New Uses for Old Things

Real Simple Online listed their All-Time Favorite 50 New Uses for Old Things and I thought they had a lot of great ideas. Some I had already used myself in the past, like wrapping a wet paintbrush in a plastic bag to keep until the next day but there are some surprises in there too. The four shown below were some of my favorites but there are 46 more for you to check out right here.

Bucks County Designer Showhouse 2009

I am loving the Bucks County Designer Showhouse put together by my friend Christine Edmonds and her crew. They own Trove Decor, an evolving collection of vintage finds that they collect and then revive into one of a kind showpieces. About 10,000 people attend the showhouse and benefits go to their local hospital. The photos below show a great sample of before and afters from their project. The theme they went with was apothecary cottage/naturalist's workshop theme. I absolutely love it. All of their furniture and home accessories are vintage and one of a kind. This includes vintage rewired alabaster lamps, marble topped tables, twig chandeliers, and wire baskets.

I want one of my own like this to fix up so very badly... Read more about this great designer showhouse project right here.

Billy Joel's Beachfront Home

Billy Joel's Beachfront Home in Sagaponack is on the market and it is gorgeous! You can pick up this beauty for a cool 22 million (ahem, ya right). I love the cedar shingles, open concept, soaring ceilings and industrial appliances. The interior has been decorated by the crazy talented Nate Berkus. The master bathroom is a site to behold and I can admit I've already entertained a few fantasies of soaking in that tub while gazing out over the ocean.

But for all the splendor of the main house, I would just as happily move into this cute little studio guest house and make it my home. Read more about his house listing here.

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