Woot! Woot! I’m excited because today I am taking part in the Swap It Like It’s Hot blog party where a huge group of 40 bloggers have an annual swap for some thrifted finds costing $10 or less. I send some goodies to a friend, while someone sends some to me, and we all get to see what each person does with them. Isn’t that fun?! Check out how I made a thrifted vanity set.
Here’s what I receive from fellow DIY blogger, Erin Spain…
Hmm…now at first you make think that’s some pretty boring stuff, but I see potential. This collected assortments has sort of a general theme running through it, so I do the next best thing to bring it all together into a thrifted vanity set…PAINT. tee hee hee.
DIY TIME
In order to prep these items, I use basic household rubbing alcohol to make sure the surface is clean.
My paint color of choice is this gorgeous color, Sea Mist by Rustoleum. You know my favorite furniture color is Aqua, so it is meant to be.
THE REVEAL
Finally, after a few coats of paint, my vanity set is brand new.
I added a bit of padded material to that game box and turned it into a jewelry box.
That color is perfect for this collection and I seriously can’t say enough how easy this was to put together.
And what doesn’t this vanity set look good paired with vintage books? tsk.
While normally my projects head to my shop, this set is staying with me. Doesn’t it look great in my bedroom?
Now, the next time you head to the thrift store, be sure to take a closer look and see how you can create your own budget decor. It’s a fun treasure hunt!
In addition, pin and share to inspire others to do the same – thanks! ♥
Now for my part of the swap…here is what I sent to Jamie at That’s My Letter.
Any guesses as to what she’ll create? Pop on over and see!
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So pretty, Larissa! I LOVE that pearly finish. And I’m so glad that you kept these pretty things for yourself! 🙂
I think I found a favorite new spray…endless possibilities! Thank you, Kimm. 😀
these finds were all so fun! love the color you chose for them and how you made them all work together.
Thank you, Cassie! Yes, fun to think outside the box…literally. 😉
Spray paint and your creative imagination are always a winning combination!
hahahaha…gotta love spray paint! Thank you, Jeanie!
Your vanity set is so lovely! Adding the fabric to the game box was so smart!
It was fun to recreate these pieces. Thanks, Emily!
Spray paint is such a great way to upstyle thrifter pieces. Great job.
Oh yes, my go-to in many situations. So easy! Thanks, Shelly!
Brilliant idea my friend! This is such a darling set!
Thank you! That color is right up your alley, Shanna. 😀
It looks very pretty especially the way you have them displayed. I collect hammered aluminum and I don’t know if I could paint it, but I still think it looks pretty and actually if I see a piece that can’t be shined up I might give this a try especially the turquoise, one of my favorite colors.
I really had a hard time deciding, but I wanted a matched set, so paint it was since it had a bit of damage. Thanks so much, Patty!
LOVE that pretty aqua! 😉 So clever to keep the 3 items together- I especially love the bookends! Great job!
It was fun to make a coordinating set. Thanks!
I think that is my new favorite color! Great job Larissa.
It looks so much better with the perlescent effect up close. So pretty! Thank you. 🙂
I love the color you chose! And what a fun idea to use them all together as a set. Great job!
Thanks, Erin! I had fun and thank you for the fun challenge.
I love how this sweet set came together, Larissa! And of course I’m an aqua girl all day long so ‘m loving the color!! XOXO
tsk. You know it. 😉 Thanks, girl!
Very cute! Love that Social Etiquette book, too!
Thank you! Can you believe I found it in the trash? Crazy. 🙂
I knew you’d pull it off Larissa but I wondered what the heck you could possibly make with those items. LOVE how you repurposed them, so pretty!
You and me both! Those “bookends” had hollow core, and I wish I could have used them in another way, but I like them as book ends. Thanks for the love!
Love what you did with those finds – especially the jewelry box with the graphic fabric inside!
Thanks so much, Karen!
What a fun way to keep the set together! They look great, Larissa!!
Thank you so much, Charlotte, and for creating this fun swap. 😀
Thanks really practical. Will share website with my friends
Thank you!