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Creative Ways to Use Box Spring

JM Perez By JM Perez1 min read917 views

Last weekend, I walked into a Vintage store and was taken aback by the use of an old box spring. There were two actually; one was used as a wall accent and the other as a ceiling light.

That got me thinking about the endless possibilities of an old box spring mattress: holders,  storage, wall accent and decor, gates and fences, trellises, garden swings, yard arts, centerpieces, ceiling light fixtures, room dividers, and so much more.

Old Bed Spring.
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Box Spring Wreath.
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Box Spring Wreath.
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Box Spring Bird Feeder.
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Box Spring Cupcake Stand.
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Box Spring Snack Holder.
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Box Spring Wine Bottle Holder.
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Box Spring Wine Bottle Holder.
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Box Spring Vase Holder.
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Spring Box Vase Holder.
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Box Spring Pendant Light.
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Box Spring Lampshades.
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Box Spring Chandelier.
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Box Spring Ceiling Light.
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Box Spring Ceiling Light.
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Box Spring Card Holder.
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Box Spring Card/Picture Holder.
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Box Spring Hanging Pictures.
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Box Spring Pot Holder.
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Box Spring Christmas Tree.
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Box Spring Cross.
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Box Spring Yard Art.
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Box Spring Garden Art.
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Mattress Spring Flower Wall.
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Spring Box Swing.
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Old Box Spring Shelf.
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Arbor Topped with Old Box Spring.
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Box Spring Gate.
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Box Spring Shoe Rack.
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Box Spring Wind Chime.
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Box Spring Sofa.
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Box Spring Coffee Table.
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As you can see, the possibilities are endless …

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Charming Primitive Wood Planter

JM Perez By JM Perez2 min read595 views

Yesterday we took a trip to Lowe’s. I have noticed that close to the end of each Season, the store offers a very limited quantity of selected plants. Last Fall I missed out on a plant which I really liked by promising to return the following days and to this date, that particular plant hasn’t made a comeback. Today, when I spotted a Cytisus San Francisco Red Broom Plant, I quickly picked one of the only four in stock.

Where to plant this beauty, I asked myself. We looked at a huge variety of planters and I still couldn’t find one that would compliment this plant. I turned to my very handy husband and kindly asked if he could build a planter for me and he said yes. He built it using pieces of scrap and reclaimed woods we found laying against our storage shed when we bought our Home. The wood below was already painted white, all we did was used a wire brush and scraper to scratch and remove some of the paint which was chipping off. By doing that we ended up creating an old distressed finish and then we used a home-made stencil to spray paint the silhouettes of the Tulips bellow. Simply charming and it turned out better than I expected.

Primitive Planter.
Primitive Wood Planter.
Materials/Tools Needed Step by step
  • Wood Chop Saw
  • Lumber/Scrap Wood/Reclaimed Wood
  • Nails/screws
  • Hammer/Drill, Drill-bits
  • Decide on the size of your planter
  • Measure and cut your pieces
  • Assemble the pieces

This morning I filled up my planter with clean plane dirt and potting mix before setting the plant in. We all like it very much and they both make a lovely combination. I am grateful for a good find, a very handy husband, for my family as well as our priceless time together and for the ability to appreciate little things.

I hope our little projects inspire creativity for your gardening plans.

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Primitive Yard Sculptures Garden Decor Vintage High Desert

Linda Marie’s Enchanted Treasures

JM Perez By JM Perez2 min read2.4K views

Welcome to the Visual Tour of Linda Marie’s Enchanted Treasures …

Linda Marie's Enchanted Treasures.
Linda Marie’s Enchanted Treasures.

I have been to Linda Marie’s Enchanted Treasures twice before this day and in every single trip I get mesmerized. Everything is so beautiful that you want to touch every single piece. So much lovelies everywhere. It’s simply dreamy. And the loveliest of all, Linda Marie, herself. Graceful, energetic, helpful, lively, friendly and funny.

Rule #1. Don’t get discouraged by the size of her Shop.
Remember the saying, ‘great things come in small packages.’ Linda Marie has a paradise of goodness at the back of her shop (without counting what’s inside: clothing, collectibles and more). Because words cannot describe her collections, I will let the pictures speak for themselves.

I have personally come to enjoy and love Primitive decor as it adds charm and a Country feel to my Home. If you love gardening or just enjoy being around plants, you will fall in love with her unique garden planters, which varies from ceramic pots to stone carvings (Greek head planters), Yard Sculptures, Toilet, Tanks and Sinks Planters, Sinks water fountains, Drawer Planters, etc.

If you are looking for Antique Lantern, Rustic Primitive cupboard, distressed Rustic Country block Wood Sign, Patio/Bistro Set, Cookbooks, unique and custom Benches, bird houses, Door Knockers, Chandelier, Hand Towels, Tractor Seats, Cherub Statues, Farmhouse dining table and chairs, old tools, Vintage Chests and Trunks, or just ideas on how to implement Primitive decoration into your home; you can begin your search at Linda Marie’s Enchanted Treasures. Trust me, you will be glad you did.

Linda Marie’s Treasures are truly enchanted. Click here to see the gorgeous set of wall hanging Greek Male and Female Head Sculptures that I purchased from her shop last Summer (as well as a lovely Moroccan Lantern).

Joan and Linda Marie at Linda Marie's Enchanted Treasures.
Joan and Linda Marie at Linda Marie’s Enchanted Treasures.

Linda Marie’s Enchanted Treasures
19222 National Trails Hwy, Oro Grande, CA 92368
Phone: 1 (760) 484-6300
Email: Treasurestime@aol.com
Website: LindaMarie’sEnchantedTreasures.com
Like her Facebook Page and visit often for additional information and updates. Let’s Support Our Local Vendors!

Are you interested in an item and cannot make the drive to Oro Grande, CA? Do you live out-of-state? Contact Linda Marie for shipping/delivery options.

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