Thrift Store Find Re-Purposed

I found this "door" at the thrift store last week.  In it's previous life it was a flower pot holder....now it's a necklace holder.  Transformation was super-easy and very quick!

 

 

First I removed the pot holder, black key, and wire wreath. 

I removed a couple screws and snipped a few pieces of wire and I was done!

 

Then I added 14 brass colored cup hooks...found them in my junk drawer. 

But brass was not the look I was going for.

 

 So I got out a thick black Sharpie and colored the cup hooks. 

Ta Da!  Definitely like the black hooks better!

 

Then I added some of my necklaces....I think it's looks great!

 

I thought about adding some chicken wire to an old empty frame and hanging my necklaces on that...but I knew this would be quicker.  Plus I like the look of this much better!

I also added several little nails to the top...they're perfect to hook some of my fun pins on!

 

See!!

You know what else happened really quickly?  Filling up the hooks....yep, everyone of them!

A Wall

I have a wall to decorate and I'm having decorator's block! So...any suggestions would be appreciated.  Here it is.....

 

 

The items on the headboard aren't necessarily staying....it all depends on what I hang on the wall.  Because there's already a ledge to display on, I don't want any shelves above the bed.  I want things that are flat.  One big thing....several small things....a big thing and a little thing....who knows!  I've been browsing on Etsy and a few things have caught my eye.

 

Love this sign I found on Etsy.



 

This piece of vintage needlework is also pretty....maybe framed in deep blue.

 

I also love this scripture art.

 

This collage is hanging elsewhere in my home and I might relocate it to this room.

 

 I was blessed to recieve a couple Etsy gift certificates for Christmas, and they'll definitely come in handy for this project.  But my decorating thoughts are all over the place.  It may take a while to decide...plus I might decide to get creative and make something.  Ah...decisions, decisons.

 

The last three photos in yesterday's post are also a part of this room.

The cross-stitch is another option for over the bed.

By the way....did you notice the lamp?  It's still missing a little something. 

BUT I do believe I have made a decision about what to add to it!  Stay tuned!

 



A Lacey Lamp for the Nightstand

My Supplies

 

 

 

 

My Inspiration

 

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The Finished Lamp

 

 

UPDATE: I used four doilies. Two large and two small. First I sewed on the large ones and then used the smaller ones to fill in a couple tiny holes and to add a bit of interest. Someday I'll remember to take photos of "the process"!

 

I love it!  I'm going to add "something" to the empty oval space.  An applique, some buttons, something.....what do you think I should add?