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Monday, June 17, 2013

Refresh Of A . . . Um . . . Thingamabob

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As you can tell, I’m not really sure what to call this “thing” I picked up for $3.00 at our community garage sale about a month ago. 

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It’s got two baskets {that lift up}and four hooks on the bottom.  I think it would be great to use in a kitchen displaying some dishes and holding either towels or aprons, in a bathroom with rolled up towels in the baskets, or even outside with the baskets planted with flowers and the hooks holding some small garden tools.

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I wanted to give it a refresh because I wasn’t feeling that green color.  I sprayed it with Rustoleum’s Heirloom White 2x coverage spray paint.

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I found a spot where I could hang it up and style it to give a few ideas for its use. 

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I will ask my daughter if she is interested in it, otherwise it is going to the booth.

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35 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJune 17, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    How fun, I love it and you have it styled in so many cute ways. Great find. Hugs, Marty

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  2. Victoria's Vintage DesignsJune 17, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Very cute, I'm liking it Heirloom White!!

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  3. Cat-arzynaJune 17, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    In white it looks a lot nicer !
    Xoxo

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  4. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Kathy, I love that little "thingamajig". Since I collect pink & white china, I think that looked the best. It also looks much prettier painted white than the green.

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  5. Penny CarlsonJune 17, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    You've styled it perfectly in every photo! What a cute piece!

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  6. ibshellJune 17, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    I want a thing-a-mic-bob now!!! I love it white and I love the variety of options you have to use it. NICE!!

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  7. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Kathy, what a great update! Your vignettes are lovely too! This is such a versatile piece!

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  8. Okio B DesignsJune 17, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    I really like it with the towels and toilet paper.

    Jeanine

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  9. GailJune 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    What a cute thingamabob and I love all your beautiful displays for using it! Hugs, Gail

    P.S. I got a lot of travel from your linky party on Sunday!

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  10. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    I love your little thingy and it looks good in all ways.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  11. CynthiaJune 17, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    I love all the ideas you have but does that pop with those beautiful dishes and red towels!

    Cynthia

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  12. DIYbyDesignJune 17, 2013 at 5:07 PM

    I love all of the ways you have styled it. Super cute.

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  13. NanaDianaJune 17, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Still traveling but wanted to pop in and say Hi! That looks REALLY great painted!!!! xo Diana

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  14. Celestina MarieJune 17, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Hi Kathy, this is really cute and I like the fresh new color. Love all the ways you show for decor ideas. It won't last long in your booth.
    Hugs!

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  15. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesJune 17, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    The white paint definitely gives it a much-needed update. I love all your ideas for using the thingamabob. I bet it will sell quickly if you decide to put it in your booth.

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  16. Kim @ French Country AntiquesJune 17, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    I love what you did with the "thingamabob"! I have always used that word (is it a word???) and my husband thinks it's so funny.

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  17. Lisa @ Texas DecorJune 17, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    I think you have some wonderful ideas for the thingamabob! So many creative uses! Don't you just love heirloom white spray paint? I just bought another can this weekend. I always like to have it on hand as my go-to color for so many things. :)

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  18. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Great piece! Love it in white. It looks great in all the ways you styled it. Very versitle!

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  19. Kim June 17, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    So sweet, I love the red dishes in it! That would look great in my home...too bad I'm out of wall space!

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  20. JudyJune 17, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    I really like it in the bathroom. It seems quite useful and looks very nice there. I would really like to know what the original purpose was for the "thingamabob".

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  21. JudyJune 17, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    will you tell us when you find out what the thingamabob was originally designed for???

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  22. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJune 17, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    I love each and every way you displayed it!! Such a versatile piece! Love it

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  23. JunkchiccottageJune 17, 2013 at 10:42 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    This is so sweet. I love it for a bathroom. I know if you take that to your booth it will sell quickly.
    Kris

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  24. debiJune 17, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Love, love the cute basket!! I love the different display ideas you put together.

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  25. MartinelJune 18, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Wonderful!I like it so much..I like renewing the things..I like much all the versions,but my best is with the flowers and greenery..:)

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  26. UnknownJune 18, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    I like how you used it with the plates and cups. great idea!

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  27. AndreaJune 18, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Love it with the plants, although you can never go wrong with transferware :)

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  28. DebbiedoosJune 18, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    That is a perfect refresh of your thingiemabob..lol. Looks great Kathy!

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  29. Sissie's Shabby CottageJune 18, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Hi Kathy,
    This is a great piece and I love all the ways you've displayed it.

    My guess is that it will sell fast.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  30. The Polka Dot ClosetJune 18, 2013 at 11:07 PM

    I bet it was at one time filled with silk flowers when it was all the rage to decorate with fake flowers. Oh, have fun at your sons graduation...bring the tissue, when they play the entrance song for the graduates...Oh, it really gets you!!

    Carol

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  31. The Vintage ChateauJune 18, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Well, what ever you call it, it sure is cute!I'm a new follower,
    Karee

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  32. sweetvintageofmineJune 18, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    A great multi use wall rack....so many ways and areas to use it! I've liked what you've done with it....the white sure made a difference! Have a wonderful week.....I live between cincy and dayton too...we are probably neighbors....Butler county? Roxie

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  33. MicheleJune 19, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    It looks great every way you've styled it. I'm sure it will go fast if you decide to put it in the booth.

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  34. Manuela@A Cultivated NestJune 19, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    What a great thingie you found! I like it with the transferware - very cute!

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  35. pam {simple details}June 23, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    Very fun update and I love the endless options with thingamabobs! :)

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy