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Marie Howell, Brick, NJ, US
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Gender: Female

Birthday: 03/18/1963

Member Since: 12/29/2008

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Moasic server

Apr 20, 2009
11 comments

base was once a candle stick, the tray was a bread plate (?) i glued them together and did a mosaic on the tray.

make do window/curtain

Jan 7, 2009
5 comments

This window is in our bathroom downstairs which is below grade. The contractor had to create a cubby. I didn't want the curtain on the "actual" window because it was to far back in the...

headboard shlef

Jan 6, 2009
8 comments

The top part of this shelf was once a twin size headboard. My husband and I added the piece of pine and the brackets. Painted white it fits the cottage decor look I love. Marie

headboard bench

Jan 6, 2009
14 comments

This was done using a headboard/footboard from a twin size bed. Very easy. I used a curtain to cover the seat.

Re: old blue jean denim purse tote satchel

love it!
maire

posted: 8:49 am on April 22nd

Re: Barn Salvage Project

wow this is a great treasure!! i've been searching for some reclaimed barn woor. i live in new jersey i think all the old barns are long gone.
marie

posted: 8:47 am on April 22nd

Re: VINTAGE ART POTTERY PLANTER-PINCUSHION

I love this. I would look great with ALL my pink.
I like the R'S. Repurpose,Recycle,Redesign.
Marie

posted: 10:24 am on January 10th

Re: Broken Chair for Display

This is a great piece. I used the back of a chair for a project with silver spoons. I'm posting it soon.
Marie

posted: 5:16 pm on January 9th

Re: Primitive Powder Room

This looks like a real retreat.!!
Marie

posted: 6:19 pm on January 8th

Re: A Trio of Fresh Ideas!

WOW VERY cool!!! Turn things 'round and 'round and upside down. It's never what it once was.
Marie

posted: 6:17 pm on January 8th

Re: Old door vanities and benches

I want to try a project using an old door. Maybe a halltree or convert the the door into a desk/table. There's a great salvage store here in Jersey I go there often I'll forward the web site http://www.recyclingthepast.com

Marie

posted: 9:04 am on January 8th

Re: headboard shlef

Thank you for the great comments. I enjoy repurposing/upcycling all the old pieces. I have a small shop I rent in Jersey. The store is located in a great town for the whole family. I hope to expand the business over the upcoming year.
Marie
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posted: 11:23 pm on January 7th

Re: headboard bench

The bench is connected by four small metal "L" brackets in each conrner. Don't forget to support the middle with a 2x4 and secure them to the frame with two metal stright brackets, one at each end.

posted: 9:02 pm on January 6th