Since all of us here at JITT are junkers, we tend to have a lot of random items that hold some potential to be repurposed into something awesome. We may not know exactly what that might be when we spot the perfect item, but we just know that we have to have it! Here are some ways that we have found new use for our chippy vintage items!
Mandy
“This is a handy dandy toast holder turned mail sorter. It is a vintage toast stand that I bought at a thrift store, it was a dirty grungy brass and I painted it a nice creamy white, to give it a second life. Now it ever so attractively holds my mail on my
Coley
“Ok, this isn’t mine, but I thought it was such a great idea. I have the base of my grandmothers old sewing machine exactly like this in my garage and I can’t wait to redo my bathroom. Genius!!”
Karie
Karie has repurposed these antique, glass pitchers as vases! A cute and quirky way to display your flowers (from Valentine’s Day perhaps?)
Chantelle
This old frame turned into a prayer board (given to me by my sweet friend, Christine!) Now this frame that would have otherwise collected dust now has new purpose!
There you have it! What are some fun ways you like to re-use your old items lying around the house? We’d love to see! Comment below and post pictures on our instagram @junkinthetrunkvintagemarket. Have a great day!
-Chantelle