*Thrift Haul and Makeovers* *DIYs* *French Country Style*

[@selvaespana9611]

Dear Deborah I’m so glad 😀 that you’re back ! You don’t have any idea how much you touch many of your viewers, your talent is immeasurable. May the Lord always bless you for the mesmerizing talent you have, Millions of thanks!

[@sheilasanders7908]

“It’s a Friday night and I’m middle aged”, that was so funny and exactly what I would rather do instead of going out. Your esthetic and mine are very similar.. I love to watch your videos because I am just not a follower of the bland, neutral color trends and minimalist decor that are currently popular. Your home is coming together beautifully and I look forward to seeing the transformation. Hopefully it will be smooth sailing now since y’all had such a rocky start in your renovation adventures. I also appreciate how you show your “oops” moments and how you keep at it until you find just the right finish. I’m looking for a breadbox now to use in staging. Happy spring and best wishes to you and your family.

[@coinkydink3984]

Ditto... I love those danty and ornate things... I look for frames with details becasue I paint and draw... can't afford to frame things with new frames, but there are so many lovely used things. its fun to hunt for them!

[@homedecor6915]

Sconces are in my home too, mine are from the 1970's and I was able to thrift them for free!

[@Valerie77777]

You said "I don't know why I paint this way". I think you are an artist and creator of beautiful things, and that is why you paint the way you do. I just love how you work and create! That breadbox is outstanding! I just love watching you create. Those pots are absolutely gorgeous, too. Ohhhh how I love the candlestick with that lavender. I cannot wait for your next video! Thank you for sharing all of this with us.

[@sharonmika4786]

I have really missed your painting videos. Fascinating how you add the colors. Love the breadbox❤️💫

[@aabga1]

I love the subtle purple accents!

[@neldahughes9629]

I know what I'm going to do with that old bread box in my garage. Thanks for the idea.

[@tamtim6770]

Good morning from Kentucky! I woke up to a bit of snow this morning! Brrr! My mom used to use a product called, Zip Strip. It was back in the 70's and it would just peel right off with a putty knife. Products back then were a lot better, in my opinion.

[@shannonkieta8496]

You are freaking AMAZING!!!! My fave is the bread box!

[@gailchurch194]

Love the lavender! I am 67 yrs old. When I was a small child my favorite aunt had a lavender guest bedroom I thought was so beautiful. All these years later and I have never forgotten that beautiful room.

[@galemurphy5497]

Yaaaaaay, a diy video from Deborah. I love how cute everything turned out. Cute cute cute. Love the cameo of Maxine.

[@patriciareeps3389]

Everything turned out so pretty. Your home will truly reflect you I think people follow trends and eventually everyone’s home looks the same. I had so many of the things you thrifted but when I downsized I got rid of them. I had that cream colored metal wall basket for years. I painted it so many times. It’s great for wall decor in almost every room. The bread box turned out great

[@christineribone9351]

I love all the wall sconces and candle holders you found.. I collect the same style and look as yours. I would have snatched them up at that thrift store if you hadn't! That grey/ brown color is also called Griege (grey + beige). But yours is a little darker.

[@alicejump2290]

So appreciated that you don’t hide but change items until they fit your style! Blessed and safe days!

[@bluecottonbykammy7199]

I love cookbooks! I’ll never get tired of books.

[@marywest2896]

although I know you are not anywhere near done, would love another video on the house, a work in progress sort of thing...last one I remember was you working on the floors and ceilings and one room....

[@sherryadess7507]

They all came out nice the bread box is special

[@kathysims8124]

Wow, I love what you have done with all the pieces, I really love your style.

[@SueHawkins6816]

I was glued to this video start to finish. I have said it before and I will keep saying it, you are magic with paint. I love your approach and how you keep finessseing a piece until you have it the way you like. My favorite item from your haul is the gilded candlestick. It is perfect as is in my opinion. As far as " outdated", what is outdated, anyway? Once you find a style you enjoy, run with it. My favorite makeover is the candleholder painted lavender. Love it!!

[@mariekado7151]

So glad you are back. Love your style.

