Ooooo look...shiny thing

I have to admit I am often distracted by shiny, sparkly things. Yesterday I visited my local ReStore to see what treasures I could find and while checking out some trim for another project, I see this long sparkling board out of the corner of my eye.

When I investigate, I see that it is a 12 foot long 1 X 4 plank mostly covered in a really fabulous mosaic pattern. Before I look at the price, I usually try to guess what I think it would be. (helps me decide if it is really a value or something I can live without.) This one, $5.00 ...are you kidding me? Although I am not very knowledgeable about mosaics, to think of all the work someone put in to make that... I just had to give it a new life. The really cool thing is although about 30% of the tiles are missing, there are lines where the new ones need to go. Like paint by numbers, but with grout and tile. I have been wanting to give mosaics a try, but have always been a bit intimidated. This is a perfect way to jump in, use some old glass bits, and give this beauty a new home in my backyard. I am thinking of using it as a decorative trim along the wall of the patio.

So to the great people who thought enough to salvage and donate this to the ReStore "thank you" and to the artist (wherever you may be) know that your work will soon be appreciated in a whole new light.