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2012/02/28

Old Flower Basket to Magazine Rack

Happy Tuesday everyone!
I am currently taking my Re-finishing 101. I am not talking about attending a home economics class. I am talking about DIY refinishing and refurbishing some stuff around the house like this flower basket I bought from a thrift store.


Before
After

I had nowhere to put my magazines, so the moment I saw this basket in it's state, I saw the possibility for magazine rack!

The red color did not appeal to me, so I painted it white.



 I decided to decorate it with burlap, wrap the handles with hemp string, and painted the word Paris!

Now, I have to back to my big project. Off to work I go!

Have a wonderful day!



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23 comments:

  1. I cannot believe the before and after! You have a wonderful eye for decorating! Good job!

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  2. Beautiful renovation of the magazine box, simply lovely!!
    Have a great day.
    Always, Queenie

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  3. Cute, cute, cute, Myric! Congrats for seeing beyond what was, to what could be! Can't wait to hear about your big project:)

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  4. I'm having a hard time leaving a comment as the white box to write in keeps coming and going!!! :( Bah! Stupid Blogger!!!!!

    Just had to tell you I LOVE LOVE LOVE the basket! Great transformation! Totally fab!

    xoRebecca

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  5. Oh... it looks WONDERFUL!!!

    I would sure love it if you linked this up over at The DIY Dreamer :)
    http://thediydreamer.blogspot.com/2012/02/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-5.html

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  6. Sweet! I love it! I have been keeping my eye out lately for something to repurpose as a magazine rack, too.

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  7. Simply lovely! Although I love red, I have to say I like it in the new form better. Light, bright and ready for spring.

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  8. That's a very impressive makeover. I would not have thought of all that. It's beautiful!

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  9. This is so cute! I love the white with burlap and twine (my 3 faves!!)!!!

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  10. Lovely makeover,light & springy! I discovered you on Artsy Girl Linky Party and I’m now a linky follower; I would appreciate you following me back.

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  11. Adorable! Love the white so much better! I adore this room! I want it for myself! Thanks for sharing it. I am currently having a linky party on my blog and I would love if you came by to link this up! I would love to have you!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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  12. Oh Myric, This is gorgeous!!! And I am so glad you are feeling better...AND it gives me hope that this flu will eventually go away...All I've done is sleep! lol
    XO
    Cin

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  13. Such a great transformation. Very chic!!
    I'm your newest follower on GFC and Linky.
    Mary Alice

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  14. Hi Myric,
    I love your new magazine rack. Awesome transformation. Great job.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  15. Oh Myric, you transformed this basket into something new and pretty. And the Paris gives it a gentle touch. Good job, sweetie. Have a lovely weekend.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  16. Myric, this is simply beautiful!! Your photographs of it are wonderful, too. Great job!!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  17. very sweet. Love it done white.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  18. And it's perfect on that chair, too! The handles are a great touch. Way to go!
    Thanks so much for linking up!
    igottacreate.blogspot.com
    "Kiss Me I'm Irish" linky party now open!

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  19. Lovely transformation! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday at 2805!

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  20. This is so darling. I just love the curtains, too. Thanks for sharing the beauty. I also "pinned" this. So pretty. Best wishes to you. Linda

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  21. Adorable basket - nice work! I am so happy you came by to link it up - please come back this week to link up again - I would love to have you and your beautiful work there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  22. Love the burlap, great makeover!

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  23. This is simply beautiful!! Your photographs of it are wonderful, too.

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