Penny's Vintage Home: Don't Buy New...Redo!

The weather was just gorgeous in New Mexico today! H and I spent the entire day outside working in the yard

I worked on a vignette that is right by the front door. (H painted some park benches, trimmed trees, and a bunch of other stuff..)

I started the vignette with a picture that my daughter gave me the other day. She was tired of it and her decorating style has went a different direction...so, lucky me! I was with her when she bought this picture at a yard sale for $3....she saw it first or I would have bought it!

I added a wicker desk that has been in the potting shed out in the back yard. I have had this desk for years...got it at a yard sale for $2. I try to move things each season so they seem new to me! My motto is "don't buy new...redo!"

The last time you saw this vintage hanging oil lamp, it had a Halloween owl in it.....and it was in the entryway.. Don't you love the "hanger" for the welcome sign? My own creation...made from baling wire!

I put a French table runner on the desk and added an architectural piece....perfect for a bird and nest.

Under the desk, is a vintage marble top table. I have displayed a concrete frog that belonged to my grandmother. I love that frog!!!

You may remember this candelabra thingy that I had on the coffee table last summer. The plant in it is from Saint Pattys day...it has really grown!

I don't buy a lot of new stuff each season..I try to use what I already have in a different way! That angel on the right is now over the rose picture....

This is the cherub plaque that I bought on Saturday for 2.50 ...it is now painted

and is part of the new vignette!

I couldn't seem to take a picture without getting my reflection in the door. (still in my old painting clothes!) I did a simple welcome vignette on the other side of the front door.

cute duck couple...

and their babies!

37 comments:

The Porcelain RoseApril 29, 2013 at 8:06 PM
Penny,
So glad to have you visit me!
Thank you for your sweet comments.
You are a girl after my own heart! I agree.... "don't buy new - redo!".
Hope you will visit me often.
Will visit again soon!
Hugs,
Elizabeth
The Porcelain RoseApril 29, 2013 at 8:12 PM
P.S. I love how you displayed your framed roses!!!
I too......... collect old floral prints..... mostly roses.
I have a wonderful collection of Paul de Longpre yard long prints in the most wonderful old chippy frames.
KristinApril 29, 2013 at 9:49 PM
Very nice! you are so creative!
theromanticroseApril 30, 2013 at 12:48 AM
Bello!Bellissimo il tuo portico!Quel quadro che era di tua figlia stupendo!Vorrei sedermi lì a prendere un té con te!Buona giornata!Rosetta
free style creating by VillyApril 30, 2013 at 1:12 AM
Is so cool your vintage style!I love your posts!
greats from Greece
SandyApril 30, 2013 at 3:19 AM
Your front porch is wonderful and so many
good ideas!
Thanks for sharing
Sandy
DiApril 30, 2013 at 4:56 AM
Penny love your style and always enjoy your posts.
Sherry @ Thrift My HouseApril 30, 2013 at 5:26 AM
Your porch is so inviting! So pretty and I love all the details. That picture of the roses is amazing, so vivid. Paint really transformed the angels. All of it, gorgeous!
sunnyskiesandsweetteaApril 30, 2013 at 5:57 AM
The porch turned out beautiful! I have that same picture. It is so pretty.

Blessings,
Amy Jo
Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasApril 30, 2013 at 6:08 AM
Penny,
Such a lovely vignette to greet visitors to your spectacular home!!

I Love everything!! LOL!! I wish I had a roof over my front porch so that I could "play" more but with the roof being 18 feet up in the air, there is no protection from the elements. You have such a fantastic collection of all kind of things!! Every visit to your blog is such a feast for the eyes and such a joy!!

Hugs,
Deb
Julie MarieApril 30, 2013 at 7:47 AM
Just beautiful Penny... I too try to "shop at home" as much as I can and re~use things in different places... love all your little special spots to sit and relax and daydream... and your froggie that belonged to your grandma is priceless... xoxo Julie Marie
EugeniaApril 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM
I love everything! I'll try to redo too!! Hugs
PendraApril 30, 2013 at 9:43 AM
Ooooh Penny it is so lovely! You crack me up when you say a "simple" vignette...nothing simple about it, GORGEOUS is more like it!! I love your re-do attitude, it's so true moving it, makes it new to me too!!
Hugs,
Pendra
UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 12:15 PM
What a welcoming pretty vignette-nicely done.
That roses pic is perfect for you.
Have a good week.
AlessandraApril 30, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Your porch is such lovely and i love very much your vignettes.
Kisses
Alessandra
Rena DesignsApril 30, 2013 at 2:58 PM
Penny your beautiful imagination is endless! I am bowing to all your inspirational ideas!
Gina @ VictorianWannaBeApril 30, 2013 at 3:26 PM
It all looks great, love that rose picture!
Deborah@Green Willow PondApril 30, 2013 at 5:22 PM
I love all your little touches! White makes anything right :) That lantern and welcome sign are beautiful! Have a great week Penny.

