I found this cute little smoking stand at the flea market the other day.
There was an ashtray on the top, but here's how the haggling went down:
Me: Would you take any less for this "old beat up" thing ? (my way of implying it was of no
value)
Man with a few teeth: How much is it?
Me: Well, the tag says $25.00
Man with a few teeth: The Winston ashtray on top of it is worth at least $25.00
Me, with a big smile: Well, actually, I don't want the ashtray! (sounds like it should be free,
right?)
Man with a few teeth: How about $20.00?
Me (smirking): I thought the ashtray was the most valuable part of this - are you trying to trick me? (making "puppy dog" sad eyes)
Man with a few teeth: OK, final price - $15.00.
Me (trying not to do the happy dance in public, acting cool): Well, OK, I think I will take it (picking it up and handing him cash)
Man with a few teeth: Hey, give me that ashtray, I'm gonna try to sell it for a few bucks!
So I sanded it and sprayed it with every blogger's favorite Heirloom White - AND I don't like it!! It's too yellow for my taste, but I'm too lazy to spray it over, so the color stays.
And then, my favorite part, what I call the "doodling". I painted harlequin diamonds on the drawer and I striped the bottom of the legs: I am going to "doll up" the knob...but here is my problem....I never know when to stop the doodling. I want to add some black checks, tan polka dots on the side, some more stripes....
What do you think? Should I quit or keep going?
Who's going to be my 100th follower? The black and white checkered knobs will be yours! As soon as you sign up, leave me a comment and I will email you for your address!Joining Thrifty Thursday with Tales From Bloggeritaville
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Patti @ Pandoras Box
I live in central NY and I am a retired family and consumer science teacher. I enjoy all types of crafting, decorating and cooking
you may also like
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Welcome
I may earn compensation from advertising and affiliate marketing links. Thanks for your support.
Scan for my favorite links:
Search This Blog
The Tales of the Traveling Tote #38
Stay Connected!
[socialcounter]
[instagram][https://instagram.com/ppultorak]
[pinterest][http://pinterest.com/pattipultorak/]
[rss][http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/RRgLPM]
[facebook][https://www.facebook.com/patti.delaneypultorak]
[envelope][mailto:ppultorak@gmail.com]
Subscribe By Email
Sign up with your email address to receive the latest updates straight in your inbox.
Popular Posts
-
Once again I am joining Rita @ Panopy for a Tablescape Hop. At the end of this post you will find the other participants, so hop around f...
-
Hey there, cute pumpkin! Join me for lunch and then hop around to see some other fabulous Halloween tables. Thanks Rita @ Panoply for hosti...
-
Once again, Rita from Panoply is hosting a Tablescape Hop and the talented women who are participating are listed at the end of this post!
-
Our Do it Over Task this month was to use FABRIC. I purchased a little fabric drawstring bag to use as an Easter gift bag and decided to ...
-
The Everson Art Museum in Syracuse, NY has a yearly holiday event/fundraiser called the Festival of Trees and Lights. I have participated f...
Pandora’s Day Trips
-
-
Cacti Tablescape for Cinco de Mayo12 hours ago
-
-
-
-
Sheet Pan Veggie Pizza2 days ago
-
Sharing My Iris Beauties2 days ago
-
Nashville Indiana1 week ago
-
Easy Cookie Recipes1 week ago
-
Brothers On Maps1 week ago
-
-
-
Spring Tea Party1 week ago
-
April Happenings1 week ago
-
-
We have joy, we have fun, we have…2 weeks ago
-
-
Easy Printed Image Transfer3 weeks ago
-
-
Spring Tablescape: Bookish Bunnies5 weeks ago
-
-
-
-
-
No place like this home3 months ago
-
Christmas blessings4 months ago
-
A Cautionary Tale And A Cancer Scare4 months ago
-
Gift Guide: Gifts for Her5 months ago
-
Summertime Sweets10 months ago
-
OPEN and CLOSED DOORS11 months ago
-
New Year, New Wrinkles1 year ago
-
Van Gogh Immersion Exhibit1 year ago
-
My Blue Valentine1 year ago
-
BLONDIE MOVING ALONG2 years ago
-
-
Mad & Plaid3 years ago
-
Hello to all3 years ago
-
Surfside Style3 years ago
-
-
-
Life Hacks: Beauty...4 years ago
-
-
A Merry Christmas Farewell5 years ago
-
Hi Friends! Long time, no see!5 years ago
-
A Taste of Traveling Goodies6 years ago
-
A New Year6 years ago
-
Faux Spool Cabinet6 years ago
-
Follow Me On Pinterest
Pandora's Archive
Pandora's Peeps:
Labels
10 on the 10th
all about me
art
baby
BeekmanBoys
cape cod
christmas
cocktails
covid-19
craft
decorating
drinks
fall
family
fashion
festivals
food
freebie
funny
Garden
gifts
girlfriends
giveaway
happy hour
holiday
house
inspiration
jewelry
M-C
mc
National Day
Nifty Thrifty Tues
NYC
opinion
pirish
quarantine
Ray
recipe
recipes
recycle
recycling
school
shopping
st.patrick
susan branch
tablescapes
the traveling tote
thrifting
thrifty thurs
tutorial
vacation
valentine
vignette
vignette friday
weather
wine
Winter
without my hubby
Well, I like it just as it is. I like the contrast of the white and tan. But that's just me!
