Hi friends in blogland! Are you ready for a quick little makeover?
I should have named my blog, Confessions of Serial Makeover-er.
I love to give old outdated pieces new life! Today I’m sharing a little magazine rack I found at an estate sale for $5:
Ain’t it perty? Maybe not yet, but I was drawn to it for some reason.
How on earth am I going to take this homely magazine rack over to cool coastal cottage?
With sisal, of course! (Found for 50¢ at a yard sale!)
The twine gives it a bit of a fun coastal feel, no?
I used hot glue (never craft without it) to attach the twine. Here it is before I added it:
I used the very last of my Annie Sloan Pure White chalk paint.
Did anyone else get suckered into paying $10 for this magazine while standing in line at the grocery store? I didn’t want to leave without it, but it cost twice what this magazine rack did! Oh… but it’s full of yummy cottagey goodness! (Did I mention my house really wants to be a little beach cottage??)
You can see my annuals are barely hanging in there…
One more time before:
And it lived happily ever after…
The end.
XO,
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Sharetha @ Perfectly Imperphect says
Very cute magazine rack! You are so crafty…love it! 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Sharetha!!
Maggie Kimble says
I am looking for one of these to repurpose into a baking sheet/pan holder for my BFF. Hope to see a post from you on one of those in the future!
Christy K. James says
That would be a great repurpose! I see mag racks all the time, but it’s very difficult to get a paint brush down into the narrow space. I do love that idea though. 🙂
Maggie Kimble says
I found a pattern for one that is solid rather than slats which would make it easier to paint. Hope my made from scratch rack looks as good as yours! Love your blog! Getting great ideas!
Christy K. James says
That sounds great! And thanks…good luck on your project! 🙂
Christy K. James says
Just found this link at our Get Your DIY On party and it’s just what you’re looking for! http://cookiescraftsandchaos.com/2015/02/25/trash-to-treasure-and-a-little-bit-sad/
Rachel says
I LOVE the twine! It makes the piece. Pinned! I’m definitely going to try adding twine to something 🙂
Christy K. James says
Awesome, Rachel! I’m glad you like it! I picked up the twine for 50 cents at a yard sale…I’m glad I found a good use for it 🙂
Cindy Eikenberg says
Hi Christy! As always, love the makeover you did on this piece.. You always give things a fresh new spin – the twine is a great touch! Thanks for sharing – pinning! Have a happy Wednesday!
Christy K. James says
You are so sweet, Cindy! Thank you!! 🙂
Trisha says
Christy, You did a great job on that – the jute makes it! Good creativity!! The estate sales around here have gotten so out of hand price wise – that mag rack around here would have been $10! (on half price Saturday) — Trisha
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Trisha! I came to visit your blog and I wanted to leave you a comment saying welcome to blog land, but the google comments was taking a long time to load (probably my slow computer!), so I’ll say it here, welcome!! There’s a ton to learn at first, but just keep going and you’ll learn all you need to know along the way! Obviously, you are a very talented painter and I’m sure you will wow us for a long time to come! Thanks for visiting! 🙂
Andi says
It looks SO cute now!!!
-andi
Christy K. James says
I know! Wasn’t it so homely before?? Thanks, Andi 🙂
Luisa says
Super cute! I love adding twine to stuff! I’ve been seeing you featured all over the place! Kudos 🙂 Have a great day!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Luisa! Yes, it’s been a good week for me! I hope you’re feeling well these days… Looking forward to your sixteen week update! 🙂
Becca says
Very cute! I think we had one just like this when I was a kid. That’s why I never throw anything away! Thanks for sharing. Stop by my Friday’s Five Features tomorrow and link up this post (and others)! diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Becca! I have a hard time getting rid of things myself! 🙂
Becca says
Thanks for stopping by DIY Vintage Chic’s Friday’s Five Features and Fun Festivities. Don’t forget to stop back by this Friday!
Oona says
It always amazing me what a little paint and twine can do. It looks great!
Cheryl says
Love the makeover. And YES, I got conned into the same $10 magazine but it was worth it 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Cheryl! The magazine really was worth it! 🙂
April Hoff says
I love this makeover, Christy! So cute!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, April…so happy you came to check out my blog 🙂
Krista @ the happy housie says
Oh BESTILL my hear!! Seriously! I love this… the perfect amount of distressed white paint and all that TWINE! Pinning and sharing on my facebook page later today! I love serial makeovers!
Christy K. James says
I’m so glad you like it!! I had no idea how I could update it when I bought it, but I think the sisal worked just fine to give it a fresh feel! Thanks for coming and checking out my blog and for featuring my project. I love how you featured Abby’s giveaway too!! So happy we get to work on something so fun together! XO
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
That turned out fantastic! It looks like a completely different piece. Found you at the TT&J party. 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Megan! It has a whole new personality! Thanks for taking the time to visit! 🙂
Kat says
Just stopping by from Best of the Weekend Party, this is a super cute idea and I know I need something cuter than an a shelf to hold all my magazines and books! Hope you have a great weekend!
Christy K. James says
Thanks for taking the time to visit, Kat! 🙂
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
Wow…it is amazing how you transform these pieces into works of art!!! So cool. Thank you so much for joining us and sharing at Best of the Weekend! Pinning to our party board. Have a wonderful weekend and please join us next Friday.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Lisa! Thanks so much for stopping by to check out my rack lol 🙂
Christina @ i gotta create! says
Love the upgrade!
Thanks so much for linking up at the party,
<3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!
Christy K. James says
Thanks for visiting to check out my project, Christina! 🙂
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Love the additio of the twine. How fun. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Jackie Btown says
Yes ofcourse I bought the magazine as well because like you, I think my home is really a cottage too… Lol