Rusty Chandelier has had a few parking lot sales this year, and I finally made it up to one. Next door is Jesse James Antique Mall, where I found this mirror tray. The silvering is off the back in an ex shape. Probably from tape? I want to sand off more of the silver, so the shape isn't as linear, and cover the back with wallpaper.
Beth found a good looking $12 chair. It's always nice to see her find something to keep, she is mostly a resale buyer. It's a rare occasion that she treats herself to a piece.
I found a few little goodies in the parking lot, but mostly was there just to enjoy a spur of the moment day out. I'd decided to head that way, and stopped to call Beth to see if I could convince her to ride along. She was just finishing an episode of Breaking Bad, so the timing was good. NO ONE could ever leave in the middle of an episode!
I found some pink millinery roses, some project ideas, and we had a tasty lunch, so over all, a good day.
Plus, found some interesting titles for candle scents. ????
This teapot was one of my best purchases of the day.
And I have already added some rose wallpaper to the back of the mirror, it turned out nice. Of course, you can't see it very well in this picture, it's blocked by my dressform fairies.
I'll leave you with some pictures of Rusty, it's always a pretty place to visit.
Great sale — although when I saw the title of the post I thought, “Oh, Karla is going to teach us how to make a rusty chandelier look good!” Yes, you will sometime! An that is a fabulous photo of Beth. Looks like a terrific day all around!
I’d love to have that mirror backed with wallpaper. You find such gorgeous things. There isn’t such a range of lovely finds around here. Beth’s chair looks lovely too.
WHat a fun, spontaneous shopping day! Those are the best, just-on-a-whim, have-fun kind of days. Love your mirror, too.
(And I love Beth’s sweet shirt she’s wearing, with the cute lace trim at the bottom….I want that!)
Happy Fall to you!
-Maggie