okay..my camera is ca-put... my cell phone just died this weekend.. a fender bender.. but uhmm.. pardon me for some salvage style...hey.. a girl's gotta get her junkque on!! Right?
{ photo courteous of The Salvage Sisters'.. by Kathleen Hackett & Mary Ann Young }
I just received my lot of fun 'salvage inspiration' books in the mail.. I can't share my own stash { thanks to my dead camera}.... so I'll share some of what I've found from others.. This is a pink tattered prom dress given new life as a table cover!!
{ The Salvage Sisters' by ... by Kathleen Hackett & Mary Ann Young }
These clever ladies have taken salvaged drawers and re purposed them as a shelving unit!! Now, I don't know about you..but I've seen my share of loan drawers at flea markets... I have one on top a 'regular' shelf that contains bills and mail.. but never would have thought of creating a wonderful 'unit'
how cool is that?!!
{ The Salvage Sisters'..by Kathleen Hackett & Mary Ann Young }
This is a fun wreath created with the 'funny papers'! ..I've used my share of the comic section of the newspaper for wrapping paper..garland..even on cards..but hey this is a super fun creation that would look soo cute for a child's room..play room..hey, even the front door!!
{ Courtesy of Flea Market Style.. by Emily Chambers..}
Well..let's see.. how many salvage items can you spy in this pic?...hmm. the awesome chairs.. the lights along the wall.. oh yeah..there are two license plates on the wall..
Soo...what have we learned from these pics?.. When in doubt..don't throw it out!! Hey.. how else could you use a vintage tattered prom dress.. okay.. if it weren't for the holes..I'd probably wear it.. but how about as window valance? Pillows for a princess bed?
The drawers.. like I've said.. a table-top container for bills and out going mail.. ohh.lets say a holder for those wonderful 'pitch pots' you've been wondering what you would do with..And a shelving unit to die for...
The funny papers aren't just for catching 'Fifi's' presents...
Okay Bellas.. just wanted to share some inspiration this evening amongst the 'rain'..
Ciao!
Hi Christine,
Love all the vintage re-used items. Why can't I think of things like that? Sorry to hear of your mishaps with the cell phone, fender bender, etc. Believe me, this week will be much better for you! I'm on my way to take some time off but had to stop by and let you know how much I always love, love, love hearing from you. You have a real spirit of joy I can feel through my little laptop. You always turn my days around (even if they're already great, you make them fantastic and I appreciate that, Christine!).
xo~Tracie
Posted by: Tracie~My Petite Maison | June 29, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Hi Christine,
I love the pink prom dress tablecloth! How pretty is that?!! I hope you can get your camera and such fixed soon. I know how frustrating that can be.
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Karen
Posted by: Karen - The Graphics Fairy | June 30, 2009 at 06:24 AM
this looks amazing!!! Can't wait to get my hands on the salvage book!!! can I get it through amazon?
ox
Joy~
Posted by: The Vintage Rabbit | June 30, 2009 at 03:41 PM
The wreath made from comics is genius...what fun to do with kids!
Posted by: Barbra | July 01, 2009 at 08:04 PM