Week 3: Screen Gems and Assorted Stuff

Rain, rain go away. I want to pick today.

I probably said that almost every day last week but to no avail. The bad luck and the bad weather continued for week three of Spring Cleanup.

But there were a few bright spots.

The high point was finding yet another screen that might serve as the frame for Amy's Christmas bulb tree.

To recap:

 

In week one, I found this screen door, which is going to take a lot of work, to, well, make it work.

 

But right after I had posted about week two, I found screen no. 2. Much better. Its bigger than screen no. 1, plus there's that scalloped edge that I absolutely adore. And best of all, it's pretty much good to go and doesn't need a lot of TLC.

But what could be better than one practically perfect scalloped edge screen?

How about -- wait for it -- two of them?

 

Actually screen no. 3 is the glass version of screen no. 2. This frame is in better shape than screen no. 2 but getting that glass out might be tricky. Hopefully, it won't require a trip to the emergency room.

Other assorted finds (note the wet deck serving as a backdrop):

 

Oak doll bed. Needs a screw on the frame and a good washing. Probably something I'll add to the next garage sale.

 

Popeye pinball game. Mr. VS, helpful as ever, was quick to point out the obvious: The pinball game ball is missing its lever, springs and balls. But, I tried to tell him as he rolled his eyes, it still has great graphics. Into the Etsy shop, it will eventually go.

 

 

Finally, this suitcase, which, yeah, I know, is a real fixer-upper. I'm seeing it re-glued, with twill tape trimming those rough edges, and decoupaged to protect the paper finish. But I may have to hide it from you-know-who, so it doesn't end up being tossed away during our cleanup week. 

P.S. The winner of last week's giveaway is Eddie M. Congrats. I didn't find anything small enough and mail-able enough for this week but I'm hoping to make up for it next week.

Comments

[Into Vintage]

I think one of those scallopy screens should wing its way to Oregon so we can have some sort of bi-coastal screen project going on. That's the best screen I've ever seen -- loving those scallops! And thanks for the shout-out. We are in the midst of some never-ending-falling-sidways rain here too...bleh.

[Amy]

That suitcase is adorable! Can we see it after you give it a little TLC?

[deb]

what wonderful finds...and Im so glad I found your blog!