Hugs,
Deborah
Donna WilkesApril 30, 2013 at 7:09 PM
No, I would have grabbed that painting right out of your hands. I have a wall of florals in my entry. Your front door is so welcoming. I love the frog!
Denise MarieApril 30, 2013 at 7:29 PM
I try to move things around a bit too.
Liz @ Quirky VistasApril 30, 2013 at 8:00 PM
Wonderful touches, each and every one. Love seeing all you have added to the mix.
Liz
The Quintessential MagpieApril 30, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Penny, my first time visiting your blog. I popped over from Timewashed and Becky's "whites" party. So glad I did! Goodness, you really did a good job shopping your house and arrangeing all your goodies. And that is quite a transformation of those cherubs. Wow!

Thanks so much for sharing with us.

XO,

Sheila
BenteMay 1, 2013 at 1:13 AM
So beautiful. LOVE your new porch. It`s just gorgeous
Rhonda*in*MIMay 1, 2013 at 12:52 PM
Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So inspiring!
Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 1, 2013 at 8:00 PM
You are very creative, so many sweet vignettes!
Blessings,
Cindy
UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 3:39 AM
I, too, believe in the motto, don't buy new...redo! Everything looks pretty...I love the $3 picture of the roses...what a steal! Thanks so much for joining the Rock N Share party! Hope to see you again soon! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch

Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 2, 2013 at 6:55 AM
Your porch is so inviting, Penny. I love all the creative touches. It would be lovely sitting out there with a glass of lemonade. Thanks for sharing at my HOME and have a lovely weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi
Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMay 2, 2013 at 7:17 AM
Penny, you have a very inviting porch to sit out on. So many creative ideas here! Thank you for sharing at my HOME and enjoy your weekend.

Blessings,
Sandi
An Oasis in the DesertMay 2, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Your front porch is so charming and very inviting!
Sarah CollerMay 2, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Just beautiful, Penny! I'm inspired! I'm visiting you from Sandi's HOME party. Hope you're having a nice week. I've posted the new Homemaking Party for the week and would love to have you link up, if you'd like!

Blessings,
Mrs. Sarah Coller
AnonymousMay 2, 2013 at 5:01 PM
You blog is adorable! Newest follower here via the blog hop and I was kinda hopin' that you'd pop on by my neck o' the woods and like me back (if you like what you read!)

Have a great weekend!
Sarah
www.enjoyingtheepiphany.com
DoniMay 2, 2013 at 9:39 PM
Goodness Penny..you should write a weekly story for your local garden club with pictures!!! Amazing job...and oh wow what a lovely picture! I'd have never thought to put something so pretty out on the front porch! It works beautifully! I love that wicker desk too...and the way you placed all the sweet pieces makes it such a lovely view...people are going to come up and start staring at it and forget to ring your doorbell!!
Thank you so much for sharing your pretty porch with us for my party!
Blessings,
Doni
PJH DesignsMay 4, 2013 at 7:20 AM
Penny everything is beautiful as usual. I love the cherub plaque. Lovely vignettes. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for joining us at Transformed Tuesday.

Hugs,
Peggy~PJH Designs
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMay 5, 2013 at 9:53 PM
Penny, the rose picture is perfect. I love the vignette that you have created. Mixing things up and reusing what you have in different ways makes it seem new. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
KathyMay 7, 2013 at 1:33 PM
Amazingly gorgeous vignette! Love the chandelier with the planter - the cherubs look so sweet! What an amazing deal on that lovely rose artwork! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMay 8, 2013 at 8:48 AM
Beautiful vignette, Penny! Love the rose print. Thanks for linking to the Open House party.
xx,
Sherry
UnknownMay 11, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Great job! Everything looks so beautiful. I am big bird enthusiast so I am thrilled to see the figures of birds that you have. Congratulations on being featured on What's It Wednesday. I am a new Follower of your Blog.

It makes my day to hear from my friends!

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Don't Buy New...Redo!

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