[@NMM11187]

Lovely!! ❤️

[@susangooden1055]

Wow! Everything came out gorgeous. My philosophy is do and buy what makes you happy. Who cares what the trends and designers say. My sister once painted her chandelier purple and olive. Everyone hated it but me. I loved it. Missed your channel. So glad to have you back.

[@lolaottinger3038]

I once had a house that was green and the front door was eggplant, I loved it, and remembered that a couple of times in my life I’ve had olive colored pants and tops that either had purple in them or were purple. Kudos to you and your sister for having such good taste.

[@orietdiamond4185]

I love purple and olive is a great accent with it!

[@sandrarivera6873]

Loved the bread box and a candle stick I wish you continue adding more videos is very therapeutic for me

[@christinewilliams6054]

Good to see you back, i think the sconces are my favourite and the wall pockets looking forward to seeing you soon💌

[@benitajones2544]

Wow!!! Absolutely beautiful. You have great vision. Your style is different, very unique, and beautiful. I love that and I learn so much from your make overs. I like the 7 dollar terracotta ceramic piece, the heavy 3 candle wall sconce, the book stand, and the brass candle piece you can use as table decor. I’m so glad to see you back on u tube. I hope all is well with you and your family. Have a great weekend.

[@djterry1218]

You are so creative. Cups in a tree, I love it!

[@barbkenas5663]

I also love and save old books and magazines for decor and color ideas. I don't follow trends!

[@mistylebrun3189]

Love the colors very sweet looks beautiful

[@mitzialamo9352]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@dartlanddunbar5842]

Everything is so lovely. Your videos are a breath of fresh air. And you do not look tired, you are beautiful, as always! Oh, bread box and the flower pots are my favourites.

[@theresalyons8213]

Love the diy projects. That lavendar and green color is so pretty together. I think the bird print is my favorite. I love birds!

[@thepaintedsouth]

Thank you! I forgot to mention I paid only $4.00 for that bird print. I loved the colors in it for Autumn. 🍁🍂 Xoxoxo

[@theresalyons8213]

@@thepaintedsouth Wow! Even better!😊 I love those colors too. That will br great for fall!

[@trixiegirlism]

I had my doubts about what you were doing with the bread box, but as usual you ended up with a fabulous piece. Looking forward to seeing what you decide for the color of the cabinet. But then, we know it won't be the "final" forever color :)

[@annjohns9939]

Love it all. You make your decor one of a kind. Your painting skills always amaze me. So glad you are back filming for KZbin. Missed you.

[@barb6161]

Love all ur thrifting finds. Can’t wait to see ur creativity in making the items over.

[@heleneyoung9631]

I so enjoy all your videos and appreciate your talent and hard work you put into your home. Thank you for inviting us in to share it. Of all the lovely decorating you do, my favorite is your painting technique. I hope you would consider putting together some just painting videos in addition to your other lovely videos. I try to incorporate that old world look in my own home and haven't found anyone who captures it as well as you. Thank you!

[@tammyaswell4562]

I love watching your process and seeing how beautiful everything turns out.

[@MySilverSprings]

Adore the bread box and candlestick makeover. The added feet make the bread box feel more elegant and special! And I completely agree about all the Syroco (sp?) pieces, I have so many and can't stop buying more! They are beautiful and add a lovely, vintage, French style to any room. Great shopping finds and video!

[@thepaintedsouth]

Hi Amy! Thank you! I think adding little feet or legs really elevates the look. (Pun intended) now I want to put them on everything. 😆 I agree with you. I love buying vintage decor. It just appeals to us and we can't help ourselves, right? 😉 Have a wonderful week! Xoxoxo

[@scsymo1]

So neat to see your completed DIY’s displayed together. So beautiful!!

[@monikavosswilliams5023]

Totally enjoyed the video. Loved how the bread box turned out. I do not like purple or lavender but you made me reconsider using it this spring. Thanks for all the inspiration and I am looking forward to the next video.

[@carlasamson887]

Wow! I love the way that all came together at the end. The greens and purple accents are perfect for spring.

[@thepaintedsouth]

Hi Carla! I'm usually not a fan of lavender, but the curtains made me consider it. I really do like it in the room for Spring! If I can just get Mom to visit. She'll like that room. 🙂 Hope you are doing well. 💜Xoxoxo

[@kansascitian2009]

Thanks for posting! Nice scores on the thrift store finds! That's the way I feel about items I love, give them to me! You don't look tired, you look fab!

