Re-Purposing Vintage Housewares

Vintage housewares are strong, durable, beautiful and surprisingly multi-functional. Once washed the possibilities are endless! Not to mention, re-purposing old items helps the environment by keeping them out of the trash and giving them new life. And just to get your imagination flowing here are a few examples for you to consider.

Vintage green chip and dip bowls
from Little Shop of Treasures

Chip and Dip Bowl Sets:

*  Fruit and Yogurt Bowls

*  Mail and Key / Catch All for Front Hallway

*  Face Cloths and Q-Tips

*  Necklaces and Earrings

*  Plant Holders

*  Veggies and Dip

Vintage Pottery Ashtray
from Flea Market Floozie

Ashtrays:

*  Candy Dish

*  Jewelry

*  Salt Cellar

*  Peanuts

*  Place Used Toothpicks From Appetizers

*  Candle Holder

*  Soap Dish

*  Water Colour Bowl



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Vintage Carafe
from Habit Schmabit

Carafe:

*  Vase

*  Juice Jug

*  Watering Can for House Plants

*  Fish Bowl

Vintage Cupcake Stand
from Zoestoys

Cake and Cupcake Stands:

*  To Hold Jjewelry

*  Desk Organizer

*  Hold Condiments on Table (ex. salt and pepper shakers, ketchup, vinegar, etc.)

*  Organize Make-Up and Nail Polish

*  Center Piece for the Table with Festive Decorations

*  Candles Tray

*  Organize Sewing Materials (ex. thread, needles, bobby pins, etc.)

*  Paint Palette

Vintage sewing drawer
from Solstice Home

Old Drawers and Crates:

*  End Tables

*  Storage Containers for the Linen Closet

*  Magazine Rack

*  Toy Bin

*  Hang on the Wall as a Shelf

*  Put Wheels on it for Under-the-Bed Storage

*  Shallow Drawers can be Used as a Serving Tray

*  Make it into an Ottoman!

*  Balcony Planters

1960's Record Organizer
from Madamexpresents

LP Record Stand:

*  Mail Sorter

*  File Sorter

*  Magazine Rack

*  Desk Organizer

*  Dish/Plate Storage

*  Children's Book Organizer

Vintage mason jars
from Catfish Jar Rescue

Mason Jars:

*  Pen and Pencil Holder

*  Utensil Holder

*  Food Canisters

*  Organize Kids Crafts (ex. pipe cleaners, stickers, googly eyes, etc.)

*  Plant Holder

*  Vase

*  Bathroom Organizers (ex. q-tips, cotton balls, toothpick/floss, etc.)

*  Candle Holder

*  Drinking Glass

*  Spice Jars

*  Child's "Piggy" Bank