This past summer I came across an article in Real Simple featuring artful outdoor furniture pieces. Being a gardener, I was very interested in acquiring a piece or two. I thought ‘I’ve seen stuff like that at the thrift store’. I decided to keep a look out for older metal pieces that I could spray paint. In October, I came across a brilliantly blue (painted) vintage metal table. It was $2.00. I really liked the snowflake pattern and thought the bright blue would look great in my new garden. I brought it home and stored it in the shed. Meanwhile, in the back of my mind was the desire to add to our living room a visually lightweight, gold colored table. So just the other day, I decided to spray paint the blue metal table, that was in the shed, gold. Well, I’m really happy with the outcome. I used Tremclad Hammered paint ($8.99 per can). 
Just 2 coats and the job was done. I want to stress how home decorating can be done on the smallest of budgets. If you have patience, shop used, and use spray paint! As for the garden piece, I’m confident I’ll find other items at the thrift store or at a garage sale in the future. I hope I’ve encouraged you to reuse where you can and be adventurous with your decorating.
