Pretty paper, paint and lace. So many times I find old items that need to be reloved and reworked. Once in a while there is something that isn't really old or at last under 20 years old makes it not-vintage. A modern espresso coloured cabinet-tower. I just wasn't loving it. There wasn't anything unique or different about it. No history or romance. Then I found a pretty paper, looked at a stain glass panel and with those two jumping points put together an idea for a romantic bohemian transformation of a modern piece of furniture.
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| The before (modern cabinet - slowly getting reworked and aged) |
Vintage Shabby-Boho Transformation - taking something new and making it old.
Sigh, the good times are going to be rolling on down the street this Spring - new location one and half blocks south of Centre to be announced in May. That means I want my packing to be fast and less is best so many never before listed items on now on sale and going out the door! I like to start off fresh and new and let the charm of the house guide my decorating decisions.
I have been working on many colourful items. Decoupage is King at the moment. Hope you like the pretty reworked and reloved items that I've finished and are available for sale.
Well another Mardi Gras has gone by and the boutique is full of finished projects. I can't believe how many I was able to get done. It always seems like there are so many to get too that you have to step back and take a look at what you have done. That made me feel so much better. I've been including many before and work-in-progress pictures on my facebook page and pinterest. Sometimes I tweet. LOL
Thinking back of things I never did now it's just second nature now to tweet, f.b., pin, blog - HUH :)
Don't forget to check Shabby-Boho Tales from the Caravan Blog - my diary - down-to-earth blog of projects, picking expeditions and befores and afters. I've found a real joy in taking a chance and creating more whimsical and bohemian furniture and art.
I'm completely in love with Pinterest and you can follow me on it by clicking the pinterest widget. Mary's Thrifty Boutique is happily pinning away and enjoying all the inspiration.
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| Thrifty Boutique Catalogue |
Let the good times roll is a well known saying down in New Orleans. Their love of a good life filled with laughter, good food, music and friends is infectious. Their appreciation of the past and living with objects that show their age with worn fabrics, weathered patinas and faded elegance. That is a French-style decadence known as New Orleans Style. Inspired by that southern eclectism and past grandeur - I have put together a medley of vintage, refinished and repurposed furnishings, home decor, lighting, linens, art, jewellery, rugs, scarves, tableware ... .
Note: many of the items have been part of a recent sale - I've been tagging and keeping a list of them so please check with me - as well as the facebook page - I reduced many up to 25% (it's about being as Thrifty as I can wherever possible)
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jewelled little coasters - only have 3 but they are pretty and bright (3 for $3.00)
Frame Art - Old Frame - New Face $10.00 |
A colourful group
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| little sneak peak - the "greens" St. Patrick's Day previews $10/each |
table runner - beautiful $20.00 (sold)
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| Giant king-size pillow shams-Provence Pattern - $15.00/pair |
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| French country trays have been sold |
Beautiful carved Indonesian plaques, blue mosaic, gold brushed leaves - 12 by 12 squares - very elegant $25.00/each (sold)
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| Beautiful vintage floor lamp with inner milk glass shade - $90.00 (sold) |
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| They all look amazing together - you can see how gold being a yellow - really compliments blues and browns, blue and white/brown, beige, cream tablecloths are $25.00, the blue sarong/tablecloth $12.00 |
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| victorian - needlepoint fireplace screen |
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| Solid wood and bamboo - tropical Asian Dresser/side table |
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| Egyptian hand made - shell embossed picture frame - vintage |
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global decor - hand carved African sculpture,
hand carved elephant ashtray, Goddess candle holder |
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old rusted salvage - now shabby chic-with faded stencil
cabbage roses in pastels on each shelf - $30.00 |
I love shabby chic-cottage style. I've been working on several projects. Here are some of the completed ones in the boutique ready for sale.
