It's no secret that I love shopping for vintage decor for my home. Yard sales are a great resource for antique pieces, unique finds and your next DIY project. This spring, on May 26th, you can shop for the perfect something and support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation by taking part in Yard Sale for the Cure.
Before you start that shopping, desiqn duo, Melissa Davis and and Halina Catherine, of Catherine + Davis, dish on how to transform yard sale “finds” into designer-inspired pieces.
1. Transform stray plates into stunning wall art
Choose a plate with a splash of colour and an antique pattern for your formal dining room, or opt for two or three different sized white plates for a modern looking kitchen design.
2. See the value in old furniture
Even if you don’t have the know-how to refurbish a dresser or reupholster a chair, finding an expert who can do the work for you may still prove to be less expensive than buying new. Ignore the colour of the wood or the pattern of the fabric and look for furniture with interesting bones (the shape of a chair or the quality of wood of a dresser). If you see something you love, you can bring the item to an upholsterer or restorer and create a custom piece.
3. Get creative with quilting
Scour yard sales for old linens and clothes with bright colours and intricate patterns, then get quilting! These stunning bedspreads make ideal gifts for baby showers and house warming parties; or, give your own guestroom a colourful makeover and let the quilt be your centrepiece.
4. Add some floral flair
Transform everyday glass bottles found at yard sales, into elegant vases by coating their interiors with glass enamel paint. These bud vases will look stunning filled with fresh spring flowers and will breath new life into your home office, powder room, or sitting room.
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