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Young House Love » Crafting & Art » Painting A Thrift Store Wood Duck

| By Sherry Petersik | October 23, 2012 | 322 Comments

Painting A Thrift Store Wood Duck

We’re excited to share our Cincy adventures (we laughed! I cried! we got something confiscated at the airport!) and we’ve already started our Pinterest challenge project along with having a pretty cool before & after that’s almost done (just have to take pics and write that post for ya) so there’s lots going on in our casa – both duck related and beyond! I say duck related because, well… I snagged this odd little wooden duck for $4 at a thrift store here in Richmond (Diversity Thrift). The date? Oh, about a year ago. Yes dudes, I’m about to get on something after twelve solid months of the “thinking about getting on that” stage (you can read more about my weird little Dude, Get On That Already challenges here). So you can file this under fast and *almost* free (thanks to relying entirely on materials that we already had). Or you can just call it fly. Get it? I quack myself up. Ok, I’m stopping now.

Duck 1 Before

It’s hard to tell the duck’s scale in the pic above, but it’s about 8″ long. Here it is with a whole bunch of craft paint that I had on hand from previous projects like this and this. And see how I used masking tape to make stripes on Mallory (she’s a mallard, right? I hope she is, since I picked her name based on that not-substantiated fact). Anyway, those masking tape stripes were because as soon as I saw her in the thrift store I thought it would be fun to stripe her with a bunch of crazy colors. I know that sounds nutty, but to me it felt sort of Jonathan Adler-ish and happy-go-lucky. I mean if you can’t have fun with your wooden duck decor, where can you have fun?

Duck 2 Taped

It’s hard to picture, but I loved the idea of a stripes like this dachshund pillow from here (<– please click that link just to see the name of that site, which made me snort water out of my nose). And this awesome post about actual painted ducks from here definitely fueled the “paint it, paint it, paint it” chant in my head.

Striped Dog Pillow

I’m not gonna lie. About ten minutes into my project I was staring at this hot mess. And I thought this might be one of those “you know we share the good, the bad, and the ugly… and boy do we have an ugly one for you!” posts. The first coat definitely didn’t have great coverage, so it actually took a few of them for it to look not horrendous (hindsight = 20/20, I totally should have spray primed this guy before taping off the stripes).

Duck 3 Paint On

But in the end, after I removed the tape and free-handed the unpainted areas with differently colored stripes, I was left with this dapper little duck-friend. She’s adorable and perfect for a nursery/kids room/playroom, but I wanted to photograph her in the kitchen so you could see that she actually can live in adult spaces too. You know, like how this happy rainbow Jonathan Adler pillow could totally look awesome in not-just-a-kids room. At least for color-lovahs like me. But if it’s too much for you, you could just spray paint your own wooden duck a solid hue like glossy white or lime or navy for a fresh spin. You know, because every house needs at least one wooden duck.

Duck Afterclose

I actually like the added flair of the stripes. I think she’s cute with the spiky yellow vase and colorful art on the top shelf. And of course the fact that she’s neck in neck with a pig cutting board in a race towards the stove cracks me up. Who knows where she’ll end up though. Little items like this tend to move all around the house, so she might be on the kitchen mantel next and then end up on the console in the living room.

Duck 5 Kitchen Full

Goose, there it is.

Ok, I know that one’s a stretch because it’s clearly a duck, but I just had to try. What have you guys been getting on lately? As a side note, I don’t actually suggest getting on a duck. One bit my mom’s hand when we were young so I don’t think they like to be ridden (just to be clear, my mom wasn’t attempting to ride it when the incident occurred).

