New Life for an Thrifted Picnic Basket

One of the reasons I started blogging was to show my finds from Goodwill and how I use them

in my home. For some people who don't go to thrift stores, they probably would think

thrifters homes look like they are stuck in the 60's or 70's.

But those of us who are thrifters know that many times we can take inexpenisive finds

and turn them into one of a kind items that everyone wants.

Let me show you my latest find,

Does anybody remember when decorating with apples was so popular? I bought this picnic basket

at Goodwill for a couple of dollars. I wasn't attracted to the apples or the raffia. I was attracted to the

shape and that it was in good shape - everything else - not so much!

So I pulled off the raffia and apples and spray painted it all white.

Because the nobs where apples, I bought some every inexpensive wood knobs.

I wasn't quite sure where I wanted to use it so set it in my office on the shelf,
still unsure how I really wanted to use it.

I made a flower out of lace, ribbon and tulle which turned out really pretty

and I stuffed it full of odds and ends that I didn't know where to put them.

But it still wasn't exactly how I thought I'd use this basket....

and then I came up with an idea....

I emptied all the junk I had put in it and carried it downstairs into the spare bedroom that I'm decorating for Macie. You can read more about it here.

And the picnic basket is now holding books that we'll read to Macie when she
comes to stay at our home.

 I have yet not needed to by any books that are new because my favorite Goodwill store

has a bin full of childrens books and they cost 50 cents each.

As with anything that I buy, it needs to be wiped down because

there are so many germs that little ones don't need to be exposed to.

And I certainly don't like to get sick either.

My picnic basket now has a new function by holding reading books.
 I'm in the midst of working out some details for the room redo for

our beautiful Macie.

Macie is going to be staying with us next month for a couple of

days while her parents go to Las Vegas.

She's not crawling yet, but it's won't be very long and it'll be time

to baby proof our home.

How is it possible to love a grandbaby so much!?!

Next on the agenda for Macie's room.....

the walls...pretty much bare

and everything on this wall will come down.

I might save this butterfly that I also got a Goodwill several years ago

but it will need a new color..something bright to fit in with my plans!

Thanks for stopping by,

I'm so glad you stopped by and I'm having so much fun

redoing this room that has sat empty for 4 years...

Now I'm off to make a Pinterest dessert...

stay tune, I'll let you know if it's any good!

Don't forget to check out my giveaway going on too!

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