Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Common Objects

You've heard of Uncommon Objects, but I want to take a moment to talk about Common Objects. Those things found in every home, that can used in new and creative ways, to cheaply decorate and accessorize your space. I see a lot of this in the blog world, and you bloggers out there continue to inspire me with your arrangements. Here are a couple of examples...
You've seen cloches, and conservatories with plants in them, but what about clocks????

This idea hit me this morning while I was getting ready for work. The clock faces were in an old gym wire basket, so I just moved them to this little conservatory I had removed from my booth.
Then what to put in that gym basket???

Frames of course. Wooden frames are a favorite of mine to pick up at Garage Sales. These were in a box waiting for DH to give me his old ancestor photos for framing. Until that happens, they will reside here.

Here is a glass jar filled with old finials waiting for future projects


That is just 3 examples of taking common objects and turning them into something beautiful, fun and different for your home.
Got any more ideas for Common Objects?

7 comments:

Vickie said...

Hey, girl - went by your booth today. Looks great! I really like the little bitty hutch. You've really knocked yourself out with all your new projects. Hope to see you soon! I bought myself that book - need to get yours back to you!

Vee said...

Oh, I could do some of those!

You have such a creative mind!!

Anonymous said...

I don't know if wheels are common objects, but yes wheels because yours are always spinning with new and creative ideas.

d smith kaich jones said...

I have a house full of white butter pats (I think I bought all that East Texas had to offer) used as candle holders. And I drape bracelets over larger candles (not while they're lit, however!) as decoration. In fact, I buy bracelets & necklaces for that express purpose. It just makes me smile!

Love your stuff!

Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence said...

Love these display ideas Margo! Where do you find all of the clock faces?

pedalpower said...

Great ideas!
Love that butter pat idea too.

Garden Antqs Vintage said...

Loved all your "common objects". Hope you had a great Memorial Day, T

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