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Saturday, October 22, 2011

An Oldie But Goodie

I have added a little touch of charm with this unique piece that I found while I was out thriftin' one day. When I first saw it, I knew I wanted it...I had no idea what it was ,but I knew just what I was going to do with it. Just as I picked it up and was looking at it...another customer came up...I asked her what she thought it was...she was clueless too. She thought I was going to put it down and walk away and when I didn't, she said...you really don't want that old thing...you bet I do...it's going up on a wall and display black and white photos. The look on her face was  priceless...she had no idea that she was talking to somebody that is always thinking outside of the box and with a $6 price tag...she was mine! What do you think this piece is? Mr.CC is guessing that it was part of an old aluminum screen door...I think he might be correct. As I said...my first thought was to display pics on it...but it would also be fun to hang jewelry or display Christmas cards...the possibilities are endless. Since I'm still on vacation...thought I would share this oldie but goodie with y'all...I'm sure some of my new friends have not seen it...since this was a post from 2/11. While you are out thriftin' remember to always think outside the box and happy thriftin' ladies! Don't forget my WILLOW HOUSE GIVEAWAY...it ends Sunday at midnight.
                              Take care and I hope you all
                               have a wonderful weekend,
                                               Linda
        







                            My sweet MOM!!!


                          Baby Griffin!
                           

                            Two cutie pies!!!


                     A pic of my girls from 2004!
                        





    
         Do you think they have enough Mardi Gras beads?


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28 comments:

  1. Mrs. Kelley DibbleOctober 22, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    AWEsome!

    Looks like it belonged on some type of "cage", or perhaps an old ?bed? LOVE how you "thought outta that box," girl!

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  2. JaneOctober 22, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Don't know what it is, but I would have bought it, too! (And my hubby would roll his eyes and think "she's really lost it!"...something he does quite frequently.) Love your idea of displaying photos on it.

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 22, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    What a fun piece. Love it for your photos. Have no idea what it is. Hugs, Marty

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  4. AnonymousOctober 22, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    It's lovely!

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  5. Linda @ A La CarteOctober 22, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    I remember this piece and how you used it for photos! Still amazing to me your great vision for what things can be! hugs, Linda

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  6. Simple DaisyOctober 22, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I love it!!! It's just perfect for displaying photographs!! :)

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  7. UnknownOctober 22, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    That is one interesting piece and it looks great with the photos.

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  8. White Ironstone CottageOctober 22, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    FAB~U~LOUS !!!!!
    I love the pics too
    Great find and wonderful idea
    xxoo
    Pam

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  9. Helen's DecorOctober 22, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Hi Linda! Something about it reminds me of an old freezer rack. I love how you have chosen to use it, too. And if you ever tire of the old look...there's always ORB in a can! I did a post about thinking out of the box a few months ago. It's fun, but I'm not as quick as you were with this one. :) Thanks, Helen

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  10. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comOctober 22, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Cute idea. You would probably pay big bucks for this in one of those industrial design stores!

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  11. GailOctober 22, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    What a fun and unique find! I love how you are using it to displayed photos.

    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Gail

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  12. The Olde Farmhouse on Windmill HillOctober 22, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    It looks to me like the rack out of an antique ice box...? Cute display. ~Rachel

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  13. Katie @ sweetgirlexpressionsOctober 22, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love it!!

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  14. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeOctober 22, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Wonderful, I love it! I always like to hang my Christmas cards but really don't have a good place to do so...this would be perfect!!!

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  15. debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/October 22, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    I love this and the wall color! It looks great! and about those beads??? do you still get them the way you used to?? LOL
    Have a great weekend!
    Debbie

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  16. ReviOctober 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I LOVE it, and I think your husband's right. It's a screen reinforcing thingy for the bottom half of the door. What a pretty family you have!
    -Revi

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  17. Sandi~A Cottage MuseOctober 23, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Love it Linda!

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  18. Shabby MarilynOctober 24, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Whatever it is it looks fantastic! I was thrifting and did not get an old crib spring that I STILL THINK about! Yours might be part of a cage? Good conversation piece!

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  19. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeOctober 25, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    This is a GREAT piece and you did a GREAT job thinking outside the box on this one! Love what you did with it! It looks to me as though it were some kind of a door or cover for a cage? Whatever, ... it's cool!

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  20. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comOctober 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    YOur pictures are all adorable. You have a beautiful family! I would love to find something like this to use for Christmas cards. Such a smart idea!

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  21. MelOctober 28, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Clever way to use it. I have no idea what it could original be for?

    Thanks for coming to the party Linda! I appreciate your participation.

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  22. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I love the color of your room! Stunning!

    This is a great idea. :)

    ~Liz

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  23. UnknownOctober 30, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    I love everything about it! Thanks for sharing~!

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  24. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydOctober 30, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    That is such an Awesome piece.... I bet you held tight to it in the Thrift store~

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  25. UnknownOctober 31, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I have no guess. lol It's certainly charming...

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  26. UnknownNovember 1, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    SCORE!!! Love it! I would have grabbed it too. Don't 'cha just crack me up when you get those looks? I wouldn't have looked at you like that, I would have wrestled you for it - lol! I'm getting wiser in my old age, I've learned to where running shoes when I go picking;). An old freezer grate yeah?

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  27. Amy KinserNovember 6, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I love this! I love using photos, especially old black and whites, in my home.

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  28. ChrissyNovember 6, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I love this!! What a great idea!! :)

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