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Nifty Thrifty:  Junking "out of the box"  |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
 Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 07:36:13 AM
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When I go junking I see new life in just about everything. A can of paint, my sewing machine and I am only limited by my own imagination.
The shower curtain was once a cutter chenille bedspread, window curtain was a cutter satin bedspread.
Flea market finds under $5, wicker shelf above toilet needed fresh paint, white wicker mirror was black and gold, mag rack was a bible holder from a chruch pew fresh paint and vintage swan decals. All the nick nacks are junk finds.
The bench legs were painted and a cover was made from the left over window curtain spread and a dollie added to the top, trash can painted and roses added,
little corner shelf painted and vintage Flamigo decals added.
2 wooded shutters hide the hot water heater, the shelf was repainted and vintage flower decals added makes the perfect place for my china birds.
I know, not the normal bath room. I use whatever I like at the moment where ever I like it. It can all change tomorrow. Like that carpet on the floor. It's gone and I'm putting 50's subway tile down as we speak. LOL Pictures' to follow.
You can decorate on a dime if you only stay focused on the end results.
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
Edited by - Cabinprincess on Jul 23 2009 07:38:28 AM |
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
4427 Posts
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Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 07:41:59 AM
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I love it! Yes decorating on the cheap can BE fun as well lol
Hugs from Marian/Dutchy, a farmgirl from the Netherlands :)
My personal blog:
http://just-me-a-dutch-girl.blogspot.com/
Almost daily updates on me and mine :)
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Laila
True Blue Farmgirl
273 Posts
Laila
Kutztown
PA
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 07:50:48 AM
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What a gift you have to see how things can be repurposed and made new again. I wish I had that gift. You did a great job!
Laila |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 08:11:59 AM
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Very nifty thrifty Melody June. You are very creative. I have been keeping an eye out for a chenille bedspread, would like to find a white one for my bed. I see some of the girls have made really cute tote bags out of the chenille too.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 08:28:14 AM
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I will watch for a white one for you Nancy. I am making a baby quilt out of pink, blue and white scraps and a pink cushion for a porch swing from a really unique pink check one with white pompoms on it. Nothing goes to waste. LOL
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
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1930sgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Joyce
Alberta
Canada
233 Posts |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 09:03:07 AM
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Lovely! I just love how you took items that many people would not see as useful and turned them into a beautifully decorated room. Good job, Melody June!
Thanks for sharing,
Joyce |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
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LisaTwo
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
Lisa
Hampden
Maine
USA
127 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 4:19:50 PM
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Sweet! I just love it. Good job.
http://pinkporches.blogspot.com/
*And you know when the truth is told-- you can get what you want--or you can just get old.* (Billy Joel) |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2009 : 8:21:15 PM
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| Looks awesome! |
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
631 Posts
Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
631 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2009 : 03:23:05 AM
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What an eye you have! I wish I could look at an object and see what you see. I bought an old rolling pen, any idea on what to do with it? (of course other than use it for what it was intended) LOL!
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"==Cinderella |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2009 : 06:48:37 AM
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Well yes, I would probably put small hangers on the back, paint it to match my kithen and add hooks across the front evenly spaced and hang it on the back of the kitchen door to hang my aprons on. Or instead of hooks you could screw old drawer pulls on it and then hang aprons on them or even hang herbs to dry.
Smiles, Melody June
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2009 : 06:51:04 AM
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| Really cute Melody! |
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LauriP
True Blue Farmgirl
239 Posts
Laurianne
Hertford
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jul 29 2009 : 07:37:19 AM
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Oh, this is just the sweetest bathroom I've seen in a long time!! -- And how fabu that you found all the stuff for so teeny-tiny prices!! I love the thrift stores, and am planning on hittin' a few of them this saturday -- I'm lookin' at spots in my studio that need some storage, and some old wicker just may do the trick!!
Post the new pictures when ya can, 'K?!!
Laurianne |
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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cajungrammie
True Blue Farmgirl
124 Posts
tina
dry prong
la.
USA
124 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 1:27:09 PM
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You did a fantastic job!your bathroom is adorable!Way to Go!
Sometimes I think I know Everything!!Then I wake Up!! |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
682 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 5:07:06 PM
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Thank ladies! It's nice when other's enjoy your junk. LOL
God's gift to you are your talents, your gift to Him is how you use them. |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 5:22:56 PM
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I like it all! The special part is that a person has to be creative...as you share your ideas it will help us!
Linda in Scranton, PA
Put on the apron of humility.
1 Peter 5:5 |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 01 2009 : 9:18:58 PM
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Very creative!!!! I love the colors.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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