All That Glitters - Thrifty Life Thursday #29 and features from last week!

All that glitters is not gold...sometimes it is lovely brass with a rich patina. 

I have found some lovely pieces lately...for Etsy, mostly.

The candlesticks above have been polished to a lovely sheen...not too shiny.

This footed bowl needed nothing...

Look at the pretty engraving...and wonderfully rich patina.

This week, as always, I was impressed with the array of amazing finds at the party! 

Sincere thanks to each of you who joined us, or came by to see the thrifty treasures.

Audrey from Timeless Treasures wowed us again with her wonderful vintage finds at great prices, and her red bench revision. 

Those pitch forks also caught my eye...and the zinc chest, and the watering can...The girl has such a good eye!

Donna from Distressed Donna Down Home shared a lovely collection of quilts she actually uses, as well as tips for caring for them. 

You'll have to visit her to read one of the sweetest stories ever about one of her favorite quilts...

Here's a peek...it put a lump in my throat. This funny girl has heart. 

Rita from Panopoly shared a most charming set of vintage Quimper Pottery from France.

What a happy table! She also shared a brief history of the pottery. (Blogging can make you smarter. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!)

Now, let's see what you have in store for us this week!

THRIFTY LIFE THURSDAY #29

Gathering Guidelines:

This is a gathering for people who enjoy hunting for treasures 

that may have previous experience or lived a former life elsewhere. 

Please share items that are second-hand or are composed of second-hand materials.

Types of Posts to Share:

• Home decor, furniture, collectibles, garden items and even wearables are welcome, as long as they have a second-hand element.
• Please, no food items, new pieces from "real" stores, or crafts, unless made with upcycled, thrifty finds.

• Hand-me-downs and curbside finds are welcome, as are items found in thrift stores, garage sales, antique shops, flea markets and other interesting places.
• Treasures may be listed as you found them, or with your updates, tweaks, and re-purposes; befores and afters are both welcome.

• Items need not be "vintage" but must be pre-owned or second hand.

• Posts including Etsy and other shop links are welcome! For visitor enjoyment, please link to your blog post, not directly to your Etsy shop. 

Etiquette:

• Though it is not a requirement, it would be lovely if you would follow Revisionary Life  via Bloglovin', Blogger or subscribe via email. Links are located in my sidebar to the right.

• Please link your post (not your blog address) back to Revisionary Life.             
• Please visit at least one other party friend.

• I'd love for you to comment and introduce yourself if we've never met before. :) Otherwise, don't feel obligated to leave a comment. 

Features:

• Featured items must meet the criteria above. 
• Only posts that link back may be featured.
• I will try to leave a comment or email you and let you know if you were featured!

Word for the Day:
Hebrews 10:24-25
24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 

25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, 

but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

A Quirky Assortment of Objects...

One bleached deer skull and antlers...

And, no, I did not bag it myself. 

One Brownie 8 mm movie camera...

In its original case.

Four vintage brass and antique white fruit plaques...

With lovely chippy paint.

Two pewter wall plaques with unknown historical figures...

They look Italian...don't they?

A brass fish letter opener...

5 decks of vintage playing cards used in various casinos...

Some have holes drilled in them...does anyone know why?

A mid-century Russel Wright sugar and creamer set that stacks...

And a funky wooden pineapple painted in ASCP old white.

 

These are items I plan to list in Etsy soon.
If you are interested in any of these items before they get to Etsy, let me know. 

Word for the Day:
John 19:17
...and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called The Place of a Skull, which in Aramaic is called Golgotha.

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://thoughtsfromalice.blogspot.com/	Sundays at Home
Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/	The Scoop
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com	Cottage Style Party
http://tarnishedroyalty.com/	Drop it or Swap it Party
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://staceyembracingchange.com/	Creative Inspirations
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/	Furniture Feature Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.thecottagemarket.com/	Junkin’ Joe
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Party Junk

Check Out 3 Thrift Store Shoppers in a Mini Blog Tour!

You have probably enjoyed a number of blog tours this summer...I know I have. So when Linda from Itsy Bits and Pieces asked me to participate, I said "Yes!" without even batting an eyelash.

Then, my blog friends and I played tag trying to enlist each other...I won't tell you what Tina said, but as usual, it made me laugh out loud. So...I did find one willing tourista, but first...

Linda's blog caught my eye early, and I've been following her for almost all of my nearly 3 years. 

She is a vintage dealer, writer and photographer, who loves to blog and incorporate her cool vintage finds into her home projects, which are chock full of great ideas.

The chippy pig on the scale cracks me up!
She creates wonderful pieces from her finds as well:

Linda has FOUR wonderful Etsy shops, btw. To find them, click HERE. To top it all off, she's a really nice, considerate blogger and human being. Be sure to pay her a visit!

