Our shire has what they call a verge side collection every six months. Much like the inorganic in Auckland- only it's pretty much everything. I spotted the notice board below as I was going past some ones pile the other day on the way to grab the kids. Then on my way back past I didn't see it and figured someone had scored it. A week or so later and I see it again so stopped by and grabbed it.
As you can see the notice board is mouldy and mildewy but other than that it's in pretty good condition. I stripped it back to it's bare bones and left it out in the sun as the week long sit outside had left it a bit damp.
Then when I had my 'day off' I dug through my fabric stash for something suitable. The only piece I had that was big enough was a piece of amazing red silk which I am totally in love with and wish I could find a use for. It wasn't the best choice for this project but it was the only choice without having to waste precious time on a trip to spotlight.
30 minutes and a bunch of staples later... done!
(I ran out of black ribbon but I actually like the green here anyway and may look at replacing all the black if I can find a similar colour ribbon some where.)
Then I installed it in it's new home.
And I love it!
♥
2 comments:
That is fabulous! You've done a great job! We have had some awesome 'stuff' from the kerb side collection over the years, sadly this is the last one for our area :(
LOVE THIS!!!
Love the green (I thought it looked gold, but green still works)
Love the little drawers/holders on the bottom... bonus points for them.
Great find, well restored!!!
Now if only I could find something that cool here... and somewhere to put it!
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