Keeping the Castle » furniture http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle Housekeeping Tips and Homemaking Advice Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:00:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Ideas for Repurposing Old Dresser Drawers http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/ideas-for-using-old-dresser-drawers/ http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/ideas-for-using-old-dresser-drawers/#comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:48:59 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/?p=3467 Post from: Keeping the Castle

]]> I was on a field trip today at the pumpkin patch.  They had a gift store which had a nice covered porch, complete with rocking chairs and decorations.  I’m glad I walked up to the porch because I spotted these cute planters which are simply old dresser drawers.  My husband and I enjoy antiques, rustic decorations, and repurposing old items so I really liked this idea. 

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Seeing these dresser drawer planters has stirred a curiosity for other things you can do with dresser drawers.  Rather than tossing your old drawers to the curb, consider one of these ideas:

  • Underbed storage – Better Homes & Gardens suggests putting casters on drawer bottoms to use them as under the bed storage.
  • Bookcase – Country Living shows us how to build an adaptable modular storage system.  (Cool idea, btw!)
  • Shelving – Mount an old drawer to the wall and use it for storage or knicknacks and decorations.  If your wall is made of drywall, be sure to drill into studs or use anchors.  This will help to hold the weight of the shelf.

What ways could you repurpose dresser drawers?

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/ideas-for-using-old-dresser-drawers/feed/ 1 It’s Time to Buy Plants and Patio Furniture http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/its-time-to-buy-plants-and-patio-furniture/ http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/its-time-to-buy-plants-and-patio-furniture/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:52:54 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/?p=3239 Post from: Keeping the Castle

]]> September is the best time to buy plants and patio furniture. Home improvement stores and garden centers are anxious to move their summer inventory so that they can make room for the fall and winter merchandise. It’s a great time for you to save.

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Now that’s it’s the end of summer, stores are drastically marking down their patio furniture.  Most stores have marked their inventory down 75% percent!  I found chairs, tables, and benches, but unfortunately I could not find a matching set of anything.  Perhaps you will have better luck than I did.  I’m still hoping for an unexpected bargain somewhere.

Another low cost item to buy right now is plants.  You can find plants, trees, and shrubs at slashed prices.  Monday I purchased two blueberry bushes for less than $11 each.  I’m hoping for some yummy blueberries next summer.  It’s also a great time to plant perennials and trees.  The cooler weather doesn’t dry out plants the way that summer does and it allows plants to expand their roots.

What purchases have you considered during this fall season?

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/its-time-to-buy-plants-and-patio-furniture/feed/ 2 Great Thrift Store Find http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/great-thrift-store-find/ http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/great-thrift-store-find/#comments Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:22:39 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/?p=2436 Post from: Keeping the Castle

]]> In case you don’t know, we have a new addition in our family.  We had only a few days to prepare for J and we needed a dresser for his things.  I’m a bit too thrifty and cheap to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on a dresser.

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We stopped by our local thrift store to see what they had to offer.  We found this dresser for only $30!  A pretty good buy, I think.  It was a bit dirty and needed a little TLC, but I think it’s perfect for our new family member.

I’m curious to know . . . do you furnish your home with new or used furniture?

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]]> http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/great-thrift-store-find/feed/ 3 Sure Fit Slipcovers & Home Solutions http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/sure-fit-slipcovers-home-solutions/ http://www.blisstree.com/keepingthecastle/sure-fit-slipcovers-home-solutions/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:06:40 +0000 Karen Weideman http://www.keepingthecastle.com/?p=2434 Post from: Keeping the Castle

]]> If you’re like me, you don’t want to spend a fortune buying new living room furniture or having your old stuff recovered.  Thankfully, there is a company that offers an affordable way to help with that problem.  I’m sure you all have heard of Sure Fit slipcovers.  Sure Fit makes it easy and inexpensive to freshen up old, worn furniture.   I just received the new catalog and am amazed with all the different products they have available now.

Sure Fit has something to fit anyone’s needs.  Whether you have a loose back cushion couch, a t-cushion couch, a recliner, futon, or chair, you’ll find something with Sure Fit.  They also have a wide variety of stylish colors and high-quality fabric.  However, if you have an animal, I wouldn’t recommend getting the suede cover like I did.  My cat liked the suede and I guess I didn’t think about it showing hair.  lol  Sure Fit also has coordinating drapes, pillows, and rugs.

Right now, Sure Fit is also having a President’s Day sale.  Buy any stretch slipcover and save 25% on your entire order.  Simply use the promo code PDSH.  Hurry, this sale ends February 17, 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

“Thanks mom.  This is comfy!”  :)

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