Why Buy a Chandelier That Needs Re-wiring and A Broken Instrument?

 

Here are some ideas…

For this chandelier, the destiny is to be hung in a 4 seasons porch filled with candles!

         

 

Then, I found this well used instrument and let’s be honest VERY distressed.  It was $28! What a little amount to spend, for a big impact to a shelf and to the room.

             

I am going to use this for a “unexpected item” in a book shelf.  This is just for a bit of whimsy and visual interest. 

Bookshelves can be hard to fill and hard to decorate in a fashion that looks effortless and still interesting at the same time.  These are the items that bring life not only to the shelf, but also to the room.  The feel of your home that you desire, as well as your personality traits, should be reflected in the things you display. 

This family loves music and living life to the fullest.  What a perfect way to give music to a shelf, and a bit of whimsy, to a family that loves life and knows it isn’t always perfect…much like the instrument.

“I will have more pictures to come…I am putting the Massachusetts home together this next week. So be sure and check back for Before and After Pictures!”

~Jen

Happy shopping! Look for those items that make you smile, but above all, gives you Goose Bumps!

Recycle Reuse Renew

Do you want to know how to save money and reuse what you may think is ready for the dumpster? Then you are in the right place!

I happened to look around at my neighbors trash and see this great fiberglass urn.  I called her and asked if she wouldn’t mind me grabbing it from her garbage. She said yes and was surprised! I told her I loved the urn and she offered to give me her other one that matched when she found a replacement.

She was shocked when she saw how I transformed them into a design piece in my home that can change with the seasons.

So what was I going to do with the urn?  Oh let me count the ways!

                    

Spring Easter Display with Moss & Paper Mache’ Eggs

                     

                 Centerpiece on Patio Dining Table

                       

             Entrance Table with a Fresh Fruit (Faux Fruit) Display

So, don’t throw away your used outdoor urn! You can paint it a fun color to match your décor, paint it with a metallic finish to make a bold statement. I have put a small Christmas tree in it for a fun Christmas display. you could also put this on a kitchen table with a tree of fresh rosemary in it and give a great aromatic smell to your kitchen.

They key is to be creative and let pride go out the window when it comes to trash.

There is a reason for that very famous phrase….

“One person’s

Trash,

is another person’s    

        Treasure.”

 

Happy TREASURE Hunting!

*This is part of Get Your Craft on Tuesday at Today’s Creative Blog.