I'm wondering if anyone is going to Junk Bonanza??? I am going with a few friends and am really excited about it! I love a good flea market!! :) I brought up Junk Bonanza because this post reminded me of it...probably because Ki Nassauer is the queen of reusing/repurposing everyday items {often junk} as new ones.
I love to use items in unexpected ways when I am entertaining or decorating...it just keeps things interesting, but I can't always run out and buy something new {gotta stick to the budget after all}. So I am always tucking away ideas in the back of my mind that I find in magazines and books, for use at a later time.
Recently I had to throw together an impromptu wine and cheese party for a few friends. I took a few quick photos of some of the "reuse/repurpose" types of items that I had out in this corner of the room. Old wine corks make a fabulous little place card holder. You can use them to mark what types of hors d'oeuvres you are serving as well. All I did was take a knife and cut a slit in the top of the cork. I have used these before for a French themed dinner party and used only corks from French wines to hold each name card {I know, I'm obsessed with all things French :)}.
I created a cake stand from an old, unused candlestick that I had and one of the many ironstone dishes from my collection. Super easy!
And this old, metal tray that I bought at the flea market earlier in the year made for a great wine server. I had previously scrubbed and sealed the tray, but added a vintage tea towel to the inside for the sake of the glasses.
This vintage bank deposit bag found a new life as a wine bag {thank you for the idea Jen!}. I added it to the table for a fun element. I am now carrying these in the SHOP!
I hope you all enjoy a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Yeah for long weekends!! :))))
Tracey
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64 comments:
Great ideas ~ with lovely photos! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, one that doesn't go by too fast!
Everything looks beautiful. I love wine corks. They are little works of art!
Super ideas...I never toss a wine cork! hugs♥olive
I so love everything you do. Let me tell you that France doesn't do this half as well as you do.
You also give me so much inspiration to make my everyday so much more, why should everyday not be this pretty.
Keep up the gorgeous work.
ax
yes, I'll have a glass of red!
What great ideas, it all looks beautiful, but your settings always look like the queen is coming to tea.
That is how amazing in detail they are. Your friends and family are very lucky to have you as the hostess.
I just have to give you props for thanking the original designer for the idea, it seems that so many are not as polite as you these days.
Take care and have fun at the Junk Bonanza!
Amy
This table is just beautiful. Love the chalkboard and bank bag especially. May have to get one of those. Your ideas are so inspirational.
Blessings,
Becky C
Buckets of Burlap
While I won't be attending the Junk Bonanza (although I know several who are), it's one I would love to go to at least.
Once again your ideas inspire me. Nobody dresses a table like you lady!
Debbie
I loved everything you did!! I wish I was invited!! :)
you have so much talent my friend!
love what you put together!
i just grabbed a burlap sack that holds my olive oil ( from potterybarn) but yours is much cuter. of course!
Love the idea for the cakestand, but did you glue it together?
You have great ideas and inspiration.
So pretty, Tracey! Photos beautiful as always, you've got me wanting to pick up some Roquefort cheese to go with the champagne grapes we've got at the house. Is that a Folie à Deux cork I see there? Fantastic wine! Happy long weekend. Ooh, have a wonderful time at your flea market event, we're hitting Antiques by the Bay here too!
xo~Tracie
Oh my! A junk bonanza. How divine!
You have created a beautiful party setting.
Hello dear Tracey, I can always count on you to fill up my need for inspiration. Your "impromptu" setting is just wonderful. Glad you've settled into the routine with your kiddos, I remember it well!
xo,
Debra
I always save my corks, they get tossed up above the cupboard into an antique coke crate. I'm terrified to bring it down...my fears are based on accountability of consumption! I like your ideas, thank you for sharing!
This table has a French Industrial feel to it! I think its great, I especially love the metal drawer or tray you used for holding the barware. Great idea!
Love your photoes and great ideas
AMAZING! And such lovely photographs. I will never throw away another wine cork (and of course a great excuse to buy a lot more French wine!) xx
Tracey....such great ideas! I love the bank bag thing! I have a cool vintage corn dryer that I use for a tray...it is great to repurpose. Have a great holiday weekend,
annie
I love that cork idea...I have about a thousand I have been saving for a special project...just didn't know what yet...that's great for a dinner party.
I just love your white framed chalkboard! I am so with you on your thoughts about collecting bits & bobs for inspiration! I have just started collecting.. well, hoarding little vintage things to repurpose for future ideas. :) I think those are just about the cutest corks I've ever seen. Enjoy the weekend dear Tracey!
Hugs, Lara
Great ideas & beautifully photographed!
Junk Bonanza, why YES! I'll be selling there and would so love to meet you. Please stop by if you have a moment!
Jan
Gracie's Cottage
I find that I'm most creative when I'm working on a tight budget or timeline. I can't make a decision if you drop me off in a party shop with unlimited time and funds...but give me an hour with a box of junk and I'll surprise you!
What a beautiful vignette, Tracie! I love how you tied the wine corks into your decor for your wine-tasting get-together... perfect. Sounds like a fun time with friends!
Enjoy the long weekend!
~ Jo :)
Just fab ideas, Tracey - love them all! Who wouldn't love to go to a party at your house when you make everything so vintage chic?!!
Wonderful ideas! I'm always looking for new ways to use old things:)
I ENJOYED EVERYTHING! LOVED THE WINE CORK in the glass!
Have a nice evening!
Tracey, this is fabulous - as always! I am in love with the bank bags. How clever.
xo Isa
I just have to say: I´m in love with your blog:) Your pictures and ideas are SO beautiful. Thank you for all the inspiration!
everything looks amazing! absolutely love the idea with the wine corks, I am definitely going to use that! you have such great style!
