For instance, I found the charming old kitchen cabinet in the above photo ready to be burned as waste. Many would view this old cabinet as "only" burnable, expecially in the ugly condition it was in when I found it. It was a disgraceful green color and really very unbecoming to any decor.
I couldn't bear to see it destroyed so I took it home to see if I could spruce it up a bit. In basically one afternoon --- I painted it inside and out with a creamy off white semi-gloss, then when it was dry a coat of walnut gel stain was applied over the entire piece. Once dried, it just glowed with charm showing off all of the distressed cracks and chips.
Since my home really lended no space in which to show it off, I decided to offer it for sale at my up and coming garage sale. This repurposed, reused and recycled antique cabinet that was formally headed for destruction, was all the rage at my sale. There were several people in a bidding war just to buy it. I was shocked and amazed but really happy that it would have a new great home for many years of enjoyment to come.
Please email a photo of your repurposed, reused or recyled projects to-- uniquecozytreasures@gmail.com We may feature your item in an upcoming issue.