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Comments

  1. cd says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:28 pm

    I think it’s a dude mallard, but Mallory was a dude’s name (last name?) historically, so you’re cool.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm

      Whew! That was a close one!

      xo
      s

    • Kati Mallory says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:36 pm

      Mallory is MY last name, and I got it from my husband (a dude) haha :)

    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:45 pm

      Nice one!

      xo
      s

  2. Maureen says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    So cute! Never would have thought to do this. This is a great idea to try with anything you have around the house that could use some sprucing up. And, I am pinning this is, btw. Sorry if I am coming off as a total fangirl. :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:35 pm

      Haha, thanks Maureen. You’re sweet.

      xo
      s

  3. Jenna says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    I love animals. I love stripes. This is basically the perfect post for me! Although I think I would have given the duck a gloss clear coat to make him look more ceramic-y. But he’s a lucky duck to get to live at your house! :)

    P.S. I pre-ordered your book yesterday and am so excited to hopefully get to meet you guys in Charlotte in February!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:35 pm

      Ooh it would be fun to gloss him up! So excited to meet you in Charlotte!

      xo
      s

    • Maureen says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:36 pm

      That would look nice!

    • hollyloo says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:49 pm

      glossy!!!

    • Aida says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:27 pm

      Totally agree – it needs GLOSSY COAT.

      Finally ordered by book today! Woo – to the WHO. :)

    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      Wooooooooooo! That duck is going to be flossing the glossy. And thanks for buying our book!

      xo
      s

  4. Ann says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    oh my, the website name totally cracked me up! people at work started staring….

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 2:34 pm

      Right???!!

      xo
      s

    • Jen @ Domesticated Nomad says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:39 pm

      Cracked me up too. So glad I dutifully swallowed my coffee before clicking the link!

  5. Emily says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    Yup- that’s a boy mallard (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallard) but now that he’s all decked out in stripes he can be whatever you want! I love the stripes- so much fun!! I think I need a duck to paint… :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Haha!

      xo
      s

  6. Kristen @ Inspired Whims says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    I LOVE this duck! May copy this idea…maybe with another begging-to-be painted animal :)

    Reply
  7. my honest answer says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    Pet my wiener!!! mwah ha ha. Everyone is wondering what I’m chuckling at.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Hahahahahahahahha! Best. Name. Ever.

      xo
      s

  8. Deb says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:36 pm

    you had me quacking up with this post!!! love it!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Hahaha.

      xo
      s

  9. Ginny @ goofymonkeys says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I LOVE that duck! Off to find a cheapie duck or other animal to paint ;)

    Reply
  10. Ashley @ LibertyBelles says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    i LOVE strips. So this is totally my jam! (<— i'm channeling my inner Sherry there ha)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Haha, yessss.

      xo
      s

  11. Kim W Rily says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Yeah, Mallards are boys. Maybe Malcolm would work?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      Yeah that could fly.

      xo
      s

    • Jessica says

      October 23, 2012 at 5:56 pm

      Nooo, mallards are mallards. Boy mallards have blue heads and girl mallards have brown heads. So, yes, he is a boy mallard, also known as a drake, but since Sherry has painted “his” head brown, Mallory will work just fine. ; )

    • Jessica says

      October 23, 2012 at 5:57 pm

      Since she painted his head *period.* lol

    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 6:42 pm

      Haha!

      xo,
      s

  12. Sarah says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    He’s so freakin’ adorable! I agree that he would look fun all glossy – maybe some wipe on poly (or spray on clear coat) would do the trick? LOVE the stripes and that you did it with craft paint.
    Sarah

    Reply
    • Emma says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      I was thinking the *same* thing :)

  13. Shannon @ Fabulously Vintage says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    I literally just spit my water out when I hovered over that link thinking “What could be so funny as to cause Sherry to shoot water out of her nose?” BAHAHAHAAHA!!!

    Shannon

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Niiiice!

      xo
      s

    • Lauren K says

      October 23, 2012 at 6:47 pm

      I thought the same thing, but I was sipping white wine and shot that out of my nose instead. Worst nose burn ever, but totally worth the laugh!!!

      Thank you for making my night!

  14. Mallory says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Mallory approved.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:10 pm

      Sweeet!

      xo
      s

  15. Beccii says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Aww I liked her as she was… Ducks are my favorite animals… Along with giraffes, rabbits, cats… Yeah I wuv animals :) Cute DIY idea though.

