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I picked up this little wood drawer at the thrift store last week.  Luckily, it was mild enough yesterday to get some spray painting done.  I gave it a few coats of white spray paint, sanded and then added some Frenchy touches:
First is this little file tag.  It comes pre-packaged with several self-sticking tags and inserts for things like Family Photos, 2012, etc.  I cut out some French poetry book paper instead and added that.
Then I headed over to The Graphics Fairy for the French graphics that appear on both sides.
I used the Mod Podge method to get the graphic on.

I'm loving this little drawer!  It fits my peat pots perfectly so hopefully it will be useful for my new year's resolution of getting more organized.

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Because I refuse to do any sort of shopping these last few days before Xmas (crowds, traffic, etc. - no thanks!), I'm doing some projects with items I already have in the house.  Last night, I decided to embellish some of these apothecary bottles I pick up whenever I'm at a garage sale.
I added some vintage lace on the first one using spray adhesive.  Then I wrapped some vintage French poetry book paper around the lace.  I tied the old button (from my Mom's stash) on the front using twine.  Another old button adorns the top.
For the second one, I just used the same French poetry book paper.  This time, I added a distressed, hand-stamped tag and some tea-stained seam binding.

I love dressing these little bottles up and using items I already have in the house!

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These pretty petite frames are from Michael's.  I picked them up over the weekend not quite sure what I was going to do with them.  I feel like they called for something Frenchy and that's just what I did with them!
Excuse the pictures - another horrible dark day here.  First, I distressed some French poetry book pages.  Then I hand-stamped the crown for one and a fleur de lis for the other.
I added a single rhinestone to the black one and then four for the silver one.

Yup, just what they needed!

Linking to Between Naps on the Porch: Met Monday.

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Popped into the local thrift store this morning and found a few nice pieces.  Love this wrought iron easel.
I will probably end up painting it over the summer but for now it perfectly holds our Xmas countdown tray.
I also found some sheet music, a wood plaque and this wood crate drawer.  I plan on giving that a shabby makeover and some French lettering.
Not bad for $5!

Oh, and anyone noticing a large amount of spam comments lately?  I've been getting a ton of them and wondering if anyone else is having that problem too. 

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I finally got around to Goodwill this morning.  Not exactly a banner day for me.  I feel like I need a t-shirt that says I went to Goodwill and all I got was this:
Chess set and little metal urn.  I had my eye on a set of shabby chic plates but they wanted $14.99 for the set - a little more than I was looking to spend.  The chess is for my boys.  And the little urn is actually quite heavy.  I'll have to give it a fresh coat of paint.  Meanwhile, I whipped up some petite French pillows yesterday.  It felt good to dust off the sewing machine.
I hand-stamped the images onto each pillow. Staz On really is the best ink and even though they say it's not for fabric, it works quite well and does not wash off (I have the oopsies on several pairs of jeans to prove it!).
Both pillows are in my Etsy shop.  Now what to add to that urn...

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