I've always wanted one of those antique coat valets.
No real reason - I just thought they were pretty cool looking.
One day while at my favorite thrift store, I lucked up on this baby....
.........rickety, time worn perfection.....and only $8!
Had to have it!
Being clueless as to what I would actually do with it, it sat in the garage for a while.
One day I was unloading my car and sat a stack of baskets on the bottom of this to get them out of the way -
and that's when the inspiration struck!
I knew right that minute that this would become my new guest bathroom organizer.
You heard me right. I say it was destined to hold soap, not coats.
So, I gathered my baskets,
...and a few loads of toiletry items,
(from my stash of the finest toiletries around ;) )
...put it all together,
....and came up with this!
I LOVE IT !!
And here she is in place.
Purdy Spiffy, eh?
I thought so too.
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And before you ask......NO, I have not found a new house yet. This is from our last house, I just never got around to posting about it.
Where am I now?
Still hanging out in extended stay housing, keeping my fingers crossed that a house will fall in my lap before I get all crazy being cooped up in one room.
When it does, I'll let you know.
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So tell me, what have you been repurposing lately?
Linking up over at Funky Junk this week.
Hi Polly, I haven't been around for a LONG time. I just went through a major lifestyle change/move. I will have to back track to see what has happened in your world.
ReplyDeleteThat bathroom rack is really clever. I know how it is to buy something ,not knowing exactly what you will do with it, but just KNOW it is something good.
xoxo Bunny Jean
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That is such a great idea, Polly! I never would have thought of that looking at it in its original state, but seeing how you've got it all set up, it's just perfect. I got my hubby one of those valet's a few years ago ~ I'd use it for something similar except he's actually using it for his clothes and belts and stuff. Hmph - the nerve! : )
ReplyDeleteOnce again you AMAZE ME!! I've always wanted one of the valets too!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so spiffy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE this!!
Miss ya!!!!
xo
~K
Polly I love this! Mainly because it is outside the box style!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea!! I love that you thought that up It looks amazing...plus functional. Best of both worlds. :)
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! Really those valets are a great 'idea' but not very practical, not at our home anyway. Your valet though is very useful!
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Love this idea!! Too cute. I need to find one of these! Good job!
ReplyDeleteHi Polly~!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to see your post..
You are BRILLIANT. I never would have thought to use it that way in a million years..
I just want to say:: and YOU know how much this means:: IF I ever choose a designer/decorator for my home, it would be YOU~!
xoxoxo
Sonny
Very clever of you to use the valet in your bathroom. I had one, but it didn't have the thingy on the top. I painted it white and was going to use it to hang my line of baby clothes made from vintage linens, that I have never gotten around to doing. Sadly, it went in our garage sale when we sold our house. After seeing yours, wish I would have kept it.
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