[@kansascitian2009]

P.s. Thanks for a dose of sanity.

[@mlm7598]

I can't pick a favorite, they all are just perfect.............you have such an eye for color and how it's going to look. Just precious, all of it. You did surprise me with the clay pots and they turned out fabulously after you added the purple/lavender! Have a beautiful weekend and anxious to see the rooms one by one as you get them done. Blessings

[@Clovergirl7934]

I love that you show all your mistakes and fails! It makes me feel not so inept at trying things. Your end results are always so perfect, so it encourages me to keep going. Thanks for the reality of your videos 💕

[@deeneedler327]

So, so happy to see you. You are my favorite of all channels!! You are so sweet & sometimes funny !!

[@thepaintedsouth]

Thank you so much! That is so nice to hear. I'm honored to be a Fav with so many wonderful creators out there! Hugs! Xoxoxo

[@DelightfullySouthern]

Oh my!!! You are so talented. Can o please have a tiny bit of your talent??? I’m in love with that bread box! I almost bought one at the thrift store. Now I wish I had. I love the books from your haul. I could sit and look at the home decor book for hours. Everything you got was amazing!!! I know you are going to flip and style them perfectly. It was wonderful seeing my beautiful friend this morning!! Love you!! 😘💕🌷🌿☀️💜

[@thepaintedsouth]

Hello Donna! You are silly because I've watched you transform so many thrift store finds into beautiful pieces for your home. And I love your hauls! You and James are the dynamic duo for DIYs. Can't wait to watch your next video. I always look forward to your shenanigans while I have my morning ☕️. Xoxoxo

[@joancaruso170]

I love how it looks with the lavender colors. I liked everything you got from the haul that one piece, in particular, it was white looked like a tin of some sort. Your ideas are so beautiful.

[@debbiesmith526]

You have such a quirky sense of humor that I love! Then you go and paint items in such an unusual way and come out with THE most beautiful decor! I enjoy watching your makeovers. So glad you are back!!

[@catherinestrong4470]

Wow love all the thrifted finds hard to pick one. Love the way you can manipulate the paint, the projects come out great.

[@severitabarrios7895]

Just beautiful. You always amaze me how you DIY decor. I am so happy you are back. I hope your husband is healing well.

[@krish2338]

I love what you did with the bread box. I see them at thrift stores all the time. I’m going to get one and copy your idea to make a display case. Love it!

[@jillbruce3624]

I so look forward to your videos. You scored some awesome things. I had to laugh at the evolution of the breadbox and I am happy that you leave in the real life trials and tribulations. We all have them. The lavender color toned down is really pretty. Keep sharing please Debra. I hope your husband is doing well.

[@CraftingWithTheHeart]

So beautiful. Love you style.blessings

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Hello, Great finds, I love them all but the large 3 dollar sconce and metal flower wall holder were a favorite. I can relax when you paint it is a gift your style pf painting. Display turned out so pretty, I agree the lavender was perfect for the candle holder and terra cotta pots. Take care see you soon

[@donnalocke5713]

Love what you did with breadbox.. And pots love the colors you used…❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Miss your videos ,so glad you shared.TY

[@marywest2896]

when you say something is out of style, I always think, there is the kind of style that comes and goes, like the 80's desert colors and Florida color/decor....but I consider my style an English country house/thrift/found objects, things I love....I was happy the farmhouse came in style, I have beautiful granite ware all over my kitchen, since the 90's, and it will stay there even if the farmhouse goes out....like you and your french country, our styles can be added to, the things that may be "in" for the moment, but we can make them work....I like looking at what is "in", but I live with what I love....and I may sound overly arrogant, but I love the way my house looks...my problem is I can't bring anything in (new/old-new to me,) because of the limited space....I made a rule so not to turn into a hoarder, I have to give up one object for one I add...if it is kitchen then it is a kitchen object..and so forth....since I love what I have already, I have to sadly leave a lot of things....I do pack away and make room that way but again the space is full....

