Thrifted Items Up-cycled Or Re-purposed As Desk Decor

February 05, 2018
Thrifted Items Up-cycled Or Re-purposed As Desk Decor
Over the last several months I upcycled and/or repurposed the above thrifted items.

I had a plan.  These items were going to be new desk decor. I wanted to lighten up the desk without painting the WHOLE desk and hutch too.

 See how I used these pieces on my desk.


Thrifted Items Up-cycled Or Re-purposed As Desk Decor

I pounded in a very small nail, very carefully to hang them on my desk hutch.

Thrifted Items Up-cycled Or Re-purposed As Desk Decor
My desk tray "in box" was painted and stenciled HERE.

Thrifted Items Up-cycled Or Re-purposed As Desk Decor
I upcycled a double frame and stenciled it for photos of our dear pug that we lost one year ago.  

I just added the Tim Holtz craft metal band to the bottom with small brads.  "Know in your heart you are loved."  

The desk area is a great place for Otis's photo, as my vintage dog figurine collection is displayed here as well.

Thrifted Items Up-cycled Or Re-purposed As Desk Decor
One of the vintage globe bookends on the top right hutch shelf  was upcycled HERE.

Thrifted Items Up-cycled Or Re-purposed As Desk Decor
The dated picture that I painted and stenciled into a "home" sign was upcycled HERE.

Thrifted Items Up-cycled Or Re-purposed As Desk Decor

The other globe bookend is here on the left side of the desk.

Thrifted Items Up-cycled Or Re-purposed As Desk Decor
The buffalo check bookends are on top of the hutch.

I also painted the frames on several vintage art pieces, old white, to brighten up the walls around the desk.

Thrifted Items Up-cycled Or Re-purposed As Desk Decor
I may paint the whole desk or maybe just sell it and put a different piece of furniture here.

A few more small projects coming in the rest of the living room before more photos!
Thanks for reading my blog, Carlene

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  1. I just love it how you have upcycled these items. These are looking lovely. Thanks for sharing the post.

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  2. This all turned out so great used on your desk! I love the separated bins...and of course, the sweet photos of Otis...xo.

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