Posts tagged: antique
DIY - Baby Changing Table
By suzyrenovator
I've always loved giving old or antique items a new lease on life by transforming them or re-purposing them for use as something other than what they were originally intended. A perfect example - the dirty, old singer sewing machine base that was picked up for next to nothing at a flea market then left to sit in my garage collecting more dirt and taking up space until I could find a use for it. When I became pregnant and began the fun pro » READ MORE
A Priceless Hand Tool
By DIY Maven
The duty of a hand tool is a simple one. Its existence is predicated upon helping you get a job done and done well. But sometimes, when a particular person has used a hand tool, it becomes more than just hardware. For instance, a screwdriver once owned by Thomas Edison is going to have more monetary and emotional significance than my handy 4 in 1. Or the Stanley No. 3 level pictured above. It was the only possession my dad had that once belonged » READ MORE
My Up Coming Exhibition !!!
By ammooreiiiI'm extremely excited about my exhibition in February at American Tobacco Historic District Campus, Bay 7 Meeting & Event Facility, Durham, NC 27701.
For More Info.:
Valerie Ward (919) 433 1570
Email: vward@cbc-raleigh.com
I hope all of you will take the time to visit my art exhibition that should run for 3 to 4 months. Thanks......Aaron
Can You Really Re-cover an Old Lampshade?
By ModHomeEcTeacher
No, I didn't recover this. When Shabby Chic still ran the antique malls, this retro shade was huddled in the corner like a weird uncle. I think it cost me around $12.00. That purchse was a few years ago.
But you can, I repeat, CAN, recover an old shade you might find at Goodwill or a flea market. They are ruined once the big crease takes place. These step by step directions make a DIY lampshade re-do a real possibility. I used to k » READ MORE
What is it? Desk? Nautical? space saving? Any Ideas?
By docjone5This thing is all curly Maple, has a lift top and drawers in it. The desk top portion slides so you can sit up to it and write. It has 4 locking drwaers and the desk top locks too.
The top drawer has the number 5050 stamped into the wood
HELP! WHAT IS IT!
How To Repair Book Bindings.
By ChrisjobJust because it's tatterned and has losse pages doesn't mean the story or the information is worn out as well. Follow these instructions from Wikihow to salvage your first editions, and don't be afraid of those tired copies at used book stores.
Giving your kitchen cozier look (with Antique Copper Tin look ceiling tiles)
By faustHello everyone,
Just wanted to share with you the details of one of our latest projects. We installed PVC glue on ceiling tile in the kitchen ceilings.
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First - we snapped a chalk line through the main focal point in that room - light fixture.
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Then we applied a glue (Contact Cement) to the ceilings along this line with a foam roller
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Glue was applied to the back of the tile (it is a good idea to apply glue to three-fo » READ MORE
Help me identify this desk? please?
By bhikkhu
We came across this desk at an antique mall a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, someone had purchased it just a few minutes before we had gotten there.
The back part (letter boxes and compartments) actually hinges backwards so that you can have a full flat top desk. When you lift it up (as pictured) the back of the desk has paper sized compartments for storing additional paper.
It's pretty brilliant, and I love the look... but I don't know anyt » READ MORE
Red Hot coffee table
By madebygirlThis coffee table is called "Red Hot"- it is a limited edition piece. Made with beautiful 'antique red' leather, zebra print hair hide and 12 gauge buckshot decorative tacks running around it. Whether its for your home, office or boutique, this unique design will brighten the look of your decor. Available for purchase via www.madebygirl.com
Save the Chandelier; Save the World
By DIY MavenAurora Lampworks of Brooklyn, NY is in the business of restoring chandeliers in places such as the Lyndhurst Mansion and the Federal Reserve Bank. They also refurbish and market period pieces as well.
Currently up for sale are a 1960's Lobmeyr Crystal Chandelier ($3550),
a 1950's German 14 light chandelier ($1830),
and a 1930's Art Moderne chrome fixture ($2425).
And for the fugal purist, check out this polycarbonate globe pendant for 75 bucks.
