DIY Repurposing

Morning Darlins,

Something about Autumn has us nesting about, 

getting cozy 

&

 preparing for more entertaining at home.

Thoughts wonder a little... about gifting & the holidays.

Opting to use things we already have in  a new way is very eco friendly.

It's cool to find a new purpose for something vintage. 

We are loving something all over again in a creative new way.

We love candles...

Turning vintage oil cans upside down, setting vintage cheese graters over a lit candle are a couple of ways to see a pretty glow indoors or out.

{The cheese grater would work well with battery operated twinkle lights or candles}

Vintage sweaters...

Made from cable knits, cashmere, cotton, wool etc. 

Easy to craft one of a kind pillows from the body, 

use the cuffs & waist bands to slip onto cups, candles, 

the sleeves for bottles & vases.

Add vintage embelishments & you have something truly special for your space or to gift.

Use that vintage sweater your grandma gave you that you can't part with, enjoy it repurposed.

Gifting a piece of it to a family member keeps it in the family!

Or buy that vintage one you've been eyeing, but it's not really your size!

Vintage equestrian...

Repurposing this as a towel bar for a guest bath

 or

 a bar towel would be unique & memorable!

A wood wire spool...

A cool vintage find. 

I actually have one our electrician gave me years ago!

Wondering how to repurpose it?

This is a piece that needs to be moveable, it's heavy & awkward.

Installing 3 industrial wheels would be perfect.

Adding a cushion constructed from vintage grain sacks  would be awesome.

Raising it on legs would work well for small bar table pared with vintge stools.

My Design tip: Think about vintage pieces with new ideas for uses. Be creative, if something has a story hang on to it. You will find a way to enjoy it a second time around.

Click over to Saturday's "Designing with Vintage" series & shop for vintage items for your Autumn spaces.

A beautiful Autumn day to you

& 

Sweet of you for sharing your time & latte with me!

xo

Photos: Pinterest