Home décor with a purpose of repurposing.

Vanity

vanity

August 25, 2014

T his old vanity got a "makeover" last week. I used a high quality, matte finish, dark paint for the body. It has the smooth texture of milk paint, and I like how the decorative details "pop." I used a high-gloss finish on the top and the appliques for contrast and ...

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Off The Shelf

Shelf made of old skis

May 18, 2014

I nstead of buying "off the shelf," it's fun to use alternative materials when hanging a shelf. I found these old wood skis in the rafters of a garage. 'Gave them the old sand and wax treatment, and they look awesome (if I do say so ...

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At Your Bedside

Stool Nightstand

May 16, 2014

E ven though I bought this stool new, I repurposely gave it a new purpose as a nightstand. I also added a chopping board, which fits perfectly on the rungs to create a shelf. The taller height of the stool works well for this lamp whose toggle switch is low on the ...

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