EARTH DAY--The 4 R's Repurpose,Rethink,Reuse,Recycle

Earth Day Celebrations encourage us to go "Green" which is great.

We collectors have been doing that as long as we have collected Antiques and Collectibles. How you say?!! We recycle furniture saving trees and power, and we use old potter...y, silver, jewelry, cookie jars, wood doors, clothing,fireplace mantels etc etc etc. We also repurpose some items in a way not intended originally, but what works for us today. Some artists take old and create something wonderful by reusing discarded bits and pieces. We are ahead of the "Green Movement" and deserve to pat each other on the back. Come join us, your welcome, and know if you love collecting it can be a lifetime committment of being "Green".

 

I have posted in the past articles about going green with antiques and also about thinking outside the box and using antiques and collectibles in ways other than originally intended.
Here are some additional ideas people have had. Makes for an eclectic mix in your home showing off some of your personality and love,
instead of having a TRENDY COOKIE CUTTER decorated home.
Plus the benefits of knowing you are doing your share in being green.

ROCKET AUTOMATIC FISH SCALER as LIGHT

VERY GRAPHIC WALL DECOR of PRIMITIVE WHISK BROOMS

OLD FOOD CRATES used as SHELVING

VINTAGE METAL CLIP-ON BOARD with OLD SEED PACKETS as a WALL DISPLAY

ANTIQUE DOORKNOB changed into a BOTTLE STOPPER

PRIMITIVE CARRY TOOL CHESTS used as STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION of CHERISHED ITEMS

WOODEN ADVERTISING/INFORMATION SIGNS as SCREENS or BACKDROPS
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