    Reply
    • Pam the Goatherd says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:13 pm

      I liked her as s/he was also! My living room is almost a wildlife museum, so Mallory (love the name!)would have stayed as he was if he had landed here.
      But I like the stripey idea. Something like that would work in my bathroom or kitchen or sewing room. Now I’ll be looking for potential things to paint stripes on!

  16. Megan says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Oh my cuteness! I love her.

    Reply
  17. Jennifer says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Its definitely a dude duck with that (formerly) green head – lady ducks are the brown ones. In fact, the dudes in most animal species are usually the ones with the pretty colors/plumage, while the ladies are brown or grey. How unfair is that? I think Mallory would look awesome with a glossy coat of poly on top.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      Totally unfair to girl ducks. Haha!

      xo
      s

  18. Christine Somers says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    What a clever idea! My fiancée has a couple of these ducks but they are pretty scuffed up. He never tosses anything out so this is a perfect way to spruce up the duck which will make me happy and allow us to keep them which will make him happy. Thanks for a peace making idea!

    Reply
    • Pam the Goatherd says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:16 pm

      Christine, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE make sure you ask your fiancee for permission before you go to painting his ducks!!!!! It is possible that they are collector’s decoys and if you paint over them you will destroy their value. That would most definitely NOT be a peace making move in your relationship!!!!

  19. Angie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    First…. Ummm the name of that site is hilarious!!!! Can’t stop laughing!!! Second the duck is AWESOME, I suddenly want to go to the thrift store and get a wooden duck, never wanted one before… But will now be obsessively searching for one. Love it!

    Reply
  20. sally says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Cracked up laughing when I saw the name of that website. Too funny! Saw a ceramic dog (small) at TJ Maxx yesterday and thought of you! The duck, interesting…better than the before look:)

    Reply
  21. Shannon says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    So colorful and creative! I am counting down the days til your Chicago West Elm stop… Did you know they closed the RSVPs because there were so many? You’re total celebs.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Ahhhh. Makes me sweaty.

      xo
      s

  22. Catherine says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Adorable!

    Tell the truth, Sherry. How long did it take you to feel good about your “free-handed” stripes? I’m afraid my OCD would take over and I’d be stuck trying to make them perfect for hours!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:07 pm

      This project was awesome because I just did it in small doses. One coat and then I had to wait for things to dry, so I could stop obsessing. Then by the second coat I could clean things up a little, and by the last coat it looked pretty good. Not perfect at all, but good ’nuff! Haha.

      xo
      s

  23. Leslie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    Oh my… love the stripes! My mom has a duck that my grandpa carved, but it is gorgeous with the various wood tones, I wouldn’t dream of painting it.

    So do tell… WHAT did you have confiscated at the airport??? TSA not your best friends that day huh?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      We actually have a photo to share along with the story tomorrow.

      xo
      s

  24. Mallory says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    I love that I now share the name of your little striped duck! Which is super cute by the way!

    My parents actually had a couple duck pictures hanging in the house when I was little, and for the longest time I thought my dad named me after the mallard. I used to be so embarrassed until the truth came out that it was actually from the show “Family Ties”, like pretty much every other 20-something Mallory I’ve met.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      Haha, my dad said he agreed with my mom’s idea to name me Sherry because he “knew a hot girl named Sherry once.” Hahahah!

      xo
      s

    • Mallory @ R. Simple Life says

      October 24, 2012 at 10:26 am

      I was named after Mallory from “Family Ties” too! And of course.. I am 25. I was going to be Alexander if I were a boy. Apparently my parents were big fans.

