLOR, Shabby Paris apartment style, Sophie's @ Stars, Trash to Treasure, bistro table, junk market style, repurposed bar stool, Shabby Chic

Quick and easy repainted resin crosses

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: I liked the detail on these resin crosses, but not the color. I spray painted them a flat brown. The … more →

Tags: COLOR, Outdated/Updated, Quick& easy ideas FREE!, Shabby Paris apartment style, Cross, flea market style, junk market style, Paris decor, Sophie's cottage oregon

I LOVE 'rub n buff'!

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: I’ve seen what other bloggers have done with it, but not tried it myself until now.  I an usua … more →

Tags: COLOR, Nests and such, Must Haves, Shabby Paris apartment style, nests, Eggs, junk market style, beautiful junk, flea market style

Mini conservatory made from old windows5 comments

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: I love old windows!  Always ‘on the hunt’ for them.  Michael drags home as many as he ca … more →

Tags: Trash to Treasure, Outdated/Updated, Cottage decor, HERE'S WHAT'S NEW IN SOPHIE'S COTTAGE!, Repurposing ideas, old windows, what to do with old windows, conservatory built from old windows, repurposed old windows. junk market style

August 1, 2008 ~ Here's what's new in the store.3 comments

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: FALL AND HALLOWEEN HAVE ARRIVED AT SOPHIE’S COTTAGE! And of course, a Halloween tree!  (sorry … more →

Tags: Candle Holders, Fall / Halloween, For Baby, Gift Ideas, HERE'S WHAT'S NEW IN SOPHIE'S COTTAGE!, Home Decor & Design, Seasonal decor, Baby Gifts, bath and body gift sets

Where in the world is AJ!?!?! Has she left the country for an exotic vacation to the tropics? 1 comment

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: Sigh.  No . . . I’m still here.  I’m just tired of hearing myself talk and taking a litt … more →

Tags: Just Life Stuff, Sophie's Cottage, Trash to Treasure, primitives in Oregon, cottage decor in Oregon. shabby chic stores in oregon

Shabby cottage pedestal candle holders4 comments

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: This is how these came.  They’re OKAY, I suppose, but I felt they needed more OOMPH!  There we … more →

Tags: beach decor, Candle Holders, COLOR, Cottage decor, HERE'S WHAT'S NEW IN SOPHIE'S COTTAGE!, Shabby beach cottage decor, beautiful junk, flea market style, Junk Style

Next on my to do list . . .

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: … more →

Tags: Trash to Treasure, Findings, Sophie's Cottage, beautiful junk, junk market styke, junk to treasure

Old chess pieces1 comment

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: These are BIG soft plastic chess pieces that I got some time ago at the thrift store.  Used a few of … more →

Tags: Trash to Treasure, Findings, Outdated/Updated, Shabby Paris apartment style, Cottage decor, Sophie's Cottage, flea market style, junk market, Chess Pieces

Repurposed wood bowl

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: Forgot to take before pictures again!  This is a uniquely shaped wood bowl from the thrift store, a … more →

Tags: Candle Holders, Findings, Outdated/Updated, Shabby Paris apartment style, Trash to Treasure, Stars Antique Mall, Sophie's Cottage, junk market style, junk beautiful

Wall mirror re-do

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: Picked up this wall mirror at the thrift store. If you are buying a mirror to repaint, be sure to lo … more →

Tags: Old frames, Retail Display, Shabby Paris apartment style, Trash to Treasure, junk market style, Paris apartment style, Paris shabby chic, updated vintage mirror

Here's what's new in our space at Stars Antique Mall ~ July 2008

trash2treasure wrote 1 year ago: Worked on oue mall ur space at Stars earlier this week.  Have decided to work towards a shabby Paris … more →

Tags: Sophie's @ Stars, Sophie's Cottage, Trash to Treasure, sophie's at Stars, junk market style, junk beautiful, Stars antique mall Sellwood Oregon, shabby Paris apartment decorating style, shabby decorating


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