Thrifting is all about the hunt. Truth be told, I've spent a couple of years looking for a specific item. Sure, I could go purchase it new from a big box store or even look on eBay, but the reality is that the hunt is more exciting than finding the item. Sometimes I even find what I'm looking for and decide to be picky and pass that particular product over to find one in better shape.
This spring I took my mom antiquing, or "teeking" as my grandmother calls it. It's something that we both enjoy and it's a good excuse to spend some quality time together. While out and about in some unchartered teeking territory, we came upon not only a humble little shop, but a honey hole of inexpensive and unique items.
The only find I'm going to blabber on about today is this $7 plant stand. It was handmade by some form of carpenter, who knows how long ago. I was immediately drawn to the size (which would pair well with a taller stand and a ground-level pot) and the fun shape.
It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that all this little gem needed was a fresh coat of paint and new home. Both are things that I happen to be able to provide.
I made quick stop in the paint aisle during my subsequent home store trip and picked up this $3 can of shiny gold paint. Then I zipped home and ran the grittiest sandpaper I could find over the stand.
Within ten minutes I took this stand from 1970 to 2016 and I couldn't be happier with the end result!
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