It's time for Spring cleaning. Organizing closets, cleaning out garage clutter, and daring to look inside those unmarked boxes in the attic. Though the task may seem daunting, it's really the perfect opportunity to be on the look out for any unsused or forgotten item that could be "re-purposed." Maybe you're not using that bulky desk anymore. Sure it was the perfect place to study during those college all-nighters but now all of your work is confined to the contents of an 11" x 14" laptop computer. Instead of sentencing your trusty ol' desk to a landfill, think of all the other ways it could be put to new use. Stand it up vertically and add some shelves to create a shelving unit for the kid's room. Drag it inside the greenhouse to use as a potting table.
There's really a place and purpose for everything. Use that old door to make a funky vintage-esque coffee top table. Set it on top of those two well-travelled leather suitcases for an uber-cool Trans-Atlantic feel. Of course old tin type photos, weathered books and vintage frames add authenticity to any setting. Mason Jars are my current favorite re-purposed decorative element. I found about a half dozen in my Mom's attic in Illinois. Instead of tossing them, I gave them a good wash with a scrub brush. Now they make the perfect votive candle containers. The candlelight creates interesting and unexpected designs upon the beveled glass. In a darker room, they cast moody patterns, shapes and designs against the walls. They also provide a quaint and nostalgic flair while entertaining family and friends.
My point is if you think outside the box long and hard you can find a new life for just about anything and everything. Yesterday's trash is today's hidden treasure. Re-purposing old items is one of the best ways to preserve history, live consciously, steward the planet and have a little fun along the way.
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