  25. Jillian {Her Split Ends} says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    I LOVE it. She’s super fancy now…and she looks super chic hanging out with the pig cutting board…maybe they are boyfriend and girlfriend –

    Cheers
    ~ Jillian
    http://www.hersplitends.com

    Reply
  26. Julie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    Cute! Can’t wait to meet you in WA, and I think you might be crashing one of my friend’s houses in Dallas (Dayme). Have fun – her house is fab!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Aw thanks Julie! Can’t wait!

      xo
      s

  27. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    I didn’t think I was going to like it… but I do! Can’t wait to hear/read all about Cincy!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Yay!

      xo
      s

  28. Desiree C. says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Good thing I didn’t take a drink of my iced tea (Caribou day at work today–woo hoo!) before clicking on the Pet My Weiner link. Bahaha! Who ever started that website could be my friend for sure.

    I love the stripes on the duck–such a neat approach! And that price really fits the bill! Ha! See what I did there?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Ten points for a bill pun!

      xo
      s

  29. Natalie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Totally cute! Might have to try this with some interesting creatures we recently found in our basement from my MIL’s house… an owl? a rooster? The possibilities are endless! Thanks for sharing this fun little ducky!

    Reply
  30. Erica says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    The pig cutting board is adorable. Where did you happen to find that? It would be a perfect gift for my pig loving sister!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      That was from HomeGoods maybe three months ago? There were lots of them!

      xo
      s

    • Anna-Lisa says

      October 24, 2012 at 9:21 am

      They had them at Kohl’s a while back, not sure if they’re still in stock.

  31. Monika says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Sherry – you are funny today! :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:09 pm

      Aw shucks, thanks Monika!

      xo
      s

    • Monika says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:42 pm

      It freaked me out that there’s another Monika with a “k” posting comments…it made me think I might have commented already! Ha, oops :o)

    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:45 pm

      Hahah!

      xo
      s

  32. Katharine says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    I can’t believe you passed up the opportunity to make an “ugly duckling” pun when you were talking about the duck mid-painting! I mean, it was right there!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      OHEMGEEE! How did I miss that?

      xo
      s

  33. Karen says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    Did you just freehand the second coat? Not sure if mine would come out looking right if I did that, so I was wondering if there was a trick or you are just better at painting then me?

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:20 pm

      Yes, my trick was to try to rest my elbows on the table to steady both the brush and the duck (I was holding it in one hand and painting with the other) and using a small craft brush. It was only about a quarter of an inch thick, so it was easier to control.

      xo
      s

  34. Debbie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Another painted animal? We get it already! But the stripes are sort of cool. That is different :-)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:20 pm

      Uh oh Debbie, I hope you’re not all animal-ed out! I have at least enough surface area for 50 more (and might have that many hiding in the playroom in my get-on-that pile). Hahah!

      xo
      s

    • Debbie says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:30 pm

      I don’t know if I can handle 50 more! :-P

    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:31 pm

      Uh oh, maybe try looking at the pic on facebook to see if it’s animal related and staying away if you see any creature-esque silhouette?

      xo
      s

  35. Christina says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    That’s too funny – I saw a Wooden Mallard at my parents, and totally wanted to jack it for myself…and now, I will make that steal, and know what to do with it!! BTW…that website made me laugh out loud…no joke. LOL

    Reply
  36. Chelsea @ Chelsea Eats Treats says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Lol Sherry you are too funny today :) Love the “Goose there it is” attempt!

    Reply
  37. Sarah says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Cracking up at the line “but I wanted to shoot her in the kitchen.” Hoping we’re talking about a camera here and not ye olde duck hunt game.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:19 pm

      Hahahahahha, yeah I needed to clarify that…

      xo
      s

  38. SingleMama says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Cute project! I love the pig cutting board, where is that from? Yup, I am an Iowa girl.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Aw, my BFF is from Reinbeck IA! Piggy is from HomeGoods (they had stacks of him). Hope it helps!

      xo
      s

    • SingleMama says

      October 23, 2012 at 4:29 pm

      I live about 15 min from there :)…now if only IA had a homegoods…

    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      I think you need one!

      xo
      s

    • Karla says

      October 23, 2012 at 11:45 pm

      SingleMama,
      There is a Homegoods in Des Moines. I’m not sure where you are located in Iowa but I have been to the one there a few times. It’s near the Jordan Creek Mall. :)

