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Melissa U

Blogger | Burton, MI http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com
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Chippy Chair Rescue

One of my most favorite chippy chairs was broken to pieces by a wind storm. We held onto the pieces knowing we could find something to do with them eventually. My husband had a great idea ...»
and used the chair legs, a window frame and pallet boards to create a beautiful and unique side table!!!!

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Melissa U Burton, MI on Apr 22, 2013
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    Kathy R on Apr 22, 2013
    Love this! Very creative
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Numbered Stools

I love stools and I love numbers, so I combined the two and gave a couple of worn, forgotten stools a fresh coat of paint and some number love! Sometimes that's all that's needed for a major transformation!

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Melissa U Burton, MI on Mar 22, 2013
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Craft Room Redo

My craft room was becoming a little out of hand, so I worked for two days moving in some furniture, organizing and finding a place for everything! It looks so much better and I finally have space to create!

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Melissa U Burton, MI on Feb 04, 2013
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    June @ Coffee Under the U... on Feb 05, 2013
    Really classy! Love it.
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Barn Wood Shelves

Using barn wood and brackets that I stained and painted from Home Depot, I created a spot in my kitchen to display my ironstone collection. I think the dark color of the barn wood and the ...»
creamy white of the ironstone go together so beautifully!

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Melissa U Burton, MI on Jan 30, 2013
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    Debby Boyle on Mar 12, 2013
    That is so awesome!
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Crazy for Benches and Stools

I love benches and stools! Here's a few that I have given a makeover recently! For more details on what I did please visit my blog post!
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Melissa U Burton, MI on Jan 14, 2013
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Patio Bliss

After seeing a picture on Pinterest as inspiration my husband built me a little haven by our patio using old doors. He hinged them together and secured one across the top. It took him ...»
less than an hour and I had so much fun creating a beautiful outdoor space!!

http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com

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Melissa U Burton, MI on Jul 30, 2012
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    Phyllis tomelloso on Feb 14, 2013
    lord i got to do this tys for the great idea love it love it
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Shelf Redo

I found this great little shelf at Goodwill along with a bunch of enamelware. I knew the enamelware would look great displayed on the shelf so I chose the perfect gray color to make the ...»
white pop!

http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/2012/06/sh...

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Melissa U Burton, MI on Jul 02, 2012
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Burlap Covered Cork Board

I found an empty frame at a thrift store recently and I couldn't decide on whether to turn it into a chalk board or a cork board. Because I love burlap so much, I decided to integrate ...»
that by adhering it to a piece of cork and slipped it into the frame!

http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/2012/06/ch...

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Melissa U Burton, MI on Jun 29, 2012
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    Peni A on Jun 29, 2012
    very neat and so simple
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New Use for an Old Door

We were in need of something to add character to an empty wall in our kitchen. So my husband and I removed the glass insert in an old door, stapled a burlap sack to the back of the ...»
opening, and added shelves made from pallet boards. So simple!! I love the way the door fills the space and it has provided me with great storage to display my vintage finds!

http://vintagemellie.blogspot.com/2012/06/ne...

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Melissa U Burton, MI on Jun 28, 2012
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    Lolly Jane B on Aug 03, 2012
    I love this! I think I featured it on my fb page once?? SO CUTE!
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