DIY Elevated Tray

I like to keep 'emergency backup' of little tidbits like lotion and lip gloss at work. I don't have a drawer to keep them in; so they are currently just scattered all over my desk. Well; I spotted the DIY Cake Stand project over at Design*Sponge quite a while ago and have done it a couple of times for various gifts and whatnot. This seemed like it would be the perfect catch-all for my bits and pieces at work! So, it was off to the thrift store to find a good plate and candle stand/vase. Of course; I didn't only find ONE excellent fit. I ended up making two.

More detailed project steps are available on the Design*Sponge site; but it is a pretty simple project. Just keep in mind that it is NOT dishwasher safe!

I used super glue to affix the candle stick to the silver-plated tray. And, I'll be honest. I'm not really one to measure; this was all eye-balled :)

The tray came a bit tarnished; but I like the age and character the spots give it.

All put together and waiting to go to work with me!

I just fell in love with this mushroom plate when I saw it! There are not any marks on it and it feels brand-new (even thought I'm guessing it is actually from the seventies). It doesn't really match my sunshine-y office; but it will work perfect for home!

This graceful brass candlestick-turned-stand fits beautifully with the mushrooms.

All finished and making itself at home on our bookshelf!

Stay tuned for one more thrifted treasure tomorrow!

Thrift Store DIY

Ever since we first drove by; I've been wanting to stop in to St. Vinnie's Thrift Store in Albany. On this lazy super-bowl Sunday; I finally found the time and boy was it worth it!! There is a TON of Danish Mid-Century Modern furniture as well as a good selection of Art-Deco area goodies. I went in search of some materials for a DIY project that I'll show you later this week; but found these great wall sconces while I was there. They were originally brass; which isn't terrible, I have brass ones elsewhere in the house, but I wanted these one black. So, I took advantage of the sunny weather and got to crafting!

Before

I ended up using 3 coats of metallic black spray paint.

After! On the wall of our eat-in kitchen. I sure wish that the wall was a dove gray; but I'm getting used to these white rental walls :)

Up close; you can see the detailing. These are really heavy sconces; I imagine that they could be solid brass. I'm super happy with the way they turned out! quick, easy, and a beautiful result!

Stay tuned for another DIY project later this week!!