Vintage housewares are strong, durable, beautiful and surprisingly multi-functional. Once washed the possibilities are endless! Not to mention, re-purposing old items helps the environment by keeping them out of the trash and giving them new life. And just to get your imagination flowing here are a few examples for you to consider.
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| Vintage green chip and dip bowls from Little Shop of Treasures |
Chip and Dip Bowl Sets:
* Fruit and Yogurt Bowls
* Mail and Key / Catch All for Front Hallway
* Face Cloths and Q-Tips
* Necklaces and Earrings
* Plant Holders
* Veggies and Dip
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| Vintage Pottery Ashtray from Flea Market Floozie |
Ashtrays:
* Candy Dish
* Jewelry
* Salt Cellar
* Peanuts
* Place Used Toothpicks From Appetizers
* Candle Holder
* Soap Dish
* Water Colour Bowl
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| Vintage Carafe from Habit Schmabit |
Carafe:
* Vase
* Juice Jug
* Watering Can for House Plants
* Fish Bowl
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| Vintage Cupcake Stand from Zoestoys |
Cake and Cupcake Stands:
* To Hold Jjewelry
* Desk Organizer
* Hold Condiments on Table (ex. salt and pepper shakers, ketchup, vinegar, etc.)
* Organize Make-Up and Nail Polish
* Center Piece for the Table with Festive Decorations
* Candles Tray
* Organize Sewing Materials (ex. thread, needles, bobby pins, etc.)
* Paint Palette
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| Vintage sewing drawer from Solstice Home |
Old Drawers and Crates:
* End Tables
* Storage Containers for the Linen Closet
* Magazine Rack
* Toy Bin
* Hang on the Wall as a Shelf
* Put Wheels on it for Under-the-Bed Storage
* Shallow Drawers can be Used as a Serving Tray
* Make it into an Ottoman!
* Balcony Planters
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| 1960's Record Organizer from Madamexpresents |
LP Record Stand:
* Mail Sorter
* File Sorter
* Magazine Rack
* Desk Organizer
* Dish/Plate Storage
* Children's Book Organizer
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| Vintage mason jars from Catfish Jar Rescue |
Mason Jars:
* Pen and Pencil Holder
* Utensil Holder
* Food Canisters
* Organize Kids Crafts (ex. pipe cleaners, stickers, googly eyes, etc.)
* Plant Holder
* Vase
* Bathroom Organizers (ex. q-tips, cotton balls, toothpick/floss, etc.)
* Candle Holder
* Drinking Glass
* Spice Jars
* Child's "Piggy" Bank
