Antiques: Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse

Antiques are the ultimate in saving the planet from new plastic stuff. Antiques can also be same price or in many cases less than new. And, antiques are a wonderful way to add instant character, fashion and charm to your person environment. Here's just a few examples:

DUGAN DIAMOND GLASS RECTANGLE GLASS

This glass 3 compartment tray is a wonderful storage solution on a desk or dresser. 

• Ideal at the office for paperclips, push pins and binder clips. 
• On the make up dresser for earring backs, small jewelry, and pins. 
• Use at the sewing table for straight pins, needles and notions. 
• A kitchen desk drawer is organized for keys, hair ties and coins. 

See more about the Dugan Diamond Glass Tray here.

OCCUPIED JAPAN MORIRAMA PORCELAIN BOWL

Perfect size for everything! At 8" diameter by 4" high, this is the perfect bowl for everything. Just think.... 

• Flower bowl
• Entry table catch-all for keys
• Change bowl
• Serve dips, fruits or nuts at a party
• Your favorite ice cream dish
• Soup bowl
• Rice bowl 
• Potpourri
• Cotton balls
• Dresser bowl for ladies to catch earrings and rings
• Dresser bowl for men for loose change, golf tees or money clip

This is a perfect addition to a blue/white décor, Asian or adds to shabby chic. See more about this bowl here. 

ANTIQUE GREEN GLASS BEADS

These green glass beads are truly a wonderful fashion statement - and truly antique. These beads were originally owned by my grandmother, so at least 70 years old! 

Deep green beads with larger accent beads create this choker. Some of the fashionable wear ideas include: 

• Christmas
• St Pats
• Steampunk
• Punk rock
• Festival fashion
• Sundress
• Tailored suit
• Antique shopping

Or take apart and use these beads to create your own jewelry! The larger beads as dangle earrings would be amazing! 

To see more pictures or purchase this necklace, see here.

HANDMADE COPPER POT

This is an amazing handmade work of art! This pot is charmingly imperfect to look at. But when held by the side or top handle it is perfectly balanced. 

Where would you use this pot?

• Kitchen
• Display shelf
• Fireplace
• Family room
• Cabin

What would you use this pot for?

• Kitchen utensils
• Flowers
• Long matches or kindling
• Haul water
• Display shelf
• Add to a copper collection
• Hang from a pot rack

What décor?

• Cabin, lake or second home
• Traditional
• Shabby chic
• Comfy
• Transitional
• New England
• Copper accent

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These are just 4 examples of antiques and vintage offerings on LifeXplore. Xploreing life's best objects to own, collect and use!