Welcome everyone!
This is the 3rd try at posting my blog... typepad seems to know that I am tired and is toying with my emotions! lol Okay, okay, I'm gonna get to the point, and let's cross our fingers that this draft survives and makes it online!! :0)
Today's Show & Tell is "Trash to Treasure"! I am really excited to visit all the blogs and see all of the treasures everyone has found.
I am going to share the list of gals who are participating first, then share my "trash" with you!!
As always, if you would like to join in the fun and post a blog of your own, please leave me a comment and I will add you as soon as I can. I will be out all morning, but will catch up as soon as I get home.
Please stop and say hello to:
and of course, be sure to stop in and say Hi to Cerri at Little Pink Studio and see her treasures!!
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My Trashy Treasures are honest to goodness, real trash!
If you know me well, you know that I am not beneath taking things from trash heaps, dumpsters and piles o' junk everywhere.
I know it's rubbed off on my friends and family. They have all been known to call me with the exact location of some "cool looking" trash on the side of the road.
Here's a real quote from a message on my answering machine, left by Aly.
"Analise. Hi. It's me. Did you see that old door laying in the grass, just past the corner of Alluvial and Armstrong? You need to go get it before someone else does! I almost stopped, but there was a grouchy looking man there, taking out his trash, so I just stared at him. Go get it."
I was too late.
Someone else took the door. Dang!
Another time, during a clean up day in our town in Texas, aptly named, "Clean Up Cleveland", Jeff and his mom came driving up to my house with an old door STRAPPED TO THE TOP OF HER 2 DOOR FORD FOCUS!!
No, I'm not kidding. It happened.
I'm like, "What the heck are you doing??"
Jeff's like, "Getting you this door. We found it in the ditch... What?"
I did like the door. Perfect color, chippy old paint... it now hangs over my fireplace...
It looks really cute at Christmas with stockings hung on it with care.
Another trash heep find was an old bed frame from the 1800's. Aly's neighbor was throwing it away, and she jumped all over it... for me. :0)
It was broken in parts, but have saved it all, juuuust in case! These are a few of the pieces of carved wood roses, wreaths and bowers with the original shabby green paint.
I've also been known to paint anything and everything. Usually either PINK or WHITE, of course. I remember my sister in law one time telling me to "cool it with the white paint already". "Never!", I replied.
Here' a peek at the inside of this old wardrobe I found. I've painted it and added fabric for the panels, easy peasy.
(fabric and a staple gun)
Sorry, the lighting is terrible! I had to use a flash...
I really, REALLY don't like using flash...
anyway, the photo... sorry...
I lost my train of thought, I'm watching a movie and writing at the same time....
okay, last one for now... I'm writing this at 12:30 am, so, I'm getting a little loopy!
I found this old ugly frame in the garbage behind a thrift store. I was dropping off some items for donation, and saw it in the trash dumpster. I investigated. It held an old badly executed oil painting of a vase of flowers. There was a huge tear down the middle of the canvas, so it was therefore rendered "garbage" according to the thrift shop standards...
I know, they were being picky, right? lol
So I snagged it. It sat in my garage for a year.
When I first started blogging, I decided I wanted an inspiration board. So I tore out the canvas and hung it around a fabric covered cork board.
It fit perfectly. The ugly gold was getting to me though.
A few weeks ago, I found a can of spray paint I forgot I had. I wanted to use it right away on something...what... what can I paint?
The FRAME!
So, it went from drab to fab, in about fifteen minutes!
I just love how it came out~ totally bright pink! Fun right?
Well, I must be getting on my way, it's 1am now and I need SLEEP! Thanks for listening to me ramble! he he he
Talk to y'all soon,
Analise
I love all of your fix me uppers! I just posted a little fix me upper of my own this morning...drop by and take a look if you get a chance...http://perchedonawhim.com/?p=40
Posted by: perched on a whim | July 26, 2008 at 05:28 AM
I have to tell you, I know exactly where Armstrong and Alluvial is!! My parents and I use to live between Armstrong and Barstow just behind Clovis High!! I will have to tell my Mom to check out your blog! She will love it just as much as I do!
BTW My parents still live in Fresno and my son will be attending High school at clovis west! Next time I'm in town I will drop you a line and maybe we can meet!
Posted by: Dawn | June 13, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Wow, I would have snagged that door too! What a wonderful robin's egg blue.
Posted by: cathy | June 13, 2008 at 04:08 PM
Love all of your trash to treasure projects. Makes me want to get out my paint! :-)
love you girly!! ....shel
Posted by: Shelly | June 12, 2008 at 08:08 PM
I have that exact telephone table that I inherited from my grandmother when she passed away. It has its original stain on it and looks a little sad! The white its fabulous on it and looks so lovely...I think I might need to go buy some paint!
