Sunday, March 20, 2011

The Modern Household Fairy



Call me crazy, but I have always thought old whisk brooms were the neatest thing. I would fight with my brother to use the whisk broom and dust pan at Grandmom's house.  I love the texture and was inspired to alter one or two.
Lately, I've been seeing these used more and more in farmhouse and cottage decor. They look great hanging on a wall in the kitchen or sitting on a shelf.  They making unique groupings too. As for me, I enjoyed altering  one with this very appropriate soap advertisement found over at The Graphics Fairy.  Look for this in my shop next week. Thanks, Karen, for sharing such great inspiration with us!  Linking up to Brag Monday!  p.s. - Don't forget that April is giveaway month at Rusty Rooster Vintage.  If you are visiting for the first time, please give a follow and join us for the fun!  There will be a giveaway each week with a fun theme.  Have a great week! xoxo

The Graphics Fairy


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33 comments:

  1. Sonya BadgleyMarch 20, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I love whisk brooms too! Yours is adorable, Vicki!
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  2. CreateologyMarch 20, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    How fun to alter a whisk broom. I have always loved the hard-worked-well-worn whisk brooms. Now it is an amazing decor art piece. Fabulous...

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  3. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Great idea! I have one of these! (although mine is darker) but I never thought to decorate it! Thanks for that! If I get around to decorating it, Ill post and let everyone know where my inspiration came from! :)

    Hugs,

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  4. Barbara JeanMarch 20, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    cute!!
    You are certainly one prolific poster girl! Love it

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  5. MyliseMarch 21, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    C'est adorable !
    Very nice balai...

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  6. AliceMarch 21, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    You can come to my house--living on the corner of two gravel roads I have plenty of stuff to push around with a wisk broom.

    This one is so sweet!!! (I wouldn't use it to push around anything).

    Have a great week.

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  7. Audrey PettitMarch 21, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    my gosh, how adorable! I love the idea of altering a whisk broom. Never thought of that, but how cute it is. Fabulous image that you used. Love this.
    Visiting from the Graphics Fairy. TFS!

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  8. Esther AsburyMarch 21, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    I love the Graphics Fairy -- and your altered whisk broom too!

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  9. fairyrocksMarch 21, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Love the Fairy image and what you have done with her
    Keep smiling and creating

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  10. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 21, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    How cute this idea is! I have an antique whisk broom...hmmm! I'll have to do something creative! Please visit me soon! I'm having a giveaway! ♥

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  11. Cindy AdkinsMarch 21, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Oh Vicki,
    This is adorable!! I always love using that image, but oh my goodness--for a broom? Completely fabulous!!!
    XO

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  12. KimMarch 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    this little whisk broom turned out so cute Vicki, I love the faiy image, so sweet!!! Keep it up girl your a master crafter!!:) xo ♥

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  13. Town and Country GalsMarch 21, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Vicki,
    Very creative idea, very cute! Loved your spring and Easter decor also, lightening things up after dark, dreay winter makes me feel good too! Just redid my mantle in whites and silver,
    makes such a big change!
    Rebecca

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  14. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    these are very sweet vicki. did you say "in the shop?" oh my...you are now open for business? very cool. Bonne chance my friend!!

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  15. StitchforkMarch 21, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Very cute! I have a whisk broom like that. Now just need a household fairy to use it!
    xo Cathy

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  16. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 21, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Hi Vicki, I love how you dressed up the whisk broom! It's adorable.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  17. VintagesouthernlifeMarch 21, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    It turned out great! I love the graphic you chose.

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  18. ErinMarch 22, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    I love the house fairy!!! Love how you paired the two so perfectly!!

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  19. MaryMarch 22, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Wow. I really love this! I would like to invite you to post this at my link party Masterpiece Monday, at my blog, Boogieboard Cottage. The link will be open all week. I hope you can join in! Mary :O)

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  20. kara@elements-interiors.netMarch 22, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    So creative! Love this post...thank you for linking up to Whassup Wednesday! Hope to see you tomorrow:)

    xoxokara

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  21. Debra@CommonGroundMarch 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Good grief, Vicki, I almost didn't recognize your new photo without the sunglasses, you're such a cutie!! Ah, wisk brooms make me think of my Dad, he was never without one!
    xoxo,
    Debra

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  22. debMarch 22, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Adorable!!!
    *hugs*deb

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  23. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogMarch 22, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    This is so beatiful!! Thank you for sharing!!

    http://inthehammockvintage.blogspot.com

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  24. LisaMarch 22, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Vicki,
    Love this idea with the little whisk brooms! I happen to have 5 hanging in my laundry room right now, hummmmm. Had to go check up on some of your other posts, spring break put me behind on visits. Cute, cute Easter decor, your house always looks great Vicki.
    Lisa

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  25. Becky ShanderMarch 23, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Creative and cozy with a touch of whimsy...I like how you went "out of the box" with this project.

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  26. Pam KesslerMarch 23, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    That is so cute. I saw a prim artist do a whisk broom that was obviously very prim, but this is adorable.

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  27. michelleMarch 23, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I love what you did Vicki! Love the graphic you chose, it looks so pretty!! You are right, the whisk brooms look beautiful as decor! Love the texture and the look of them. :)

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  28. EllaMarch 23, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Vicki,
    I love this, I too have been looking at cleaning in new ways~! Fun isn't it~
    Come by when you can, I have an amazing Give Away~

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  29. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeMarch 24, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Hi Vicki, I've never thought to much about a whisk broom, but now I'm loving em! Yours is just adorable!!!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  30. LululizMarch 24, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Great idea, would love to make something similar for our cottage. Have to say though, that I haven't seen little brooms like that for many years, so it could be tricky.

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  31. Sugar Lump StudiosMarch 26, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Hello Vicki
    I love your sweet little broom! it is so darling. Your blog is gorgeous! I want to thank you for the sweet comments on my blog - glad I found you!

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  32. Anne LorysMarch 30, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Gosh, I just adore these!
    You are so talented!

    Big hugs,
    Anne

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  33. imsteelefullofscrapApril 10, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    I also am adoring these wish i could find some old ones!!!!

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