Hey all! Hope you're week has been wonderful! I've been incredibly lazy and it's been amazing. :) I've got a few more errands to run and a ton of wrapping to do over the next few days so it's time to get productive again.
I have some super quick thrift store makeovers I wanted to share with you that I got at an awesome new store (for my local readers).
The lovely folks at Mission 27 Resale in Indianapolis contacted me a few months ago and asked me to come out to visit their new location downtown. Mission 27 is run by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which is an organization that serves the poor and disadvantaged. I LOVE their mission for this store in particular. The lovely folks that run this organization noticed that the food that was being given out at their food bank wasn't always the healthiest of options (because of the cost). The proceeds from this store go to buying healthy foods for the food bank, among other things.
ALL of the items in the store are donated and it is HUGE. I have to tell you I've never seen nicer items in a thrift shop! I can't wait to go back when I have more time to shop around.
I grabbed a few treasures that I made over with spray paint for the holidays! They had a bunch of these stocking holders -- I got rid of ours last year because they were falling apart:
Some were in decent shape but some had areas where the finish was coming off:
I just took some sandpaper to those areas and sanded until the finish was smooth and not flaking anymore.
Then I sprayed with my old go-to spray paint, oil rubbed bronze:
They turned out as good as new! You may have noticed them on the new fireplace in the basement:
I ended up moving them upstairs to the family room fireplace:
I also found this CUTE wood reindeer set:
I loved their modern shape! I took the old bows off and sanded them down a bit -- they were pretty rough. Because of their rough wood I knew spray paint wouldn't cover well, so I grabbed my favorite red paint for Christmas:
You can't go wrong with Santa Red! :)
I did a couple coats -- still letting a bit of the wood grain come through:
I added some bows just to see how they looked but I think I like them without better:
I spent about $15 on the four stocking holders and the reindeer and the makeovers were easy! The deer are my favorite because they are so unique and fun. :)
This isn't your regular thrift store...check out some of the photos I grabbed from my visit:
If you live nearby I would give Mission 27 visit -- the location is massive and they have an incredible selection. (Their women's clothing is crazy good.) This location is near Midland Antiques, another favorite of mine, so you could make a day of it! :)
I plan to be back before Christmas but not making any promises! Depends on how much wrapping I get done. ;) Hope you all have a wonderful and safe end to your week!
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