[@bettybutler1686]

I was married in 1967. Have lived and filled this house for 55 years. My BFF and I shopped everywhere on Wednesday mornings, I’m French European, she was Cowboy Country Cottage. Anytime we got more than 3 we were certified COLLECTORS. I have 3 sons (plus 6 daughters), 3dogs, brass/copper /wrought Iron/candlesticks/harps(7)/Books/dolls/states/chandeliers/sconces/frames/paintings/oriental rugs/etc. I’m downsizing 4000sq ft and you would have an 18 wheeler carry out my treasures. Everything works here because I worked thrifting, reworking, refining, redesigning to duplicate European Elegance on a dollar budget. Nostalgic watching you. Wish we were closer, I’d call ya over to shop

[@anncollins8190]

I really enjoyed this video., Deborah. You always amaze me with your painting/layering techniques. They turn out so beautiful. I love the colors lavender and purple and your decor pieces are amazing. The breadbox makeover is so beautiful and I think my favorite piece in your haul is the tall candlestick. I also love how you styled your pieces and look forward to seeing your finished guest bedroom.

[@kristineo6600]

I have a bunch of the same wall sconces (the second ones) and the wall pocket/planters. They are very Hollywood Regency and I love them! I'm always on the lookout for more because they are gorgeous spray painted to match my decor; my favorite bring a glossy, creamy white. They also look really nice when they are painted and distressed. There are small shelves that match the wall pockets and I have a large collection of those as well.

[@patfrenchcountryblessing]

HELLO BEAUTIFUL DEBORAH 😍 OMG I LOVE THOSE WALL SCONES AND ALSO I HAVE SEVERAL PAIRS . YESSS BUY THEM AND PAINT THEM OVER. GORGEOUS CANDLE HOLDER. YOUR SPRING VIGNETTE TURNED OUT BEAUTIFULLY, BUNNIES 🐰 OR SO CUTE. YOU LOOK SO 😍 PRETTY. TFS HAVE BLESSED WEEKEND PAT XOXO 🙏 🕊 💐🥰❤

[@thepaintedsouth]

Hey Pat! Oh yes, I have envied your beautiful collection of home decor pieces since I first found your channel. You have some amazing treasures tucked all over your home. Thanks for stopping by. I hope you are enjoying this Spring season and I hope your channel continues to grow! 💜 Xoxoxo

[@jacqueline4445]

I love how the bread box turned out. I will definitely be looking for one out thrifting.

[@chrisprpich3278]

Love them all. Loving all the Colors you did. So nice. Just love your DIYS. Can’t wait to see your room when it’s all done.😊

[@janicejohnson5652]

Absolutely love the deep lavender! The entire final arrangement turned out beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

[@MrsThrasher2u]

YOUR THRIFT HAUL -- SCORE ❤️❤️ Yes! What people are getting rid of, all those outdated sconces and wall pockets, what you don’t want, I DO! I can never have enough of that kind of thing! Our styles are SO similar! PROJECT’S GALORE - yeah, We have several things in common ……🙃

[@glennlawrence9992]

I LOVE ALL YOUR HAUL....YOU ALWAYS BUY SUCH BEAUTIFUL THINGS....WELL WHEN YOU GET DONE WITH THEM THEY ARE ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL....LOOK SO FORWARD TO YOUR VIDEO'S....HAVE A GREAT DAY AND GOD BLESS....IMOGENE

[@lisawilliams1730]

Hello I absolutely love all of it. The colors were so beautiful together. The bread box is amazing with the feet. So going go to be on the look out for one. I love your decor and style always beautiful. Love your videos.

[@cme9758]

I love purple, have been working with all shades of purple in my home for awhile. By working, I mean repainting different items as needed for each season. One tip for fall and winter I mix a deep chocolate paint to the lighter purple and get a deep rich muted purple

[@pamrosser3643]

I loved the metal 3.00 wall sconce and the two gold wall pockets. The display looked so pretty with the colors of lavender and green as well as the bread box makeover. Hugs, Pam

[@christinetrewin9717]

That Advacado green is the exact colour I painted my bathroom in my first house in 1973. Oh those throw back colour 😂 love the finisheddisplay 😍😎🇫🇷

[@ladymoongoddess]

The metal candelabra would work in a fireplace as well. Love all your finds and can't wait to see where and how they end up. 💟

[@cyndimanka]

Omg that darker green is the same color my Mom painted her dining room in 1974. Beautiful!!! My Mom was way ahead in decorating. She had a great eye.

