Welcome to another Thrift Store Challenge hosted by Emily Le Cultivateur and Tara Stilettos and Shiplap
When at the thrift store a couple of weeks ago this old frame caught my eye. I enjoy using frames in different ways, especially ornate old frames.
This large frame has pretty detail and I grabbed it for $10. How could I not?
The frame back is old wood and is wrapped in it seems gilded gesso. Perfect for this French lover.
It’s missing gesso in a few places. I used gold paint I had on hand and rubbed where pieces were missing, it wasn’t very noticeable, for me it adds charm. Old pieces don’t have to always be perfect if you love them. It adds to their story.
Needless to say the frame needed some cleaning especially the back. I should have saved the rags after cleaning, filthy.
Once home and cleaned I loved her even more in her gilded color and she found her place displaying my boxwood wreath. I think they make a wonderful couple, ha, ha.
Hope you gave great Monday!
This turned out beautiful Cindy!
I’ve done a few of these myself and I’ll never get fed up with them!! I think frames like these add so much charm to the home!!
Great job Cindy!
Teresa!
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I love it and it was really hard to capture the entire area where it hangs but I love it.I tried 2 times to leave you a comment and couldn’t. Am I missing it?Your project is amazing and great that you held on to the louver doors. Use ithat shed!Thanks,Cindy
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Beautiful find, Cindy…gorgeous with the wreath!
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It’s hard to capture the entire area in a photo. The frame adds a great finishing touch
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Oh Cindy this is genius this looks so great. Love the wreath simple and pretty to let the frame shine. Great job girlfriend. Amazing re love of this frame.
Hugs,
Kris
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Thanks Kris I love this frame!
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I love the details in this frame. Lately I have a frame obsession! The gold is gorgeous.
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What a treasure you have found at a bargain price! You are so right about the lovely couple your frame and boxwood wreath make. Isn’t it amazing how the frame dresses up the wreath, and how your boxwood wreath really pops inside the frame!
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I completely agree Chloe. Sometimes you need a little bit to finish things off.
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What a beautiful old frame, I love the imperfections of old things. xo Laura
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Me too, it tells a story
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I LOVE that you saved and repurposed such a beautiful treasure. Pairing it with that lovely wreath is perfection! Great job, Cindy!
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That looks amazing, Cindy!! And you know what? I have that same boxwood wreath hanging on my kitchen door at the moment!!
I tried to find your email but for some reason I’m having a hard time so here’s a link to the focaccia recipe:
https://thecafesucrefarine.com/ridiculously-easy-focaccia-bread/
Enjoy!!!
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Thanks so much Debbie forsharing!
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Very pretty Cindy. I love the wreath and especially the frame.
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