Mini Thrift Makeovers! Love You Rub N Buff

Mini Thrift Makeovers! Love You Rub N Buff

I came across a bag today buried in my trunk full of three little thrift store treasures and decided to wash and paint them up today!

I loved the detail on the little frame and the cherry and gold was pretty but not my colors. The cherub potpourri holder was cute but I needed it to be silver. And the ice bucket was adorable but the handle was pitted and awful. Enter Rub n Buff - my favorite thing!

I prefer to use my fingers because I think it works the best that way but my fingers look like the tin man for a few days until it wears away.

I decided to paint the frame white and rub it silver. When it was completed, I didnt like it as well as I thought I would. So I decided to makeover the makeover. :-) I painted it black and rubbed it silver and I am much happier. I have to fix a few mess ups. Whoops.

The cherub thinga-ma-jig - bowl? Candle holder? Potpourri dish? It caught my eye because the bow on top. I LOVE bows. I was looking for something to hold my AROMATIQUE Splendour in the Bath potpourri (LOVE) in the bathroom upstairs which has all chrome fixtures. I gave it a little silver rub n buff and I really like the way it turned out.

My favorite item of the three is the ice bucket. It turns out that it is from a company called Heller Co. from Brooklyn, NY and quite collectible. Not bad for $2.50! :-)

A few people picked it up and put it down because of the awful handle, but I couldnt leave it there.

I love the way the handle comes off and little glass knobs hold it in place. Too cool. I rubbed both sides of the handle silver and I like it much better than the goldy brass. And the design on the handle is chevron and the silver rub really accentuates the pattern. Since my new dining room is going to be all silver - I cannot wait to use it!

Mini Thrift Makeovers! Love You Rub N Buff

Mini Barn Plans Building Your Own Shed

Mini Barn Plans Building Your Own Shed

Mini Barn Plans-Build Your Own Shed and Save Money.

Why look for Mini Barn Plans or Small Shed Plans and build your own shed?  Well, for one thing it will save you money and time.  Every homeowner at one time or another gets overwhelmed with boatloads of "stuff".  With all that stuff comes the problem of where to store and organize everything. You are faced with the option of paying for storage or getting your own Barn Storage Shed Plans, or Backyard Storage Shed.

You could certainly purchase a prefab, but it seems like the more frugal thing to do would be to construct your own shed with some complete Mini Barn Plans.  Well laid out plans will make the shed easy to construct.  Once you pick your size and design, and decide the location, you will have just a minor details to achieve before you start your project.

1) check local codes for any permits you may need.

2) Lay the foundation that is required for your particular shed.

3) Take a trip to the hardware store with your detailed list (should be included with a good set of plans) and cut chart for the wood.  

Everything you need to build the entire shed will be listed right down to the last nail. There should be no guess work and with the steps and photos of steps clearly written then you are on your way. Construction should take a couple of weekends, but the benefit of owning your own Mini Barn will last for years to come.

I have found a Website that offers Free Shed Plans. This certainly makes this project a lot more appealing wouldnt you agree?

Mini Barn Plans Building Your Own Shed