Candi's Fabulous Finds

I don't know about you... but I have always had a love for makeovers... I love all types of them! There is just something awesome in seeing potential in something or someone and watching transformation take place! 

I wanted to share some fun finds that I found in various places this last year.

The first half of the picture is the fun 1960's mirror I found on Craigslist, sadly I do not have the before picture but it was originally a gold-ish bronze frame, that needed some help... Metallic silver spray paint  and looks like new! 

Bottom half of picture is another great Craigslist find...  a fabulous credenza ( again I wish I would've taken a before pic.. I promise I have some other before pics of other items!)  Imagine with me.. it was Sage Green but now a nice metallic silver! I used Martha Stewarts Precious Metals Line it is a two step process, a base and a glaze... it took a little work but I am happy with the results!

Next Fabulous Find the nostalgic spoon & fork... I can remember a pair of these in my grandma's house.. So I was happy to find these in a downtown Phoenix awesome shop called Ms. Funky Junk , if you like things that have been repurposed, you should definitely check out this great shop! 

Okay, I told you I had some before and after pics... so here we go! Here is recent find from another fabulous downtown Phoenix shop called Sweet Salvage ...  You MUST go check out this place... so many unique and cool things! This place is only open four days of every month, beginning the third Thursday of each month. The next one will be November 15th and will focus on Holiday items. 

Doors open at 10am, but you should arrive early and expect a crowd & a line...  if you don't want to fight the crowd you can come on a different day.. but you can be guaranteed that many things will be sold. This a no nonsense kind of shopping. First come, First serve. :)

 I have been looking for a large metal W and I finally found one I liked... since the rust didn't really go with my house I decided to spray paint it.. It is not completely finished, I plan to distress it and add a silver glaze...but I am loving it already!

And lastly, I found this awesome hanging light fixture in yet another fabulous downtown shop,

 Zinnias at Melrose

At first glance I wasn't so sure... it felt like a risk.. like it could potentially be very ugly or could be awesome... but since it is was 50% off I decided to go for it... and I must say I am so happy I did! We love it and fits perfectly in our home.  I used a Valspar spray paint and transformation! :)

Well, I hope you enjoy my finds. Hopefully, I will have more to show in the future, as I am on the look for some lamps, a clock and a fun accent chair. 

Take some risks this week! Look for hidden potential... and in terms of decorating do what YOU like.. who cares if it follows "the rules". :)

Our 4 year old

Hard to believer our lil' Averi is now 4 years old! She is such a blessing to our life.. she brings joy & laughter to our days!

We celebrated a few days early at a Prince & Princess Night at Valley Christian High School. The vocal ensemble team dressed up as princes & princesses & performed various Disney songs.. not to mention we had a lovely tea party! So fun.. Averi was in heaven! 

For her birthday she requested that we go to Costa Vida for dinner.. we did not complain and were quite pleased that she did not request McDonalds! 

After dinner we came back to our house for a family party. (we opted for a combo kids birthday party later this month since Trenton and Averi's birthdays are only a month apart... we will be having Knights and Princess themed party!) 

This was the year of the princess barbies! Averi was thrilled to get the princess barbie castle dollhouse (not sure daddy was as thrilled to have to put it together the next day. ha.) 

 Another milestone event - First Official Haircut!!! This took a little convincing, since she wants her hair to be long like "Tangled's". But she seemed pleased to see they didn't cut off too much and they styled it with flowers. :)

Our dear friend and super talented photographer Jennifer Jones captured some great shots of Averi.


I asked Averi a few questions and here is what I got:

Favorite Color:  Orange, Purple, Yellow & Pink. "And then I like all the colors!"

Favorite Show: Tinkerbell & Pocahontas

Favorite Song: Just Around the River Bend, from Pocahontas

What do you want to be when you grow up?  "A glittery butterfly" and  she wants to have a "lady job and wear jewelry, a dress & leggings".

Interests: Dancing, Singing, Soccer

Favorite Friends: Kaylee, Beth, Pierson, Jackson, Zoe & Zander

Bible Verses: "God made me in a wonderful way."   "A joyful heart is good medicine."