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Ghastly Goodwill Find Gone Gorgeous

I recently went and cruised the aisles of Goodwill. I was on the hunt for a small shelf. This post is a Ghastly Goodwill Find Gone Gorgeous.

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I found this 1980’s country cutie for 50 cents. The bottles required serious muscle to pry off. I had already emptied out their ancient straw flowers.

Ghastly Goodwill Find Gone Gorgeous
The cobwebs were wiped away and the cubbies were spray painted it white. I had envisioned that the shelf would hold these turn of the century pin cushion dolls that no longer have their cushions.

Ghastly Goodwill Find Gone Gorgeous
My inner design alarm bells went off. It just wasn’t a good match. So I decided to rough it up, add a layer of glaze and took the shelf hook off of the back.

Ghastly Goodwill Find Gone Gorgeous
I added some twine and tried it out as an end table caddy to hold a few favorites.

Ghastly Goodwill Find Gone Gorgeous
A few images were mod podged on, as well as some old sheet music, and favorites quotes. It sat on my dresser with my bejeweled favorites for a few days.

Ghastly Goodwill Find Gone Gorgeous
The possibilities are endless. I have now also found another use for it which I’ll show you in a future post. Come back on Wednesday for a Rose Bowl review.

Be blessed,

Laura

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  1. Julie Tucker-Wolek says

    I loveeeeeeeeeeee the different things U have done with that!!! And my voting finger is still working like crazy for u! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

  2. Londen @ Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    Love your transformation!! The sheet music is perfect!
    Off to vote!

  3. Londen @ Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    Conratulations to you too for the CSI top 10! Can't wait to see what you come up with next!
    Londen

  4. Connie says

    You did fantastic on fixing up your thrift store find, honey! I do the same thing but I'm now running out of room in this house…SIGH!…..

    xoxo,
    Connie

  6. black eyed susans kitchen says

    Okay Laura…green button has been clicked! I loved your video and hope that you win….and I will be looking for the finished chair…looks like an amazing project!
    ♥, Susan

  8. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) says

    What a great find, yes so many uses for an adorable box.
    hugs ~lynne~

  9. Lou Cinda says

    Awesome idea~! I love them all! Can't wait to see what else you have done! I am on my way over to vote, again and again 🙂

    Lou Cinda 🙂

  10. The Tablescaper says

    I voted!!! good luck.

    I love your ideas of how to repurpose that shelf. Very clever.

    I'm hosting a new meme called “Summer Sundays”. It's all about what summer means to YOU! Hope you'll come and join the fun.

    – The Tablescaper

  12. Decorchick! says

    Sorry, I will go and vote for you, but just had to say I LOVE what you did to this! 🙂

  13. Nikki@KreativeKnack says

    Ooooh I like it as the end table caddy! Good find, and even better makeover!

  14. Vicky says

    I really like it! I love things that are so versatile, b/c I get bored easily. (I said if I could, I would build a house w/movable walls!) I found you thru The DIY Show Off…Have a great Monday!

    Vicky

  15. Polly @ Make Mine Beautiful says

    So many great ideas with one shelf. I particularly like the tv remote caddy use. I think i might do that myself.

    Thanks for sharing.

  16. Cathy says

    I am still voting away;)!

    I love this project…my favorite use is the caaddy for the remotes…it even makes tose silly things look good!

    Can't wait to hear what you thought about the Rose Bowl!

    Enjoy!
    Cathy

  18. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    oh i love what you did with the sheet music and quotes. that is my favorite incarnation of the ghastly original!

  19. The Pennington Point says

    Gee is that all you could come up with? LOL!

    Great ideas, as always. Lisa~

  20. Kari says

    It has slowed down right now but I'll be back to vote! I really like the coffee table one…no wait I like them all. Can't wait to see the next, I picked up three of these. After I move they need to get done and out. Can't stand clutter! Oh and The Rose Bowl, YAY!!! I can't wait to go next month, show us what you got!!

  21. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    What a versatile piece, Laura! I'll bet you'll be able to change it up quite often!

  22. vignette design says

    The possibilities are endless. Love what you ended up doing with it. The sheet music really adds a lot. Hard to believe it's the same shelf. I'm voting again for you…..

  25. susan says

    I keep a box like this for my husband to deposit all his “stuff” in when he comes home at night! Yours looks great. I added your audition button with your video link to my sidebar!

  26. The Boston Lady says

    I voted, but had to comment on the pin cushion girls. I had no idea such pretty things existed! Also interested to hear about your Rose Bowl experience – I hope to convince SOMEONE in my party to go one Sunday when we are out there in Aug.

  27. glor says

    A comment and a vote (daily that is!). The shelf is adorable, I like the remote/candle/drink, etc. holder as well. The twine tied around it is a perfect addition. I see that you have been posted about your audition, what a wonderful idea … I have to go check this out.

  28. Kathy says

    Your audition was wonderful – voting accomplished! I am in love with the white painted cabinet and the new table you created. Good luck, Laura. I would love to see you win – I'll be voting for you again and again!
    xoxo…Kathy

  30. Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) says

    Laura…you are soooo creative…wish my mind could think of that many neat uses for a shelf. I'm off to vote! 🙂

  31. French Basketeer says

    Clever!! btw, still voting as often as I can! The new tag line is perfect; hope you loved the over-the-top shop down the street 🙂

  33. Greenearth says

    What great fun you have had with this box. Such a simple item yet so many creative possibilities.