[@leannejones5703]

Just Beautiful! I love the bread box. Need to dig into my stash and see if I have a breadbox. Big fan of ornate French cottage decor. The lavender color is the bomb!

[@denisejordan8648]

I love the purple. So calming to look at in the bedroom. I love your cute cat. Can’t wait for more. You are so talented and have such great vision. Stay safe and decorate on!

[@debrahorst8154]

I love your style, content and look forward to your videos. Thank you for sharing your painting techniques with us, which always looks amazing when your done. My favorite of your thrifted items is the lamp, but I also loved the wall pockets.

[@sherryconner8101]

Age 83 and 0 talent here but how I do appreciate your talent !!!! Every presentation is a joy. Thank you ever so much. sherry

[@thepaintedsouth]

Good morning, Sherry! I believe you have talent! I just try stuff so much that eventually it sometimes works out. 😆 I mess up as much as I succeed, then change my mind and switch things anyway. Lol. I hope you have a wonderful week! Happy Thanksgiving! Xoxoxo

[@georgiapines7906]

I never cease to be amazed at your ability to turn "nice" into "WOW!!!"❤ I can't wait to see the room completely finished, Deborah.😊 Hope your hubby and your son are well.😘⚘

[@cindyreinhart9552]

Hi Deborah! I love your style. It makes you who you are and we love your eye! I cannot pick a fav....I love them all. Hey, I still use cook books too! I enjoy your channel. Thank you so much.

[@angelsmith4467]

Absolutely love the purple with everything and the florals are beautiful 💜🤍💜 the bread box turned out fabulous 🤍

[@natitrevino690]

I love all the make overs and colors you picked, my favorite was the bread box...and BTW you did awesome buying all those sconces, I would have done the same ❤

[@gorgo1945]

I was very surprised at the final result of the items today because I did not comprehend how you were going to use these lovely colours. Everything turned out so beautifully and I congratulate you on using different colours in an original way. A true inspiration. My only complaint about your channel is that you do not post often enough as I sincerely love your style:-)))) but Im being selfish. I can appreciate how long all these creations take to prepare for us to see, so, I shall have to be more patient. Looking forward to the next "visit" with you in due course. xx

[@tammymango3028]

Great to see you🥰 so many great finds & love the makeovers❤️ The bookcases will be amazing after your fabulous paint makeovers! You’re so amazing😊 Hope your husband is recovered & stay well!❤️🙏🙏🙏🐇🌷

[@carolynlanphear7051]

Hey Deborah! You never cease to amaze me in finding so many goodies and how you turn your finds into such beautiful treasures. The 3-candle candelabra that you scored for $3 was probably my most favorite but I also loved your transformation of the bread box. The vignette in your guest room is so sweet and spring fresh. You’re the best!!!

[@thepaintedsouth]

Hey Carolyn! Was that a steal for $3? I'm glad you like the bread box and the room so far. I'm hoping to get it done this coming week. Xoxoxo

[@lindacruikshank2656]

Wow i absolutely love the lavender color and the display you did. The flower pots were a favorite once they were done. But really i liked everything.

[@normajones3712]

Hi I love your style I don’t care what’s in right now or what’s out I love what I love in my house which is rococo French and that’s why I love watching your channel I just wish you were on here more often love from the uk.

[@debsvintagediy]

Hello from Rutherford NSW Australia. I was so happy to see your video pop up. I love your style and you are such an inspiration. I was so excited when I saw that gold candlestick in your haul. I've just found 3 that are very similar to yours!!! I was waiting with bated breath to see what you would do with them. Now I have to wait for another video. Love watching you and learning from you. Love and best wishes for you and your family. Hope your husband is feeling getter. Debbie.

[@thepaintedsouth]

Thank you so much! I ❤️ candlesticks like the gold one. So glad you found 3! I decided I wanted to use it in a different room later on. Are you considering painting yours, also?

[@debsvintagediy]

I've started painting them. I was going to paint them like your roosters in the French country video that you did. Creamy colour with a little duck egg blue maybe instead if the grey.

