Repurpose, reuse, keep it out of the landfill #1

I made these years ago I  still have them and use them every summer.

 I found this old outdoor lamp at the Goodwill for a few dollars,

 I took it apart, washed all the pieces even the ones I didn't need. I may need them for another project later. I spray painted them a mossy green, made a wooden bottom added  a flame less candle and now I have 2 new lamps for the back porch

for a few dollars and little work.

Sometimes the best treasure is under our feet

Sometimes the best treasure is under our feet, or in your pantry. I was looking for a plate/bowl to put fruit on
and found my mom's platter. I thought I should wash it since it has been in the pantry for a while. I flipped it over and found this.

I think she probably received it as a wedding gift back in the 50's.  I'm not going to hang it on the wall or put it in a china cabinet. I'm going to do what I do with all my other pieces and use it. If it breaks I will make something else out of it. Excited to find such a treasure. I'll probably be spending the day  flipping over every plate in the kitchen.