ReplyDeleteNancy
I love it as is!! Great haggling by the way!! : )
ReplyDeletegreat job on getting the stand price lowered! I like the harlequin pattern in tan and white, & like it with the white candle better than the dark one. I guess if you want to keep painting & you don't like what you do, you can always paint over it LOL. Your 100th follower, Dianne in Utah
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great find and looks gorgeous now! Poor guy probably needed the money for the dentist. LOL! Seriously, I'm getting myself prepared for this weekend's haggling.
ReplyDeleteI think the stand is adorable just as it is! I love to haggle too...even if it does embarrass hubby.
ReplyDeleteSince I know how much you love some Mackensie-Childs...I think you should add more pattern. I would get out their catalog for inspiration and add some black for sure. Maybe even more color depending on the room you put it in. The little piece of wood below the drawer would look cute with some stripes...maybe tan and black? Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteIt does look sweet as is, but it will look amazing if you add more to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit.
Great job!! Love the harlequin design! I could use a small table just this size too. Did he have another? LOL!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Leave as is! :D Little tables like that are great decorating accessories. I know what you mean - I have sprayed a couple of things with heirloom white, but had to redo them with just white satin.
ReplyDeleteHi Patti,
ReplyDeleteThat's a great find!! I love your paint job...love the harlequin pattern. I say doodle to your heart's content....and then show us the pictures!!
Congrats on over 100 followers!!
Jane
Well, Patti...I really do like the painting that you have done a lot! BUT, if you want to try adding some checks and dots, do it. If you don't like the look, just get out that Heirloom
ReplyDeleteWhite one more time.:)
Fondly~
Ann
@
The Tattered Tassel
i say go for the glory! but you know me...lol. Thanks so much for the panels.. So nice of you. I will make a pillow soon... thanks again.. Oh and love the card. May frame that.. mishelle
ReplyDeleteWhooo hooo - - - you have 101 followers now!
ReplyDeleteLove the little stand.
lol, the haggling made me crack up. As far as the table its adorable.
ReplyDeleteLove the "doodling" you've done so far, Patti! I love the harlequin patter {on anything}! It looks good so far. Maybe step back for a bit and see how it hits you.
ReplyDeletePatti! How cute is that! LOVE the diamonds!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for joining in the Tales from Bloggeritaville Thrifty Thursday! I appreciate you joining in the party!
Leigh
Tales from Bloggeritaville
www.lbratina.blogspot.com
I say go for it doll it all up!
ReplyDeletePatti!
ReplyDeleteI just got caught up reading your posts. . . I've been covered over this week and haven't been online much. You've been busy! I love the smoking stand--I can't believe you got it for just $15! And I love what you're doing with it. I especially like the harlequins on the drawer front. You must have a really steady hand!
I also really like the lampshade you re-covered. Was it really as easy as you make it sound?
And those cabinet knobs. . . those really are so cool. So is a Sharpie marker your only trick for making these? Or, again, do you have a really steady hand? I think you must just be really, really good with details!
Hope you're doing great!
I love it, the stand is so sweet and simple! What a great find.
ReplyDeleteSweet stand and sweeter price! Be blessed. Cindy
ReplyDeleteI like it as is but then again I can't stop myself either from adding, adding, adding.
ReplyDeletePatti, that is so darned cute!
ReplyDeleteTable is cute as is, but I say go for it. you always do such nice doodling. The comment made by "One Cheap B*tch" on the poor guy needing the money for the dentist made me laugh. That was too cute! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love the smoke stand!! Good job on the painting!
ReplyDeleteFound this late...but I love what you do! Wish I had your talent! Doodle!!!!
ReplyDelete