Thrift Finds in Blue

Thrift shopping is a great way to find something unexpected, something you never imagined you'd discover. Just the other weekend I made a stop at the Blue Elephant RVA to say hello to my friend Jessica, and I found this beautiful Italian glass bottle. The color is so vibrant, it almost glows, in a cool sort of way. I added this piece to the small collection of turquoise-blue bunch I have been displaying on my fireplace.

The Portrait of a woman is a find I took a long time to search for. I was looking for a portrait, something of a certain art style and of course something I could afford. After I saw this painting (at TheEAShop) I fell in love with its style, composition, and the blue + red that the artist used so masterfully to create such powerful piece. It was my first real-deal artwork purchase. It is oil on canvas from around 1950s - 1960s. I adore the colors and how well they work together!

Shoehorn: A Beautiful Necessity

Every respectful shoe requires a shoehorn.
I came across this old piece walking through Blue Elephant. Made out of solid brass with a horse head as its handle it is not only useful, but also beautiful. I placed it by the entrance, where the shoes go on and off. A sucker for pretty objects, I admire how this piece adds old-world charm to our old-world house.
I suddenly feel very proper. My old shoehorn from Aldo is demoted to the mudroom.

Before & After: Salvaged Beauty

I found this silver-plated tray at a local thrift store and could not resist buying it for a total of $3.00. A little bit of Tarn-X magic brought it back to life. With its elegant lines and shiny finish the tray adds glamour to my bathroom.