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Leslie Mojeiko, FL, US
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Im Leslie from http://www.salvagedspaces.com. I love all things repurposed, restored, and DIYed! Please say hello at leslie@salvagedspaces.com.

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http://www.salvagedspaces.com

Gender: Female

Member Since: 03/18/2012

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Before and After: Shangri-la Dresser

Oct 4, 2012
9 comments

We found this beat-up wood veneer dresser at a Habitat Restore. We decided to go with a clean white paint on this piece and I love the way it turned out. I also think it would look great in a funky...

Old Frames and Old Photos

Apr 21, 2012
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We recently came across a bunch of old frames that needed to be saved. We took them home, cleaned them up, and painted them all white. Then, we attached string horizontally across the backs of the...

Before and After: Old Chandelier Turned into Desk Lamp

Apr 2, 2012
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I was looking for a small lamp for my desk and stumbled across this broken chandelier at an antique faire. It needed new wiring, a light bulb... and something else. That something else turned out to...

Before and After: Vanity

Apr 2, 2012
5 comments

My husband and I picked up this vanity at a salvage yard here in Florida. It was falling apart and covered in scratches and dents. We painted it a light distressed blue and used a painting technique...

Repurposed Tennis Rackets

Mar 19, 2012
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I found a couple of tennis rackets with brackets and decided to turn them into something else (since I'm terrible at tennis). I happened to need a magazine rack so that's what they became! I nailed...

Repurposed Door Sewing Table

Mar 18, 2012
4 comments

We salvaged a ladies restroom door and turned it into a tabletop for my sewing room. The vent at the bottom of the door was turned into a place to organize my sewing supplies. You can see more...

Dumpster Dresser: Before and After

Mar 18, 2012
2 comments

I found this antique dresser in the dumpster! My husband and I sanded the drawers (didn't restain them), painted the frame, and added pewter hardware. I love how it turned out! See my other projects...


Recent comments


Re: Repurposed Upcycled Philco AM Radio & Turntable Clothes Hamper

Seriously? Could this be any cooler?!! You've got one lucky daughter!!

posted: 4:32 am on October 10th  

Re: Before and After: Shangri-la Dresser

Thanks, everyone! I love this dresser. :) Best part about it? It only cost us $40! Ya gotta love junk furniture. :)

posted: 4:29 am on October 10th  

Re: Old Metal Ladder Turned Into a Storage Rack

Ohhh I love this! Great job on this one!

posted: 1:21 pm on October 5th  

Re: Before and After: Shangri-la Dresser

Thanks, junqueartiste! First we cleaned the surface with a damp rag. We also had to use wood glue and a clamp to get the strip of detail back on. Once that was done we coated the dresser in primer and then painted it Pale Bloom (Valspar). If I remember correctly it was an eggshell finish. We spray painted the handles, too.

posted: 3:12 am on October 5th  

Re: Art Deco Bird Cage Floor Lamp

Those birds look so real! I love this combination and I know my husband will too... won't be surprised if we have something similar in our house someday! :)

posted: 3:49 pm on October 4th  

Re: Old Frames and Old Photos

Thank you!! :) -Leslie

posted: 2:42 pm on April 22nd  

Re: Upcycled Student Room Accessories

I love all of these! You are so clever!

posted: 7:44 am on April 13th  

Re: Pallet Patina

This is BEAUTIFUL! I love the finish!!!

posted: 5:30 am on April 5th  

Re: Simple Spindle Dragonflys

So pretty! :)

posted: 5:27 am on April 5th  

Re: Time Machine Robot

This is so awesome! I love it! :)

Leslie

posted: 9:42 am on April 2nd  

Re: My "Top 10 Junk Pick"...NUMBERS

Looks great! I love the old carnival sign. :)

posted: 9:41 am on April 2nd  

Re: Repurposed Tennis Rackets

Thanks, everyone! I had a lot of fun making this project. :) And Jim, it would be so cool if this made it in a magazine someday... after all, it was designed for magazines! ;)

posted: 9:57 am on March 22nd  

Re: Fence post headboard

What a transformation! :) I love it!

posted: 1:56 pm on March 20th  

Re: Repurposed Tennis Rackets

Thank you! I just started the blog at the beginning of March, but it is quickly taking off. :) We have so many upcoming projects to look forward to.

posted: 9:53 am on March 19th  

Re: Repurposed Door Sewing Table

Thanks, Jim! We really lucked out with this find. :)

Leslie

posted: 5:45 am on March 19th  

Re: Shabby, Salvaged Wood Tray

Great job!! It's beautiful!

posted: 7:30 am on March 18th