The ‘it’ words of today!  But what do they really mean?  In today’s economy, with budgets more important than ever, repurpose/reuse/recycle can mean being able to ‘get something new’ for little to no money – and who doesn’t like that?

With a little paint, TLC, or new fabric, that chair sitting in the garage that you’ve been meaning to throw out can become the jewel of your living room or the perfect accent chair for your bedroom. The old, beat up table left to you by grandma could become the shabby chic dining table that you’ve had your eye on in that expensive mail order catalog. Or, thinking philanthropic, fixed up and donated to Deserving Décor, a 501(c)3 organization, for an even bigger deduction off next year’s tax return.

Why add to landfills?

There are many resources available online – blogs galore, through your neighborhood library, and on TV (HGTV and DIY), that showcase just how easy these types of projects can be.  There are literally tons of photos and “how to’s” to get your creative juices flowing and get you motivated to think of what you have in new and different ways. Don’t be intimidated, go for it! 

Resources

I’ve included some of my favorite links to get you inspired to repurpose/reuse/recycle.

Repurposed Furniture and Decor from MarthaStewart.com
Repurposed Furniture Ideas from FIXR.com 
New Paint Ideas for Redoing Furniture from Ehow.com

Article by Cheryl A Galowitch, Deserving Decor Volunteer