Upcycled Ornaments

Just like with everyday decor, I go through my Christmas ornaments and decor to edit. To see what I am just not in love with anymore, to giveaway or sell ornaments that are just not my style anymore.

So while sorting and editing, I ran across these great finial ornaments. Great size. Great shape, but I don't use them. I realize that I very much like the shape, just not the color. So I decide to do a little upcycling.

What's upcycling? You might ask? My response: "It's taking something that would otherwise be thrown out and finding a way to make it into something else." Enter glitter. Now if you've been to my Etsy Shop, you are well aware of my love affair with glitter. Antique Silver glitter to be exact, so naturally, that's what I did. I mean, everything looks better with glitter.

So here's what you're gonna need:

Mod Podge (and small bowl to pour it in)

Glitter in your choice of color

(specifically Martha Stewart Glitter)

Paint Brush

Container for glitter

First, get a container ready. I used one of those plastic containers from the deli at Wal-mart, emptied and washed, of course, they have a great lid and are perfect for rolling my little acorns around....anyway, any container will work. Basically it's to catch the glitter, and because I'm a glittering fool, I store the glitter in it. I don't bother putting it back in the bottle.

Because of the size of these ornaments, about 11 inches, I did the bottom half and then the top half, letting it dry in between. Using a paint brush, coat the ornament with Mod Podge.

Sprinkle the glitter onto the wet glue, over the container. Let dry.

Once the bottom half is dry, do the top half. Let dry.

Now you have ornaments that you love once again! Of course with all of the colors that Martha has with her glitter line, you can really customize your look. I find her glitter to be the best on the market. It's practically magic. It doesn't matter what color anything is, the properties of the glitter covers anything!

I also upcycled some glass balls and tied little silver bows on each one.

Yes, glitter makes the world go round!

Thanks so much for stopping by, I hope you're inspired!

Don't have the time? That's ok, click on my Etsy button I've been glittering for you too! :)

Walnut to White

It's no secret that around these parts, second hand is second nature. I especially like finding inexpensive mid century design furniture with straight simple lines that I can lug home. I lugged this dresser home, not recently, I've had it for years. I'll have to let you imagine, I don't have a before shot. It was a typical walnut {not heirloom quality} high boy dresser, no hardware, just these little finger grooves under each drawer and simple legs.

So far, this is what I've done to it over the years: painted it green, added hardware, and replaced the legs (keeping the originals) until I saw this picture:

(Source Unknown, but if you know please comment!)

EDITED: Image via Decorpad

I love everything about this inspiration photo, from the trellis design on the wall down to the metallic heels, and especially the squirrel! The sideboard is fantastic, the ring pulls are great and I love the nail detail (if that's what it is).

Now while my dresser is obviously a different shape, I knew I could take the elements I liked from this sideboard and apply them to my little dresser. So it got a coat of white paint, new sleeker pulls, and I changed the legs out {again} because I wanted this as a side table in the living room and needed it lower. Can you guess what I used for legs? You guessed it, fence finials, all I will say is, have you priced bun feet lately? Ouch.

She was looking better already. Continuing with white in the living room since the fireplace face lift, white has been an on going trend, and I'm really liking everything. So white was a natural choice.

Next comes the nail detail. I had some upholstery nails left from my inspiration board project, and I used every last one for this. I will tell you I was nervous about it, but if you could see it in person, it is worth the stress! At any rate, it would be easy to patch any holes.

I love the detail that it added, while still staying modern looking, and even though it's still a little taller than the sofa, it's going to make a great side table, with the bonus of storage. It was super simple, the upholstery nails went in the wood just like nails...just a combination of a little measuring and eye-balling. Bun feet would probably get it down to the right level, maybe I will invest in some.....

Time to accessorize. Fall is creeping it's way out and neutrals making their way back in. My spray painted ginger jar, painted faux antlers, and painted Wal-mart tray....I don't think I told you that I spray painted a second round tray green, so I have an orange one (for Summer) and a green one for everyday.

I hung my Mothers mirror over the dresser, I will never do anything differently to this mirror. It's from when my parents got married in 1963, and it hung over the sofa in the living room for my whole life. I did put additional hardware on it to hang vertically. I love it.

The lamp is super mod, love that mixed with the old pieces, finishes it off!

I think my little dresser has had it's final make-over, I love it.

I hope you are inspired and thanks for stopping by!!

Halloween Printable

Check out this free printable from Craftily Ever After

I'm already putting mine to good use! Jessica also has a fun one for Thanksgiving, I'll be putting that in right after Halloween is over, love it!

Have a great weekend and Happy Halloween!! Don't forget to enter my giveaway, winner will be announced November 1st!

Click HERE to enter!

Thanksgiving Tablescape

Hi everyone! Thanks for coming by~I thought it would be fun to do another outdoor autumn tablescape before the weather turns too cool. Although I hope to do one winter tablescape on my new old table this holiday season, I'll just have to bundle up! Today, however, was a beautiful 75 degree day, a little overcast, but that is the perfect ingredients for pictures. So I hope you get some ideas to use for your Thanksgiving gathering.

I've had this leaf and acorn dinnerware for years now, you might remember seeing it last year, it's a beautiful green and I love using it this time of year. The mug handles make fun napkin holders. Wouldn't it be great to serve soup in the mugs? Or of course just to have after dinner coffee.

Mary Carol Collection wicker chargers, I love these, if you don't have them, you should! :)

I have always loved the tradition on the cornucopia, this one looks great with the chargers, and I filled it with glittered pumpkins, gourds, berries and leaves. I don't know if you can tell, but I put the cornucopia on a serving tray first, just to add another layer and makes it easy to move if you need to.

The silverware in jars make it easy to grab your own set, especially if you serve buffet style like my mom always did.

Cue silverware photo shoot! :)

For a tablecloth, I just used burlap yardage, and a runner that matches the napkins

Some of my favorite glassware

Thanks so much for stopping by I hope you're inspired!

Links you might like:

Check out last years tablescape with the same dishes here.

Want to see even more photos of this tablescape? Click here.

Joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday