So just a quick update on my plan. I took two boxes of stuff to Generations Thrift Shop in Waterloo a few days ago, over 30 items or so just to make some room and to account for the few new things I had to buy ie my daughter's slippers, curtain hooks, and most of her bedding etc. I chose this store as it was the store I found the shower caddy at and was super happy to not have to waste a new buy on a shower caddy. How lame would that be. So it felt good to pass on the stuff to a 2nd hand store that actually had some pretty good stuff. I also found a garbage can on Kijiji (finally) for $10, it doesn't seem like garbage cans would be hard but outdoor ones are very hard to find, no idea why. Anyhow I made my donations, found 2 of the things I was about to give up on having looked for over the 2 week rule, so all in all a good week.
Now onto the upcycling. I was inspired but Penny's collection of upcycling links and ideas and found some really neat ideas, some of which I have linked on the side of my blog but here are some of my favorite, I want this in my house, ideas!
Though this picture is everywhere I cannot find it's owner or creator so cannot credit anyone so if you know where this came from let me know so i can send them a message to tell them how brilliant it is !!
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| Katie Thompson at Recreate | | | | |
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This is a fantastic piece, I have seen other similar designs but Katie really does an amazing job and in many different styles !
This would be amazing to have, I'd love it for my daughters room in a few years.
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| http://dornob.com/upcycled-art-furniture-faux-antique-painted-wood-table/antique-fake-wood-table/ | | |
This is fantastic and would love this for a coffee table or dining table (height depending).
I think is a good example of how upcycling isn't limited to funky vintage design styles. It can suit traditional, modern, or contemporary. Next post will be accessories for us and our homes... think lighting and vintage ties!!
