My cousin Erika posted this great idea on her Facebook page:She took Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint to the brass knobs in her house. GREAT IDEA! I am already buzzing with different applications to use it on…hardware, knobs, pulls, light fixtures, lamps, frames… and how about those chrome builders grade bathroom fixtures ?… the list could go...

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Drawing inspiration from the above Pottery Barn centerpiece, I wanted to create a look that incorporated an antique or vintage piece for my table top. It all came together using the following items: An old sieve from a local antique shop Three vases from Marshalls Acorns from my yard Faux green pears from Michaels Candles Pottery Barn’s “found” accessories...

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Continuing with my Scrapbook Supplies Turned Art post. I purchased some frames from Home Goods, loved them for my powder room, but didn’t want to put photos of people in them. I didn’t think it quite fit for a bathroom. While in the scrap booking section at Michaels (side note: I’m not into scrap booking, but there is...

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While at Michael’s Art & Crafts stumbled upon these metals keys for scrap booking pages. I was reminded of my previous post Key Art. Yes, these keys are made from metal, cut flat so you wouldn’t need an extra deep frame and best of all, cost less than $4! This got me thinking… what else can I find...

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My summer hiatus is officially over! It’s been a busy couple of months. I have lots of projects in production and  I LOVE to decorate for the fall season. Antiques, thrift store finds and found art-- I’m excited to share what’s been going on at The Penny Parlor. Stay tuned! My summer hiatus is officially over! It’s been...

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