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Thrifted Find | A Pretty “Welcoming” Pineapple Vase

Thrifted find | Pretty Welcoming vase gold pineapple vase 8 Its so ugly its cool thrift challenge || This is our Bliss

I’ll be honest. I’m feeling majorly giddy about what I’m sharing with you today for this month’s It’s So Ugly It’s Cool Thrift Challenge hosted by Jess from Domicille 37!

I’m not a pro thrifter by any means, but I do love a good find! Typically, my thrifting routine consists of walking into the store, loading 10 frames into the cart and walking out. Yes, I do love buying thrift store frames for the numerous gallery walls in our home. #itskindamything

So, I can often be found swooping in the local shops or GW every now and then to take a whirl around the store and see if I can scoop anything up as I stroll through the jam-packed, overstocked aisles in hopes that maybe, just maybe, I will spot a gem.

I mean, a 99¢ find with potential is a gem all day long!

Let me show you what I found. And yes, it really was 99¢!! Say whaaat?!

Thrifted find | Pretty Welcoming vase | gold pineapple vase 2 | Its so ugly its cool thrift challenge || This is our BlissI love pineapples and anytime I spy one, I swoop it up. Whether it be at a thrift store or my go-to spots – HomeGoods, Target, etc… They are a sign of welcome and are super on trend in decor right now pretty much year-round, but it’s especially fun to pull the pineapple decor out in the summer time. The fruit screams fun in the sun and a divine wining and dining at a summer dinner party. Like I said, I heart them, so when I saw this itty bitty pineapple piece, I picked it up and scoped it out. I didn’t care for the dully, kind of dingy colors, but thought with a bit of the Midas Touch, I’d have it spiffed up in no time.

I’m not 100% sure what its intended purpose was, but I thought it could be the sweetest little vase!

So, I grabbed my Rustoleum gold spray paint and gave it a thorough coat to cover it all….Waited 10 minutes and sprayed a 2nd coat. It dries incredibly fast, so was able to take it back in the house after about 30 minutes. *Please note: The drying time required varies from piece to piece. It depends on the size of the object, number of coats, weather conditions, etc. When in doubt, let it sit for awhile longer!

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I’ve been known to grab a can of gold spray paint a time or 2, but I just love the end result. Its almost fool-proof!

Oh and here’s the pretty penny price tag proof. Check it.
Thrifted find | Pretty Welcoming vase | gold pineapple vase | Its so ugly its cool thrift challenge || This is our BlissAt first I wasn’t sure where I was going to use it and I knew it needed a good home. Suddenly a light-bulb went off and I remembered I had an empty space on a shelf in the guestroom after I removed a small gold vase and snuck it onto a shelf in our newly refreshed master bedroom. It was the perfect size and would bring the gold right back in!

Thrifted find | Pretty Welcoming vase | gold pineapple vase 1 | Its so ugly its cool thrift challenge || This is our Bliss

When I styled the guestroom for the One Room Challenge reveal last spring, I even had yellow tulips in a vase on the gold table below the shelf, so I knew yellow was going to be a go.

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If you remember back to week #5 of the Spring 2015 ORC, I share my plans to use these hooks in this space for guests to hang their towels on.

Still in love with these guys a year later.

Guestroom Revamp - guest towel hooks - gold pineapple hooks - This is our BlissI don’t doubt that my thrifted pineapple vase feels right at home in here. Right in there with the several other pretty pineapple friends. And the pineapple is a sign of welcome – so fitting for a guestroom! What do you think?!Pineapple pieces in the guestroom | pretty gold pineapple vase | its so ugly its cool thrift challenge || This is our Bliss

Since keeping fresh flowers in there won’t be the norm, I can easily stick some faux greens in it similar to the ones that sat on this shelf before. I usually keep a slew of these, these and these on hand.

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You can pluck the greens right out of the pot and put them in your own piece.

Thrifted find | Pretty Welcoming vase | gold pineapple vase 6 | Its so ugly its cool thrift challenge || This is our BlissThrifted find | Pretty Welcoming vase | gold pineapple vase 4 | Its so ugly its cool thrift challenge || This is our BlissI can’t think of a better way to spend a buck. ha!

Thrifted find | Pretty Welcoming vase gold pineapple vase 8 Its so ugly its cool thrift challenge || This is our Bliss

Have you scored any thrifted gems lately? Any for a dollar?! 😉
It's so Ugly It's cool thrift challenge | Pretty Pineapple vase || This is our Bliss

Now for even more thrilling thrifted finds, you must check out these fabulously talented ladies to see what they’ve scored of their own. I have a feeling you will ponder a quick trip to the thrift store after seeing how incredibly awesome their finds are! 

 
Not interested in hunting down a new pineapple piece? You can see more of my favorite pineapple pieces here!
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Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope to see you again very very soon!
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  • Stephanie @ Casa Watkins
    April 5, 2016 at 10:07 PM

    Oh my gosh Rachael! This is adorable!! What a transformation! I would have completely passed on this. So beautiful and definitely a #ItsSoUglyItsCool transformation.

  • britt kingery
    April 5, 2016 at 4:39 PM

    Everything pineapple is better gold, and this is no exception! It turned out so cute. That’s 99 cents well spent!

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 7, 2016 at 1:08 PM

      Best $.99 I’ve spent in awhile ha! Thanks so much!! Gold has never done me wrong 😉

  • Jessica
    April 4, 2016 at 7:18 PM

    I saw this and loved it…I have some pineapple candleholders….but I have yet to see a pineapple vase. This is so cool and clever. Love the gold!

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      April 7, 2016 at 1:33 PM

      Thanks, Jess!! I’m super obsessed with them and I thought I vase would be the perfect addition to my “collection”! 😉

  • Sara
    April 1, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    Rachel, this is SO you! It looks so expensive!! Well done.

  • Roxanne
    April 1, 2016 at 9:06 AM

    Wow-the power of spray paint! How adorable, the gallery wall looks beautiful!

  • kathrynbaugher
    March 31, 2016 at 4:49 AM

    Such a great find!! You found the perfect home for it. It looks beautiful.

  • Mary Christoph
    March 29, 2016 at 8:26 AM

    You are so talented! Love your ideas

    • Rachael @ This is our Bliss
      March 31, 2016 at 4:12 PM

      Thanks, Mary! That’s really sweet of you! I’m so happy you still enjoy reading 😉