I have a deep, dark, and not-so-secret obsession: vintage suitcases! However, considering that the hubby does not understand why I insist on dragging home vintage suitcases when I already have a dozen, I constantly need to find ways to repurpose and upcycle my collection of vintage suitcases. Here are some ideas from yours truly and [...]
Finding the perfect vintage ladder has been on my treasure hunt list of late. Providing both style and chic storage functionality, repurposed ladders can be used from bathrooms to living rooms. If a ladder graces your home in a room other than the garage, I would love to hear about how you have repurposed it. [...]
To live in a home where each piece of furniture is a work of art is one of my lofty goals. However, for me, art is not necesarily found in high brow design — but quite literally, artistic creations melded with vintage furniture pieces. The Old Cinema proves that even the humblest of cupboards and [...]
Do you share my cravings for the feel of glass typewriter keys as you hopefully pen your next best-selling novel (emails suffice too)? If you can no longer tolerate the feel of plastic keys under your fingers, then my friend, it is time to steampunk your keyboard! The Steampunk Workshop has a great tutorial (albeit [...]
It’s not time to worry about your New Year’s resolutions just yet! The first order of business in 2009 is to re-purpose all of those champagne corks from your party! If saving the environment (and your pocketbook) is one of your resolutions this year, then enjoy these inspirational ideas on how you can upcycle your [...]
The mixture of nature and vintage-inspiration is a reoccurring theme throughout my home, and the holidays are no exception. Bringing together wood, moss, pine branches, glittered pine cones, and a strand of rechargeable battery LED lights from Ikea, my table centerpiece is a reflection of my winter wonderland inspirations — complete with a vintage Scandinavian [...]
How I have missed enjoying the holiday spirit with you! Although my blogging hiatus officially ends at the close of 2008, I wanted to share with you this week a few last-minute, vintage-inspired ideas for your holiday celebrations. Stay tuned for additional posts on quick-and-easy Scandinavian and vintage inspired centerpieces, mantle decor, and wrapping ideas. [...]
With excitement in the air, as well as candy by the door, Halloween is almost here! If you don’t have time to carve a pumpkin, why not make a tackful one instead? With a few tacks painted black, you can make your pumpkin spooky – without having to go under the knife. Better yet, if [...]
Although tricksters and treaters are right around the haunted corner, you still have time to make your home frightening! Here are a few ideas from my home to yours, and tomorrow, I look forward to sharing ideas on how to carve your pumpkin (and keep it fresh for several days) — without using a knife! [...]
Globes have been making appearances in decor magazines everywhere, but with these upcycled ideas, your vintage globes will enjoy fame around the world. Left: The Idea Globe™, invented by NineInchNachosII, takes an ordinary globe and turns it into the perfect world for all your ideas and drawings. Right: A vintage globe repurposed by slone2601 sheds [...]
Although card catalogs do not need any further nostalgic appeal, Summerswann repurposed a thrifted card catalog (which she purchased for only $7!) into a unique coffee table. After putting in hours of sanding and staining, she added mid-century modern inspired legs, and voila! A fantastic repurposed conversation piece was born. Not only does she have [...]
For the next week, I am excited to share with you different ideas I styled to make your home spooktacular! This first installment was inspired by the literary elements in my home. If you have a typewriter, use it as a way to hold up spooky signs (mine was created from a page out [...]
Monday presents its unique set of challenges…including how to get that overflowing desk organized! Take a cue from Country Home and upcycle vintage ladles to keep your paperclips and stamps in place, or follow Better Homes & Garden’s lead and put a repurposed fork in your to-do lists or inspirational mementos. I hope your Monday [...]
Are you pestered by those inconvenient subscription cards that fumble out of every magazine? Etsy seller Ugly Kitty was, and she decided to upcycle the cards (along with other vintage papers) into address files, held by a vintage recipe box (currently available for $65 via her waiting list). Of course!!! With the name, address, and [...]
Your comments in the vintage sewing giveaway (which is open until Sunday) really inspire me! With so many wonderful sewing projects in mind, I crafted a reminder for all of us to continue to create…and this vintage spool will also be included in the giveaway. Creating is the essence of life -Julius Caeser A few [...]
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