Many of you have admired my chunky candlesticks. Before they held candles they sat for about a hundred years as part of a balustrade on a neighbors' front porch. My neighbors replaced them with the vinyl stuff that doesn't need to be painted. I volunteered to take the old porch parts. They were happy to give them to me. I've made four sets of these candlesticks. A pair for my neighbors as a memento of their old porch, a pair as a Christmas gift, and two pair for me.A white pair,
and a black pair.
I have six of these sweet things left.
Well, actually four of them are going to be
part of my next project.
Here's a preview of what we'll be doing this weekend.
and a black pair.
I have six of these sweet things left.Well, actually four of them are going to be
part of my next project.
Here's a preview of what we'll be doing this weekend.
What will you be doing this weekend?
I think I know what you are making :)
ReplyDeleteJoy,
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you'll be making! I plan on going to the pumpkin patch this weekend.
Carol
ohhh, are ya gonna make another table???
ReplyDeletei wish i had the space to put one in my house. i would need to get rid of a kid. so maybe in 10 years! lol!!!
This weekend? I'll be dreaming of having that table you're making!
ReplyDeleteOoooh.. Love that! I think I'll be heading to Home Depot to look for a project.. something similar to those candlesticks!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the next project of yours!
Morning Joy! What will I be doing this weekend? Trying to get my act together and figure out what direction I'm going!lol ALSO waiting for Monday to see what this project turned out to be!!!!! Makes me want to go around and rip off peoples porch rails!lol Love them - great gifts too!! Have Fun - Jeannette
ReplyDeleteThis weekend I plan on finishing headstones for a Halloween display in my front yard. And taking my 18 month old to his first pumpkin patch. :)
ReplyDeleteIs it a side table. Whatever it is I'm sure it will be GREAT! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteUgh! Its my weekend to work! Hopfully, I'll be able to see your progress on Monday.
ReplyDeleteDebbie in Florida
How sweet to make mementos of the old porch! We took photos of my mother-in-law's old home and rose garden before she moved, then framed them and gave them to her for Christmas. Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteWe will be going to the Zoo Boo with the kids. I went to a Rummage sale this morning at a church and scored on a snowman and an antique lamp, just needs a new lamp shade. So excited.
ReplyDeleteJust another great project your mind can come up with...so neat Joy! Can't wait to see the finish project. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteNow, Joy, where do you keep getting all of these doors. I can't wait to see what you do with them.
ReplyDeleteI am so inspired by your blog!! I ran out and bought some fab fabric to make easy curtains for my laundry room. I don't really sew, so we'll see. Thanks for all of your wonderful ideas!! I love the read!
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those are darling.
ReplyDeleteI literally gasped out loud-I love the header picture, and the candlesticks are awesome...so are so talented! I wish you lived in Michigan (by me) and I wish you would guide my projects...
ReplyDeleteThis weekend I am working on my boys' T.V. room-finishing it up with glue guns, and paint...I won't be posting about it until November-too much to do to finish!!
Love, love, LOVE all your creativity-keep it coming so I can be inspired from far away...
Can't wait to see what you make...what will I be doing this weekend? Sleeping, hopefully (actually that never happens) I really hope we'll be finishing our darn half bath remodel ;-)
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see what you'll do with it.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I love your candlesticks! Is that an old door I see? That is my weakness. I can't wait to see what you do with it! We are taking the kids to a corn maze this weekend.
ReplyDeleteI think I have told you before how I like those candlesticks. Now that I know they came from the neighbor's porch, I like them even more!!! A great recycle project. Sally
ReplyDeleteI love those candlesticks!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE those chunky candlesticks. Are you making another table?
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see!
ReplyDeleteWe will be at Fiesta Texas for the Fright fest! We have to take advantage of time together before a baby comes and the rnadom bursts of energy I am having these days! Not nearly as productive as you. You put us all to shame!
You really lucked out getting all those balustrades from your neighbors. It was very nice of you to make them candlesticks too.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing that you're making a table or perhaps some sort of stacked shelf? We'll all be in suspense until Monday.
I'm planning to prime and paint my old IKEA buffet this weekend. Then I'll move onto the hutch part. It's getting a complete makeover.
Fingers crossed it all goes according to my plan!
Have a great weekend Joy!
I really like the candle stick idea. They are beautiful. Are you making a table? lol Ok I'll wait and see...have a wonderful week end and thanks for all your fun inspiring ideas!
ReplyDeleteSoccer and more soccer and then some more soccer. Both of my kids are in two different tournaments..it's fun!
ReplyDeleteHow can you make a frame look just so good?????
-Sandy Toes
I'll be back in the bedroom. Hanging drywall. It's almost done (thank heavens). If I have enough energy after that then I have to work on the kitchen cabinets. Plus, we have homecoming and #1 son is turning 18 on Sunday, so we'll be partying like it's 1990.
ReplyDeleteI see a very cool table in your weekend.
OOOhhh, it looks so intriguing! Can't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love those candlesticks. I have several spindle-thingys I bought at a garage sale for 50 cents each. Maybe I should try making some of my own....
Wow...you inspire me! I found your website a couple of days ago and have spent a couple of hours going through all the old posts. Your ideas are mostly simple, elegant, and timeless...thank you.
ReplyDeleteOoooh - it's going to be fab!!!
ReplyDeleteNot sure what it is, but one thing is for sure...it will be spectacular knowing you. : )
ReplyDeleteLook forward to viewing the finished project.
Mary Lou
I'll be searching for decor for my son's room and going to a pumpkin patch on Sunday with the kids. I have a small cupboard waiting for me to refinish. I'm planning on painting it red, puting chicken wire where the slats were, then puting harlequin paper in the back, but I have no clue where to find any. Any suggestions????
ReplyDeleteThanks
If it's what I think it is, I've been thinking about making one of those, too! ;) I can't wait to see how yours turns out!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to see what you'll make. You're a very creative lady!!
ReplyDeleteI think these are my FAVORITE of all your candlesticks...wish I could find someone tearing down an old porch!
ReplyDeleteI love those candlesticks! I was all excited to make your autumn leaf balls this weekend, but dollar tree was out of the loose leaves...oh well, I can file that idea away for next year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your inspiration!
Stephanie
Joy,
ReplyDeleteYour blog is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. You have totally inspired me to embrace my creativity. Thanks for giving me permission to try new things...I'm having so much fun! You really do inspire me. In fact I started a new blog because of you, and gave you a shout out! Come visit me sometime.
Amanda (in Mississippi)
Wonderful Joy!! I've been away from your blog way to long. With the help of the internet fairies, I may have internet when I move to my new home within the month. I caught up and as always, everything was fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI was totally talking about the paper. Thanks, I'll have to head out to Micheals soon. We ended up at the Pumpkin patch today and I'll have to do a post on it once the little ones go to sleep. Thanks for checking my blog out. Yours is so inspiring. Thanks
ReplyDeleteYou've got me hooked!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you are making.
I just added you to my blogroll!
Love your creative eye.
Are you going to do it all this weekend? Yipee - we love trash to treasures.
ReplyDeleteYou know I just cant wait to see what you have up your little sleeve. I know it will knock us all off our sweet little socks. I cant wait to check back and check it out. Rock on girlfriend!!
ReplyDeleteI found your site not too long ago on One pretty thing and am amazed at your creative ideas for old treasures. You've inspired me to look closer at things and create. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI NEED NEED NEED (okay, really want) to know what color of paint is on your wall behind the cute candlesticks. I LOVE IT!!
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