Repurposed Metal Tool Box

So, I just wanted to share the new life this tool box has as a table top accessory.  Not only does it look beautiful, but it's also functional as a plant holder and it can hold your glass of lemonade or cup of coffee!

The lovely greenery of this great country yard help the tool box look right at home! 

I'm always amazed at how beautiful old things can look if we just give them a new job to do. I'm always looking for an old thing I can use when I have a need for something functional or when I'm looking for any new items to decorate!

Hope you'll look around and see you can upcycle something, giving your surroundings a more interesting look!

Great Finds - DRESSER!

Okay, we've all heard of thrift stores, garage sales, and Craigslist, right? 

 Maybe even finding things on the side of the road or by a dumpster...like when I found my current WHITE DRESSER (below) just sitting next to the big dumpster at my old condo complex!

Dresser found at dumpster. Originally in green with white specks.

 I ran back to our unit and asked my daughter (a teenager then), to come out and help me get it inside. Needless to say she couldn't believe I was asking her to do that..."Mom!!??...someone's going to see us"!!  Don't worry, she's now 28 and embraces the concept!

Well, I LOVE finding great bargains I can re-purpose or sometimes resell at no less than 100% profit, or if I need a new piece of furniture it's a thrill to find something a fraction of the cost, and maybe even something with character and history!

So, next time you need a new piece of furniture, don't forget to look for a bargain first before running to buy something new....and KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE BANK!!!