Monday, February 2, 2009

Grate-fully Easy Repurpose Project

Pin It


This is a great grate idea for all you junkers. 

Insanely simple! Insanely beautiful! 

Gotta love this kind of junking insanity!

Remember that old heating grate that I picked up on my Junking Weekend, December 20-21, 2008? The grate didn't look like anything special in the basement at the estate sale, and it didn't look any better here in the garage. But, oh, it screamed potential!



Amazing what an old grate cover and some candles can do to warm up a room! Just prop it up and add a row of three tea lights. Voila! This simple idea adds a golden glow and ambience when placed on a side table in the living room. Wouldn't it be charming in a guest room as well?



In the mood for a little Valentine romance? Put the lights down low and put on some background music. Perfect for whispering sweet nothings in your favorite junk lover's ear!






Pin It

17 comments:

  1. Primitiques 'n PoetryFebruary 2, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I do recall saying I loved this grate the first time you posted it! Very nice with the candles. ~Mindy

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Huh! What a clever idea. Looks beautiful.
    -FringeGirl

    ReplyDelete
  3. DavidFebruary 2, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    As my favorite junk lover would say, "That's kick booty!"

    ReplyDelete
  4. CherFebruary 2, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    YOWZER! I love it! Could you put it in my room please? Thanks.

    GPAU - Great Photograpy As Usual

    The Texas Woman

    ReplyDelete
  5. HollyFebruary 2, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    That's so pretty! What a good idea!

    ReplyDelete
  6. TeriFebruary 2, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Ooh, I love it, the shadows and arches remind me of a church window. Of course, with my cats around, I'd have to use those little battery votives but it would still be purrty.

    Teri and the cats of Furrydance

    ReplyDelete
  7. DESIGN BY CATHLEENFebruary 3, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    I love the repurpose! Its so cute...

    xoxo,
    Cathleen

    ReplyDelete
  8. DeniseFebruary 3, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    what a great idea! Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  9. KiFebruary 3, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    Wonderful idea! I do love the lampshade in your original stash of goodies...I have a thing for modern shades!
    Peace,
    Ki

    ReplyDelete
  10. StephFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Love it! It's so pretty with the candle glow coming through it. You have such an eye for junk.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Jenny SFebruary 3, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    What sweet nothings???? "There is a yard sale this weekend?" hehehe!

    ReplyDelete
  12. bec4February 3, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    What a great idea--or should I say grate idea! I never find grates around here.

    ReplyDelete
  13. SweetMelissaFebruary 3, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    This is a beautiful idea, just lovey. If it weren't so cold out tonight in ND I would run out to my barn and get a similar grate I know is out there!!!

    ReplyDelete
  14. trash talkFebruary 3, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    I love it but I would have to be like Teri and use the battery ones. I tend to set people on fire with candles. It really does look lovely shining through the openings. Simplicity is always the best. Debbie

    ReplyDelete
  15. Jen r.February 4, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    Very cute idea!

    ReplyDelete
  16. AnonymousFebruary 5, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    You are so clever....nifty idea!
    marcie

    ReplyDelete
  17. ShellmoFebruary 5, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    So creative! Love it!!!

    ReplyDelete

Life whispers...what is it saying today?

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)