  39. Caity says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Too cute. The before with the paint was a little scary but the before on the counter is super cute. You inspire me. :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks Caity! You’re so sweet!

      xo
      s

  40. Alyson says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    LOL. You often make me smile, you sometimes make me laugh, but rarely do your entries feel like a stand up comedy routine like this one did. This is probably how a conversation goes with the real $herdog.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:18 pm

      Ha, thanks Alyson. I promise I’m not funny in person at all. Just sort of cringe-worthy.

      xo
      s

  41. Jocelyn Pascall says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Really cute. It reminds me of the designer ‘Paul Smith’. Adorable.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Ooh I love him!

      xo
      s

  42. Julia @ Chris Loves Julia says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    Ooo. She looks so satin-y. And you know, your color choices were perfect. I feel like this could go not-so-chic real quick, but looking at your end result, I can’t imagine Mallory looking any better. Brava!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Aw thanks Julia! You’re so sweet.

      xo
      s

  43. Kristan says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    So excited to meet you guys in Chicago! Did you know that they had to close the RSVP page early due to such massive response. You are popular here!!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:17 pm

      Eeeeks. I’m excited, yet clammy. Haha.

      xo
      s

  44. Nicole @ Liberty Belles says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    I can’t believe something so ugly (no offense to natural Mallory) could turn into something so adorable!

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      Aw thanks Nicole!

      xo
      s

  45. Laura says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:54 pm

    What a great (and unique) idea! She/he came out really nice. And I like it in the kitchen, but I’m sure s/he will look good anywhere. :)

    Reply
  46. Steph H. says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I could totally see you have a post where you make us ‘find the duck’ (or another little animal). I think it would be hilarious to see her hidden somewhere obscurely! We once did this with a stuffed pig in my art class in high school. It sat atop the intercom speaker a whole semester before the teacher noticed.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      Haha, where’s Waldo Mallory.

      xo
      s

  47. Crystal @ 29 Rue House says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    It turned out super cute! You make me feel better for picking up stuff and holding on to it. Thank you!

    I just picked up a chair from the Restore and sprayed it black and gold for our entryway that I’m working on. http://29ruehouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-new-era-in-entryway.html

    Also scored a decorator’s jackpot at Target last night for the entryway and got some clearance Patch stuff along with splurging on some new Nate Berkus.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Looks awesome! You got such a clean paint job!

      xo
      s

  48. amy says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Ha! That website contacted and asked me if they could sell my dachshund baby bibs on their site and I totally thought they were some perverted dudes trying to be funny! I went to the site and saw that they were real! Hilarious name! I can’t even bring myself to tell people the name of the website to buy the bibs from! Makes me blush! :)

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Hahahhahah, that’s HILARIOUS! It’s like two degrees of separation to this website.

      xo
      s

  49. Brandi says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    I included a little duck in our guest bedroom as some fall decor since he was so fall-esque colored. Great post – love these easy non-time consuming projects! I have really found a love for spray paint since finding your blog a few years ago! http://buzzardsbeat.blogspot.com/2012/10/decorating-blog-with-diversity.html

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      Cute!

      xo
      s

  50. Stephanie says

    October 23, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    Up close I was a little “eh” about Mallory but from far away I just love how fun and happy she looks. Also, I love ducks. Ducks are the bomb. I have to agree with someone above, I bet she’d look awesome glossy.

    I hope this weekend to “get on” putting up shelves all over my hizz-ouse. (Yeah, I just did that. I am delirious today.) There’s not a lot of storage up in this joint (seriously what’s wrong with me?) so I’m trying to create it.

    I bought a couple of adorbs plates from the Collections at Target (Curiousity Shop, I think. They are orange, green and blue with a big ? on them!) that are begging for some open shelf showcasing. They’re kinda attention-whores.

    Reply
    • YoungHouseLove says

      October 23, 2012 at 3:05 pm

      They sound so cute! I loved that Curiosity Shop stuff.

      xo
      s

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