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| close up of rose stencil |
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| Shabby chic mason jar - $12.00/shabby votive tea light - $8.00 |
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| canvas shabby "Belle" with tin heart and pearls |
romantic victorian frame "little girl having tea with her dog"
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| romantic shabby - victorian frame $10.00 |
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| Shabby art with iron votive holder - $25.00 |
Vintage Signs and Art - I've been getting requests regarding laundry and kitchen signs - I started to tinker around with some ideas - here are my vintage (shabby) laundry signs. $10.00 each/three for $25.00
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| "Everybody like to Wash later" |
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| "Laundy - Fold next Week" |
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| Glass heart ornaments - pretty, vintage looking mercury glass - $5.00 each |
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| Cotton floral print - shabby/country style pillows $8.00 each/2 for $12.00 |
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| Whimsical frame - Shabby-Goth jewellery holder has been sold |
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| Shabby chic style frame - has been sold |
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| Architectural salvage - tea light/table centrepiece $35.00 (sold) |
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Faux leather throw (leopard throw) - $30.00 (sold)
Left below: Vintage dresser top mirror (solid hardwood), over 60 years old. Silver screen old Hollywood, with a soft silver paint and solid brass floral rosette. $60.00
This is such a beautiful vintage table runner - it's all exquisite needlepoint and is over 50 years old - was handmade in Europe - so pretty - almost want to keep it - it was a toughy to price - had to spend some time researching and looking around for things made by hand - (I know it was made late 1950s/early 1960s) in Europe - $45.00
Beautiful piece of hand wrought pewter by Galatoff. Arts & Crafts Style - popular between 1910 - 1920s. The water pitcher has it's stamp and number. $45.00
Classic stemware - etched glass details, classic and elegant - 4 large goblets ($20.00), 4 flutes ($12.00)
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| pretty purple glass decorative bottle with glass beads top $12.00 |
Soft french blue vintage chair - clean lines, shabby chic, cottage-style works well indoors/porch $35.00
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| wall sconce - $15.00 |
Sweet little chair - $25.00/silver
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| purple salvage chair - $20.00 |
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| Vintage upclyced wooden serving tray table - now $25.00 |
Vintage find - toy horse (missing one leather ear) but beautiful, especially the colours and easy to fix. $15.00 (sold)
Vintage piano/organ stool, hardwood (most likely maple), resurfaced in a Chinese red laquer paint finish $60.00 One of my favourite pieces - I love the craftsmanship - it's beautiful!
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| vintage poker caddy (lazy susan) $25.00 |
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| Vintage piano/organ stool, solid hardwood $60.00 |
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| Asian style - bar/counter stool done in a retro red distressed finish with stencil motif on seat $45.00 |
Vintage frame - salvaged and turned into a wonderful shabby chic frame with roses and victorian shoes - $20.00 (sold)
Folk art wooden heart decoration $10.00
A modern lamp with a retro chic contemporary look. I love the dark mercury glass style base. A great lamp lending itself to many styles and rooms. $30.00
A lazy susan serving tray (solid wood) painted in a soft nickel finish with black scrolls and roses appliques - $20.00
Great tray on stand - bamboo serving tray painted in a vintage green shade (pistachio) $30.00
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| Shabby Chic Pillow $15.00 |
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| Mexican blue and white - blanket place settings 6/$20.00 |
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Soft cream leopard suede/sherpa throw blanket has been sold
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| Solid Cherry Queen Anne Mirror - $90.00 |
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| Butterfly canvass picture - $15.00 |
Large Cottage/shabby style chintz pillow $20.00
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| Very large - faux leather/fleece blanket (single bed) $45.00 |
Sepia Paris Poster with Frame $15.00
Four panels - vintage floral boards can be used as a headboard or wall art $15.00/each
Sweet antique gold wooden cart (wheels are cut from a tree), great as a bathroom caddy, magazine rack, side table or a potted plant ($35.00)
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| Vintage Blue Caddy - $12.00 (on hold) |
Ivory storage wooden box (country crackle finish with dragonflies), great for holding jewellery, cds, candles, etc. $12.00
All clothing, purses, scarves ($5.00 - $20.00)
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| Boots $15.00/Shoes $10.00 |
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| Scarves/purses $10.00 |
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| tops $5.00 |
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| Crocheted shawl $12.00 |
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| Wicker storage/bench seat $20.00 |
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| towel bar - carved wood $10.00 (sold) |
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| Deco Lamp - $30.00 |
Curtain panel for single window or doorway - pocket rod (finished on both sides) $15.00
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Stone dragon plaque $15.00/
studded picture frame $8.00 |
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| Plaque - Alexander the Great/Horse - $15.00 |
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| bracelets - $10.00 |
French country clothes/towel bar in a crackled lavendar finish $25.00 (sold)
Jewellery individually priced ranges from $5.00 - $20.00
Silver dinner ring with citrine stone butterfly (size 6), $30.00
Two blue topaz dinner rings - Elegant - large ring - size 7, $40.00,
smaller square cut -size 7 $25.00
Large tiger's eye costume jewellery ring - size 6, $10.00
Leopard print stone - silver ring size 6, $20.00
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| Orange sheers pair for $8.00 (sold) /lantern $5, hanging light cord (sold) |
this is so sweet - vintage child's easy bake oven - has a beautiful patina (pale green and yellow) 30.00
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| Vintage Table Runner - $12.00 |
Decorative Celtic Tin Box with musical collection of Celtic Tunes - 3 cd disks - $8.00
Celtic Cross - $8.00
Modern Red Leather Mirror with Magnetic Message Board $25.00 sold
French Country Black Iron Swing Mirror for Table Top $20.00 sold
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| Solid wrought iron - Mission Style Cross $30.00 |
Vintage Chandelier - Victorian with solid brass, etched glass with key scrolls and finial tassle on bottom - beautiful! $110.00
Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern with Etched Glass,
has a long chain and wire to plug into wall socket. sold $110.00
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| Wood plaque - $5.00 |
Arts and Crafts Style single-light hanging pendant
with art glass $40
Victorian wall sconce single light - solid brass $30.00
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| picture frames $5.00/each |
Pretty ideas
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Romantic Frames - vintage sheet music - $10.00 each
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Black-Gold/multi print silk $12.00 (fund-raiser)
Sultry purple, black and grey pillow, with two leather hearts sewn together to form a mouth with a flower in it, part of my Valentine's collection, $25.00
Shabby chic grande - extra large pillow, perfect for a day bed or sofa, $30.00
Shabby chic - soft warm peach sherpa throw blanket (single) with paisley silk ribbon, inside lining is cotton fleece (wolf in sheep's clothing) $30.00
Pastel plaid with mauve cashmere lining, throw blanket $30.00
Large, luxurious midnight purple/plum faux fur throw blanket $45.00 (sold)
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| large wicker basket $15.00 (sold) |
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Solid table-top Buddha $35.00 (little chips on side),
but very good detailing!
