28 May
Repurposed Suitcases: From Cabinets to Tables
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 [...]Repurposed 2009 Resolutions: Champagne Corks
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 [...]Pumpkins, Goblins, and Ghouls: More Scary Decor
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! [...]Out of This World! Upcycling Ideas for Vintage Globes
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 [...]Repurposed Card Catalog Transforms into Table
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 [...]Repurposed Tricks & Treats – Halloween Decor Ideas
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 [...]
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