Thursday, November 10, 2011

Multi-Purpose

I have been tearing into projects so fast and furious lately, that I forget to take a before pic.  I thought I had one for this redesign, but I didn't.







This is an old magazine stand I painted white, and distressed with a coarse sanding pad.



The glass was on a table I redesigned.  I didn't want the glass after I was finished, so I just put it away.  After I finished the stand, I wondered if the glass would fit on top.



It did.  Now, it can be a table,






a display case,



or just a plain old mag or book stand.



My intention was to create a complimentary piece for one of my favorite iron urns.







Remember the firescreen table in my living room?





So many things can become a table.  If it has a flat top, try a piece of wood, glass, marble, etc., to create an interesting piece of furniture.



I'm working on a really cool piece.  Check back to see what this is.




Sharing With:
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Miss Mustard Seed: Furniture Feature Friday
My Romantic Home: Show and Tell
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
The Charm of Home: Home Sweet Home
My Repurposed Life: Catch as Catch Can
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
Common Ground: Vintage Inspiration Friday
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59 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteNovember 10, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    wow, that is so unique and cute! always great ideas over here! :)

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  2. Katie @ Wildwood CreekNovember 10, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Lovely multi-purpose piece!

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  3. OliveNovember 10, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Wow, the clock faces in it look splendid. You are so smart. And there is another urn. ♥O

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  4. TracyNovember 10, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I love this, I see magazine stands all the time but pass them up. Great idea making it into a table!

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  5. Myric November 10, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    That is clever! It makes a great decorative table!

    xoxo
    Myric

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  6. Pam - @diy Design FanaticNovember 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    What an interesting table! Looks great!

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  7. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorNovember 10, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Rosemary once again a great job!!!

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  8. Little City FarmNovember 10, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Oh, this is really pretty. And once the glass is on top of it, you wouldn't guess it was a magazine rack. Genius.

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  9. Little City FarmNovember 10, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Oh, this is really pretty. And once the glass is on top of it, you wouldn't guess it was a magazine rack. Genius.

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  10. Little City FarmNovember 10, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Oh, this is really pretty. And once the glass is on top of it, you wouldn't guess it was a magazine rack. Genius.

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  11. KarenNovember 10, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Love the magazine rack as a table. That is a great idea, in fact I love all the ways you've shown it. As always Rosemary its a pleasure to visit you.

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  12. rachel@Acts of LifeNovember 10, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    I am loving this! I think it looks so neat, especially with the clock faces in it and the urn on top...I never would have thought to use a magazine rack for a table! Too cool!

    Rachel~

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  13. Designing DomesticityNovember 10, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    As always, love your work. Lots of inspiration coming from your blog! Thanks for sharing! liz

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  14. farmhouse-storyNovember 10, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    such great inspiration! love the clock faces:)

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  15. foreverdecoratingNovember 10, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Okay, this is one of my all time favorite pieces.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    The display case is a great idea...putting the clock faces in the re-purposed magazine rack with the glass on top. Cool, very cool!

    Kris

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  17. The Midwest CottageNovember 10, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Great idea with the glass on the mag rack! Very very cute.

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  18. Cottage and BroomeNovember 10, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Great idea for a magazine rack! I love it with the clock faces, thanks for sharing another great project. Laura

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  19. CindyNovember 10, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    You are always working on really cool things, lady! How do you do it. I love the magazine stand turned table, it is really pretty and just my style.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  20. Mary @ Sea QuiltsNovember 10, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Loved the handy-dandy quality of that beautiful piece and loved your photographs!

    Thanks ~
    Mary @ Sea Quilts

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  21. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicNovember 10, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    O I love this as a table! The urn with lavender on it is perfect! Great idea!

    ~Shanon

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  22. d e l i g h tNovember 10, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    A great piece and I love the beading on it. And so nice that it has more than one use.

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  23. Amy KinserNovember 10, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    What a great piece. Love the urn with the lavendar in it. I also love the table used to display those clock faces.

    Great job!

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  24. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Simply beautiful! Love it as a table. Great job!!!

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  25. Confessions of a Plate AddictNovember 10, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    So pretty! And I love that urn! Hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie

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  26. Cindy AdkinsNovember 10, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    This is wonderful. Thanks for all the ideas!
    Cindy

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  27. KellyNovember 10, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    That is such a versatile piece. I love it painted white and distressed. It's a nice compliment to your urn and galvanized container with lavendar.

