A Pink Mess

I have been inspired lately by a good friend of mine, Kat Hertzler. She has a talent for finding inexpensive, old or vintage things and giving them a new life in her home. For example...

Turning this old side table...

 Into this...

Turning this large pile of unwanted pallets....

Into this rustic ceiling full of charm and character...

And repurposing these vintage silver trays and pitchers into pretty storage for kitchen utensils.

With her inspiration, I have been keeping an eye out for inexpensive, old, shabby, unwanted finds in thrift stores, second hand and discount stores, and online sales.

This winter, I found this pink mess of a chair for sale on an online yard sale for $5.

Yes... it's pink... very pink... and has some scratches and dings, but I had to have it! Look at those curved legs and paw feet! Plus the price was right. All it needs is a little time and TLC. With a fresh coat of paint and reupholstered seat it will look fabulous! Of course, I plan to find some sort of Frenchy fabric for the seat. Stay tuned for an update on my pink mess!

If you'd like to see some more of Kat Hertzler's work, check out her blog at Maple Leaves and Sycamore Trees ! Her talent has been featured all over the blogging world, and will inspire you!