My guest room is, well, a hodge podge of leftovers. AND, it has pink carpeting that we would love to tear out. But, until then, I have tried to embrace the pink by decorating with grey and white and few green and pink touches. I decided the room needed a more homey touch. I decided to start with some vignettes for the dresser and night stand.
I scoped out vignettes on Pinterest and with a few pins in mind, I set out to the local thrift store. I found so many good things! These are just a few of them:
![Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEQXgb2KCtAGvTVSjXgpRFVHOcySE3DruBjhUY32yOsQvTcOUPrGubMbt5OmYnSTpU8QMroLX0284TKBsZfe541fkTJ_LEQvruaV21565f4Xn_reJ6PzZKYB5Amuh5IoOSpGARlirtNgS/s280/thrift-store-finds.jpg)
I put some of these, and a few more things purchased previously at the thrift store, to create a cute, farmhouse vignette on the top of the dresser in the spare room.
![Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd0B2XtukCzHDbjwLZ-TqyxVv11UxRhgWA6fcvQW_t_1Bj2mrE0z63olfQbkQ46zvP1gmBjnU43D2BaOAiYnmys4_JQhljOxXDlK5GcvbpdGb2uQwrppS02FkwZQVRGvxLUrwjAj99EmYa/s280/create-a-vignette.jpg)
This vignette from The Endearing Home was my starting point.
![Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4HXnquXajqG0czqEwm_JK9B5nAJFUh38nGV5TdrUQg2fj2uoutVK0sN8fb3OZ4mevY7FljlR5Q5thg6B_-dCM9boFcYa67eoZ3tTazOpIlhFkngORiZOylOiywDQJnLnIHaRgAH2-lseO/s280/endearing-home-vignette.jpg)
I had a stool I purchased for $2. It was white, but I wanted some color (grey is a color, right?), so I painted it. I liked the streaking, weathered look on the inspiration stool, so I sanded it by hand with some coarse sandpaper.
![Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi65mPKlMbKPXOHb7Lo6YvPBl-3h2CpvJN7Gza7WxaqeSosSdeoTwyPUF8Tu7DCko-oLLu9OEfMDfHJtU-QExpdHEFH8cqHyhkVvtg2a0aC5xLRgdppwvzCMzfctD_5Rl_96eRsfBNWvEj6/s280/guest-bedroom-vignette.jpg)
Behind the stool, I placed both a old, vintage chalkboard and a nice, wood framed mirror. In looking at the pictures, I think I will hang the mirror, rather than propping it.
![Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7X8AcosQICYPnDPwwDsVB0IZ9kH9nC3rpedgmF15ZIAQy17AlYGd1lioZNO3FM5Nb6I_8zWY4ZawCQ6fdeN3GvXYkq-WsQAqBCjVp77Onvzl03We6hm4-xPUZSA21qdxRiIkDLb84Spfi/s280/use-a-round-frame-as-a-wreath.jpg)
Instead of a wreath, I used a round frame from the thrift store that I hung from a piece of sheer ribbon taped to the back of the chalkboard.
![Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktIhiaVW5MsASg08kiAVOHLboNrriDRMtzVjXpykrWF2qAh9GdsD9aYJk3N6rHJ4qt56oF321q1AHLZKCD7YwWsr2i9FRCJX1WVFn_guJ8borWLeUSvsUOpZqAyLXghkiwNVVRJyHfHHc/s280/colored-glass-bottles.jpg)
I added some colored glass bottles and a teacup and saucer with a candle in it. I purchased on complete place setting of this vintage, 1978 Greenbrier rhododendron china. I love it and the teacup may be replaced to keep the set together, and so it can better be seen.
![Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2CS-pwDNYEhqnI9whF47nUD7m6SQTZTDu3qDtMexqPipb9EM84YqHPP3y-U_50baPK-pcYBazOzM5vkbAUTbwZv9xswAjEMCNFS1K74kVB3jCZ4d_8YQpd6rTqpJURKC5TMQKfOkdRbK/s280/glass-bottle-vase.jpg)
The dark green bottle vase on the side got some white berries I had, as did the pink small glass container.
![Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSSPMvjX_YOcEdBY1KVhGbq4ib8Ig_Fo8QW5rkhZwh7CkcCTch9U1ZvPZmoXPis5RUHx9ats7hNrD9hOQBOkyby5h-IH_kCP7ZVXMRUliGiUnUmGhnudAvd562G1FDc-O62g7OvQeg0dl/s280/paint-a-thrift-store-stool.jpg)
My inspiration vignette had a linen in it. I couldn't find a good one today at the thrift store, but then I remembered that I bought three vintage tablecloths at the thrift store the week before. One of them was perfect--it is hard to see, but has light green and pink on it. I folded it up and placed it diagonally across the dresser.
![Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette Thrift Store Finds Become Charming Farmhouse Vignette](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiytRTNx4vrud0Gm1GNgOX36UvBCcqYhSaj-52P3BlgN0dOap6IbIN9zX4uOFQ9ndL04J_pHLLC5qZDEuIg_h-proUITFGjRsoXmv5_dDLu9XYbl5y_bYStymzkoxnJ2F8pkxtu5_lwjr_k/s280/thrift-store-finds-in-a-cute-vignette.jpg)
I can't wait to use and share my other finds. Knowing what I was looking for in general BEFORE I went to the thrift store, sure helped me to focus and find great things. Here is what I spent (many items were half price):
stool $2
3 glass bottles $3
vintage tablecloth $3.50
chalkboard $1
vintage dishes $3
round frame $1.50
mirror $3
Total: $17
Can I get a woohoo?!!
I love to go thrift store shopping! I like your idea of having something General in mind before you go and that helps you to focus when you're there.😀
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