Posted by: Tracey | June 12, 2008 at 11:57 AM
oh i LOVE that frame...i've been hoping to come across one like that at a yard sale or thrift store but no luck, and that shade of pink is wonderful!!
Posted by: Alicia | June 11, 2008 at 12:34 AM
Your home looks so lovely and inviting. I wish I had the cool things that you do. Come help me!! I love your pink frame. FAB-U-LOUS!!
Posted by: Heather | June 10, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Stunning Treasures!
Those carved roses are 2-die-4!
~kim
Posted by: Kim | June 10, 2008 at 10:08 PM
cool stuff! Those bed parts are to die for! I think the pink frame is FUN!
Thanks for the compliments on my home-we do love it!
THANKS again for all of your hard work-I'm enjoying getting to meet new bloggers!
Rene'
Posted by: miss gracies house | June 10, 2008 at 01:31 PM
Hello Annalise,
You have some amazing treasures. My favorite is the panel with the flowers and basket, it is wonderful...Thank you so much for hosting Show and Tell Sunday it has been so fun. I have enjoyed meeting new people and visit new blogs...Pinkie Denise
Posted by: Pinkie Denise | June 10, 2008 at 10:47 AM
OHMYGOSH!!!! I love, love, love your bright pink frame! Seriously cute! And free, to boot! I have to say, I like hot pink even more than pastel pink...I don't know, it just makes me so happy!
I also love your door over the fireplace idea- definitely gonna have to try that one!
love,Tammy
Posted by: Tammy | June 09, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Analise,
Thank you for hosting a wonderful "Trash to Treasure". This was my first time participating and I loved visiting everyone's blogs for the ideas and inspiration. I love your frames...they are beautiful.
Smiles -
Christa
Chloe Rose
Posted by: Christa from Chloe Rose | June 09, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Hi, found your blog recently, and would like to participate in this fun game.... do I still have time, do you do this every weekend, how can I found out that you will be showcasing, etc etc...??? :)
cielo
Posted by: cielo | June 09, 2008 at 07:11 AM
Great trash-t-treasures! Fun to paint things white...I'm in that club, too!
Thanks for hosting again!
*Heidi*
Posted by: Heidi Woodruff | June 08, 2008 at 09:47 PM
You are a girl after my own heart! LOVE all your finds. Too funny about your sister in law telling you to cool it with the white paint.LOL!!! Thank you for hosting this week! Happy Day!
Posted by: Melissa | June 08, 2008 at 09:40 PM
Hi Analise! That chippy door, that pink poodle sewing basket, THAT FRAME!!! Oh how I love it all! I think I could just walk into your house, close my eyes & pick anything & it would be right at home with me here in my own house. We definitely like the same stuff!!
BTW, I put in a special order for a "delight" sign from Kari after seeing your cute Sweet Shop sign! Should be here in about a week!:0)
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Posted by: stephanie | June 08, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Wow you have some great 'trash'
Love what you did with the wardrobe and the old frame.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | June 08, 2008 at 05:31 PM
I need to come to your cleanup days, girl! That frame ROCKS in that shocking pink color, totally fabulous. xo
Posted by: Holly Abston | June 08, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Wonderful stuff! I think I enjoy the commentary as much as the great finds. Both priceless!
Posted by: Sue | June 08, 2008 at 03:18 PM
oh my!!! your treasures are just SO awesome and that door that your family brough to you on the car is just the BEST! Loved seeing your treasures.... :)
I did a little post trash to treasure post today too, thanks for hosting! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather~ Pretty Petals | June 08, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Hi Analise! I decided to play along this week too. Please add me to your list. I love all your treasures! If it were up to me my whole house would be repurposed and spray painted trash, but my hubby just doesn't GET IT! Oh well...
Margo
Posted by: Margo | June 08, 2008 at 11:11 AM
Hi Analise! I love all of your treasures. My car can never pass by a yard sale or something on the side of the road (much to the horror of my teenage son). My favorite is the pink frame. Take care and have a fun Sunday! Di
Posted by: Di | June 08, 2008 at 10:44 AM
All your "treasures" are quite lovely! But that frame is priceless! I just love junk!
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | June 08, 2008 at 10:36 AM
Love it all!!! The frame is great!!!
Posted by: karin@creativechaos | June 08, 2008 at 10:23 AM
Oh girl..you have some AWESOME
finds.
and I love what you do with them.
