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    Home » Thrift Store Decor » Repurposed Spice Rack |Spices Out & Flowers In

    Repurposed Spice Rack |Spices Out & Flowers In

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    Repurposed Spice Rack Makes A Pretty Flower Display

    The days of spice racks hanging on the wall are over. They usually weren’t hanging near the cook stove. Not handy at all. My repurposed spice rack makes a great flower display. Prettier than spices.

    The project took a lot of twists and turns. I did the makeover on the spice rack to share for the June thrift store decor day and hated how the project turned out so I put it aside and made another project. You guys do know that all projects do not go as planned, especially mine.

    Repurposed Spice Rack Spices Out & Flowers In

    Flower Display – Repurposed Spice Rack

    Today is Thrift Store Decor Day and my oh so thrifty pals have projects linked at the bottom of this post.

    recyled spice rack diy project

    The wood spice rack was a find from one of my Arkansas trips to visit my parents. I don’t even remember how much I paid for it.

    small collectible colored bottles

    I bought the blue and green bottles at the same thrift store. The New Orleans shaker and the brown bottles were in a box of stuff we bought at an auction. I don’t remember how much I paid for any of this.

    The bottles were inspiration for painting the spice rack. My plan was to paint the spice rack and use the bottles as vases for a cute display. I thought the display would look nice sitting on the bathroom vanity. Our bathroom décor is navy and shades of turquoise and green.

    wrong paint colors for spice rack makeover

    I started out with navy spray paint and decided that wasn’t the color for me. I then spray painted the spice rack matte turquoise. The small curved detail (dip) at the top of the spice rack was too old school for me. I found the little wood applique in my stash. I painted and glued the applique to that spot.

    Once the paint was dry I added the bottles and flowers to the spice rack. Not loving the look. I used my finger tip to accent the wood curlicue with yellow paint. Still not feeling it. Too much color I think. At this point I decided to move on to another project for thrift store day.

    Rustoleum Heirloom Satin White Spray Paint

    Fast forward to this month and I’m ready to try the spice rack repurposed in a different paint color. My favorite white spray paint color is  Rustoleum Satin Heirloom White. It is the perfect off-white. You think it’s white until you put it up against something really white. Really white is too white for me.

    I very lightly distressed the paint once it was dry, concentrating on the edges and the wood applique.

    Repurposed Spice Rack

    No more colorful bottles either. I went through my junk stash and found clear bottles to hold the faux forsythia flowers. I added the  cut glass toothpick holder/whatnot, and the vintage New Orleans salt shaker tourist piece, along with a yellow furniture knob to the display. I love the colors and design on the little shaker. Sometimes it’s the simplest things that draw our eye. Small piece, big statement.

    collectible blue glass bottles to display flowers

    Another statement piece is the cobalt blue bottle. I put a decorative knob from Hobby Lobby on top of the bottle. The knob has been in my stash for a while and it tops off the blue bottle perfectly. Everything doesn't have to be matchy matchy. Go for the unexpected sometimes.

    recycled spice rack makes a great flower display

    I like this version of the spice rack much better. Clean, fresh, and summery. The pretty flower display is sitting on the bar/counter in the kitchen. It makes me smile. What about you? Do you like the repurposed spice rack?

    I wanted to share the details of this project because we all have makeovers go wrong.....all of the time. You would not believe the number of times I've changed plans midstream. I've also completed big furniture makeovers just to say...."Boy I really hate that". Then I start over. So, don't feel like you are alone or be afraid to start a project. Go for it.

    I change the display on the bar often, very often. One of my favorite countertop displays was the weathered wood box and mason jar centerpiece. Check out the video I made showing how to weather or “age”  the wood. It’s a doozy…..

    How To Weather or Age Wood

    That’s it for me. Time to see what my friends have been up to. Please leave a note and let me know what you think of the spice rack repurposed into a flower display. Tour links below the photo……

    thrift store decor before collage July 2018

    Cabinet Door Magnetic Memo Chalkboard - My Repurposed Life
    Masculine Tray Makeover - Our Southern Home
    DIY Tray Makeover - My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
    Beachy DIY Sea Glass Decor - Domestically Speaking
    Vintage-Inspired Military First Aid Kit - Sadie Seasongoods
    Repurposed Croquet Set - House of Hawthornes
    Repurposed Spice Rack - Petticoat Junktion (that's me!)

    Thanks for being here, for being loyal readers, for sending me emails and leaving comments, I appreciate you……Have a great day, Kathy

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    Comments

    1. Jennie

      July 15, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      Love the spice rack repurposed! Wonder if it would also work for holding nail polish!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        July 15, 2018 at 5:45 pm

        Oh wow, I think it would be perfect for nail polish!

    2. Denise Holguin

      July 14, 2018 at 12:26 am

      I am really grateful for a particular paragraph you wrote. The one about makeovers going wrong and your advice to go for it.

      —-

      I found your blog recently and you inspired me to tackle a makeover of a piece of furniture. But I discovered I have a lot to learn about techniques. I had brush strokes and when I applied the clear spray paint my situation got worse. I sanded everything down again. And while trying to repair my work, I wondered about your first project and if it turned out... and if all your projects turn out impeccably well the first time.

      I’m proud to say my piece is just about finished. It’s not perfect. But I’m nevertheless proud of my work. I tried something new and did my best to overcome obstacles.

      So... yes, thank you for sharing your mishaps. Novices like me really are grateful!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        July 14, 2018 at 10:55 am

        Denise, Thank you so much for the comment. Believe me when I say there are very few projects where I don't run into issues. I'm glad you didn't give up. It might be a little......or a lot more work, but keep going until you get the look you want. Have a great weekend!

    3. Karen Coy

      July 11, 2018 at 11:44 pm

      Aced this one! The stopper in the blue bottle is amazing.

      Reply
    4. gail

      July 11, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      Kathy,

      Plan B is perfect. I love how your repurposed spice rack turned out. Glad you didn't give up!
      gail

      Reply
    5. Ruth

      July 11, 2018 at 8:40 pm

      Love the end result! You always surprise us!

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        July 11, 2018 at 9:07 pm

        Thanks Ruth!

    6. Maryann

      July 11, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      It turned out so pretty! I always pass up spice racks... but now I want one!

      Reply
    7. Kristin salazar

      July 11, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      Super cute and I love the bright yellow flowers!

      Reply
    8. Lizzy Leff

      July 11, 2018 at 11:13 am

      Adorable piece. The last color choice was definitely the right one.

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        July 11, 2018 at 9:07 pm

        I agree. Thanks

    9. Kathleen Hicks

      July 11, 2018 at 10:46 am

      Very interesting, bur I have no space for that type of thing. I use multi tier spice racks, standing at the back of my work spaces, to hold bottles of acrylic paint, 2 oz. size, which I have a lot of. I do a lot of decorative type painting. Small things mostly.

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        July 11, 2018 at 9:08 pm

        I need those for my paints. Thanks for the info!

    10. Pat

      July 11, 2018 at 7:17 am

      I like the end result!☺

      Reply
      • Kathy Owen

        July 11, 2018 at 9:08 pm

        Thanks Pat

    11. EFFIE CARROLL

      July 11, 2018 at 7:16 am

      Yes I like the white paint and the clear bottles. The yellow really stands out against the white.

      Reply
    12. Bobby Gittins

      July 11, 2018 at 6:10 am

      So pretty! You have a real gift, Kathy. You often seem to start out with items which are, to be frank, ugly or even downright hideous, and yet you can always see the potential and transform them into something beautiful. I wish I had a fraction of your talent but your results inspire me to keep trying ...

      Reply

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