Scavenging Ideas around Ellicott City , Maryland
- By Joan
- December 19, 2014
- 4 Comments
With Christmas only a week away I’ve been working on a lot of projects.
So many projects, so little time, but I just can’t show you them to you yet. Yes, there are a couple of Christmas presents in there. So for now, I’ll just show you what inspired me on a recent trip to Ellicott City, Maryland.
I’m sure most of you have never heard of Ellicott City, but what started out as a mill town really became populated when the B&O Railroad built its first railroad station outside of Baltimore there. That railroad station is still there and is now designated as the oldest surviving railroad station in America. Around Christmas time the station comes alive with a fantastic train garden for all the kids (and me too).
That’s the quick history… having survived fires and floods , Ellicott City is now home to dozens of small specialty stores, restaurants, and antique stores. A great place to get lost on a sunny afternoon. Having said that, these things caught my eye on a recent shopping trip with my sister.
These lights were being sold individually, but I like the way they are displayed on a ladder for maximum impact.
These are not really mail boxes at all but just a piece of wood trimmed out with hooks and name plates to appear like country store mailboxes.
An old door painted an aged bright sunny yellow with artwork and a shelf.
A storage box covered with old computer keys. A great way to upcycle.
What looks like painted pallet wood, made into a wine rack. The painting on this reminds me of what Becky does at Beyond the Picket Fence.
I like this sign with the gps coordinates. It could easily be modified with your own home numbers, and again with a pallet wood type background.
Love this headboard, could probably achieve the same look with old shutters trimmed out.
Hope I’ve given you lots of inspiration for those projects you’re gonna start in the New Year. Remember to pin, cause if you’re like me, you’ll never find your pinspiration when you’re ready for it. Have a great weekend.
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Hi Joan,
I am Betsy, from Happily Ever After Etc. I nominated your blog for a Liebster Award. Please follow the link below and pay it forward!
https://happilyeverafteretc.wordpress.com/2014/12/22/the-liebster-award/
Merry Christmas,
Betsy
Never heard of the Liebster award but I’m beyond honored that you nominated me. Since I have 2 parties to plan, bake and clean for I’ll devote my full attention next week to all your questions. Thank you so much and happiest of holidays. Joan
No problem Joan! With the holidays coming up no one (at least not me) expects instant posts! Slow and steady wins the race right? The liebster is a funny award in that half of its recipients never knew it existed! Lol Merry Christmas!
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