I live in a very small place. It's not my first. In fact, I learned how to live small and simply by living in a studio apartment. I came to love that apartment. I wouldn't hesitate to move to a studio again. Now don't get me wrong, I love beautiful things, just not too many. I'm very careful what I bring into my home. Nothing could have prepared me for how many times I had to move over the last several years. I learned the value of traveling light.
Now when I buy something, I always consider whether it is something I would move, if I had to move again. Great mindset when you are on a small fixed budget. Simplicity makes me happy.
As you know, I've been decorating my little beach cottage, on the super cheap. I am using what I have. The few new things I've bought come from the dollar store and the Goodwill.
Also, as you know, I've been using a lot of blue in my decor. But, my first love will always be pink. So I decided to paint this vase pink.
BEFORE
I got this beautiful porcelain vase at the Goodwill for $1.50.
AFTER
I used paint from Pat Catan's in a chalk finish. I always prefer pottery in matte finishes, so it worked perfectly. I love it!
I love this paint so much, I want to get more cheap vases and paint them too!
So what to do think, dear readers? Should I paint these vases pink?
These are my favorites. The only reason I'm hesitating is they are vintage Haeger in a lava finish, which I love.
