Fabulous & Frugal Fun: Hot Lava Part 2

My task was to bring down the sizzle on what my pal Jonona Amor of Jonamor Decor called a "bacony" paint job that I applied to my papier mache volcano. It's just one of the dozon or more that I'm making for her and Senor's tablescape for their tiki inspired wedding celebration.

She wisely suggested a burnt umber coat of acrylic paint sponged over all of the siennas I had originally applied. Eventually, these little masses will drip red glitter lava and spew red and orange flowers from their mouths.

Back to the volcano factory in my dining room!

The Elegant Thrifter -- Always Frugal, Always Fabulous!!

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Fabulous & Frugal Fun: A Pause for the Cause

When you find a fabulous new thrift store, you almost want to keep it a secret because its wares are so fine that you want it all to yourself. But when it’s a benefit re-sale shop like The Cure Thrift Shop at 111 E. 12^th St., that benefits the Diabetes Research Institute Foujndation, you want all well-heeled New Yorkers to know where to donate their best cast-offs.

 

I’m always amazed by my visits there, and can never just drop in witout picking up a thing or three Recently, I found a Radio City Music Hall program from the 1950s and turned it into a gift for a dancer friend. And then I found this funny compact with a glittery dollar sign atop it, a perfect boost to anybody’s economy!

For other thrift inspirations, pick up my book, The Find, The Housing Works Book of Decorating With Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders and Powell's. 

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A Shopping Fix!

When you find a fabulous new thrift store, you almost want to keep it a secret because its wares are so fine that you want it all to yourself. But when it's a benefit re-sale shop  like The Cure Thrift Shop at 111 E. 12th St. that benefits theDiabetes Research Institute Foundation, you want all well-heeled New Yorkers to know where they can donate their best castoffs!

I'm always amazed by my visits there, and can never just drop in without picking up a thing or two. At Christmas, I found this Radio City Music Hall  program from the 1950s  that made a fabulous gift to a dancer friend. 

And then I found this funny compact with a glittery dollar sign atop it, perfect for a boost to anybody's economy!

Living Frugally, Always Fabulously!

The Elegant Thrifter

In May, Clarkson Potter will publish my book, The Find: The Housing Works Book of Decorating with Thrift Shop Treasures, Flea Market Objects, and Vintage Details. Pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Borders. 

 

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