Sunday, October 9, 2011

Using those thrifty finds

Hello!  You may remember me finding these fabulous iron candle sconces.  One was rusty, one not.  I ended up putting the not rusty one outside to let nature take its course.  After a month it was ready to find its place in my dinning room.  You can see here the sconces I replaced.



I added the teardrop crystals to give it a little glamour. I think it looks so pretty with the light casting showdows off the crystals.  Here is a close up.




Now a picture of  the other one.  Swoon...love, love them!  I normally do not go for a rusty look, so this is totally different then anything I have done in  my home.






Just another view.  I don't know why the chair rail looks so wonky. Maybe it is my lack of skill at picture taking.
I have at least six projects to work on right now.  The really bad thing is none would take over an hour to complete!  Off to work on a quick project! 

I will be joining these fun parties:
Stephanie for Showcase Monday
Erin for HomeMade Monday
Susans Met Monday
Carrie for Amaze Me Monday
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19 comments:

  1. PamelaOctober 9, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    What a beautiful sconce!

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  2. Entertaining WomenOctober 9, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    The candle sconces are true treasures. Cool idea to put the one outside to rust. Thank you for sharing your wonderful finds. Cherry Kay

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  3. Rosemary@villabarnesOctober 9, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I love the crystals with the rust. Letting nature do the work is a great way to achieve a genuine look.

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  4. Linda @ Life and LindaOctober 9, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    You found a treasure! Love the addition of the crystals.
    It makes quite a statement.

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  5. JocelynOctober 10, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Your sconces are amazing! They look so regal and elegant. Well done!

    Jocelyn @
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  6. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Lovely sconces. The little crystals add the perfect touch of bling. Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comments on my kitchen tour.

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  7. ℳartina @ Northern NestingOctober 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Very Pretty! Stopped by from Coastal Charm, Martina

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  8. Patty & KennethOctober 10, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Toni, love the scones. The crystals were a perfect addition! Found you through SavvyHomeMade. I'm your newest follower and would love it if you stopped by my blog for a visit.

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  9. ReviOctober 11, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    oooh, I LOVE rust and patina! Your sconces are great. Good choice to go rust instead of painting. :)
    -Revi

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  10. Elegant EconomiesOctober 11, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Love your rusty vintage sconces. New follower!
    Audrey

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  11. Confessions of a Plate AddictOctober 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    What a beautiful find...love it! Have a great weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  12. Blondie's JournalOctober 14, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    The sconce is gorgeous, Toni! I think I have prints very similar to yours!

    Have a great weekend! :-)

    XO,
    Janie

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  13. Sharon @ mrs. hines classonOctober 14, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Toni, thanks for stopping by my blog. I thought I would return the favor and visit you. I LOVE those sconces!! I'm hoping to find some sconces for my entry to go on either side of the window. So, I'll hang some sconces and you can hang a picture gallery. Deal?

    Sharon

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  14. lvroftiquesOctober 14, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    Hi Toni!
    Love your sconces! I happen to adore rust *winks* And I love the addition of the crystals! Vanna

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  15. The TablescaperOctober 15, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Beautiful sconce. Maybe the shade of white of your chair rail is too stark in comparison with your walls and decor? Just a thought. Hope you'll be with us at Seasonal Sundays.

    - the Tablescaper

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  16. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    I Love it!! Perfect for those candles. Thanks so much for stopping by Take Six

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  17. Honey at 2805October 18, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Swoon is right, Toni! I am swoon over your sconces too!

    Thanks for linking up to Potpourri Friday. I appreciate your participation.

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  18. Wsprsweetly Of CottagesOctober 22, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I love thrifting...and it not only saves tons of money but makes my heart sing to be able to change things for so little. You did great with those sconces...they are lovely...
    Mona

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  19. SuzyOctober 24, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Hi Toni. The sconce looks great - especially with the bling attached! I wanted to let you know that I've passed the Versatile Blog Award to you. Here's the link to my blog post about it: http://worthingcourt.blogspot.com/2011/10/award-and-things-you-may-not-know-about.html
    Take care.

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