Simplicity

"There is a certain majesty in simplicity which is far above all the quaintness of wit". Alexander Pope

RITA READE "MAMMABELLARTE"

HOST OF THE VINTAGE MARKETPLACE AT THE OAKS IN RAINBOW, CALIFORNIA
WOODWORKER AND SOLDERING TEACHER.

Jan 11, 2011

Old door

White Wednesday!
how many things you can make with an old door?

I am so glad I keep lots of trash around, in this case a door that fell completely a part. Pieces ready to be thrown in the fire pit. If you remember a couple of posts ago I had made these 3 signs out of the inside panels of the door. A door similar to the one below.

Today I made a sign with one of the frames of the doors


and a birdhouse. The only reason I didn't throw the door away was the design that the ghost lock ( my Italianish language) had created.



Few small pieces left.....I wonder what else I can create. I have to tell you Kathleen hostess of White Wednesday if wasn't for you I would not get much done. I am always looking forward to participate to WW and that pushes me to work a little bit harder.
Ciao for now
Rita



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11 comments:

  1. chateau de fleursJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I love your imagination, always making something special and clever out of nothing.XO Christie

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  2. UnknownJanuary 11, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Cuteness! I love the English Cottage sign! :)

    ~Liz

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  3. Tanya January 12, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Love this post - glad to know that Ghost Lock is a word, too! :-) Too cute - Happy White Wednesday - Tanya

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  4. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Fantastic jobs I love the signs and the repurposing!

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  5. BohemianJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    How imaginative you were at preserving pieces of a wonderful old door (love the color of the old paint) and repurposing them into new found treasures!

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  6. Sea WitchJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Lovely, especially the door lock ghost on the birdhouse. Sea Witch

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  7. ChrissyJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    I just found your blog and oh how I love that ghost lock in your birdhouse. I enjoy building birdhouses myself and will definitely have to start building some for Spring. Of course it is snowing here today, so will have to wait to clear path to workshop.
    Thanks for sharing

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  8. Missy @ Chateau Chic BoutiqueJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Oh Rita I know what you mean. I've got a pile of chippy old broken pieces of a table that was so awesome till it got ruined in the rain and fell apart. I can't bring myself to throw any of it away. I've got plans for it, you know!
    Love all your salvaged projects!
    Blessings,
    Missy

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  9. www.MaisonStGermain.comJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    How creative! Love them all! I designed a library table that my husband built for me. Old doors rock!
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  10. Kay EllenJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I love it Rita!!

    Great salvage creations sweetie!! You are an inspiring friend:))

    xo
    K

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  11. Audrey PettitJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    How completely creative of you! Fabulous old door projects!

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