I visited one of my favorite places last week, Screendoor. You never ever know what kind of fun stuff you will find as it is constantly updated. Thought I would share a look at some stand-outs.

Simple, and yet such a fun way to reinvent a vintage piece. This vendor covered a typewriter and cameras with a thick coat of strong color.

 Let's put that typewriter on some stacked books on the *pretend* bookshelf on the other side of this room: 

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Speaking of strong color.. check out this beautiful traditional piece that was painted a lovely soft gray, but open that baby up and *BAM* a punch of lacquered aqua goodness. It's hard to tell, but the inside was papered in a coordinating blue wallpaper. Business in the front, party on the inside!

Let's let it live here, shall we...

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or how about opposite the bed in this gorgeous room...

{isabella and max rooms via amie corley}

Another take on using traditional pieces--we have all seen the vintage tole painted trays. They are usually reasonably priced. Using a huge collection of these on a wall is a great idea. {Just the merchandizing here sparks so many ideas!}

How about this tray collection on a wall in this room:

And lastly...

'things that make you go hmmmmm...' An enormous lighted dog profile made out of plastic lids. Your guess is as good as mine.