I've got bunches of drawers from old desks and dressers and rather than let them sit in stacks in my workroom, I pulled one out the other day and decided to create a display shelf for some of my clocks in it. I'd made small banner with my metal letter tabs to spell, "Old Times" and I had a drawer that was just the right size to hang on the drawer. Right now it's sitting on top of my piano mantle, but eventually I'd like to group more of these drawers together as a collection of wall shelves.
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Several of my drawers have ink stains in them, so I copied this idea to turn them into chalkboards, like these:
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Here's my chalkboard drawer:.jpg) .jpg) I love the variety of drawers grouped together here:  |
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These file drawers look wonderful against the pine walls.
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This gorgeous old, oak file drawer makes a perfect display shelf for vintage treasures. |
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The front of this drawer was moved so its vintage goodness stays front and center.
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I hope this gives you some inspiration for what an old drawer can become!
Blessings,
Angie
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Those are some of the coolest things I've ever seen!!! Now I wish I hadn't trashed the 2 or 3 I had in the basement!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your vignette, Angie...the letters are really fun, too! Great inspiration photos!
ReplyDeleteI never would of thought of chalk boards in them.
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Great ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove the chalkboard tip!
Angie,
ReplyDeleteThese are such great ideas!! I espcially love the ones with the blackboard paint inside of them!
Hugs,
Debbie
I love the idea of using drawers as shelved. Actually I've been wanting to find some for displaying my jewelry at the gallery, but I haven't had the time to hunt for them.
ReplyDeleteLove them, Angie! It would not do for us to go junkin' together!Our likes are so similar! We would have some SERIOUS discussions about who would buy what!!! HaHa!But, wouldn't we have fun! Love your clocks, too! I need to show some pics of mine. Your blog is looking nice and fresh for Spring! Blessings, Audrey
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Angie! I would love to find some drawers that would display my vintage kitchen utensils.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas.Love those old clocks too.
ReplyDeleteLove the creativity, I really like the kitchen tools!
ReplyDeleteWOW! This all looks great! Lots of spaces for your treasures.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Maki
Love this post!
ReplyDeleteI love this look...now all I need is an old drawer!
ReplyDeleteWonderful inspiration. I need some drawers now.
ReplyDeletethey are all such great ideas..chalkboards drawers are my favorite!
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I really like the "banner" you made too.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! Love your drawer with the clocks- the metal letter banner adds so much!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a really neat idea!
ReplyDeleteOld drawers are the best--I love how you did yours up! I am working on a bar with some right now.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!!
ReplyDeleteLove the ones painted with chalk board inside, and wonderful to move drawer front out where it can be seen.
thanks
blessings
barbara jean
ANOTHER great idea...so many ideas...so little time (and space):)
ReplyDeleteRene
What a clever use of drawers! The drawer created a shadow box effect for your clocks. And I love the chalkboard, too! Thanks for inspiring us at Show & Tell!
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LOVE THEM.....and can you believe my last post was on using old drawers for wall shelves or files. Take a look and see what you think at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com. Since it seems we have similar taste, I've just become your newest follower, so while you're over there lookin at my 'drawers' 8-), maybe you'll follow back.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS.
Hey Angie visiting from Rusty and Redone!! I love this idea and your pages on the wall are awesome!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I need me some drawers! Your chalkboard drawer is really awesome and I would love one in my guest powder room. It would be fun to leave silly messages for visitors:)
ReplyDeleteI love this idea...now I have to find some drawers. I'm a new LF too. Stop by anytime, Lori
ReplyDeleteGreat sources of inspiration. I like to use drawers though my husband thinks I am odd. I will have to show him these photos:)
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Erika
How talented and creative you are. I love the way you are using the drawers. My late husband would certainly enjoyed the clock one. He worked on clocks.
ReplyDeleteWow. Clever use of drawers. Love the clocks and the one where the front was moved to show it off.
ReplyDeleteLove old drawers too, they make great shabby chic displays!
ReplyDeleteLove it so I pinned this on Pinterest and featured here. Thanks for joining Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :) Please feel free to grab the feature button.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! I really wish I'd seen this before I threw out that old dresser. wah. Glad I found you. Love these ideas!
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