[@dotmaines3684]

I love your videos! You have a unique style, love watching you paint! I really like wall pocket sconces, can’t wait to see how you style them!

[@snowbird29803]

Just love everything you do... Beautiful. Keep them coming..

[@jeaninewalsh5120]

Great video! Love the paint colors you chose! Also love the curtains! Once you put that all together you will love it! I have my foyer, dining and living rooms with the purple palette and lavender drapes in the dining room with all gold accents and silver entertaining pieces. It is so beautiful! I absolutely love it. Purples are so over looked. Everyone that comes over loves it. I'm now Changing my kitchen from dark red & purples wallpaper, it was rich but I want it brighter and cheery changing to simply white with greens and purples. I can't wait to see your guest room finished. Those curtains are perfect very pretty.

[@thepaintedsouth]

Thank you, Jeanine! Your home sounds beautiful! You can send photos on Instagram if you want to share! 😁 I went through a purple stage years ago and then transitioned out of it, as we all do over the years. There are subtle purple colors in my inspiration painting. When I found those curtains, I decided the small amounts of lavender and greens would be nice in the guest room. I just purchased lots of accent pieces and a piece of furniture to finish up the room. And I painted the black cabinet in a new color. Can't wait to share the finished look! Have a blessed weekend! 💜 Xoxoxo

[@cherylmonopoli2896]

Hi from Adelaide, Australia 😁 I love your videos! You are so clever with paint.I'm in looking forward to following you as you decorate your home☺️

[@kathyjones4869]

So pretty!! Everything matches the curtains perfectly! Good job! Can’t wait to see the finished room! Love the bread box!

[@bookbwitched466]

This was my first time to watch a vid of yours. I love what you did here, especially the bread box but the other items as well. I decorate with some of the same touches though mixed in with others changes it to be my own sanctuary, the place that affirms me, mirrors my personality quirks & assures me I am complete as I am. Looking forward to seeing other vids.

[@doggiemama7192]

Loved everything as you picked my favorite colors for spring and summer. My fav would be the breadbox and the terra cotta pots. So dang beautiful!

[@soblessed6438]

Hello Deborah. You always find so many wonderful items. Your painting technique is always fantastic . My favorite was how you turned the breadbox into something that was so creative. Never would of thought to put legs on it. What a great idea. Looking forward to your next video. 🤗Marion

[@jeangay7421]

Everything is beautiful. My favorite is the bread box.

[@marleenfriedrich7483]

Absolutely beautiful look thank you for sharing 😊 love the bread box so clever.

[@dianegentry3255]

Wow! Beautiful make overs. Love your painting projects. You’re so creative! Blessings from Raleigh!

[@kathyhartsell4383]

Good afternoon Deborah! Great finds! Love the vignette with the bread box and lavender flower pots!looking forward to seeing more! 💕

[@reesacard7984]

Everything came together beautifully! I look forward to your videos, they inspire me. You are amazing! BTW you look lovely I never would of guessed that you were tired.🌷

[@karalyn720]

Hi Deborah, love the lavender it surprisingly turned out beautiful on the pieces you painted. The bread box turned out beautifully but I did wonder at first if you ruined it but sure enough it also turned out beautiful ! Love love all the pieces you thrifted an bought at hobby lobby, I too absolutely love the scroll an leaf designs, to me it never goes out of style it adds so much character. Thank you so very much for taking out the time to make a video for all of us. I hope you an your family have a wonderful an blessed weekend 💖🌷🙏🏻

[@juliafeliciano5372]

So many beautiful iteams loved how the bread 🥖 box turned out 🌿🌸💕

[@shellyblack4727]

Beautiful as always!! ❤️ ❤️ I love the tall gold candle holder and pocket hanger- I can't wait to see what you do!

[@Angie-ci1lp]

I totally agree with you! I absolutely love wall sconces!!! Classics to me! I enjoy your videos I glean some of your ideas especially your painting techniques. Thank you

[@thepaintedsouth]

Thank you! Yes, LOVE sconces! I have a video coming up soon that you might like, if you like paint techniques. I'm really thrilled with how the formerly black cabinet turned out! 😍 I can't wait to share it! Xoxoxo