Thursday, February 11, 2010

Portable Valentine's Light

Janice, Suzette, and I went all around this past week end... we didn't find as much as we usually do, but I got this portable candle holder, you know it has wheels! The lady in the junk store almost seemed ashamed when she quoted the price of one dollar to me, kinda' like she thought she was cheating me! Look at the wonderful rusty, crusty, piece ah junk! I think Janice thought I was a little weird to be so thrilled! The great beveled mirror underneath was in the house when we moved in. The newspaper is showing through the back. It is really heavy-




A red candle for Valentine's Day!!!



My Moma and Daddy
on their honeymoon, in the 40's,
Opal & Julius


Rusty, Crusty, Wheel...






I picked up a bunch of these cups at a great buy, 25 cents each, from a party store! It was after Valentine's Day and I used them for my son, Jeremy's rehearsal dinner, February, 4 years ago! They are expecting their first child any day!!!




Using the rusty stand for the Hot Chocolate Pot





Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Would you have paid a dollar for this? I am joining the party at



would you buy it Wednesday!
It is really a rusty piano caster...

Check out "The Shabby Chic Cottage"

Valentine Party here

21 comments:

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Hi Lezlee- thanks so much for stopping by my blog- I've enjoyed reading yours, too! It's been fun on JMS- I love all the creativity!!

~Matthew and Jodi Beth~ said...

Hey! I need my hot chocolate pot. I was looking forward to making hot chocolate and cinnamon toast in the morning. I was thinking you were crazy when I saw the first picture but after your decorated with it...pretty cool!

nancy said...

I feel giddy when I find cool pieces like that.

The Whistle Stop said...
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The Whistle Stop said...

Oops! I just deleted my above post! I thought you won the magazine from Margo. But, I was wrong... you won from The Farmer's Wife! I knew I remembered you winning something from someone! Anyway, no worries on getting the snowflake out, there's plenty of time!
Have a good day!
Laurie

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

What a great candleholder and it holds the chocolate pot too. Way cute. All of your decorations are just wonderful. Hugs, Marty

Sew Sassy Sandy said...

What a great blog! Thanks for stopping by mine. You seems like my kinda gal. Have me over for some of that great looking chocolate pie! UMMMMMMM

Sew Sassy Sandy said...

P.S. I subscribed to your blog.

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Aren't you smart? I like your portable candle holder/chocolate pot holder! I've never been to your blog, but since I also enjoy repurposing things, I bet I'm going to like it here. What a sweet picture of your parents. Your V'tine decor looks so cute. Thank you for joining the party. laurie

Decor To Adore said...

Clever girl! What a sweet treat! Love truly lives in the details.

Happy hearts day!

The Floppy Cow said...

How creative! Thanks for visiting my blog,I look forward to seeing what you create next.Have a great weekend-Anita

Americana Lady said...

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Lovely picture of your parents, Joan

Carrie said...

You have such amazing vignettes with your thrifty finds...very creative!

Patricia @ 9th and Denver said...

How did I miss this post?

I love the rusty crusty ever so versatile not to mention portable candle/hot chocolate- hoodis.

This picture of your mom and dad is great too!

as always love reading your posts- thanks for visiting me and my blog too.

Barbara Jean said...

Love the piano caster.
What a fun piece!!

Just letting you know, concerning your prize, it fell in the water and was ruined. I am making another.
Sorry. =0(
Will let you know when i ship it.

blessings

barbara jean

Laurel@ChippingwithCharm said...

A "whole dollar"??? You lucky girl...I want one of those rusty treasures too :) Chat soon, Laurel

Anonymous said...

Love it! I may have paid a whole $2 for it! ;-)

Thanks for linking up to my party!
http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com

said...

Oh heavens yes!! Who can resist a candle holder with wheels?? I love it!

Anne said...

I'd have bought it instantly! Love the rust.

Homeroad said...

I would have bought that in a second! I love it, and you never know when you are going to need to wheel your candle around... LOL
Love it!
Susan @ homeroad

Jane said...

Oh yes, that would have come home with me! Rusty and wheels....perfect!!!!
Jane