Curbside Finds!

6:00:00 AM

Did you ever have a day when the Junk Gods were
smiling down on you?


 Well that day was today... 
I was driving along and BANG! 
"Pull over!!!!"
loaded up the car, embarrassed my daughter....


But it was worth it!
I hit the mother-load!


 I got right to work on my new finds!
I added wheels and a license plate to one box...



 and now it slides in and out...


 I added a shelf to another box, I needed
a book shelf in my craft room.


 

 But this old tool chest might have
been the best find of all!



 I'm still thinking about what to do with
the dolly... it has wheels on the bottom...



 Any ideas?
Was I lucky or what? 

Susan





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I love to repurpose cast-offs into one of a kind treasures. I like to think outside of the box​ ​and ​I ​hope to bring a new creative perspective to others.

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60 comments

  1. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    You did hit the mother load! Good for you! Love what you did with the stuff!

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  2. emilysnanApril 11, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    hiya susan , wow what great finds? ha ha i was laughing reading about loading the car and embarrasing your daughter , ireland or ny its the same things that embarrases our kids , and i am sure we were the very same a few years ago with our mothers too lol , its the circle of life ! back to the finds i love what you did with them the crate you ut on wheels is fab with the numberplate on it and the little addition of the shelf in the crate is very crafty x ps what is a dolly ? tfs and chat soon
    xmaggiex

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 11, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    WOW SUSAN you did hit the mother load! Isn't it great when you have days like that! Love what you did with those great finds. Martina

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  4. JanlynnApril 11, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Wow! You were lucky. I love that you got right to work on them. Your photos are beautifully styled.

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  5. LaurelApril 11, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    LUCKY YOU!!! And I love how you took it all home and put it right to work rather than storing it all in the garage for a year...like I tend to do :)
    That dolly is so cool...can't wait to see what you do with it...my mind is spinning with the possibilities :) Laurel

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  6. AngelaApril 11, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Love all the items. Wonder why folks do away with such treasures. But we are glad they do, huh? I'm with you, love the old tool box the best of all. Love how you displayed them. Have a great day.

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  7. AaronApril 11, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Wow, that is quite a find! Amazing stuff.

    -Aaron

    www.mudpiesandmarigolds.blogspot.com

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  8. Holly KennedyApril 11, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    You always amaze and inspire me with your creative visions! What a gift! Keep it up! P.S. I am working on some projects, totally inspired by you, and I will be sure to link back to you so you can see the finished product! Don't hold your breath though--I have loads of projects "in the works" right now! ;)

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  9. Katie @ EyeSpyDIYApril 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    What great finds, those look awesome!

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  10. SANDIApril 11, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Wow Susan! What great finds! Love what you did with all the stuff.

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  11. KelseyApril 11, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    You DID hit the motherload. A house a few down from mine had an old bird bath out by the road. I took my boys for a walk and pulled them in their wagon. On the way back home I made them walk so I could put the bird bath in the wagon. I'm going to give it a coat of paint and turn it into a planter.

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  12. LastiquesApril 11, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    You DID hit the motherload! I am a true dumpster diver myself and roadside stuff is just stuff that I don't have to climb in upside down to get! Believe me, my kids HATE this too but hey, money I save or make on trash benefits them in the long run. :-) I'm always on the lookout on trash day!

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  13. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    These are fabulous. I love your blog. So much inspiration.

    x

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  14. TammyApril 11, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I am envying you right now....so cool that you used them in such neat ways!

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  15. Scrappy GramsApril 11, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Absolutely wonderful finds and great creations!

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  16. GailApril 11, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    WOW! The junk God sure was looking out for you. Love what you have done with your awesome finds.

    Enjoy,
    Gail

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  17. SusanApril 11, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Wow awesome finds! The junk Gods were surely sharing their blessings with you today!

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  18. DebraApril 11, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Wow! Great finds! I love what you did with everything. Not sure about the dolly - nothing comes to mind right now- if I think of anything, I'll be back! :)

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  19. PamApril 11, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Fabulous finds. You really did luck out! Your toolchest is pretty cool!

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  20. Here On Crow CreekApril 11, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    You lucky girl! I dont have any ideas for that dolly. I love how you put wheels and the license plate on that box. I did that to a basket cept I added metal numbers to the side. I love how it looks! I will be watching to see what you do with that dolly:)

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  21. Windmill MemoriesApril 11, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Wow you did hit the mother load. I've embarrassed my daughter like that too. But it's so worth it. They'll grow up to be just like that you wait and see!

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  22. OliviaApril 11, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Wow, where are you driving by?! Great finds!
    --Olivia

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  23. TeresaApril 11, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Wow what good luck... and I like what you did with them all...Teresa

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  24. imsteelefullofscrapApril 12, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Wow what a lucky day had to giggle my kids hate when I do that also but that is a treasure to me!!!