I am officially thanking you for the sidebar mention of
"shop the shed"
emails are coming in and people are inquiring about lodging, etc ... as far away as Missouri ... who knew?
Your smiling face will make the day complete ...I've been shopping with you in mind .... wink wink
I just love the use of the corks - I have been saving mine for some time now and that is great! I think I shall display them in a mason jar upon returning home.
Warm wishes, Tonya
Yes, yes, I am going to be at the Junk Bonanza!!! We need to chat about a blogger get-together, I am finalizing plans...
xo~Jill
You know....I've just gotta stop walking BY those treasures at the flea markets I go to. I see them, stare at them, think "what could I use it for?", and walk on. NOW I'll be grabbing them up in my arms knowing that I can get inspiration from you, dear Tracey! lol! Thanks, friend!
xoxo laurie@heavens-walk
You're so inspiring Tracey, always coming with such nifty ideas!
I'm so excited for my French tea towels from your shop!!
~ Clare x
Everything looks lovely. I just love looking at your photos. I'll be going to Junk Bonanza Friday. I can't wait. Have a great weekend.
oh - i forgot to tell you I also collect corks. I have mine in a big glass pedestal candle holder and it sits on my kitchen counter. i get lots of compliments.
Your blog is beautiful. I found a link here at Common Ground. Look forward to exploring it more!
I also wanted to tell you about our new Giveaway Friday (goes up Thursday evenings). It's a convenient place for bloggers to link their giveaways and a one stop shop for readers to find them! Hope to see you there soon.
Allison
Atticmag
Super cute ideas!
Melinda
As usual, a whole lot of inspiration over here! And to think that I just came upon a bank deposit bag the other day that I passed up due to my lack of ideas for it, now I could just smack myself! xo ~Lili
Stunning in its simplicity, and yet pulled together as only YOU could do, Tracey!
Gorgeous!
Beautiful beyond words...as always!
And yes, of course I am going to Junk Bonanza. I will be there bright and early Thursday, how about you? I will be meeting up with a few blog friends while I am there...I can't wait!
~mary~
Your pix are beautiful, how clever you are! I would love to come to one of your fetes. I'm saving all my wine corks from now on.
Such amazing ideas!!! Thanks for sharing and giving us some serious inspiration for our long weekend!!!
Hi Tracey....firstly thanks for the latest jeanne darc mag which arrived fast & perfect some weeks ago..
This post looks totally fab as always...
A friend of mine...Tamarah from shabbyvintagejunk blog is actually flying ALL the way from AUSTRALIA to attend this junk extravaganza..
How awesome is that?? wish I could be there..
Tamarah organised a fair here in Melbourne a few weeks ago which was a BIG success...
Her stall...& several other lovely ladies (including MOIS!!) not saying I am lovely... this doesnt sound right?? but you get my drift..I hope??..... we had a fantastic wonderful time..
Tamarah I think is actually arranged to meet with Ki Nassauer...so that should be ONE BIG HOOT!!~~
cheers from OZ..xx andrea
I'm inspired by your wonderful chalk board. I'm off to find a great frame so I can make one. Bon weekend.
Beautiful as always!!! I have soooo many corks... heehee we love our wine here at my home, now i have a great tip from you for my next party! big Cheers,
xo,
LuLu
i love all your ideas and photos, everything looks beautiful!! i hope you are well! enjoy the weekend. susan
So clever, Tracey, and completely charming! I love reusing old things and I get a lot of ideas from magazines too...and from you!
Oooo the corks in the vintage bottle - just beautiful! Love the chaulk boards too! Very inspiring! Thank you for your beautiful posts!
Guess what....I will be at the JUNK Bonanza my friend!!!! I will be working at the Creative Connection Event...all week long!
I would love to meet you.
xoxxoox
It all looks tres chic my friend.
Happy weekend to you.
Hugs~
T
Am loving the way you put that all together, how clever!!
Hi Tracey...my pillow was here waiting for me after work...love it and love the bag,you did not have to do that(but I am glad you did)Think I will get the teatowels next.....thanks again your the best! x0x0
hi TRACEY !!! i will be at junk bonanza selling so please come by and say hello ! can't wait to meet you !!!
xo,
beth
always awesome, tracey! rock on!
enjoy the weekend ~
xo
elyse
Me again.....you should be getting a good size order from Shannon...going to tweek her dining room for her and gave her list of things she needs from you!! Still lovin my pillow! x0x0
Your metal tray is such a neat idea! And the cheese stand, inspired! Thanks for sharing.
Linda @ bushel and a pickle
(http://omega57.wordpress.com
What good (and stylish) and ideas. Hope you had a great time! Emma. xx
Hey girl, lovely ideas! Had to crack up when I saw the bank bag... I work in Auburn! I'm not sure where the old bank is, but you know I'm on the hunt now! xoxo
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!
Super ideas, Tracey!! And the photos are lovely!! Love them!!
Have a nice day!
xo
ANETTE:)
The pictures are wonderful and really get my creative spirit going. I liked the wine cork. I use those as well for my wine tasting parties. I glue two corks together and make a holder for the descriptions and ratings. It really adds just a touch to the table.. Thanks again for the inspiration
It’s always fun to recycle! We just have to be creative enough to make something out of nothing. If only many will consider recycling, I’m sure there will be a gradual decrease in waste. Let’s use our imagination and create wonderful and unique crafts!
-Harriett Faulks
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