Lumberton, TX on Jul 08, 2012

Vintage door turned into hall tree for the entrance.

Found this door in an abandoned house in the woods that was to be torn down. There was a fugitive loose in the area where the house was located and helicopters and law enforcement officers were swarming all around, also wasps were swarming in the house but nothing would stop me from getting this neat door!

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Wanted to highlight the three glass arched windows so decided to stencil birds on pieces of wood and we nailed the pieces behind the windows.
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We used old posts from our front porch for the legs between the two shelves. The unused part of the posts are going to made into lamps. The posts are hollow insi...
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320 is from our first home, our apt.#, 35 years ago!
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Decided to tile the top shelf so it would be more durable.

24 Comments

Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Wow. It sounds like quite an adventure to get that door. Do you have any photos of the original door?

on Jul 08, 2012 · Like 0
At The Picket Fence Florence, KY

That is so awesome! What a clever idea and it looks absolutely beautiful! ~Vanessa

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Donna R Lumberton, TX

To Steve G., yes I do have a pic of the door in the "before stage". It's filed away and can't find it! It basically was peeling white lead paint and very dirty.

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Vicki Smyrna, GA

thanks for sharing.

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

UH - WOW!!! I guess it never ocurred to you that if there was a loose fugative running amuck and you're in an abandoned house scarfing old doors, you could have been a prime target for kidnapping? LOL - well, glad you were so successful and the door is totally awesome!!!

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Donna R Lumberton, TX

To Susan - We will do wild and crazy things for just the right vintage piece! What I left out of the story is there were two large "bubbas" in the house who were selling the architectural items before they demolished it. I really was more concerned about going into a secluded house with them than the fugitive. I did call my husband before and told him where I was and if he didn't hear from me in 10 mins., call the police. I hung up while he was trying to talk me out of it. Thanks for your cute response and nice compliment.

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Donna R Lumberton, TX

To Susan - I had a bird stencil and stenciled them onto three pieces of wood and nailed each piece behind the arched windows. Thanks for your very kind words.

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Deanne L Australia

It's beautiful, love how you turned it into a hall stand!

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Oh you are a trip!!! BUT I do understand the obsession to get IT while you can!!! I keep passing this pile of wood from a torn down shack and everytime I look over at it I just keep thinking one of these days I'm gonna stop and check that out! Reclaimed Wood - gosh, I just know there are treasures in there!! LOL
What a smart idea - stencil & nail!! I gotta start hangin around with you more!!!

on Jul 09, 2012 · Like 0
Donna R Lumberton, TX

To Susan -There are treasures in that pile. Don't pass them up! It's calling you! Thank you.

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Erin H Mesa, AZ

such a creative use...love the look!

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Dana M Austin, TX

I love it, very creative and useful too!

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Becky H Tampa, FL

This door has so-o-o-o-o much character, I don't blame you for taking risks! I love the finish you've applied. @Susan, if the fugitive came after her, she probably would have just mowed him down with the door with great determination!

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

LLLLLLOL!! Becky, I figure you're probably right! She doesn't sound like she let's much of anything stand in her way. ;~)

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Donna R Lumberton, TX

Susan and Becky, y'all are funny! I'm just started on Hometalk yesterday and I really like the way it allows us to communicate with like-minded people. There is so much talent to see and so many ideas. This is fun!

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Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Well Welcome Donna - and I must, in all fairness, warn you that there are a couple of people (who shall remain unnamed in order to protect the not-so-innocent) that could be considered slightly on the C-R-A-Z-Y side!! But, it sounds like you'll fit right in!!

on Jul 09, 2012 · Like 1
Donna R Lumberton, TX

Thank you, Susan. It's so nice to have a place where you can see what others are doing, ask questions, get feedback, not to mention nice compliments. Yes, I usually find my way into the crazy group where I feel at home! I need to put in a profile pic but I just recently lost 15 lbs. and I want a picture that shows it!

on Jul 10, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Well good for you - so did you use the good ole willpower/exercise & lots of salads & no junk diet plan?? Yeah, the crazy group does have it's merits!!

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Donna R Lumberton, TX

No Susan, I call it the Milk Dud diet. I am trying to eat healthier but simply have quit snacking at night before going to bed. I quit baking cookies too. If I get a sweet tooth during the day, I pop 5-6 Milk Duds (kept in the fridge) and that satisfies it and also curbs my appetite. No exercise except opening fridge door! Seriously, I only reach for Milk Duds about 3x a day.

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Fleur J San Diego, CA

Brilliant re-purpose project. Creative and clever you are! I love it that you left the house numbers on.

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Donna R Lumberton, TX

Thanks for all the nice comments. This was my first thing to post and it's been fun watching the "view" numbers and the "likes", etc. It's exciting! Hometalk and all the creativeness that we get to see is a great way to stay motivated to do more projects. Also, in just five days, I've learned a lot!

on Jul 12, 2012 · Like 0
Brandi Atlanta, GA

Such a creative idea, Donna! It really turned out great.

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Donna R Lumberton, TX

Thank you Brandi! It's been in my head for many years and now it's nice to see it done. I even enjoy dusting it!

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Lynne Detroit, MI

really like the door, great idea!

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