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New Use for Old Finds

A sweet friend gave me this painted Mason jar for my birthday!  I just love it!  I am using it for my pens on my desk.



During our garage sale last Saturday, Emily pulled her 4th tooth.  She was so excited and proud!
I have totally re-made out guest bathroom.  I wanted to go for a much lighter feel.  My parents bought me this chest from an estate sale.  I painted it this blue/gray color.  I recently found this old locker basket and I am using it for towel storage.
 When Kelly and I lived together, she used this old mantel as her head board.  I am in the process of painting it a cream color, antiquing it and using it as a head board for our guest bedroom.

Comments

Tara G. said…
The bathroom looks so lovely! Can't wait to see your headboard!
8:44 PM
Julie said…
Love it!!!
3:21 AM
Unknown said…
Very very cute!
4:18 AM
A.K.W. said…
Nice pictures! Posting from my kindle fire.

Amy
5:48 AM
Pam said…
Love how you've used seashells in the bathroom. My sister has given me quite a few from her Florida trips and I couldn' think of a special way to display...now I do. So enjoy your writings and what you are involved in.
5:58 AM
Angie said…
I love toothless pictures!!! How precious :)
Your bathroom looks good
6:04 AM
Angie said…
I love toothless pictures!!! How precious :)
Your bathroom looks good
6:04 AM
Kim said…
I love E's snaggle tooth smile! I also LOVE your new bathroom. I want to redecorate my extra bathroom this summer...I might copy you! Looks great!
Now, imagine me saying all that is the highest pitched, cartoon voice you've ever heard at Cracker Barrel! hahahaha!
6:07 AM
Unknown said…
good idea on the seashells in mason jars! we have alot of seashells from australia we got for the boys but i had no idea what to do with them :)
6:34 AM
Leslie said…
Looks great! I can't wait to see the headboard completed! (love the locker basket in the bathroom)
7:16 AM
His Doorkeeper said…
That is the most beautiful picture of Emily!! Love it!!
7:16 PM
Bethany said…
Very pretty! What color/brand is that blue/gray you used on the chest? Sorry, I am always the one asking about color. ha! Love your style! My SIL decorates like this, too. Love it!
9:04 AM
Nancy said…
Way to go, Laurie, getting creative! Your bathroom looks great! Love the mason jar your friend gave you, too!! I wish I was creative :)
6:01 PM
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