  35. Sue (Someone's Mom) says

    I voted…but I also wanted to thank you for visiting me! I really like the last use of your shelf…can't wait to see what you came up with after that one!

  36. Sherry says

    Great ideas for using the box. I think I like the idea of a place like that for the remote and other items near the TV. I don't know if things would get put back in their places though.

  37. Bonnie @ House of Grace says

    Great job!!! I love to use 2nd hand finds too. Thanks for stopping by today, I am your newest follower. I also voted for you (several times)!!! Good luck!
    Bonnie

  38. raggygirlvintage says

    The vintage jewellry display box was my favorite use!
    Thanks for visting my blog!
    Tracey

  39. The Autocrat: Haley says

    I love re-vamping stuff from GW!! Fabulous job on your redo!! You're header is AMAZING!! So serene, calm and yet still very fabulous!!

  40. Marianne@Songbird says

    Isn't it fun to constantly come up with new ways to use the same item. I like your last invention best, but then I haven't seen what you are using it for now.

  41. Mimi says

    HI!!!!
    First off I can hardly wait to hear about your trip to Calif for the rummage sale , I bet you hit the jackpot!!!!I love that shelf, you did a great job with it and I agree it's uses are endless!!!!
    I vote for you everyday!!!!
    I hope you win, cause that makes me a friend of a celebrity!!!!
    My daughter and 2 of her friends are in NYC this week and today they say Donald Trump and Omarosa!!!!Yeah for her!!!!!
    Have a great week
    lunch date yet?????
    hugs,
    jamie

  42. Tara@JustDevineStyle says

    Love the transformation! I saw your audition video and voted. What a great opportunity. Good luck to you!

  44. Linda says

    I like that you changed your mind on the usage – I do that A LOT. 🙂 You made something beautiful out of junk again – that's the best!

    Hope you have a blessed week, my friend.

    Love, Linda

  45. Bonnie says

    Great ideas for one shelf!! I have transformed things a million times to get a look that “agrees” with my inside!!!

  47. Debi says

    Awesome box!! Love it, you have inspired me to get back to junk'n!!! I am going to go out tomorrow and get started again.
    Thank you for your wonderful comments on my blog.
    Hope you have a wonderfully blessed day Laura!:D

  49. Jan LaFollette says

    Nice video….I voted and I'm hoping Oprah recognizes your talents and makes you the “Dr. Oz” of the decorating world! Wouldn't that be fun. Also, as a breast cancer survivor “Thank you” for all you are doing for other women.

  50. Liz says

    Hi Laura,
    I did vote for you so I'm going to comment…. hope that is okay…

    I love redoing these little 80's country things from goodwill. I just love how yours turned out. Very multi-purpose! 🙂

    Good luck on the video tryout!

    ~Liz

  51. Free Pretty Things For You says

    Laura my dear it turned out PERFECT!!! i love giving things makeovers!!
    love it!
    xoxo
    keren

  52. Gail @ Faithfulness Farm says

    Great makeover..I see shelves like this at the GW all the time…I'll be giving them a second look in the future 🙂

    Blessings!
    Gail

  53. Kim says

    Love what you've done Laura and I especially love that you had such a vision to see what it could become.
    xoxo,
    Kim

  54. Rory from Tools Are For Women Too! says

    Just wanted to mention that a just saw a similar shelf to this one, without the backboard at a local second hand store…$8.95. I'm glad you found a bargain and were able to make something so attractive and useful with it! Thanks for sharing on Modern Craftswoman Monday!
    I'm off to vote…Rory

  55. Linda (Nina's Nest) says

    Laura, every single one of your boxes is wonderful. I can't decide. It's like trying to pick among pecan pie, cheesecake, and a hot fudge sundae….can't do it! Linda

  56. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    What a great find. I love that you can use it in so many different ways. What a fabulous idea. Thanks so much for joining the party. Hugs, Marty

  58. Kathryn @ Bonafide Southern says

    You never cease to amaze me with all the creative and clever ideas you come up with. I love everything you've done with that little shelf. Thanks for sharing! BTW, I voted for your audition video…good luck!

  59. laurie @ bargain hunting says

    Laura, I voted last week when you put the post up. Your video was so cute. Good luck!

    All 3 of these ideas for the box are great, and now you have yet another idea! Can't wait to see the next installment of Laura's box ideas. laurie

  60. Robyn says

    I really felt like I left a comment earlier…I'm loosing my mind! I LOVE all of the different things you've done with this crate/box! AND ALSO…your header makes me swoon! It's gorgeous!

  63. Lorna ~ Lace and Ivy Cottage says

    Hi Laura,
    You sure had vision when that box had bottles and dried flowers in it! The final result is fabulous. I liked all your uses for it. Oh,and I cast my vote. Best of luck to you!

  64. inday_adin says

    Oh boy! Great ideas! 🙂 Love that! Thanks for visiting my blog. I will definitely be back here. 🙂

    Adin B

  65. stacy@dooLITTLETHINGS says

    Laura~ I voted but wanted to pop on here and say that I love this project and all your creative ideas. Your blog is great and I'm now a follower. And thanks for coming to my little ol' blog and leaving a comment. Have a blessed day!

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