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15 March 2009

Hamper makeover and more finds



I have been on the lookout for a clothes hamper for my bedroom, and when I saw this darling pink one, I knew it was the one!! The only thing I didn't like was the black top, but I was sure I could remedy that....













So I browsed through my collection of vintage fabric and found just the right one.... I covered a piece of cardboard with some batting and the vintage barkcloth, glued it to the top and the transformation was done!! Much cuter, now!!























Friday I hit a great rummage sale, and this is what I came home with!! Total cost for all these goodies... $44!! Including a drop dead gorgeous vintage eiderdown in great condition for which I paid (please don't hate me...) ... $3!!


































I also found this adorable little table!! It will be added to my Farm Chicks pile!!











Finally, I love this adorable victorian market basket I got at a friend's garage sale... How cute is that! My next post will be my 100th!! Time for celebration with a giveaway!!
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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    omg...i am moving to oregon. i don't hate you....i adore you and your finds. w/o them, i wouldn't be inspired to find stuff for myself. you hit pay dirt and found some awesome stuff. can't wait to see what you do w/it all!!!!!
    sue

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  2. Lisa JohnsonMarch 15, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    You found some awesome stuff at that sale. I should have gone, and now I'm kicking myself. That eiderdown alone was worth the trip there. Good job! The hamper turned out cute too.

    XO,

    Lisa

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  3. JulieMarch 15, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    I am so jealous!!! You hit the jackpot girl...I love that hamper!

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  4. KarenMarch 15, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    I love them all, that's a neat birdcage, too. I'm so glad it's time to start junking. I'm sick of winter and I've forbidden rain, a lot of good it does! I hope I come across some great stuff like you just found, and for those prices, great job!

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  5. MonicaMarch 16, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Yes! I HATE YOU!!! ;)))
    Wonderful wonderful wonderful, Isabel!
    Hope you had fun at soccer!
    Monicax.

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  6. TerryMarch 16, 2009 at 3:50 AM

    I love how you updated the hamper! How I wished I lived closer, I'd be with you all the time but I think we might need a semi!

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  7. Cottage LifestyleMarch 16, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    The hamper is fabulous and I am very envious of your rummage sale finds.

    Renee

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  8. CarolMarch 16, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    Oh my goodness, what treasures you happened to find. Wow, what luck! Don't you love it when you find such great things? This weekend my oldest daughter (she's 26)and I went to a church sale where we normally find goodies. Dee found a Bobby Sherman lunch box, she turned to me and said, "I don't know who he is, but he's my new boyfriend", we both laughed. I love that my girls get the old treasure thing. I just love the little basket you found, please let me know if you decide to part with it.

    Smiles

    Carol Casey
    jcdas@msn.com

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  9. Blue MuseMarch 16, 2009 at 6:04 AM

    You sure did find some fabulous treasures!! I love that victorian market basket! That's some haul for $44! I can't wait to see what you do with all of it, and great job on the hamper overhaul, it's beautiful!
    Thanks for coming to visit my little world!
    xo Isa

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  10. time worn interiorsMarch 16, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Girl you hit the Jackpot! Great finds and great prices!
    Theresa

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  11. Antiques and More BlogMarch 16, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    Isabel,

    Your hamper turned out so pretty! Oh! I love that little table, too cute!!

    Peace and Love,

    Lisa

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  12. Barn HouseMarch 16, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    We really need to go shopping with you one of these days!! Great finds...

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  13. Marja RijnsburgerMarch 16, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    Your hamper has become a beautiful hamper with the fabric on it. And what a great things you have found.

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  14. Decor To AdoreMarch 16, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    What great treasures. I love the hamper makeover and the birdcage.

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  15. Shab-n-ChicMarch 16, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Everything is super cute! My question is...WHERE do you put all this stuff??!!!! If you ever run out of storage, send it to me. :)

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  16. Hollypop'sMarch 16, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Just found your blog, wow I'm so jealous, what some lovely finds. The linen basket looks great with its' new top and I love the little painted table.
    Take care
    Nickyx

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  17. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopMarch 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    O.K thats just crazy!!!So many lovely things for so little money...but I don't hate you(YET) ahahha!!!

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  18. KimMarch 16, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Oh my.. I just love that darling pink hamper and that gorgeous pink and rose fabric you chose to redo the cover with. So pretty!!

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  19. Barbara JacksierMarch 16, 2009 at 7:39 PM

    Lots of shopping. Lots of treasures. Good Girl!

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  20. MélanieMarch 17, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    love your treasures! birdcage is lovely ...

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  21. Rose Garden RomanticMarch 17, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Wonderful treasures and for such a bargain!! Lucky girl!!
    Michelle

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  22. JenniferMarch 17, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Oh. My. Gosh. I need that mirror!!! I sooo wish I could find a mirror like that. We just bought a house and since it was a forclosure many things were missing, including the mirror from the half-bath down stairs! I have been waiting for just the right mirror and I just found it. Too bad it wasn't at one of the garage sales in my neighborhood!

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  23. LaurieMarch 18, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    The hamper makeover looks great! Good job on all your other finds! Are you going to Cindy's on Saturday? XO Laurie

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  24. Junebug Furniture and DesignMarch 18, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    Hi Isabel,
    As we were persuing through blogland,
    we came across Maison Douce, loved
    the name first and then your stories and pics. Beautiful inspiration...
    We found a pic of our "Junebug" space at The Farm Chicks 2008 show.
    It looked great.. we didn"t get any pictures of show, is there a way to get a copy? We were next to Joy and behind Queen of Tarte if that helps.. Glad and Celia, Junebug

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  25. LiLi M.March 18, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Hello! Thanks for visiting my blog during Phyllis' slumber party! I didn't have the chance to pay your visit back, but I think I'm even glad about that because since March 10th you have found so many new treasures, I adore them all. We seem to have the same taste! Thanks for sharing, I will be back to see more!

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  26. Vintage Linen TreasuresMarch 18, 2009 at 7:29 PM

    Everytime I visit your blog, I want to run out and FIND something! You always discover the best treasures. You go girl!
    Patricia :o)

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  27. MonicaMarch 19, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    Thanks, Isabel!!!!
    Monicax.
    P.s. I so miss the French Riviera...

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  28. The Chateau of RemnantsMarch 19, 2009 at 9:13 AM

    Hello, I want to go shopping with you!! What great finds! Your blog is Great!

    Blessings,
    Renee

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  29. Stokes and CompanyMarch 19, 2009 at 12:57 PM

    You hit the jackpot! Love all your finds :)

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  30. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    great finds. love the story how you met 'prince charming'.

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