Upcycled Furniture Shops on Etsy

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Jun 192012
 

I’m all about finding news ways to use old things and etsy is a great spot to shop for ideas, inspiration and things to buy.  All of these shops have found a way to breathe new life into old, used items.

The Sweet Seat from ReGeared.  Talk about unique porch furniture…

I love the lines of this mid-century desk found in Terrafirma79′s shop.

Recycled map drawer coffee table from RememberWhenShoppe.  I love the mix of the barnwood with the funky claw style feet.

This screen created from antique typeset drawers is awesome.  I love all the color!  You can find it in the shop of AustinMetroRetro.

This little side table from an old crate has tons of personality.  It’s available in MrsRekamepip’s shop.

This is a great way to recycle old forks.  At first glance you don’t even realize you are looking at old forks.  So creative!  You can find lots of great creations in jjevensen’s shop.

 

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Pillows, Pillows Everywhere

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Nov 162011
 

When the boyfriend and I merged households several years ago, we both had couches neither of us were willing to part with. Big couches. Luckily, the house we rent has a nice, large living room with plenty of space for both of the monster sofas. Unluckily, the marriage of the two sofas is a bit of an odd mix. The man’s sofa is a more relaxed style that reminds me of a really over sized lazy boy and mine is a little more traditional with an updated twist. But, in order to keep everyone happy, ya work with what ya got. And, now that both of my children are out of the spread food, goo and who knows what else toddler phase I feel somewhat safe in doing a little redecorating.  My hope is to find some styles or colors that will work with both couches and possibly make their union a little more harmonious.

As usual I’ve started searching online versus the stores.  I like to find items and ideas that are more unique, than what you’d find in any of the big box stores.

  1. Green Bow Pillow
  2. The Bovine Pillow
  3. Ruffled Pillow
  4. Bee Pillow Cushion Tutorial
  5. Felt Monogram Pillow

My pinterest finds…

 

 

 

 

Source: flickr.com via chai on Pinterest

 

Oh, this is a hard one. I love something about all of these pillows whether it’s the shape, style or the fabric. Decisions, decisions.

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10 Magic Mason Jar Finds on Etsy

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Nov 072011
 

Mason Jars.  Simple, a little bit country and so cool.  In an attempt to start Christmas shopping early this year, I started browsing through Etsy looking for a particular Mason Jar light that is on someone’s wish list.  I was more than a little surprised at all the possibilities and compiled a list of my favorites.

  1. Canopy Mason Jar Chandelier
  2. DIY Wedding Mason Jar Lanterns
  3. Mason Jar Basket
  4. Mason Jar with Pump
  5. Mason Jar Strand with Lights
  6. Solar Mason Jar Light
  7. Thanksgiving Mason Jar Vases
  8. Frosted Mason Jar Bathroom Light Fixture
  9. Mason Jar Pin Cushion
  10. Mason Jar Fall /Autumn Candles

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Recycled Pallet Project Ideas

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Oct 272011
 

I have had pallets on the brain lately. My mom works for a construction company and has access to a ridiculous number of pallets. All free for the taking, as long as she can find the manpower to load them into her truck. So the most recent load was delivered to me a week or two ago and since then I’ve been on the hunt for possible projects. Of course, I first had to tackle the fun task of breaking them down into usable lumber and made the mistake of thinking I could out muscle those screw-nails. You know those threaded nails they shoot into the wood with an air nail gun. Needless to say, the pallets won that battle, so out came the power tools. Now I have several nice stacks of mostly 1×4′s in various lengths. They still need to be cleaned, but I figure that can wait until I’m sure of my next project.

One of my first stops for ideas was Etsy.  I’ve sold bags on Etsy forever, so it’s a familiar shopping/browsing spot for me.  I was more than a little amazed at what some others have created from recycled pallets.   A few of these are waaay beyond anything I’m ready to tackle at the moment, but I wanted to share them.

  1. iPallet Table
  2. Rustic Pallet Shelf
  3. Reclaimed Pallet Wren House
  4. Giant Pallet Clock
  5. Pallet Captain’s Chair
  6. Antiqued Hope Chest

And, my second stop was Pinterest.  Always a fun spot to visit when searching for inspiration.  I’m thinking about contributing a project to the Pinterest Challenge here, so I figured a pallet project would be perfect.

I love this table. I don’t have any of the bulkier pallets, but I think I might be able to create something similar. The finish is my favorite part of the whole piece.

 

 

Small simple table; perfect for the many stacks of smaller pieces I have on hand.  I’d love it as a plant stand on the back deck.

 

The always useful crate. I have wanted to do one of these for quite awhile and actually have one in process. Would that be cheating?

Source: ana-white.com via Alida on Pinterest

 

I think these are super cool too, but not sure I’d be able to get any full pallets in time.  Plus, I don’t actually get to select my preferred pallets, so this one will probably have to wait until I can get my hands on two similar sized pallets.

 

Decisions, decisions…

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Floating Shelves – The possibilities seem endless…

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Oct 182011
 

Shelving.  The options seem endless and when it comes to accessorizing I can over think an idea to death.  It doesn’t really matter what or where the item needs to go in the house.  This is the usual debate that takes place in my head…Is this the right style, size, shape and color?  Will I like it a week from now? A month?  And, unfortunately, this debate will continue until I basically talk myself out of whatever I’ve discovered.  It’s a vicious cycle.   And to add to the internal debate, I’m not drawn to any particular style,  I love a little bit or a lot of almost anything and that can sometimes add to the difficulty of making a final decision on any one piece.   Currently, I’m searching for shelving for the area behind my living room sofa.  It’s a large contemporary style sofa and at the moment I’m drawn to floating shelves.  My current favorites are below:

  1. Cool shaped Floating Shelves (build process was a little intimidating though)
  2. Elegant Floating Shelves
  3. Pallet Floating Shelves (interesting, but probably too rustic)
  4. Metal Floating Shelves (so cool, but custom made = pricey)
  5. Thick Floating Shelves (office makeover, but I like the thickness)
  6. Wrap Around Floating Shelves (love the look of this room)
  7. Glass Floating Shelves (love these, but my kids would destroy them in no time flat)
  8. Easy Build Them Yourself Floating Shelves (probably the route I’ll go, since I can customize)

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