A (Vintage) Brass Menagerie
One of the most common things I find at flea markets are brass mid-century animals. These beauties were all the rage in the 1960s and still very popular today. They are the perfect touch to warm up a mantel, to add some depth to your bookshelves or to add visual interest or height to a side table. I absolutely love them and find them so useful in decorating.
Using Ketchup to Clean Brass
As you know, I absolutely love finding the vintage items…especially brass. Cleaning them, however, is not always my favorite part of the process. Depending on how much gunk is on it, it can sometimes be a tedious (although rewarding) process. If I can find a quick shortcut to get the job done, I am all for it.
I had read time and time again that cleaning brass with ketchup was one such trick.
Not exactly rocket science, I set out it give it a shot.
What Your Front Door Needs to Make a Great First Impression
While we all know not to judge a book by its cover, sometimes it is okay to question why so much attention has been paid to flower beds and not the front door.