In spite of my traveling so much these days, I’ve still managed to hit a few yardsales in between. And that has caused a few little changes around the house, some much needed and good changes. A few months ago I saw something in a magazine that got my attention. It was red painted sticks that looked a lot like coral. So, when I found this bundle of sticks for 50 cents last year while yardsaling, I tucked them away with that in mind. Just 2 weeks ago I found the pretty glass vase for $1 at another sale and those shells were in that big jar of shells I found a few weeks ago for $2. Are you with me so far?
So, I got out some leftover Ralph Lauren red paint that I had in my stash (I actually think I picked it up for free at a yardsale somewhere, can’t remember). It’s a pretty brick red and is the perfect color for red coral.
Painted the sticks, added the shells in the bottom of my inexpensive vase and now I have a whole new look for my Tuesday AM wall shelf. Total cost: $3.50
Here’s the long shot of the whole wall. I had a large topiary there before that I made a long time ago, but I’m slowly changing out some of my old silk things for these that are a little airier and fresher. And I’m loving the new look! Hope this gives you a whole different way of looking at those yardsale items. You never know when you pick something up where it might come in handy. Those sticks had been in my stash closet for about 6 months when I finally got them out and the lightbulb went on. Which leads to the next little yardsale project….. 
This table is ever-changing these days. I moved my silk arrangement that had been here for so long and added this stack of books that I’ve collected (mostly from yardsales). With the addition of my little bird that was found recently for $2 and the glass vase for 50 cents, I have another vignette for this table. Not a bad price either.
Oh, and the sticks? I got those when I was still working and we had that big Open House. Remember those huge live floral arrangements that were on the tables? Well, I got a big bunch of the sticks when the flowers were tossed and brought them home. I love the airiness of sticks in a vase and am seeing a lot of this in magazines lately.
Perfect in the livingroom in that glass vase. Someone asked about buying more and more at yardsales and when was it enough, but I figure when you can recycle and refresh, it sure doesn’t hurt to keep looking and buying within reason. Especially when it’s so little money.
I love these little changes and it was time to retire some of the silk florals.
Change is inspiring! I hope I’ve inspired YOU to get out there and look for those bargains. They are out there, just waiting to be found.
I love all your new projects…makes things so springy looking.
bj
Hi Rhoda 🙂
You are so amazing at what you do that even sticks are stylish. I love it when things come together like that 🙂
Have a beautiful night.
hugs,
rue
Your changes look great, and I concur that a bit of change can redo the whole perspective.
Love that red.
You always inspire me. I love your ideas. Thanks for sharing. I too have weeded out all silk arrangements. I have a couple of tin vases with sticks from my yard on my mantle and they are great.
Love the “squiggy” sticks. I’ve seen them painted black but never red. They’re like a delicate sculpture when painted and tie in nicely with the red dining room.
I’ve noticed that even my local WalMart is selling the curly willow and other tall sticks/grasses in their candle section. You really lucked out finding them at the yard sale. 🙂
Rhoda,
Your house is looking gorgeous as always. Love the view from your entry way and the way you used your curly red sticks.
Hugs,
Sue
Hi Rhoda…I’m taking a little time to visit this morning.
I think I still have some curly willow in the basement storage. I may gussy them up for the lake! Thanks for the idea.
I love Bittersweet. It looks great on the table with the books!
Pat
My goodness Rhoda, your home is just beautiful 🙂 These pictures look like they came straight out of a magazine shoot 🙂
Hugs,
Dena
Oh how nice to find such a wonderful blog. I found you thru Pickets blog. Love your style and home and the great idea. I’ll definelty have to borrow some of them if that’s ok. Yes you inspired me to think outside the box as Carol so often says. Hugs to you. Lynne
I love to change things up, I can get very attached to my THINGS…sticks are one of my favs….yours look lovely.
Have a nice week-end, I heard you had a great time with Kim…good for you !!!
Kathy 🙂
Rhoda, I love all the changes you are making! How great that they are such bargains too! My kind of decorating…
Love the house redecorating in the previous post with your friend Mary. It turned out lovely.
Hugs,
Penny
Your home looks lovely!!! And what fun to work with the designer in that beautiful home in the previous post!
Rhoda
This is a good thing as Martha Stewart would say.
Your home is an inspiration of color and beauty.
Glenda
I added this to my ispiration folder. I think it’s just what I need for my coffee table. I need something tall!
Thanks again!
mary
Don’t you just love it when all the pieces of the puzzle just come together? It pays to follow your intinct when you find something at a yard sale that feels right- even if you don’t know what you are going to do with it! Love your ideas!
Hi Rhoda! You have found some lovely things for so little $$!
Your long shot of your “coral” is simply breath-taking. Such a beautiful home. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
Love everything….but especially those squiggly sticks with the berries….those would be perfect in my FALL decorating!!!
I love those sticks with the berries!
beautiful!!!! love it. Its funny I have those same coffee table books. Question (im sure you have been asked this many times) what color of paint is that in your entry way? it looks so good with the red and I have a red dining room and a HUGE 2 story living room that I want to paint a golden warm yellow kinda like yours.
What great ‘sticks’!!!
Everything looks so warm and welcoming.