When I was asked to join a She Sent Me What?! party
I have to admit
I was a little nervous.
I was a little nervous.
To sum it up
a group of bloggers all found something at the thrift store to send to another blogger in the group and that blogger has to use it in their decor.
The rules were simple-
send something you think the person would like- if you want to be nice or send something completely random if you are in a little bit of a mischievous mood.
What if the blogger who was sending to me sent something
totally crazy to decorate with?
But I joined and kept my fingers crossed it would be something
easy to work with.
totally crazy to decorate with?
But I joined and kept my fingers crossed it would be something
easy to work with.
First off – a big thanks to Jennifer Rizzo who organized this fun party!
I had no idea what Jeanne from Jeanne Oliver Designs was going to send
but she has such amazing taste that I knew it would be fabulous.
She sent me this neat piece- a vintage clipboard.
She was definitely nice to me. 🙂
She was definitely nice to me. 🙂
Originally made to hold swatches and notes or something along those lines.
It has wires at the top
and a lot of charm with the old wood-
I loved it just like it was so I didn’t really want to paint over that
or change the finish too much and honestly, it fit perfectly
where I was going to use it.
I loved it just like it was so I didn’t really want to paint over that
or change the finish too much and honestly, it fit perfectly
where I was going to use it.
So I was inspired to do something simple with it.
The first thing that popped into my head when I saw it
was using it for this:
was using it for this:
A perfect little vintage towel holder in the cottage kitchen
I just added 2 nails through the wood to attach it to the cupboard.
It works perfectly actually and hey, I can always use it to hold a grocery list if I wanted to 😉
I also used tied a couple sprigs of flowers to it to dry as well
It works perfectly actually and hey, I can always use it to hold a grocery list if I wanted to 😉
I also used tied a couple sprigs of flowers to it to dry as well
So… do you think I sent something easy to work with to my blog friend Laura
or was I a little mischievous? 😉
or was I a little mischievous? 😉
Head on over to Finding Home to see what I sent
and how she used it
and don’t miss out on all the rest of the She Sent Me What?! posts.
I am anxious to see just what everyone sent to each other!
Jennifer Rizzo
Funky Junk Interiors
My Sweet Savannah
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Four Generations One Roof
Home Stories A to Z
Today’s Creative Blog
Jeanne Oliver Designs
French Country Cottage
Finding Home
The Inspired Room
The Handmade Home
Eclectically Vintage
Makely School for Girls
East Coast Creative
Infarrantly Creative
At Home on the Bay
Thistlewood Farms
Serendipity Refined
At the Picket Fence
Not Just a Housewife
Funky Junk Interiors
My Sweet Savannah
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Four Generations One Roof
Home Stories A to Z
Today’s Creative Blog
Jeanne Oliver Designs
French Country Cottage
Finding Home
The Inspired Room
The Handmade Home
Eclectically Vintage
Makely School for Girls
East Coast Creative
Infarrantly Creative
At Home on the Bay
Thistlewood Farms
Serendipity Refined
At the Picket Fence
Not Just a Housewife
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Jacqui Wise says
A great idea to use it as towel holder. I would never had thought of that. Looks lovely and fits in well with your decor.
Marisa Franca @ Allourway says
Very clever of you! You know, when I see something I try first to find a practical purpose and then you find a decorative but you found both!! A big pat on the back for you, Courtney.
Julie @ followyourheartwoodworking says
How about turning it upside down and painting the board with chalkboard paint, leaving a border. Then hang your tea towels (now below the chalk board).
Courtney says
Love that idea too!
Finding Home says
Such a pretty piece and such a great use for it! Thanks so much for my beautiful wire basket – I love it!
Rhonda says
Lol, I love it, that makes the cutest towel holder!
Unknown says
I love how you used it! I always love your photos and how you love on your home.
Mary says
So pretty and it looks perfect as a towel holder!
Beth says
It looks perfect in your kitchen!
Beth says
It looks perfect in your kitchen!
thistlewoodfarm says
Courtney,
You go girl!!!!! I love how you used….and that tea towel is perfect in your space! You totally rocked it!
karianne
Funky Junk Interiors says
BEAUTIFUL! It really rocks in your space! I have one just like it… may have to get it out of hiding now!
Mari says
It's looks great in your cottage kitchen, I love how you found a great way to use it….
Smiles~
Mari
Vintage Gal says
This looks wonderful in your cottage kitchen. I just love it and so ingenious ~
Unknown says
It's a fantastic towel holder! What a great idea 🙂
camp and cottage living says
I never would've thought of this!
I have one of these in a drawer.
Now I know what I might do with it..
Eclectically Vintage says
Lucky you to get such a fabulous find! You truly made it into something amazing!
Kelly
Melissa @ The Inspired Room says
How cute is this in your kitchen?! I love it, Courtney! Awesome job! xoxo Melissa
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
THis is so you and so beautiful!! Love it!
Anonymous says
What she sent you is a clip board made for punched, two-holed paper. It is a current office item, still stocked in many offices today. I love the wooden back, today's versions are made of press board or hard plastic. Mary
THE FARMHOUSE PORCH says
So clever! I love unique touches like that.
~Linsey at The Farmhouse Porch
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
Now that is such a clever idea and it looks fantastic Courtney…what a fun project you all are doing!
Donna Wilkes says
Cool and clever use of the clipboard.
AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNa says
Sounds like a fun, fun party! I love your "towel holder"!
ashley @ the handmade home says
So charming! This is just great-lovely job! Something about this reminds me of my grandmother's house. :} Happy warm thoughts!
BarbaraAnn says
I love the simple elegance of this clipboard. It is used to hold stacks of invoices. Or order sheets. The fact that it is wood is a plus. I have followed everyones creations. What fun & talent. Do this again!
Jessica@fourgenerationsoneroof says
Cute towel holder 🙂 Pretty flowers ;)hehe
Vintage Home says
FABULOUS idea…I love how you used it and can also see it holding a pretty picture to be rotated as the heart desires!
Love your kitchen!
Shannon Fox says
Beautifully styled, of course!!
Cindy says
What a cute idea, this is the first i've heard of it. … your gift is cool, and it looks perfect in the little French Cottage kitchen!
Cindy
Curtains in My Tree says
what a smart idea and you used it so cute
I would like to get in on a exchange like that
Rosemary and Thyme says
What a great idea. I love how you used this simple clipboard.
Janet
Burlap Luxe says
Fun gifting, and you use things well.
But again anything would look great in your home.
Xx
Doré
Unknown says
Clever! I love this idea Courtney! I can picture a row of them on a kitchen wall too! ~ Heather
Rose Garden Romantic says
Genius idea! I may have to try this if I can find this kind of old clipboard!
Sharon Warren says
This is so adorable! Could I get Jeanne to send me one?