Here are 2 such freebies that found a new home in my craft room.
An office employee mail slot...
and an old dental cabinet...
My sister gave this employee mail slot cabinet to me when she closed her office down. I wanted to paint it, but thought once I fill it up and put stuff on top you won't see it...besides, I hate painting!!
I did clean it up and had to remove all the name sticker on each mail slot.
I love Goof Off for anything sticky. Worked great!!
The cabinet now sits behind my cutting table and is filled with all kinds of paper, file folders, card stock, clear page protectors etc.
The top is the perfect size for my Go Daddy quilt cutter.
I also found wall mount letter files in a thrift store.
Great for the Go Daddy templates on one side...
and mailing supplies on the other.
The second "freebie" is an old dental cabinet my boss gave me. I am a dental hygienist, so this one is my favorite. He bought a second practice that had older equipment. He threw everything out and started new, but I rescued this cabinet.
I cleaned it up and sterilized the whole thing. I just love all the smaller individual draws.
Perfect for a stationary file...cards, note cards, stationary etc.
Now, when the family is looking for a special occasion card, it's right there were they can find it.
Organizing and a piece of my profession all in one!!
Remember, when you are out thrifting or yard sailing, don't pass things by.
Look twice at something and think...
- style
- function
- size (if it will fit in your space)
Things can always be cleaned up, fixed and painted, so don't let a good thing pass you by.
Have a great day,
~Karen~
Love your organisation ideas! I really need one of those mail sort shelves! X
ReplyDeleteYou are so inspiring - who needs to fork out loads of money on new stuff? But you do have an exceptional eye for a bargain :)
ReplyDeleteMy sister has quite the eye for "seeing" how something designed for one thing can be turned into something else. Alas, I do not have that ability! I thought I was brilliant when I turned my baby's wicker changing table into a cutting station in my studio! You have a great eye!!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen, Great ideas!!! Love the dental cabinet for cards and stationery!!! It's just perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!!!
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AMarie
Love the dental cabinet. Did you know olive oil works good for removing sticky residue from stickers? No more goo gone or wd40 for me!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous cabinet !
ReplyDeletePerfect for so many uses.
Rose
You're so clever. I love all these ideas.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE re-purposing old furniture for the quilt cave...now I just need a bigger quilt cave, LOL! I just love your ideas!
ReplyDeleteIn stitches,
Teresa :o)
Two great pieces that you have added. Both great for organization!
ReplyDeleteI love the dental cabinet ~ nice to know that treasure was rescued. I love things with little drawers ~ and what's not to love with the mail sorter ~ you were lucky to get them both and it must feel great having things organized so nicely! Judi
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas Karen. Love your uses for both the mail slots and dental cabinet.
ReplyDeleteLike I said...you need to write a book!! BUT then we wouldn't be getting all these wonderful ideas for FREE!! Love them all!
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I wish my house was as organised as yours!
ReplyDeleteYou are always so organized! Wish I had the room for all of the stuff you show us. :)
ReplyDeleteKaren thanks for sharing all your great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all of your ideas. Every time I have to ask myself, "why didn't I think of that?" haha
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Inspired me to keep my eyes open and thinking or repurposing!
ReplyDeleteThose old dental cabinets go for big bucks at antique malls, what a great find. And I love the mail slots. I, however, would need a much bigger room(s) cuz there is no floor space left in mine. :-)
ReplyDeleteGood to see that you are still using the old stuff for different means.
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