You know that it's been way too long since we're had some repurposing inspiration.

Let's start with a parade -

Creative Spotting

For the Andover Olde Days parade in Andover, Maine,

Jim Coolidge repurposed empty oil drums into a children's

ride with the help of corporate sponsors.

 Soon it will be warm enough to sit on the porch at night.  Here's a
clever outdoor chandelier using vintage jars and a small wagon wheel.

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Here's another (much simpler!) outdoor lighting idea.

Not Just a Housewife
Need an indoor herb garden planting idea?  So clever!

In My Own Style
Need a fireplace screen for the Summer?  How 'bout using an old window?

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Sculptor Ann Bort creates beautiful designs from various mediums and
 concentrates most of her talents into repurposing everyday items into art.

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Buenos Ares artist and musician Ezequiel Galasso
creates guitars out of old skate boards.

L'atelier d'Orel
Old sewing machine stands make charming table bases.

Nordic Interior
A dead tree branch makes an artistic and useful statement in this bedroom.


And, lastly, here is one of my all time favorite repurposing ideas:

Awesome Love
Isn't this THE CUTEST idea ever?!  What a
keepsake - a lamp of her childhood treasures!

Hope you got a laugh and some inspiration out of today's post.

Success in marriage does not come merely through finding the right mate, but through being the right mate. -- Barnett R. Brickner