Sunday, October 16, 2011

Hydrangeas and Alabaster

The overwhelming response to the unique carrier from my last post has made me realize something. I've been over thinking what you may enjoy seeing here. In addition to my painting, I've always enjoyed repurposing and reconfiguring interesting items I pick up at flea markets, garage sales, thrift stores, curbside, etc., but I haven't shared many with you. So, I'm going to stop over thinking things, and just start firing off whatever I happen to be working on or playing around with. Ideas, tips, tutorials, furniture projects, vignettes, etc.



In my post "Redesigning With Parts", I repurposed metal lamp parts.  Here are some decorative ideas for alabaster and marble fragments. I picked up a bunch of dried hydrangeas at a garage sale this weekend. I put some in one of my vintage basket's, but I wanted to do something  different with a few of the other stems. So, I decided to use a few of these lamp and pedestal fragments. I purchased these a while back at an estate sale. I simply cannot pass up interesting pieces when I see them.





I added a chunk of Styrofoam to the center of one piece.


to create a vase.




Here is a smaller one.



Of course they make great candle holders too.








I'll be back soon.

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34 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 16, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I even love that adorable chippy bull dog!!! Cute! Always follow your heart... Your blog is just that....yours. :)

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  2. Richard CottrellOctober 16, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    These pieces look like part of a pedestal, what a fun thing to do with them. I am so glad to find your blog and all your cleverness. Richard from My Old Historic House.

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  3. www.MaisonStGermain.comOctober 16, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    YOU......ARE.....AMAZING!!! Such a creative woman. That is such a gorgeous idea. LOVE it!!!!! This is why I love to stop by and visit. You are always an inspiration:)
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  4. ToniOctober 16, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Simple, elegant and beautiful. I can't wait to see different things you transform without paint.

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  5. DonnaOctober 16, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I adore hydrangeas, and your dried ones are just beautiful! What gorgeous vignettes you have created! I am addicted to thrifting too! Nothing like the thrill of the hunt:)

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  6. UnknownOctober 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Amazing transformations :)

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  7. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Gorgeous! And very serene looking. Speaking of candles...it's time to light one here! Thank you for the reminder. They are so soothing...

    Have a happy week....
    Diane
    PS: I'm glad I found your blog. :-)

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  8. andrea@townandprairieOctober 16, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I'm a devout fan of anything with texture, and your work is no exception! andrea@townandprairie

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  9. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful creative ways to use "things"

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  10. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 16, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Now I will be looking for marble and alibaster fragments. I don't think I have ever seen any or I overlooked them. Great ideas.

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  11. KarenOctober 16, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Great re purposing Rosemary. Really pretty vignettes too.

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  12. reFresh reStyleOctober 16, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    You did it again, amazing make over! Love this idea!!

    Debbie

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  13. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    gorgeous...am really loving alabaster and have always loved hydrangeas...very pretty arrangement..
    best,
    maureen

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  14. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeOctober 16, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I love alibaster lamps. So lucky to have all those pieces, you sure put them to good use! They look GREAT!

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  15. Ricki TreleavenOctober 16, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Hydrangeas in the alabaster are perfect!!!!! So pretty. How in the world did you think of that? You are so creative. :D

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  16. DebbiedoosOctober 16, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    That sure makes for a darling vignette. Cute little dog too.

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  17. Little City FarmOctober 16, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Love that bulldog too. The hydrangeas and marble look so good together.

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  18. PJH DesignsOctober 16, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Beautiful job Rosemary as always I love what you do. I'm glad you like my free images the plan is to add more each week.

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  19. KellyOctober 16, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I really love those marble pieces and how you used hydrangeas with them. That's a great mix!

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  20. CindyOctober 16, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    You are very creative, I love the alabaster and marble and what you have used them for, they are just beautiful!!!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  21. Katie @ Wildwood CreekOctober 16, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Lovely vignettes!

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  22. White Ironstone CottageOctober 16, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Love the patina of your photos very pretty
    xo
    Pam

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  23. CREATIVE KHADIJAOctober 17, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    wao..these are unique..i love it..thanks for sharing :)

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  24. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)October 17, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Fantastic job! It turned out great. What a talent. Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  25. SueOctober 17, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I love the look of stone in all of these pieces, Rosemary! Another great job of re-purposing. :-) Thanks for your nice comment about my photos.
    ~ Sue

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  26. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Rosemary,

    I love marble for its coolness to the touch and the more grey grained the better. They have made lovely vases, and candle holders.

    I have dried hydrangeas and love the looks of them. It is a relatively easy thing to do if the hydrangeas are picked at the right time of the season.

    Can't wait to see what else you have been up to.

    Kris

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  27. Erin of Salvaged WhimsyOctober 17, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    I love this idea...it turned out beautifully - I really like the idea of using it as a candle holder. I know what you mean about overthinking things, sometimes I wish I could just follow my 1st instinct rather than 2nd guessing myself. You're obviously very talented, so you can do anything and it will turn out well. Thanks for sharing.

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  28. BiljanaOctober 17, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Great ideas, I love hydrangeas, absolutely beautiful:-))
    Hugs, Biljana

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  29. JenneliseOctober 17, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Lovely! I have recently discovered how pretty hydrangeas can be in an arrangement and I love the alabaster!
    Jennelise

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  30. lvroftiquesOctober 17, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Great repurposing Rosemary! I adore alabaster and hydrangeas! And the two together are fab! Vanna

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  31. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLROctober 17, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Rosemary, what a lovely vignette you've created! Hydrangeas are my faves! It caught my eye immediately! Your talent always amazes me!

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  32. TinaOctober 20, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Love the vignette! I love your ideas.

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  33. Heaven's WalkOctober 21, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I seriously need to go shopping with you, Rosemary..... lol!

    xoxo laurie

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  34. LiliOctober 22, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    You inspire me so much! Everything you come up with I LOVE. ~Lili

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