I spotted this "Silverware Candelier" at the Eastbrook Flea Market the other day.
Looks like a pretty easy project to re-create. A metal ring, some thin chain, old silverware and some glass votives. I'll be storing this one in the idea file for sure!
Another great find was this Bedroom furniture set:
All the hardware was still on it, and it was in EXCELLENT condition. The set included the Armoire, the Dresser and a Queen-Size Head and Footboard. All that for $655! Not bad for in tact, antique, solid wood pieces with as much character and beauty as these have.
Remember this little cast iron pedestal I saw for $7.00?
Well, after I saw this listing on the VintageWeave.com:
Aged White Pedestal Plate (on the left) - $32.50
New aged white color! So chic! Mini cast iron pedestal. Gorgeous with a green ivy or fern on top, or thick cream candle. One of our most favorite pedestal pieces in a medium size 5H x 8D.
And this one:
Grey Pedestal Plate
$36.00
Back by popular demand! Fab French Grey color reminiscent of zinc, but this version is sturdy cast iron. 8 x 8".
I just knew I had to race back to the Flea Market and get it! So I did. Now I'm searching Ebay for the perfect glass cloche to put on top of it. I'll post photos of it in it's new home when I have it all together. Isn't it funny what we get excited about?
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Layla! I'm so glad you were able to go back and get that cast iron pedestal! Good for you! I adore your blog, your so talented! Hearts, The Lady
great buy!
I love the pedestal that you got...the rustic look and texture of the aged metal paired with the elegance of a glass cloche...LOVE IT! Can't wait to see the pair together.
Donna
These ARE really great finds! Love the bedroom set, it's beautiful!
I'm excited, and it's not even mine! I think it is fabulous, and such a great bargain. I think I need to hop on a plane and fly half way around the world to visit this market!
By the way, loved your previous post too - loved the muted colour palette and the typography, for which I have a passion!
I've been peeking at your blog ever since it became a Blog of Note. I just wanted to drop by and say I love what you're doing. Good luck getting on the show. I'm pulling for you.
Can't wait to see how you display your find!
I would love to have a pedestal next to the stove holding my cooking oil essentials. Wish I had a great flea market closer!
~Misti
That bedroom set is a steal. I love your pedestal. So cute!
Beautiful finds... I am drawn to the hardware on the dresser...simple, yet stylish.
I've admired those pedestals with cloches for years, ever since I saw them on Sarah's blog at Sadie Olive.
I love love love that bedroom set.
I wish I could find things like this at the flea market here. It's just one big garage sale of old ripped clothes, basically. :( It's hard to see through the useless stuff to find potential decor.
What are your secrets for scouring through all the junk to find such treasures?!
Yes, run fast for the $7 dollar beauty! great buy! loove it when that happens,
LuLu
Nice stuff. My hubby's friend made us a silverware windchime. We put it out on our deck in the Summer.
Love it all - I really love that chandelier, however what would I do with it? Just very whimsical and fun!!!! You have the best eye Layla.
I saw at our local farmer's market a lady who makes wind chimes in a similar fashion to the spoon rack? but with smaller silverware or etc- they are quite nice but quiet expensive- over a 100 dollars- here hubby makes the round part and then she goes from there-I think the oldest thing in my house is me- LOL-
thanks for sharing -hugs from Meme
I found the most perfect etched glass cloche last summer but I didn't buy it. I am still angry with myself over that one! LOL
I really, really need to get down there & go shopping with you at that place! Soon!
I am so happy you got the pedestal! Now that is silly of me! :) It's amazing and I love the inspiration photos!
Layla,
I hope the tornado zoomed past your place. I just got the new Wisteria catalog in the mail and they are selling a flatware chandelier for a couple hundred bucks and I also thought "I think I could make that!". I love the pedestal :)
Oh!! It's totally amazing silverware chandelier... Antique bedroom furniture and other stuff is OUTSTANDING!!
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