Large, primitive style Japanese Urn, (imported)
15-20 years ago, $50.00 |
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| 3 solid bamboo rods painted (6') $20.00 |
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| Carved wooden Indonesian Goddess - $45.00 |
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| Pretty lavendar frame - $15.00 |
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| All glass frame with vintage art print - $15.00 |
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| Salvaged frame with vintage art - $10.00 |
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| Salvaged frame - $8.00 |
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| modern black frame - $8.00 |
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| modern black frame - $8.00 |
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| Beautiful shell style frame - $8.00 |
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| Burlap canvass frame - $8.00 |
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| personal favourite - love this frame for it's arts&craft style- $10.00 |
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| faux wood/tin frame - $5.00 |
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| another favourite little frame $5.00 |
Treasures in their Original and Faded Splendour! Pieces of history that should be left the way they are ....
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| Stick and Ball Wicker Victorian rocking chair - $100.00 (sold) |
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unique colonial revival chairs (mid 1900s), $100.00 pair
(not matching) |
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| Vintage steamer trunk - made by the Christie company - inside shelf intact - as is $80.00 |
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Military soldier's foot locker-trunk - WW2, has original baggage tags
and labels from famous Cunard - Whitestar Line, Liverpool, England - $75.00 |
Scary-chic, vintage Halloween ...."I'll get you my pretty and your little dog too ..." - Wizard of Oz
Inspired by Victorian and Vintage Themes (here is the first of my Scary Chic decorations and Art)
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Art Board - "don't make me get my flying monkeys"
Bad Monkey picture - $20.00 |
Let the good times roll is a well known saying down in New Orleans. Their love of a good life filled with laughter, good food, music and friends is infectious. Their appreciation of the past and living with objects that show their age with worn fabrics, weathered patinas and faded elegance. That is a French-style decadence known as New Orleans Style. Inspired by that southern eclectism and past grandeur - I have put together a medley of vintage, refinished and repurposed furnishings, home decor, lighting, linens, art, jewellery, rugs, scarves, tableware ... .
(left)
Classic stemware - etched glass details, classic and elegant - 4 large goblets ($20.00), 4 flutes ($12.00)
Sweet little chair - $25.00/silver
Vintage frame - salvaged and turned into a wonderful shabby chic frame with roses and victorian shoes - $20.00 (sold)
A lazy susan serving tray (solid wood) painted in a soft nickel finish with black scrolls and roses appliques - $20.00
Sepia Paris Poster with Frame $15.00
Sweet antique gold wooden cart (wheels are cut from a tree), great as a bathroom caddy, magazine rack, side table or a potted plant ($35.00)
Ivory storage wooden box (country crackle finish with dragonflies), great for holding jewellery, cds, candles, etc. $12.00 
Curtain panel for single window or doorway - pocket rod (finished on both sides) $15.00
French country clothes/towel bar in a crackled lavendar finish $25.00 (sold)
this is so sweet - vintage child's easy bake oven - has a beautiful patina (pale green and yellow) 30.00 
Decorative Celtic Tin Box with musical collection of Celtic Tunes - 3 cd disks - $8.00
Vintage Chandelier - Victorian with solid brass, etched glass with key scrolls and finial tassle on bottom - beautiful! $110.00
Victorian wall sconce single light - solid brass $30.00
Treasures in their Original and Faded Splendour! Pieces of history that should be left the way they are ....
Scary-chic, vintage Halloween ...."I'll get you my pretty and your little dog too ..." - Wizard of Oz
