Storage Solutions—Unique Ways to Repurpose Vintage Items

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Do you ever see something at an estate sale that you love, but not sure how you would use it? Next time, think of some of these clever ways vintage items have been repurposed to solve a storage need. For instance, vintage plates, tea cups or shallow bowls can be tucked away in vanity drawers to organize your jewelry or other trinkets.

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Need a place to hold yarn for your latest knitting project? A vintage magazine rack will do the trick while still looking stylish.

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Vintage flower frogs are fun to collect for their many uses in addition to flower arranging—like this display of scissors.

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And while toast racks are more common in England, if you can find one, they make great organizers for letters and stationery.

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A mix of ironstone jugs are an attractive way to keep kitchen utensils close at hand.

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And silver vessels add a touch of sophistication while helping to organize beauty supplies.

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Although this project requires a bit more work, Christy James details the full transformation of a vintage sewing box on her blog, Confessions of a Serial DIYER.

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Mixing vintage and antique items into your decor makes your home unique, so go to your next estate sale with an eye towards finding that perfect piece that can be used in a new way.