Category: DIY Ideas

12 Oct

Repurposed Shoe Forms and Bookends, Part Deux

What should a girl do when she has too many books and antique shoe forms?
17 Jun

Repurposed from a Horse Carriage to my Entryway

Earlier this week, I found a horse carriage seat hiding below dated fabric
28 May

From a Shoe to a Penholder, Candlestick, and Lamp!

I’ve always loved the allure of antique wooden shoe forms
19 May

Catalog of Love: A Perpetual Anniversary Gift

My husband and I are happily celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary this week!
11 May

Mikasa Es Su Vasa – Repurposed Floral Vessels

Vintage Mikasa Duplex by Ben Seibel are much too mod to be a simple serving set
15 Apr

Dreaming of Repurposed Daybeds

Daybeds are such a fantastic furnishing option
02 Apr

Upwards to Upcycled Ladders: Edition 2

I have gathered together a few other repurposing ideas that can make a ladder work double-duty
31 Mar

Repurposed Maps Make for Wanderlust Decor

I was inspired to delve once again into the wide world of maps
23 Mar

From Wine to Divine: Repurposed Wine Crate Ideas

Wine crate entertainment
17 Mar

On the Line with Repurposed Clothespins

May this collection of repurposing ideas inspire you
26 Feb

Repurposed Terrariums: Truly Eco-Friendly

Has your green thumb been swept up by revival in terrariums?
19 Feb

Don’t Call Them Bookends…Try Book Beginnings

We all know that we should not judge a book by its cover
02 Feb

Repurposed Nature: Pure Floral Arrangements

“Look deep into nature and…understand everything better.” ~Albert Einstein With Valentine’s Day around the corner, thoughts of flowers are certainly in the air.  Yet, the most beautiful flower arrangements need not arrive in a Murano glass vase or tied with exorbiant amounts of satin ribbon and cellophane.  Instead, some of the best vessels for holding [...]
27 Jan

Typelighters: Typewriters Doubling as Lamps

While we certainly do not need any more reasons to crave these treasures, vintage typewriters continue to showcase their timeless appeal (and usefulness) as they transition from typewriters into “typelighters.” I spotted this show-stopping repurposed typewriter lamp in the home of the talented and timeless fashionista Courtney from In(side) the Loop, and I simply fell [...]
26 Jan

Repurpose Vintage Birdcages into Freedom Lamps

Whether it’s my desire to prevent future birds from being trapped or the intriguing architectural lines, vintage bird cages have also captured my attention.   In an effort to repurpose my growing collection, I have found that vintage birdcages make the most charming lamps.  With the lamp kits that you can purchase for $5 – $10, [...] Related Posts with Thumbnails