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Old Box and Chippy Chair



Last week, we went to visit my sister at her lake cabin which is a couple hours from us.
She took my Mom and I to a few shops in the little town of Carrollton, Ohio.
It's always so fun to check out new shops and most of the prices were really good.


I found this old box for only $4.00!


I also bought this little blue chair for $20.00.


I love that it has layers of paint ~ all chippy and weathered.
I did clean it up a bit since I took these pictures ~ it was a little dirty.


So I've been having fun playing around with my "new" finds.
Like many of you, I love the look of something pretty and feminine,
like these hydrangeas, placed in something old and rustic.


Isn't it fun to explore little towns and cute little shops?

~ one of my favorite things to do ~

 HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!

Comments

  1. Okio B Designs7/10/2012

    Love the little chair! The shade of blue is perfect!

    Jeanine

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  2. Blondie's Journal7/10/2012

    Hurray for you on your finds...the box is a real treasure and looks wonderful with the hydrangeas in it. I love the chair, too! How great it is to find cute little towns to explore!

    XO,
    Jane

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  3. Unknown7/10/2012

    Great finds! Your new rustic box would be great with Christmas decor too! (just thinkin ahead!)

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  4. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living7/10/2012

    Love your old box and the beautiful hydrangeas! And yes, it is fun to explore little shops and cute little towns!

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  5. Turquoise and Trine7/10/2012

    You found some great items JoAnne! I really love that blue chair! : )

    Lori
    Thrifty Decor Mom

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  6. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...Pernilla7/10/2012

    Love the blue chippy chair... so nice! The box is gorgeous too. Great finds :) Greetings from Australia♥ ~Pernilla

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  7. Anonymous7/11/2012

    Both pieces are pretty and such great finds for your home. I love the chippy blue chair! Hope all is well with you, and have a great Wednesday!

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  8. Cynthia7/11/2012

    These are such great find. I love this old box it is great. I am following you via Linky and I hope you checkout cloches and lavender and ecome a follower of min on Linky too. Saw you at WOW.

    Cynthia

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  9. Anonymous7/11/2012

    Sweet little chair, and great old box! Love the Hydrangia's in them! That is the best way to find treasures!

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  10. chateau chic7/11/2012

    What charming finds!! I love exploring wonderful new shops and towns.
    Mary Alice

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  11. Keeping It Cozy7/12/2012

    Yes, so fun, and I love what you came home with! I adore wooden boxes and you got yours for a great price! The chair is so pretty too... love that chippy paint.

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  12. Meaningful Nest7/12/2012

    I love your box and the color of the chair! How fun! You will love those for years to come!

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  13. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here7/15/2012

    JoAnne, What a pretty color on the chippy chair and I love the vintage box. Thanks for sharing this at the Open House Party.

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