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Category Archives: Quick Repurposing
Thrifty "re-think"
Here is a storage container “re-thought”. Â While at Thrift World we saw this great storage bin. It was in great shape and was probably used to store media or books at one time. Â Maybe it was the size and shape … Continue reading
Posted in Kids, Organization, Quick Repurposing
Tagged car organizer, storage bin, thrift store
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Going Thrifting part 3
Fun thrift store fact: we spent just under $10 for all seven of our finds. Some thrift stores will have 50 percent off days or will make deals with you. Yet another reason why thrift stores are awesome. This embroidery … Continue reading
Going Thrifting part 2
For our second thrift store find we chose these funky earrings. Â We really liked them for some reason but they are a little “over the top” for either of us to wear. Â Maybe we are just not hipster enough. What … Continue reading
Shoe box with style
We are forever having to buy new shoes for kids (with 5 citymade pairs of kid feet between Melany and I). So we almost always have empty shoe boxes. Of course shoe boxes make great storage, but they don’t have … Continue reading
Posted in Easy, Home Decor, Organization, Quick Repurposing, Uncategorized
Tagged fabric, repurpose, shoe box
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Paper beads
We have a good friend who is expecting her second baby. Rather than have a traditional “shower” , she had what is called a “Blessingway“. One of the “gifts” you are asked to bring is a bead so that the … Continue reading
Flower Display-Milk carton
Our final flower display involves an empty milk carton. It’s perfect for keeping your herbs fresh while preparing and cooking a meal. Keep your favorite herb handy by the stove without worrying about breaking a good vase or glass.
Flower Display-Old Crock
If you are looking for something to put your plastic plant containers in try using an old crock. Â Plants tend to look even prettier when they are in pretty containers. Even this droopy aloe looks nicer in the crock. (Come … Continue reading
Flower Display-Mason Jar
If you happen to have a really neat jar without a lid try using it to display your flowers. Melany had this great jar with a hint of blue. Because it is a little taller, we can use it to … Continue reading
Flower Display-Lemonade Container
To create this hanging flower display we used an empty lemonade container. Â By punching holes in the sides and inserting and knotting a ribbon we were able to hang it on a doorknob. And since the container is plastic, there … Continue reading
Flower Display-Milk Pitcher
When you just don’t want to dig out that giant lead crystal vase you received as a gift, try looking around your kitchen for other interesting containers to hold your flowers. Carol had this beautiful milk pitcher (that she never … Continue reading