This is the part where I answer questions...

What am I working on?
Today, I spent a while sterilizing canning jars, labeling them and filling them with spices and organic food ingredients that have been cluttering a cabinet in my kitchen. I need to hang a spice rack I bought at a garage sale and painted. The top is on the right side...

I also have been working on lace lamp shades to go on 3 lamps I have painted. Things are not going very smoothly!

And, I'm playing around with a mini makeover in my living room, changing the radiant violet I had in the spring to aqua.

How does my work differ from others of it's genre?
For one thing, I am single, so pretty much everything I do is done by yours truly. 

For another, I have a thing about using opposites - I love to see modern and vintage, plain and fancy, industrial and French, etc. 

I like to change things seasonally, and have created a neutral palette in most of my home so I can do it fairly easily. (I'm still working on the rest of my home...)

Why do I write/create what I do?
Three and a half years ago, I didn't even know blogs existed. My daughter sent me some links to show me ideas for her future house, and when I started looking, I was hooked! I began blogging as an accountability thing - if you post you're going to do it, you should do it and FINISH it, right? I also thought I might be able to offer a single woman's perspective and tips. I never imagined the friendships, which have been  a lovely surprise.

How does my writing/creative process work?
I most often post about something I have found at a thrift store or something I'm painting (that I found at a thrift store!) My home is probably 75 percent thrifted items, which works well for  a one-income household.

The most important thing I always post is a Bible verse that relates to what I post. God is good, and though sometimes it is harder to relate a verse than others, it usually works. Sometimes, I'll even tweak a post to make it match a really good verse better. Why do I do it? Because I believe what the Bible says, and Isaiah 55:8-11 says this:

8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.

10 “For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven
and do not return there but water the earth,
making it bring forth and sprout,
giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater,

11 so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.

I figure if I put it out there, someone who needs to read it will read it. I think that's pretty cool. 

Now, I'd like you to meet a fairly new blog friend, who is also a Texas girl! Cecilia from My Thrift Store Addiction was introduced to me via another very sweet Texas girl - Audrey - and I'm so glad we did. She's been featured at least twice in my weekly Thrifty Life Thursday link party.

Cecilia from  started her blog a little over a year ago.  She writes about her adventures in thrifting and repurposing her finds for her home and garden. 

Her garden is FABULOUS! And BIG. Wow, Cecilia. No surprise; she is passionate about her Secret Garden which serves as both her creative sanctuary and as the origin of her Etsy herb shop. 

She has been known to swoon over Vintage dishes and linens!  I love how she uses them with new things mixed in. Can you tell which is which?

Now, if only she, Audrey and I could meet for lunch and a day out doing the garage sales, I'd be a happy camper.

When you visit Cecilia, tell her Revi says, Hi!

Word for the Day:
Proverbs 27:9
Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.

New Aqua Painting

Last week I house sat for sweet friends from church, and spent time with this pretty girl.

This time, the gardener did all the watering in Dani's garden, so I hung out with Sadi inside, since we had record-breaking heat. See more of Dani's Garden here, if you want to see a lovely space.

I decided to embrace my "free time" away from home, with practically no chores, and paint.

Here is a detail of one section:

Below, another detail:

And another. You can see this piece has a variety of soft aqua and turquoise hues:

It is painted with acryilc paints with graphite accents.

I plan to list it on Etsy this week. Meanwhile, it is hanging in my living room...telling me to go ahead and do some turquoise accents before fall. 

Word for the Day:

Deuteronomy 8:18
You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as it is this day.

Possibly Linking With:
Sunday
http://thoughtsfromalice.blogspot.com/	Sundays at Home
Monday
http://modvintagelife.blogspot.com	Mod Mix Monday
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com	Make it Pretty Monday
Tuesday
http://www.knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.com/	Vintage Inspiration Tuesday
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/	Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
http://www.cedarhill-ranch.com/	The Scoop
Wednesday
http://savvysouthernstyle.net/	Wow Us Wednesday
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.com/	What’s it Wednesday
http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com	Cottage Style Party
http://tarnishedroyalty.com/	Drop it or Swap it Party
Thursday
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/	Under $100 Link Party
http://staceyembracingchange.com/	Creative Inspirations
http://www.jannolson.blogspot.com/	Share Your Cup Thursday
Friday
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/	Feathered Nest Friday
http://www.missmustardseed.blogspot.com/	Furniture Feature Friday
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/	Frugal Friday
http://www.thecottagemarket.com/	Junkin’ Joe
Saturday
http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/	Party Junk