Perfectly Imperfect - Embracing the Chipped, Worn and Tarnished

Sometimes Imperfect is Pure Perfection

 Chipped, worn, tarnished, and scratched -
think of it as adding character and personality and forget about polishing or repainting.

Here's to embracing our imperfections!

Very worn silver ice bucket - I'll take it.

Does my rusty old fan work - who knows since I'm scared to plug it in - images of fingers flying!

Sit at your own risk -- but it's the perfect plant stand.

Worn antique spoons

Chipped paint doesn't make me love this landscape any less.

When I spotted this cobweb ridden typewriter table in the garage at an estate sale, it said, "Kelly, save me!", so I did!

Glad I rescued this horse from the glue factory!

The original hardware holes add charm to this mirror.

The Rico Suave of gnomes, this little guy spices up my garden. 

So when you spot a broken down and battered treasure, look past the lack of makeup and perfume
 and you'll find it's perfectly perfect just the way it is.

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Monday

I'll be joining The Nester to flaunt my imperfections!

Get Outta My Head Please - Between Naps on the Porch - The Delectable Home
Tuesday:
Home Stories A to Z - Knick of Time - How to Nest for Less - My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Coastal Charm - A Stroll Thru Life - A Bowl Full of Lemons - Not Just a Housewife
Our Delightful Home
Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style - Very Merry Vintage Style - Faded Charm - Uncommonly Yours
The Shady Porch - Blue Cricket Design From My Front Porch to Yours
The 36th Avenue - Junk in Their Trunk
Thursday
No Minimalist Here - Shabby Creek Cottage - House of Hepworths
From My Front Porch to Yours - The Vintage Farmhouse - 52 Mantels
Friday
At the Picket Fence - French Country Cottage - 2805 - Redoux - The Shabby Nest
The Charm of Home - Addicted 2 Decorating - The Grant Life - Tatertots & Jello - Rustic Crafts & Chic Decor
Saturday
Funky Junk Interiors 

Feather Trees & Shiny Brites

I adore vintage feather trees which are made of dyed goose feathers and were the very first artificial Christmas trees made to resemble the white pines in the German forest. The feather tree originated in Germany in the 19th Century, and was first created in an attempt to prevent further deforestation.   

Check out the close up of the goose feathers - imagine that poor person who had to attach them!  

Forget about the workers - what about the poor geese!  Look at them - running for their lives from the crazy pluckers!

One problem with buying the vintage trees - they are prohibitively expensive - some going for upwards of $300!  

What's a vintage, feather tree loving girl to do.  Solution, buy the knock offs!  I have two such faux feather trees and I adore them (is it wrong to feel this way about an inanimate object?).  They even came in their cute little copper pots (thanks Home Goods!).  With some tiny vintage ornaments dangling on them, they look fantastic.  A few more Shiny Brites in the pots and done.  

The wide spacing between branches makes them perfect for showing off favorite ornaments!  

These ornaments came from my father-in-law who had a huge collection that he would display on his tree every year.  These were the ones he wasn't using, probably because they are so small, so he gave them to me!   My favorite is the little pink acorn. 

So if you're ever at a yard sale and you spot an old goose feather tree, grab that puppy before I do!

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It's Overflowing
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Blue Cricket Design
No Minimalist Here
House of Hepworths
Junk in Their Trunk
The 36th Avenue
Between Naps on the Porch
At the Picket Fence
The Shabby Creek Cottage
The Shabby Nest
2805
My Romantic Home
Common Ground
Funky Junk Interiors

Unusual Wreath & a Vintage Christmas

It's not a dented old jell-o mold - it's a Christmas wreath!  That's what I saw when I spotted this little baby at the thrift shop.  With a bright red bow, it's festive and perfect for the kitchen (although I hate to bake)!  This mold was among the pile of thrift store booty (here) I found recently.  I said I would be using most of it for my Christmas decorating this year and I have. 

Filled with vintage ornaments, from family or collected over the years, are two old glass fish bowls.  In between them sits a Japan Santa mug like the one I had as a kid.  Snowmen salt and pepper shakers my girls painted years ago join Santa.  

Santa is brimming with mini marshmallows. His cheeks may not be as rosy but this Santa is still a looker!

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