Reinvent Your Stuff

Driftwood becomes coat rack
Turn a scavenged piece of driftwood found shore-side into an organic modern entryway rack.

Rob D. Brodman, Jess Chamberlain

Art frame becomes message board
With a little creativity, turn an old artwork frame and drawer organizer into a family message center.

Rob D. Brodman, Jess Chamberlain

Books become art
Make your literature work for your aesthetic. Try taking the sleeves off hard cover books and arranging the spines by color.

Thomas J. Story; Styled by Miranda Jones, Jess Chamberlain

Wire basket and mason jars become outdoor chandelier
Take it outside: With a wire basket, a few jars, and some tea lights and adornment, add a little handmade glow to your garden.

Rob D. Brodman, Jess Chamberlain

Paper bags, fabric remnants, and magazine pages become gift wrap
Before you recycle it, reuse it! Fabric scraps, magazine ads, and even brown paper bags can look beautiful as gift wrapping.

Thomas J. Story, Jess Chamberlain

Mirrors become headboard

Arrange small light weight mirrors grid-style for a glamorous regency-style look in the bedroom.


Thomas J. Story, Jess Chamberlain

Trophies and mason jars become vases
Have a few blooms from your garden and no traditional clear glass vase handy? Consider other unique vessels from around the house.

Thomas J. Story, Jess Chamberlain

Scrap metal becomes planter box
Turn salvaged materials into veggie garden containers with industrial-modern style.

Linda Lamb Peters, Jess Chamberlain

Scrap wood becomes fence shadow box
Make display frames out of wood remnants and celebrate small plants as living art.

Jennifer Cheung, Jess Chamberlain

Picture frame becomes memory box
A deep photo frame and similar sized side table become a venue for celebrating treasured keepsakes.

Rob D. Brodman, Jess Chamberlain