The Three R's: Rethink, Revamp, Reuse

Isn't it fun to find another use for an object . . . something that it was never intended for?

I love to mix things up and re-purpose my finds, scratching that creative itch.

One of my favorite re-purposed finds was this French wine crate
transformed into a unique centerpiece.

Hey, what's that behind door number one?

This heavy old door that I found in an alley and actually got into my car all by myself 

covers up the electrical and fuse boxes on the patio.

Look what's hiding behind door number one!

Here are a few other ideas.
A paint-splattered scaffolding is transformed into a long bench on the patio.



Top an old sewing machine base with a slab of stone or wood
to make a unique outdoor table.

The orchard ladder my neighbor threw away is a perfect rustic plant stand.



An old cast-iron fireplace grate finds a new use as a pretty planter.

Inside the house, there are possibilities everywhere.
This child's hamper makes an unusual container for flowers
or extra pillows in the guest room.

Vintage suitcases? Stack and store photographs and mementos inside.

And what about that vintage wicker planter?

 I turned mine into a bookcase for my favorite interior design books.

 Easy to access and pretty to look at.

An old window frame becomes a shadow box for sweet little bottles.

We found this old adobe brick mold in a dump in Taos, New Mexico.
It sure puts a new spin on "dumpster diving"

and is perfect for displaying some of my white collectibles.

So, the next time you look at something, think outside the box . . . the hat box that is!
My vintage hat boxes hold tissue paper, bows and ribbons.

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