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  28. Kirsten HarrNovember 10, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    I love your vision for different pieces! Very cool!

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  29. Kristina @ ReMadeSimpleNovember 10, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Wow! You have a fun, interesting job! I love your imagination for repurposing and bringing new life to old things-I also love distressing furniture! And thanks for visiting and following ReMadeSimple!

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  30. JoannaNovember 11, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Cute:))) gives soul to the objects ... I admire.
    Thank you for your visit and kind words. Nice to see you:)

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  31. GailNovember 11, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    WOW what a unique piece in that it looks great no matter how you use it! I love the clock faces. You are such an inspiration.

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  32. TamNovember 11, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    You did a great job on this! What a lovely & useful piece! Blessings!

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  33. Sandy and Joe/rhubarb reignNovember 11, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Hi Rosemary! Thanks for your nice comments on our posts. Great to see you, too. Any way we can persuade you to keep the pieces you told us about to bring to Kane? Joe and I were looking at the calendar and not seeing an open spot to come by...let me know if that might work. Thanks, xo

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  34. miss flibbertigibbetNovember 11, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Yes, Yes, Yes! Now that is good 'out of the box' thinking! Potential tables are suddenly appearing everywhere in my garage........

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  35. Carrie @ Dittle DattleNovember 11, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Love this! and I love that you share so many options.... I'm a visual person so the photos are very useful to get the creative juices going. Have a great weekend :D

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  36. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I just love your creativity! I love the options for this table's display!

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  37. Junky VagabondNovember 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Make me rethink the magazine stands I see in the thrift stores! Good job on repurposing the glass too.

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  38. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    This looks so pretty! I love the creativity of turning this into a table. It looks really cool with the clock faces in it!

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  39. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    you come up with the best ideas and ways to repurpose old items..this is a fabulous little table...!
    best,
    maureen

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  40. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️November 11, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love it! The glass top makes it so versatile and pretty.

    Dee

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  41. Anita at Cedar Hill November 11, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    You have such a eye for seeing a new purpose for something old. Beautifully done.

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  42. vikkiNovember 11, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    You have the best ideas. Love it. I am painting an old magazine rack but unfortunately it couldn't be a table. Love yours though. Keep the great ideas coming.

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  43. Restore and RenewNovember 11, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Great idea for tables! The magazine rack table is lovely.
    Donna G.

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  44. Karel HamiltonNovember 11, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    New follower. Love the idea of using the mag rack as a table. Especially adding the display pieces inside it. What a fab piece. You are indeed talented with an exceptional vision for repurposing your found pieces. Love all your work!

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  45. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    that is super cute! love the different uses and repurposing the glass top! btw...found you on the tt&j linky party

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  46. BeverlyNovember 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Great idea this turned out beautiful!
    Have a great day,
    Beverly

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  47. Gwen @ The Bold AbodeNovember 11, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    You rock...

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  48. lvroftiquesNovember 12, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    More great inspiration Rosemary! Thank you again for sharing all your many projects with us as well as your discerning eye. Vamma

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  49. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Fantastic finish on this, and I love the clock faces, I'm visiting from Funky Junks SNS party, Home Decor, I'm #63

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  50. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}November 13, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Love the clocks in it! Amazing :)

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  51. Honey at 2805November 13, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    What a terrific multi-purpose piece. I love the clock faces too!

    Thank you for sharing your terrific ideas at Potpourri Friday!

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  52. gail@My Repurposed LifeNovember 13, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    genius! to make a table. I like it with the clock faces!

    gail
    ps catching you this week

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  53. ScribblerNovember 13, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Genius! Gorgeous.

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  54. KarieNovember 13, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Wow! What a beautiful re-design. Love it. You are one cleaver talented gal. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  55. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeNovember 14, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Oh my -- I love this! That scalloped glass is fantastic! I have a table I did that had the same scalloped glass on it but it stayed with the table. Great idea to turn this into a table!

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  56. The Vintage RoseNovember 14, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    love how you 're-did' the magazine rack and how it doubles as a table!

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  57. MimiNovember 15, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Cool project!

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  58. The Charm of HomeNovember 17, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Rosemary,
    You are amazing! You never cease to amaze me with your cool makeovers! Love it as a display case. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  59. AnneNovember 17, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Rosemary, I think you were one of the first persons to ever comment on my blog. ;) I keep seeing your lovely and clever creations all over blogland. Your work is inspiring!

    All the best!

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