DIY Towel Rack

I went to my local antique store and was given this awesome thing...not sure what it was... It had awesome stenciling on the back, saying "Patented July 25, 1882" and carpet on the other side. Anyway, I wasn't sure what I'd do with it at first. Then, inspiration struck! I'd make it into a hand towel holder! I quickly unscrewed the foot pedal(?) and then attached it to the rockers with a few screws. Then I used some wired twine(?) that I had in my stash and ran it through the screw holes where the pedal once was. Then I added some hinges to the back for hangers, and voila! A towel holder!

Cutting Board into Cookbook Stand

I found this old ugly cutting board at my local ReStore. I had seen these on Pinterest and knew it would be perfect to make one of my own. While at the restore, I found a piece of wood (no idea actually what it is, maybe a curtain rod holder). I glued it onto the back for the stand with some all-purpose adhesive. I had some True Blue Krylon Dual Paint + Primer spray paint on hand, so I sprayed on a quick coat of it and let it dry. Then I used my stencil I used for my UK tray tables and stenciled on the logo with some white craft paint. I then painted and glued on a Scrabble tile rack for the holder. I wanted it to look somewhat distressed, so I sanded it roughly with some 80 grit sandpaper. I love how it looks!!

DIY Coat Rack

I had These Shutters literally hanging off my old shed, and I decided they were a little gem just waiting for a facelift. I knew I wanted to make a coat hook to put by my front door. I had these curtain tiebacks I wasn't using anymore, so I simply attached them with some screws I had. I love the peeling paint and the old hardware. They have so much character, I am so glad I gave a second life to these old Shutters.

I used the hinges as hooks...

Voila!