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February 8, 2013


Giving a vintage door a repurposed life is a beautiful thing.
























Which of these chalk board doors do you prefer?













Standing pool-side, this door makes a terrific towel rack.





I never tire of seeing photos of doors used as headboards.







My Desert Cottage





Doors outdoors?  Absolutely!

Source
What a charming garden bench.





Laura Beth Love






 J.B. Lindner





 Julie Law





Julie Head






Molly Dreicer
Screen doors make wonder trellises . . . .



. . . . and, also, great pot and pan racks.

Nanette Johnson

















A beautiful idea for a room divider.



Angel Farnsworth has used an interior door to
measure her children's growth over the years.  That's
a door that will definitely become a family heirloom.


Doors have always been a symbol of life's passages
to me.  How noble it is to extend their usefulness.

February 6, 2013



I can hardly go a week without featuring Before & After
projects.  They're so inspiring and motivating, aren't they?


Dressers like this one can often be found at thrift stores and yard sales:

Before


After
Sweet Pickins
The paint treatment really makes the carving stand out, doesn't it?


A little touch-up paint and a small amount of
fabric made a huge difference in this chair's life:
                                      Before:                        After:               


Look how pitiful this buffet was Before:



And now it's so happy After:
Love the wire baskets!


Wow, what a difference a lighter palette can make:





Every element of this kitchen re-do is perfect:

Before:


After:
Nellie Schmalz
From dark and brooding to light and inviting - Kitchen Perfection!




This bathroom was a little dated but,
gosh, it wasn't that bad Before:
But, the After is spectacular, isn't it?






A patio can provide an extra room,
albeit an outdoor one, to any house.  

Acceptable  Before:


Amazing  After:




Who would have thought that this
little table could be awesome?!
      Before:                                                               After:







The chair on the right is obviously the 'before' of the pair.  It's
almost unbelievable how much more attractive the chair on
the left is after a paint treatment and a toile fabric seat cover. 





Just by looking at it, you'd think that this little
dresser had just about seen it's best days . . . . .




Think, again!






Even though I love vintage furniture,
this velour 70s sofa is a bit much:




This, I could live with! 
 The Brick House






The next time you come across an old light
fixture at a yard sale, give it a second "once-over".




Apartment Therapy
A can of spray paint saved these home-
owners quite a bit of money.  So fleaChic!

There is no accessory for your home as cheap,
plentiful, and versatile as a used book. 

(Memorize this statement and repeat it daily.)


















Amy Foster Andrews






















. . . . . . and chocolate.



















Farouq Ahmed


















I know it's not likely but, IF you happen to have an
extra closet that would better serve as a reading
nook, get out the saw and hammer.























               1.  Books as an occasional table
               2. & 3. Books as end tables
               4.  Books as a coffee table
               5.  Books as table legs






Shannon E. Doerr





To effortlessly emphasize a treasure, simply elevate it on a stack of books:

 

                                                                                              Interior Alchemy                                                                                   Itsy Bits and Pieces















Elaina Malek





Gina Azate


Show your love for books.  Your home will thank you.