Reduce, Reuse, Re-PURPOSE!

I haven't been yard sale-ing in a few years but I have certainly got my fix this summer! And it only took a few weeks! I found such good finds that I haven't felt the need to go out any more and search for a bargain. Plus a few items I have already purchased are still waiting for the "makeover". And hubby disapproves all my "treasures" sitting in the garage too long. Can't blame him for that. ;)

ANYWAY, the same weekend I bought the large cabinet, which I have re-done, I also bought all these little treasures.

I'm a sucker for old windows and frames and snatched up a huge pile for only $2.00. I completely *heart* the oval shaped one. I also love the blue round metal "ball". I'm not sure what it once was but I snatched it up like it was worth alot of money or something! LOL! I could use see the potential in it and the gal let me have it for .10 cents! My little guy said, "Oh cool! It's a planet!" The large bulletin board (in the background) has a GREAT ornate frame around it and was a steal for only $2.00. It wasn't constructed in the best possible way but couldn't pass on the price.

So I hoarded all my newly found treasures home and have slowly been incorporating them around my house. You've seen my chic cabinet now and it's been decorated with a few of the new finds.

nesting baskets

pottery vase

Black metal basket and "blue planet" metal ball

I took the bulletin board and gave it a light green "wash" to match my daugthers bedroom. Now it helps keep all the pictures she draws and school papers she wants to keep in one place.


There's still a few items to have their chance at a makeover and find new life but for now................I hope you find some inspiration in the everyday "treasures" you may have passed up!

Are you DIY-ing this summer? I'd love to know what you are up too as well!