You never know what you will find at a second hand store. That’s what makes it so exciting to go! I probably take a stroll through one or two every month, just to see what I will find. I bought this wicker piece for four dollars! If you remember, this past month I did a blog about touching up old wicker furniture with spray paint. I still had half a can left, which was the perfect amount for this piece. It could work as a foot rest or a side table and the lid comes off so I can also use it for storage!

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First things first when it comes to first impressions! I want my visitors to get that wow factor before they even step foot into my home. Making the outside look appealing is just as important as the inside. Clean cut green grass, flowers blooming in the garden, and patio furniture! I took two wicker chairs I bought from Ikea a few years ago, and freshened them up with some paint! These chairs are actually still for sale at Ikea for $34.99 each. They are not protected by any kind of sealant and their original color is pretty bland. Instead of throwing them out I decided to spray paint them! I tried a sunflower yellow at first, but soon realized that warm earth tones were what worked best for the look I was going for. The plant stand was passed down to me from my mom who no longer had use for it and was on the verge of throwing it out! There is no way I would allow that, given that the thing is almost as old as I am. The broken wicker cannot be saved, but can easily be covered by plants! I was very pleased with the outcome and the little money I spent!

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