Wednesday, December 2, 2009

new life for an old shutter

A few weeks back I found this old shutter at a local antique mall. I had the perfect use for it...



 I started out by sanding off the old paint and giving it a few light coats of Heirloom White. I then sanded it down with a power sander to give it a very distressed look. Lastly, I drilled a hole under each of the three squares and screwed in a glass knob.

All it needed to finish it up were two d rings on the back so I could hang it right by my front door...




Ahh, the perfect set of hooks to hang the dogs leash, coats, etc on!


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15 comments:

  1. Daniel J.December 4, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    This looks awesome! Nice job.

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  2. TammyDecember 5, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    Love it. Anything old that can be rescued and reused is awesome.
    tammy

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  3. Miss Mustard SeedDecember 5, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    That is perfection. I absolutely love all of your choices with this piece and it turned out so. I don't think you're a "future" domestic goddess...you're there. Well, can you bake? :)

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  4. The Painted HomeDecember 6, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    LOVE anything done with an old shutter. Yours looks Fab! Glad I found your blog.

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  5. Elder EsplinDecember 8, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    How cute! I love old shutters too. They have such character. Good Job!

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  6. cindyDecember 9, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    BEautiful! Definitely deserves a place of honor. :)

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  7. One Cheap B*tchMarch 13, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    Good thinking and great find! Coming over from Funky Junk Interiors, new follower now!

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  8. afistfullofweeds*March 14, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    Great way to "SAVE" a tree!! I Love old wood!

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  9. Funky Junk InteriorsMarch 14, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    Super perfect! Isn't it so cool to make productive things? That really ticks my clock!

    Thanks for linking up to SNS!
    FJ Donna

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  10. Amy KinserMarch 14, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    Great job! Great thinking!!

    Partying with you tonight...

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  11. MollyMarch 14, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    Very cute. I love old shutters and you came up with a great use for one!

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  12. junkermidgeMarch 14, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    Great use for that old shutter! Cute and practical too.
    Midge

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  13. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 22, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    Very nice job. What a good idea for that old shutter.

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  14. SandyMarch 22, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Great job, quite the transformation!

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  15. Linda@Coastal CharmMarch 23, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    GOOD looking makeover...luv the color! Hope you have a FUN week:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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