Favorite Friday! REpurposing

If you are like me then sometimes you find it hard to see an object for anything other than its intended use. But repurposing can be a very handy tool when it comes to decorating your home or a project that needs a little extra imagination. I hope to be able to show you some repurposing ideas here on the blog so that you might be inspired to take a second look at whatever has been staring you down!

I've mentioned before my dislike for the current state of my bedroom. There are definitely pieces in it I love....like our sleigh bed or my blue velvet curtains, but it isn't really pulled together for one great look. But probably my favorite portion of my bedroom is a ledge up near the ceiling that is a dream for any seasoned decorator {someone I am not!} So I called my mom into help!

We went shopping....and found some really great heavy, stone planters for my backyard deck - not for my ledge! But when we got home and found ourselves staring with a blank face towards the ledge, my mom brilliantly suggested using the stone planters for my ledge instead of for regular plants on the porch - a repurpose. I thought it was a GREAT idea! So we came up with the decor for my ledge and I was so pleased at how it turned out that I haven't changed it at all.

Here are a few photos of the ledge:

{sorry, I couldn't get the entire ledge in one photo, the ceiling fan kept getting in the way!}



Left to middle



Middle to right

As you will notice, we do have speakers on the ledge as well. Although not my favorite decor item, I really don't even notice them and when I can hear music in my entire house, I'm thankful to have them there. We also, have rope lighting on our ledge that comes on at night and gives a soft glow to each room which I love so much more than turning on a regular room light.

Here are a few close-ups:

Pic. 1

Pic. 2

Pic. 3

Everything besides the stone planters I've had in my decor collection that's been gathered over the years.

As I've been looking at these pictures I realized that there are a few decorating tips that I can also share with you in addition to showing you how outside stone planters can be used for inside decorations.

:: Be sure to use all sides and surfaces for a unique dimensional look. 

 {Pic. 1 - one of the planters is on it's side which helps the look to not be all the same}

::Use containers of all shapes and sizes.

{Pic. 1, 2 & 3 - some planters are round, square, short, tall, etc.}

:: Green foliage can help fill in anywhere but don't be afraid to use different varieties, textures, and shades of green.

{Pic. 1, 2 & 3 - since I was using what I had on hand everything was different, but it helps it appear more like a natural garden}

:: Don't be afraid to let things hang over the edge...or stand up tall....or lean over.

{Pic. 1 & 2 - when branches or leaves break a horizontal line it relaxes your eyes and makes is so nothing looks out of place but instead natural}

This is, I'm sure, just one of the many things that can be done with stone planters but for now....I love them where they are. If you have a favorite "repurpose" - please share!