I use to go to the curbs when
we lived in the city.. I sure
miss my finds.
the treasures you can find in
a trash heap
Once it was a wicker table
once a JILLION pussy willow limbs
OMG..
smiles, Deena
Posted by: Deena | June 08, 2008 at 10:20 AM
love the rambling and love the pink frame - so great!
Posted by: jerusalem | June 08, 2008 at 10:04 AM
Analise...great trash! You know its good when I look three times, swoon once or twice, and then decide that there is something worth copying! This was a great idea. Susan
Posted by: susans at black eyed susans kitchen | June 08, 2008 at 09:57 AM
Ok, I just decided to play along, and posted my trash to treasure. Take a peek and what a little time, love, and tenderness can do to transform a couple of worn out dressers...
Posted by: Dede Warren | June 08, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Hi Analise
Can you add me? I put a post up on Friday that seems like it fits with trash-to-treasure.
Thanks
Linda
Posted by: Linda | June 08, 2008 at 08:16 AM
What lovely treasures!
Posted by: Rosanne | June 08, 2008 at 08:02 AM
I shall be looking in the dumpsters for a frame for sure now!! Drab to Fab???? You betcha, sweet cherub!!!!!!! WOW~~~~~~~~
Connie
Posted by: Connie | June 08, 2008 at 07:47 AM
That PINK frame ROCKS!!! Totally coolio update! Reminds me of one Sandra Evertson shared a few months ago. Bravo smart girl for grabbin that trash and recycling it.
Posted by: Dede Warren | June 08, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Hi Analise, you have some amazing pieces of trash :) Now treasures of course. I love the door idea above the mantle, great one, and wardrobe is to die for..
Posted by: Lynn @ The Rose Cottage | June 08, 2008 at 07:17 AM
Oooooooh, that bed frame! OMG! You seriously scored with that one! I wish I could find more "junk" like that. (I've been meaning to find out when "trash day" is in the more ritzy neighborhoods and go for a drive then! Why do I never do this?)
The frame is to die for! I can't believe they threw it away just because the crappy painting was torn! ROFL
Posted by: Lisa | June 08, 2008 at 07:17 AM
The inventor of spray paint was a genius! Wonderful treasures Analise.
Alisa
Posted by: Alisa | June 08, 2008 at 07:13 AM
I love your cabinet! And the way that you filled it =) Blessings... POlly
Posted by: Polly | June 08, 2008 at 07:04 AM
I really love your pink frame! Great job!
Happy treasure hunting!
Kim
Posted by: Kim Vagasky | June 08, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Gorgeous stuff!!! I love everything, the headboard, your wardrobe, your moodboard....oh and did I mention the door?!? Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Elly | June 08, 2008 at 06:26 AM
Oh how I love your Trash to Treasure. Please add my name to the list. I sent a comment earlier in the week to be added and maybe it did not make it's way through. I hope this one does. I have all my Trash to Treasure posted. Yours are beautiful. The cabinet you found and redid and added material to the front doors. I just love it and want it!!!! Blessings
Posted by: Deanna Huggard | June 08, 2008 at 06:20 AM
Please include me in this weeks show and tell. Thank You,
Shanda
Posted by: Shanda | June 08, 2008 at 05:54 AM
Hi Analise,
Have to tell you...
YOU ARE MY HERO! Wowsa! ..... from drab to fab.... in 15 minutes... THAT IS MY KINDA FIX! heehaoaoaoo LOVELOVELOVE it all! And,... you are gonna probably feel pressured, BUT.... BECAUSE you ALWAYS deliver-- I COME TO EXPECT this out of you! :) Don't ever stop doing what you do or I will be heartsick... Your pictures, words... and "Analise-touch" brings sunshine to my day. Thanks so much!
Lea
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Posted by: Lea | June 08, 2008 at 05:49 AM
I love every piece, Analise! It takes a certain eye (or insanity!) to see this kind of potential, doesn't it? Thanks so much for hosting!
Posted by: Barbara | June 08, 2008 at 05:41 AM
Good Morning Analise, That head board with the raised roses is to die for!!!! I love all your pieces. I carry rope, blankets and boxes in the back of my car (just in case!). Gotta be ready!
Karen at Ciderantiques
Posted by: ciderantiques | June 08, 2008 at 04:50 AM
Love the door over the fireplace and the bed frame is to die 4. The fabric for the wardrobe is beautiful. Your sister and my sister should get together because my sister tells me the same thing about my white paint so I just tell her its a good thing you don't live at my house (hahaha). I just notice that when you click on my name it doesn't link to me could you please check it out for me I must have done something wrong. Thank you for hosting this week and for sharing your Beautiful treasures!!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | June 08, 2008 at 04:11 AM
Great trash:) Rachael
Posted by: Rachael | June 08, 2008 at 02:53 AM