Hurray! The Fancy Farmgirls are back to share some serious inspiration with us!
Take it away, Margaret (fancy farmgirl on the left)….
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“Everybody loves a good “before” and “after”. Well, last time we “spoke” we gave you the “before” and then left you hanging for the “after”. Not very fair was it? Well the kids are back in school and yard sale season is coming to a close (could we please have a moment of silence…..) Sooo, what does this mean? We, (as in you and I) have some time to tackle the stash of junk (treasure) that has accumulated from all the treasure hunting you may have done this summer. And if you never had time to treasure hunt, well we are all in luck because thrift stores and Craigslist operate year round (could we please have a moment of silence……) O.k., on with it. Let’s refresh your memory with the “before” picture.
These were some of the things that we picked up that needed a new identity.
You all know someone who has this exact light fixture, don’t you? Refer them to How Does She and let us be the ones to inform them that brass no longer has class! But, lest you feel down, the shape is great! It just needs some spray paint love. White, black, bright and bold. They’ll all work great. And the best part; you can actually spray it while it’s still installed! Ask me how i know, but just don’t pass the answer on to my hubby. Spray painting indoors with hubby around causes lots of anxiety. Some things are better left done when he’s out of town.
Next up, remember our “lovely” scenery picture? We primed it good and then topped it with some chalkboard paint and a new frame color. Cute and functional!
Ugly lamps are easy enough to find. Add a new fun color and she’s ready for her new life. Embellish a plain white shade and you’ve got yourself a one-of-a-kind lamp.
Paint a magazine rack end table any color to coordinate with your decor. Change your decor next year and paint it again! Ah, I love paint.
Ladders; you might be able to skip the yard sale for this one. You probably have one sitting out in your garage. Your honey won’t mind a turquoise ladder right?
These are great for draping linens, towels, magazines, etc.
Or haul it out to the front porch and add some festive fall decor to welcome your guests.
All these items are a dime a dozen at yard sales and thrift stores. With a little paint love and a little vision, you can give them new life. Check out some of our other revamped, renewed treasures.
It’s been a busy summer of treasure hunting and painting. Come see cast-offs brought back to life and put some new life into your home.
FANCY FARMGIRL SALE
OCT. 14TH AND 15TH
FRIDAY 10 – 6, SATURDAY 9 – 1
9901 LAKE HAZEL ROAD BOISE, ID
This is a barn sale you won’t want to miss! Something for everyone!
Furniture, linens, home decor and so much more!”
Furniture, linens, home decor and so much more!”
-Margaret
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Thanks for sharing your talent with us again! Oh how I look forward to these sales – half my house is decorated with treasures found and fancied from these gals! Thanks girls!
If you don’t live near Idaho and need more Fancy Farmgirl inspiration, Check out these posts:
Get your paint ready, you’ll be ready to tackle some serious projects!
And if you do live ANYWHERE NEAR Idaho – get over here for the sale! You will be glad you did!
Nesleirbag says
These Farmgirls have the proverbial good eye! Fantastic ideas for recycling old stuff. That lamp is adorable and what a clever idea to make a framed chalk board out of an old picture!
teresa says
Oh, I love their thinking! wonderful treasures….just wished I lived closer so I could go to one of their sales….why is it that all the good stuff is somewhere…..where I’m not? =)
Thanks for sharing
Jacqueline R says
Thanks for sharing these gorgeous projects. Would you mind sharing what paint color you used on the ladder? Love it!
Cathy of Fabulessly Frugal says
You gals are amazing and have an eye for “it”! I’m going to have to make it over there next week and find a treasure of my own!
Alison says
Oh I want to come!!!! You guys have the best stuff!
Anonyvox says
I was there, and it ROCKED! These ladies sell their refurbished goodies for prices I can totally appreciate. I will definitely be back for more next time.
Gretchen Schaumann says
wow, incredibly inspirational blog post. Thanks for sharing! I loved the old picture idea and plan to use that for my daughters Spring Grad party.
Gretchen
Gailene Bigart says
Hi there
I love your website and all of your projects! I do have a question about the painted yellow lamp. How did you paint it and with what kind of paint? I have old metal lamps that need a makeover. Also, it says you are having something in October?? Or was that last October?
Thank you,
Gailene Bigart