Hello! How was your weekend? We spent Friday night watching our local Triple A baseball team play, Saturday was a catch-up on blogging day and Sunday, I volunteered at the shelter after church. I would say it was successful!
I also worked on this Toolbox Restyle. As you know, I love the coastal and beachy style. And Lauren is kind of moving that way too when she moves into another place. She made this toolbox years ago as part of a 4-H Woodworking project. I have mostly used it outdoors with candles and such, but decided to fix it up for her to use in her new place. In the meantime, I get to enjoy it in my living room!
I cleaned the box up and gave it a good polish and then wound some rope around the handle. I secured the ends with a little hot glue.
Next, I searched around the house for a few things to fill it with. I tried to add a little bit of navy blue, since that seems to be what Lauren is moving towards.
I found this old paper spool of ribbon in Lauren’s stash. It had pink lace on it. I removed the lace and wrapped white and silver ribbon on it instead. I love the old spool!
This bowl had been green. I liked the design and the shape, but not the color, so I spray-painted it white. I added some white rocks to the bottom, ‘planted’ the (faux) succulents and added a little garland of seashells. The bowl was the perfect fit for the middle section.
I didn’t get a picture of the mason jar, but it hold some seashells and rocks Lauren had been saving. I covered the top of the lid with some scrapbooking paper.
This candle holder was purchased by my mom from Goodwill. It came in a set of three and I liked the height in the back of the box. Lauren and I talked about possibly cutting the little part off the top so she could use a pillar candle instead.
I found this block of wood in our wood stash and added some burlap and navy blue ribbon. A blue candle is perfect for the top and the block fit perfectly in the toolbox.
There are so many different uses for this box. This would be great to change out for the different seasons too!
I’m glad I was able to do something with a piece of art Lauren made so many years ago. It will make a great conversation piece in her new place!
Want to see more coastal decor? Click on the pictures below!
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I love this! My home is filled with coastal decor and I’m always looking for inspiration! I’d love to have you share at Snickerdoodle Sunday. The party is open through Tuesday.
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Thank you! I will be at the party!
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Your tool box makeover turned out great Pamela! I love the rope handle! I think Lauren is really going to enjoy that in her new place. Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Charm.
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Thank you! I told her I liked it so much, I might have to keep it!!
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That came out so great! Thanks for linking up to Welcome Home Wednesday.
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I absolutely love this idea – I’m going to start watching for old tool boxes at yard sales! Thanks for sharing on the DIY party!
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Thank you so much! It was a lot of fun to put together!
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Love your little make over of your tool box! Can’t wait to see what you do with it next time round!
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Thank you for coming by!
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Love the toolbox makeover, it turned out lovely. You did a great job. Love how you added the dish with the faux succulents to one of the little cubby holes.
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Thank you so much! Have a wonderful weekend!
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I love the toolbox make over, I want a toolbox now! Will have to look out for one. I like the coastal style for this season and you made it really special and filled with lots of nice goodies! Love that wooden block with the burlap and blue ribbon around it, great idea! Thanks for sharing at Sweet Inspiration #5! Happy Weekend!
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Thanks Katrin! Have a great day!
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Hi, Pamela! That looks so chic – I especially love the handle treatment!
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Thank you so much!
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