A Vase & Vintage Decor

My mom offered to babysit for a few days.  She is a school counselor, and has to return back to work on Monday, so she was wanting to spend time with my daughter before going back.  So, I took advantage of being childless today.  I got up early, threw on a baseball cap, grabbed some Starbucks, and attacked the local thrift stores.  I had to share one of my finds...

This little (or big, rather) lady set me  back a whoppin' $4.99.  She's a heavy girl, and has beautiful bones... but her color reminded me of a squash.  Ugly green overtones, and muted mustard under... yuck.  Nothin' that some Rustoleum white spray paint can't fix (since the vase is porcelain, I purchased the paint that will adhere to ANYTHING)....

And, I like the way she looks....

It's delicate nooks and crannies are highlighted just enough in white....

And those handles... aaaahh!

It's really perfect to nestle a bundle of delicate feathers inside... So much prettier, and so clean! 

One of my favorite things to decorate with are vintage items... that's really what I was searching for at the thrift stores... no luck, though...

For now, I'll settle with this suitcase from my Great Grandmother that sits below a lamp on a sidetable. 

How long has it been since you've been thrift store shopping??  Are you looking for vintage pieces, too? 

Hope you all have a great weekend - RELAX & enjoy!

(((Hugs)))

-Heather