Posted by On a quick jaunt into my local thrift store, I found what I thought was a fancy waste basket. But when I picked it up I discovered this waste basket actually was a basket! It had been plastered over and then painted in a chinoiserie style. Is this a thing? I’ve never seen this technique done before, have you?
Regardless, I was intrigued. I found the colors and design “folk-art good” and it is useful.
The inside of the basket hasn’t been as carefully plastered or painted, but the only real niggle is the bottom of the basket is convex so it wobbles. It needs another set of felt pads. If it doesn’t sell AS IS, I’ll see about adding more pads to keep it stable. Actually I may do that regardless and then amend the listing!
As I carried it out of the store, a customer coming in said “Oooo, that’s nice!” which is encouraging. While it’s not a high-ticket item, it should sell. I have it priced at $40 with $5.99 shipping.
At the thrift store visit I also bought something I’m going to use for a while. It’s small green marble votive candleholder. It’s a handsome, weighty thing (over one pound) that also lends itself to other uses. I’m trying it out now to corral my colored pencils on my desk. I think it would also make an adorable mini vase.
That’s a danger when sourcing–finding things you want to buy for yourself, but really don’t need! But gosh, it was only $2.49.
I’ve also been keeping busy listing more vintage sterling silver charms from my stash. This pelican had a lovely surprise. When I prised open his mouth I discovered there was a chain with a fish on it which makes it more valuable. Not finding another like it.
This is just a nice vintage royal flush charm from Beau.
Gotta love these vintage hourglass charms that have real sand in them that moves. This Wells charm is rhodium plated. Some folks prefer this as the charms are always shiny, but I prefer the non-plated ones.
Keeping busy and enjoying the next weather. Hope you are too!!
Karen
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