Give Me a Hand Bookends

Two aspects I enjoy about home decor are upcycling or changing up finds and mix and matching different styles to create fresh looks. I did both with this easy thrift store makeover that started with a pair of hand bookends.

I loved the details on the hands and that they were funky, but I didn't like the pale pink flesh color so I changed that!

I spray painted the hands a flat black first.

I then brushed on Antique Gold Rub-n-Buff.

The black underneath helps the details to better stand out. 

I love the juxtaposition of modern decor with antiques. It creates something unexpected and exciting to look at. The modern bookends with antique, leatherbound books is a fresh take on style.

These bookends are great for creating a tabletop book display.  Remember to look at what things CAN BE rather than what they are while thrifting. The hands will be for sale at my upcoming POP-UP SHOP, April 18th and 19th.