Tuesday, February 22, 2011

A sweet find from Renningers

I big puffy heart this little find. Thank you Kelley and Cathleen for letting me be the one to take her home. I've been filling her with some old envelopes and Easter postcards.
The little hearts that Kara and I made were too cute to put away after Valentines Day. They look just perfect hanging here in their shabby frame.
I don't use much white in our house, but this little shabby window frame called to me. My friend Jodi has one hanging in her kitchen that I love and posted about here.. This little gem seems to work very nicely in the hallway to my kitchen.
I'm in love! It really is a fun piece to hang little treasures. The possibilities are endless. Do you like her?  I added the "M" on top which I found at HL on clearance. I can't decide if I should leave it gold or paint it. What do you think? There is some dark wood furniture nearby. Perhaps a stain? Maybe a rusty finish? That's starting to sound a bit more like me.  Linking this to -














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43 comments:

  1. Allyson PecilunasFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    LOVE it!! What a great find!

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  2. SandiFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    What a neat idea! Love it! I have an old screen, but it has teeny tiny holes. I wonder...
    Blessings~

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  3. Simply BungalowFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Great find. So fun!
    ~Heidi

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  4. JaneFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    That is an awesome find. You'll have a lot of fun changing that out for the seasons.
    Love the "M" on top. I have a huge collection of "E"'s and they are all over my house. As far as painting it....I say yes (but that's just me).
    Happy Wednesday.
    Jane

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  5. Sunny Simple LifeFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I love it! I'd rather hang something vintage with character any day. I love the hearts on it too.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I like the window. Very clever with the screen...
    Visit me at thecrankyqueen.blogspot.com Tiff

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  7. peggy aplSEEDSFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    what a wonderful find!

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  8. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Such a great window frame~ you'll have lots of fun with it!!

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  9. Sonya BadgleyFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Hi Vicki!
    Love the window! The possibilities are endless! I think I would rust up the M. But I like rust. :)
    Have a great Wednesday.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  10. CreateologyFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Great display. I love how you have decorated with your treasures. The M is perfect and you know metallic (as in gold) is all the rage. Happy displaying...

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  11. Simple HomeFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    What a lucky find :-) I've hoped I could find one of those somewhere too. They're so versatile. Love the chicken wire too. The way you've decorated it looks perfect!
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  12. Barbara JeanFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Vicki,
    I LOVE THIS!!!!!!

    Too bad my windows all have the glass. (Dare I break it out of one to do this??)

    Where did you get hose little clips you are hanging things with? I need some of those for another project.

    Blessings
    barbara jean

    OMG! I better get tha pin cushion done. So close, but put it aside. Tyranny of the urgent.

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  13. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Hey Vicki!

    What a treasure you found! Beautiful, rally beautiful, and the decorating possibilities are endless! As well as the fact that a little white can brighten up a room instantly!
    Im also hunting for a window frame! I have an idea of what to do with it, and last time we were out I was ready to buy, but it was faling apart so I was afraid...

    Have a wonderful day in the kitchen ;)

    hugs,

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  14. the old white houseFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Hi Vicki! That is one of the best old window makeovers ever... so many possibilities! I have a T to match your M, I have not painted it yet but have given it some thought :) Have a great day! Theresa xoxo

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  15. gongyandsquishFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    It looks so great Vicki! I love that you used the letters that you got too! Can't wait to see it in person!

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  16. Blue Ridge Altered ArtFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    That was a wonderful find. Great for so many area's of a home. Would be great in a kitchen too with recipes attached. ~~Sherry~~

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  17. Esther AsburyFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Oh, wow! I love it! I'm always intrigued by old windows turned decor -- and this is extra cute the way you have it done up!

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  18. JillFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Neat window. It's a great piece to add treasures to!

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  19. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    oh its perfect! LOVE it! (not so sure i would have been as nice as kelley and Cathleen though. just sayin) ;)

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  20. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    This is such a great find, it will be so much fun to change the displays.I might have to make one of these for myself.

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  21. KimFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Love it!!! Great find, I guess Kel & I will still be on the hunt for one!:) I think the "M" would look better painted, either Black or a white crackled, love the chicken wire in it!! ♥

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  22. Tina February 23, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Love it - what a great find. Perfect to display treasuries.
    xo Tina

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  23. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Now that is CUTE!!
    I love it!!

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  24. The Vintage SeamstressFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    I am really in love with this, I have a window similar in my garage and was wondering what to do with it, now I know!

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  25. Amy KinserFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    I love your old window and the chicken wire. I also love what you have hanging on there. Great idea!

    I would probably age up the letter a little bit if it were me.

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  26. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Oh, stop!!! That is the best thing EVER. It just speaks to you, doesn't it? I kinda like the gold M, all though if it were dark it would pop out as well, but then would you see your sweet window hanging as well?? Such things to ponder. Love it.
    xo
    lynn

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  27. At The Picket FenceFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Oh I love that Vicki! I was thinking how cute it would be to use that instead of a traditional bulletin board! And I love that giant letter M on top...hmmmm...this is giving me some ideas for something to do in my daughter's room! :-)
    Vanessa

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  28. Joyce - Quilted NestFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    just adorable! Love everything you've done here.

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  29. CindyFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Love it! I wanted to go to Rennigers too but just couldn't make it! Great find and the possiblities are endless! Fun!

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  30. EllenFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    The next time I go to the Antique Faire I am going to look for windows. I never thought of how they would look till you have shown some on your blog. My husband will think I am crazy bringing some old chippy painted one home but he will understand because he knows me well.

    Vintage cards are quite charming too!

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  31. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Oh Vicki, I love your old window... I love the things you have displayed on it, what a great ideal. I would paint the M white, but you know me, I would paint everything white!!! I'm sure what ever color you decide it will be beautiful!!!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  32. The Polka Dot ClosetFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    All I got out there was a prom dress....1940's I love your window, I think I would leave the letter gold. that is huge coming from me a lover of all things white! It looks as if it goes well with your wall paint color

    Carol

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  33. GailFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    What a great find Vicki! i love the wire and the things you have displayed on it.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

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  34. Handy Man, Crafty WomanFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    That is such a great idea! Love it.

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  35. shannon i olsonFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    love this, I really like windows to start with and this is a great look.

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  36. BiljanaFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I love it, so gorgeous:-)
    Hugs, Biljana

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  37. At The Picket FenceFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Vicki! Just coming back by to thank you for linking this up to Inspiration Friday! :-)
    Vanessa

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  38. SueFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    So simple and so cute! Fills my head with ideas:)

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  39. SusanneFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Love the mesh in the panes, that's new to me. I have a window, with glass panes, that I like to hang different things on. I'd like to copy your idea though, so I'll be on the look out for another window frame.
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Susanne.

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  40. EmilyFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Love, Love, Love it! Such a cute idea!
    -emily
    www.nestnestingnested.blogspot.com

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  41. Patricia @ 9th and DenverFebruary 26, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Hi I really like the idea for this window and your friend Jodi's--
    I included them both in a post I did about my window.
    Took me a while to find you again, but so glad I did!

    I'm now following -- so I don't lose you again...lol!

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  42. Jeanette JansonFebruary 27, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    So adorable!! Great idea : )

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  43. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Hi there Vicki- What a sweet display- love it!! and loving that letter up there on top too. I have a thing for old typesetter letters too- I think I even have the same one you have! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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