Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Upcycled Old Hand Tools

I always like to check out the tool section at our local thrift stores. Sometimes I find tools that I need and can use, often times I find old hand tools that have been discarded for new, better functioning tools. I love the old hand tools with wood handles. They have such a lovely patina. I upcycled two recent finds into picture holders.
Upcycled Old Hand Tools

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Black and White Boho Toolbox

Wood boxes, can one have too many? No, the answer is no in case you were unsure. They are sturdy and can be used in so many ways in every room of the home, and can be painted to fit any kind of decor.

Black and White Boho Toolbox
I while they are easy to make, this toolbox came from the thrift store. I always look for them and if they are a decent price, I buy them (this one was $4.99).
Black and White Boho Toolbox Upcycled From The Thrift Store

I decided to paint it black. I then wanted something painted in white on it. I thought about stenciling the word tools or a number on it, but I really wanted something a little more funky and boho in style so I decided to paint a freehand rainbow design.

Thursday, October 14, 2021

Thrifty Thursday Primitive Spice Box

Thrifty Thursday Upcycled Primitive Spice Box
To buy or not to buy, that is often the question at the thrift store.
Thrifty Thursday Upcycled Primitive Spice Box
This little reproduction, primitive, wood, spice box is one of those items that I questioned. On the negative side, it screamed early 90's country primitive--I half expected to find apples or hearts on it. On the plus side, it is sturdy, real wood, would provide a bit of storage for small items, and I had an idea of how I could upcycle it.
Stencil a Primitive Spice Box
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Thursday, October 7, 2021

Thrifty Thursday How to Update and Use a Stepstool

Thrifty Thursday How to Update and Use a Stepstool

Little wood stools and stepstools are a common item at thrift stores. I always buy them if they are reasonably priced, made from wood, and if after giving them a little shake, they don't wobble. This IKEA stepstool met all three of my criteria so I bought it.

Thrifty Thursday How to Update and Use a Stepstool
It of course needed an update. I wanted something fresh and fun that would add a pop of color to a space so I decided to paint two-thirds of it a bright, sunny yellow. 
Thrifty Thursday How to Update and Use a Stepstool

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Sweet Chippy Vintage Stool Table

I was not sure what this little white piece of furniture was when I saw it at the thrift store, but I could tell that is was old and had some lovely chippy paint layers and it was solid so I decided to buy it.

Thrift Store Find
Isn't it sweet?
Sweet Chippy Vintage Stool Table
I thought it might have been a chair seat without the back, but it is a regular rectangle size. I think it was a little bench or stool and that it might have had caning or some type of an insert. Someone put an extra piece of wood on top long ago because it has the same layers as the rest of it.
Sweet Chippy Vintage Stool Table

Friday, October 1, 2021

Thrifty Thursday Upcycled Antique Rattan Chair

Thrifty Thursday Upcycled Antique Rattan Chair

Yep, it's not Thursday but this is a thrift store upcycle so I am still sharing it on a Friday, rebel child that I am.

Thrifty Thursday Upcycled Antique Rattan Chair
I found this very old (I do believe antique, meaning it is 100+ years old.), weathered, chair at our local Habitat for Humanity Restore. It was weathered, I am guessing it spent some time outdoors, and a little bit of the caning on the chair back was broken. But, because it was fairly solid and I loved its lines, the inlay on the top, and the rustic bits--rusty nails, raw wood, I bought it.
Thrifty Thursday Upcycled Antique  Boho Rattan Chair

A little care was all this antique side chair needed to update it and bring it back to life.