Tuesday, March 27, 2012

~FRESH WHITES with PINK ROSES~


 I love finding old vintage treasures and every once in awhile I stumble upon something I believe is more than wonderful!
While visiting northern Oklahoma last weekend I found this charming little Shoeshine Box that was obviously handmade for a child.  The little foot stay/rest is small and I just love it's petite size and form!  Originally a soft white it's been lightly washed with a coat of fresh white paint before being hand painted with soft pink roses!

My next great find was this vintage Sewing Basket by Harvey.  Generally I don't repaint these sweet old finds but someone (I'm hoping it was a child) scribbled all over the top of this one with black marker.  So...it was repainted a fresh white and the top was hand painted with pink roses!
~SWEET LID~

I'm always on the hunt for neat things to repaint.  Old or new if the item is unique or has some great bones then I drag it home with me! :)

This Basket is a reproduction of a sweet vintage Basket from the 1930's.   I love the wooden handle in the back!  Great for a bath with rolled up towels or washcloths!
~BASKET CLOSE-UP~

I'm not sure what I'll be working on next!  There are some sweet things base painted just waiting for artwork!
Today I'm linking up with Kathleen over a Faded Charm for White Wednesday!  Be sure to check out all the sweet whites when you have time!  Lots of things to make you swoon!

Hope your day is fabulous!

Love to you...

20 comments:

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

Looks like you found some real treasures there and made them your own. Loved them all. Visiting from White Wednesday, stop over when you can, I'm having a beautiful giveaway of a Ram Sign for your home.

Hugs,
Judy

Shirley said...

Hi Rebecca, I love your vintage sewing basket. I, also, love looking at vintage things. You never know what you will find. I just haven't had time with everything that is going on in my life. Plus Allergies are giving me fits right now. Lilacs are all ready in bloom. All of the flowers and trees are pretty, but I just think it is to soon. Have a great day. Hugs Your Missouri Friend

Unknown said...

Those are are so dainty and pretty! I remember those sewing boxes. My mom had one.

~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ said...

Hello Rebecca, You paint the most lovely roses! I always enjoy seeing your work.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

lory said...

le tue rose e i tuoi lavori sono meravigliosi!!!!!!! un abbraccio Lory

Jill said...

You really found some great treasures! You have made them absolutely beautiful!

Theresa said...

Beautiful treasures:) A coat of paint and your touch can make anything gorgeous! Have a blessed day my friend, HUGS!

Kellie Collis said...

These are beautiful! Have a lovely day, Kellie xx

Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder said...

Dearest Rebecca,

Wow, you really did find some special treasures! The way you restored them back to beauty is just lovely. I can see your grandma smiling from heaven... She is so proud of you!
Love to you,

Mariette

Faye said...

You certainly do lovely work!

Cheryl said...

I love everything you make, love visiting with you, always! Thank you for sharing.
Hugs
Cxxx

NanaDiana said...

You do such a gorgeous job of taking the old and tired to sweet and fresh. Love that little child's shoeshine box. How cute is that?! It is just darling.

Love all the items you are showing here. xo Diana

Yasmin Smith said...

Great job of restoring old, worn-out things into pieces of beauty! All of your finds are lovely. So glad you did not give up painting the roses on things!!
Hope "HUMP" day is going well for you.....
Love and hugs, Francy

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Girl...I go to your Etsy...just to dream...and I crack up...Sold, sold, sold...obviously your items are in demand!! Congrats!

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...

Rebecca, I love your roses so much! Everything you paint, has a wee touch of magic in it. Love all your projects you've shared today.

Blessings,
Sandi

Christine said...

You are so talented!

romance-of-roses said...

You know Rebecca I always look forward to visiting you, I love all that you do. Amazing work. Smiles and hugs...Lu

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Wow! Great finds! I love those old sewing boxes and that shoeshine box is a real treasure!

Carol

Cheryl said...

Whoa..... your painting knocks my socks off! Lucky you to be so talented!!!

EllenaElizabeth said...

what lovely pieces and so prettily painted thank you for sharing

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