Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Instant Glamour (on the cheap)



One silver-plated wine bucket from a weekend rummage sale.  (I think it may be from Bombay & Co. originally.)  Plus one small vase.




Isn't this a great price?




Polish it up (oops, I missed a spot) and add peonies from the garden. 

 Voila!  Instant glamour, on the cheap.  ;) 

 Happy Tuesday, dear bloggers!  

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Look for my big 500th post giveaway tomorrow. Wait till you see what I got just  for you.   I think you will like it!

28 comments:

  1. Exciting find for $1.50. I just want you to know that I feel peace wash over me, everytime I pop in for a visit. I am so blessed here :)

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  2. I love finding pretty silver plate for cheap at rummage sales! You got a great piece and the peopnies look so regal in it:>)

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  3. That is so elegant. It's perfect for the peonies. Good find.

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  4. Instant glamour is just perfect. And, I can't wait to see what you have in store for us. I know if will be delicious.

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  5. What a beautiful piece! The little design almost looks like a monogram. It's so lovely with the peonies.
    Dawn

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  6. I never thought about using a VASE in the middle! I love it! Come and visit, I haven't seen you in a while!

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  7. Gorgeous! I thought those peonies were silk! Wow! Great bargain, Instant glamour! God Bless! Lauralu :)

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  8. A great find, peonies from your garden?

    Jen

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  9. Amazing you found this for $1.50! You did good Mary - it's all so gorgeous!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  10. Beautiful! I wish I had peonies growing in my yard. And I so miss The Bombay Co! Thanks for showing us this "instant glamour!" ~Arleen

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  11. man, I've got to find better deals like you. beautiful.

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  12. Yes, Jen, the peonies are from my garden. I decided to cut them and enjoy them indoors. :)

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  13. lovely finds as always.
    and the peonies in the tin...beautiful.

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  14. Hi Mary! I didn't get a chance to visit all the mosaics yesterday, I have been busy cleaning out my hubby's office while he is on a trip. I am redecorating it too! But I really needed a break. So I am catching up this morning with a cuppa coffee...
    Your peonies are so incredible, I grew them in Colorado and really miss them. And I love your glam vase! What a find! Course peonies would make an old boot lovely!

    ~Really Rainey~

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  15. Simple, sweet, and oh so elegant.
    Brenda

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  16. Such a pretty piece! Good shopping!

    blessings
    mary

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  17. 500 blogs, that is a celebration. I love the goodie purchase and the beautiful peonies.
    QMM

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  18. that is instant gratification beauty!

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  19. * HOLY GUACAMOLE!!!! "Me wanna SHOP with YOU"!!!! I was thinking, this looks like it could be a silver WINE HOLDER... doyathink? EITHER WAY, I lovvvve it, ESPECIALLY because it's monogrammed!!! You are now my I*D*O*L!!!! Grins, smiles n' thanks!

    Linda in AZ *

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  20. *** OH MY! And WARM CONGRATULATIONS, TOO!!! ***

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  21. And that's what I call a real bargain! BTW, I have followed your tutorial on Big Huge Lab with a center picture. I have added an updated posted. It is so easy and fun! I am looking forward to the next post. Thanks for your meme, it is such an inspiration.

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  22. And, oh, I have one reader who made a comment today on my Mosaic post and she might be joining in.

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  23. Mary, the peonies look so pretty and so elegant in that silver bucket. I REALLY want to come go shopping with you. The thing is, you have such a great eye for the finds. I think it almost doesn't matter what you buy, you'll turn it into a beauty just by putting it to use in a unique way. laurie

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  24. love your "finds" and your beautiful peonies!

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