HOPPY SPRING BARGAIN BUNNIES

Hope you enjoyed a great project filled weekend, or just spent time with friends and family. Although I didn't work on any major projects over the weekend, I did attempt a few DIY's and crafts last week. One of which was refreshing some thrifted bunnies I found two weeks ago - at a bargain of only $3 each. Now I'm not all into decorating every surface for Easter, but these made a simple addition to my existing Spring vignette on my buffet at our entrance...



This simple add was only $9.


I've seen similar white bunnies priced at $10 each at HomeGoods to $39 at Pottery Barn.

POVERELLO THRIFT - Wilton Manors
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
I spotted these hares mixed in with some other Easter goodies while checking our a (new to me) thrift shop up in Ft. Lauderdale. I felt like I had hit the Easter decor Lottery. I'm guessing a store must have donated their merchandise - more about that later - now, back to the bunnies...



Cute, but I left him there for another thrifter =)

He's so "hoppy"!!! =)

Minus the roses & bow and this bunny's got potential!


Brought them to their new home...

After cleaning them, took them outside to be primed & sprayed...


Priming helps even out the surface & existing colors
(so it doesn't fight the white)


So cute!

White satin spray gave a refreshed coat...


And I used a pillar holder to give height to the trio's composition.
 




The thrifted pedestal bowl (from back in Fall) did have green apples, which I switched out for some green grass (I found on clearance for $3 at West Elm after Christmas) and I added some simple dec eggs I picked up at HomeGoods back in February (pack of 16 hanging crackle eggs for $5)


The bunnies could also be painted in chocolate brown, heirloom white, or even with glitter - but I like the simplicity of the white...


A simple switch in chalk - from "A" to "O"...


Hoppy Spring & Thrifting!
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18 comments:

  1. c.w.frostingApril 4, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    $39 vs. spray paint? love this idea, they came out gorgeous! visiting from the DIY showoff.

    -caroline
    http://cwfrosting.blogspot.com

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 4, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I love what you did with your hoppies, Lynda... they're so cute. I also love your vignetter for spring, you're very talented! I'm your new follower, hope you come over and visit. Now, I'm off to hop around the rest of your blog!
    FABBY

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  3. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    very cute :) can we start thinking spring is really here

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  4. kcApril 4, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Oh Lynda this is so adorable.

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  5. LYNDA QUINTERO-DAVIDSApril 4, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Thanks!!! And thanking for hopping on over to this blogger - I mean bunny trail!

    :D Lynda

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  6. Beverly@southernhomesweethomeApril 4, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Beautiful.. it is ever bit as pretty as Pottery Barn

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  7. Mikey FullerApril 4, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    It is so pretty! I love me a can of spray paint!

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  8. Lynn at Cottage and CreekApril 4, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Your little bunnies are too cute! And you're right about the benefits of priming first. I often get impatient, but it's really a good idea to prepare for the paint. Your vignette is lovely. I'm so glad spring is finally here!!
    ~Lynn

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  9. All That GlittersApril 4, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    so pretty! I would of never thought those were spray painted!

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  10. PatApril 5, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Oh, I have passed up so many bunnies because they were too brilliant for me. Now there will be a run on bunnies, and none left on the shelves! LOL

    Pat

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  11. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    oh my soo cute and creative

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  12. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I was just a Poverello a few weeks ago. I bought a few large off white plates for a little girl tea party I plan to throw soon. What a small world.

    PS. love the bunnies!

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  13. Pinky at Designs by PinkyApril 5, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    My son lives in WILTON MANORS!!!! I just sent him this link to your blog and asked if he has been to this thrift store!!!! I love your bunnies and what you did. Your vignette is beautiful! XO, Pinky

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  14. KathleenApril 5, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Lovely! I like the white bunnies!

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  15. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 6, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    What a fabulous find and I love them all white. Beautiful vignette and the eggs are fabulous also. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  16. RoeshelApril 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Super cute, Lynda! Everything is perfect and ready for spring! Love the painted bunnies (I did that too!) and your crackled eggs and "Hoppy Easter". Gorgeous!

    Thanks for linking up your thing for spring! I love seeing what you're up to!

    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Roeshel

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  17. Jaclyn | One Thousand OaksApril 17, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Those are really cute! What a great find! I have been looking all over for bunnies like that but there don't seem to be any cheap enough for me to buy! Great job spray painting too! They look crisp and clean! And Pretty!

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  18. RoeshelMarch 28, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    So good to see this again - it deserves a reappearance! Super cute and your styling skills get me every time. ::drool:: ;)
    Hope all is well!

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