I listened in on a lovely chat called #designtv this week. #Designtv is a lifestyle chat held Thursday at 5pm EST on Twitter, co-founded and co-hosted by
Jonathan Legate, and Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo of ABCDDesigns.
All fabulous inspirational people who get together and chat it up!
Chatting about what can be repurposed and mixed into your home made me think about a recent trip to the dump.
First I had to convince the dog, that he should ride in the back seat, and not the truck.
Then I saw a fabulous turquoise blue stool, and thought no I shouldn’t, yes I should, and no I shouldn’t. I left it behind, and went back the next day the landfill was open…and it was gone. I was sad that I left it behind, but so glad that someone took it home. I really didn’t need the stool, I just hate to see perfectly useful items thrown out! In the #designtv chat, Pandora de Balthazar tweeted in reference to recycling, reusing, and re-purposing, “@PandoraLuxLinen: the more who do, the fewer who go without! “
Such a lovely comment provoking thought about our everyday actions.
I then started thinking about some of the dumps that I have been too. One of the most interesting, ‘Dumptique’ of West Tisbury Massachusetts. This is a first come first serve actual shop, where everything is free. If I remember correctly there is a donation box. The idea is basic, there is something that you no longer want in your life, but is in good shape…no need to throw it out, purge it from your life, pass along to a local dump that allows exchanges, or find a local church or thrift shop, or woman’s shelter.
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!

can i decoupage the waste bin? or a stacked table out of the rusting old rims...or should they be a color from Benjamin Moore's new Colorstories pallette?
Sad to say all I have to share are the ‘trash’ photos, as I tried not to bring anything home. I hope it will encourage you to look at things differently while you are out and about shopping for the perfect find!
When you find that special find, be creative with your usage you can always alter the item to suit your needs!
My challenge to you, next time you put something in your trash can, wonder if it really should be going into the trash bin, the recycling bin, or the repurposing bin
….or might someone else be able to make good use?














