Southern Lagniappe: A Trash to Treasure Transformation ...

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

A Trash to Treasure Transformation ...

Diane at A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words is hosting "Trash to Treasure Tuesdays," which is a great idea.

Be sure and visit Diane to see her clever transformation of an old suitcase into an attractive way to store family photos.

Today, I'd like to share one of my favorite "Trash to Treasure" finds. I found this ornate old planter in a junk shop and it was dirty and tarnished and covered with cobwebs, but I was delighted with it and hurriedly paid the man $20.00 for it before he could change his mind.

Isn't it amazing what a little Brasso and Liquid Gold can do!

Thank you, Diane, for this great idea ... I look forward to seeing everyone's "new treasures."

17 comments:

Unknown said...: Hi Janie,
Thanks for playing along! You have a real eye for a treasure! I need to have you along with me to help me see the potential in stuff.

It is beautiful and looks great in your home!

Diane; November 11, 2008 at 6:21 AM
Gone said...: What a lovely "find" and treasure!; November 11, 2008 at 7:27 AM
Deb said...: Gorgeous planter. Definitely a treasure!; November 11, 2008 at 8:00 AM
Salmagundi said...: That's beautiful in it's final form. It took your good eye to see it's potential! Sally; November 11, 2008 at 9:21 AM
The Quintessential Magpie said...: Way to go! What a neat trash to treasure. You shame me, Janie. I need to polish so many things in this house. Better haul out the brasso (and I also like that stuff that comes wadded in a tin).

Yours looks great! :-)

Sheila; November 11, 2008 at 9:36 AM
Picket said...: Morning girl! What a beautiful transformation..gorgeous 'treasure'...I even liked it in it's old state! lol Great find girl!; November 11, 2008 at 9:54 AM
Missy Wertz said...: Oh that is beautiful! What a treasure.; November 11, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Beth at Aunties said...: Wow, it turned out beautiful!!!!
I will have to remember that product.; November 11, 2008 at 1:00 PM
Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...: Beautiful and amazing transformation! ~Rhonda :); November 11, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Scooterblu's Whimsy~Rhonda said...: Beautiful and amazing transformation! ~Rhonda :); November 11, 2008 at 2:27 PM
Darlene said...: I came over from Diane's blog to visit. That is absolutely BEAUTIFUL now not trash anymore!; November 11, 2008 at 6:12 PM
Anonymous said...: Wonderful find Janie. You made it shine again!Looks great.; November 11, 2008 at 6:55 PM
Anonymous said...: Janie, you can definitely spot a possible treasure. You made that poor ugly thing beautiful. Lovely with the flower arrangements Great art transformation.

Hugs...Jeanne; November 11, 2008 at 7:57 PM
Anonymous said...: What a beauty Janie !!!

Kathy :); November 11, 2008 at 9:33 PM
nikkicrumpet said...: HOLY MAKEOVER BATMAN!!! That looks soooo good! Very elegant...and what a bargain!; November 11, 2008 at 9:34 PM
Cottage Rose said...: Beautiful just beautiful. What a great treasure..

Hugs;
Alaura; November 13, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Anonymous said...: I can honestly say I've never seen such a miraculous transformation in my life. No wonder you paid and ran.

Gretchen; November 14, 2008 at 6:00 AM