Fresh Upcycling Ideas for Your Home

It's been a while since I've featured some upcycled decor ideas. Behold this fresh crop of inspiration!

 In honor of the Kentucky Derby this weekend: Recycled Map Prize Ribbon by Etsy seller saratops, $15

Here is a tutorial on how to make your own prize ribbons!

 

An uncycled headboard, made of books. This takes reading in bed to a whole new level! (source)

An antique crab pot turned into a message board. Genius. (source)

Delightful Recycled Drinking Glasses (made of soda bottles!) by Etsy seller YAVAglass, $8 each

Equestrian Chic

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So... here are the latest looks I love, inspired by the 1944 movie National Velvet, staring Mickey Rooney and Elizabeth Taylor. I love how the equestrian style can be both refined and rugged at the same time. The textures and rich colors make me happy:)  P.S. About a year ago I saw Mickey Rooney at the O'Hare airport. He was wearing the most wonderful brown plaid pants, red suspenders, and a dapper derby for a hat. What a classy guy!

Vintage show ribbons (source)

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Lambswool Buffalo Check Throw from Lands End, $99.50

Vintage horse paint by number collection (source)

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Distressed Leather Saddle Bag from Etsy seller omniawears, $35

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Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet (1944)

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Walker Riding Boots- J.Crew

  

Vintage Horseshoe Necklace from Etsy seller thebumblingbird, $20

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