thrift store finds {before & after}

I picked up this little wooden cutting board for 50 cents at a thrift store a few months ago.

before:

 

I gave it a coat of dark stain.....

 

after:

LOVE!!

 

I'm on the lookout for a few more cutting boards, as I eventually want to do something like this on the counter.....

 

 

Another thing I picked up, was this vintage lantern....

 

 

I originally thought about whitewashing it or, you guessed it, putting some dark stain on it, but Peter suggested leaving it be, and I agree, it looks perfect as is!

 

 

I wanted something for the top of the armoire in our bedroom. It looks perfect there (I just need to add a candle)!

 

I found a similar lantern at Pottery Barn, of course, much more than what I paid.

 

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