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  25. gail@myrepurposedlife.netApril 12, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Oh my gosh! that is a lot of great loot! I love how you have already put it to use in a very practical manner! I haven't curbed anything in so long! I don't get out enough!
    gail

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  26. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love it. Love it all. I'm so glad there is someone else like me who pulls over for the amazing junk.

    Found your blog in the Running with Glitter LInk-up!

    Cara

    http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

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  27. Coffee ChatApril 12, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    WOW! What a find!!! Lucky lady :)

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  28. BethApril 12, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    what great finds! I want to hang out with you! could you use the dolly under your coffee table?

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  29. Sally Lee by the SeaApril 12, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I'm in love with that old tool chest - you have found so many wonderful treasures! I'm a new follower (found you at Coastal Charm) and wish you a great week! Come say hi sometime too: http://sallyleebythesea.com

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  30. KimApril 12, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    No WAY!!!!!!!!!!

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  31. Meg I am.....April 12, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    great curbside finds and you put them together seamlessly!! looks great!

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  32. Blue Ridge Altered ArtApril 12, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Amazing finds and I love what you did with them. Very lucky with the toolbox. That was quite a score. ~~Sherry~~

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  33. AshleyApril 12, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    wow..totally awesome

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  34. Simply BungalowApril 12, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Fabulous finds! I love the tool chest.
    ~Heidi

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  35. Kindra-At Home With KApril 13, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    So cool! I can't believe people would throw away such good junk!! You were at the right place at the right time! And Love the redo you did as well. Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!

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  36. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleApril 14, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I'm SO jealous of your finds, you luck thing!! That tool chest is simply GORGEOUS!! I love the way you've styled it too! Yum!

    Sarahx

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  37. GLENDA CHILDERSApril 14, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Hi,
    I am joining Sarah's lovely party from my vintage apartment in Chicago. So glad you joined, too.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

    Gg - Notes on the Journey
    Link #26

    ps. love love your crate finds.

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  38. Out in the FieldsApril 14, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    That was a mother lode alright, I should be so lucky...but have never seen a find like that!

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  39. CindyApril 14, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    WOW!!! Did you ever hit the mother load!! A junkers dream come true!
    I love it, I will have to come back to see more.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  40. Jos @ Organized ChaosApril 14, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Sa-weet! Looks amazing!

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  41. LesleyApril 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I just LOVE trash pile finds!! Enjoy!

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  42. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Love your finds....you scored! My kind of shopping!

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  43. BohemianApril 15, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    You mos def hit the Motherlode! Lucky girl... I love finding things curbside... alas, The Man, Son and G-Kids get embarrassed about it too so I usually troll curbside solo... *winks*

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  44. bjApril 15, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    AMAZING !!

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  45. Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarmApril 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Wow! Wish I could luck up in something like you did. Great finds! I am a new follower.

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  46. TalsApril 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    i love your curb side findings!

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  47. VickiApril 15, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I cannot believe that you found these on the side of the road! I love old nail barrels. Everything is gorgeous. You put it all to good use so quickly. Great finds!

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  48. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalApril 15, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    What sort of place did you find these at? I love them all. I have a box similar to your tool box, but I paid for mine! I love the little bookshelf you made.

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  49. Town and Country GalsApril 15, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Susan,
    Lucky you! Great finds! It's been a long time since I've been lucky enough to find something on the side of the road! Love the tool chest and the box with wheels! Found your blog through Sarah at Modern Country Style. I will be checking back often and am a new follower.
    Rebecca

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  50. AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    I need to go driving around your neighborhood! Wow....great finds!

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  51. LanellApril 16, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    I found your blog on Design it Chic. So glad I did. I'm a new follower.

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  52. Fishtail CottageApril 16, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Fantastic Road Side Finds....where do you live again? lol your a lucky girl! xoxo, tracie

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  53. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    hi - visiting from Funky Junk Interiors. Wow, what wonderful finds! I recently found a tiger oak dresser on the curb (http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-st-patricks-day-surprise.html).

    As for the dolly, if you added glass to the top it could be a coffee table!

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  54. EnchantedBellaApril 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    You are soooo lucky. May the junks gods give us all a day like that. Beautiful blog!!!!
    Rebecca

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  55. Kerrie LightfootApril 17, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    So jealous! Awesome finds. I might know a little about embarrassing my kids like that. :) They are so used to it now that even today, we saw the cutest little metal chair on the side of the road and my oldest got out and got it for me!!! I'm a new follower!

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  56. Dominique @ Craft CoutureApril 18, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Great finds! thanks for linking up!

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  57. Darling @ Junque 'n my TrunkApril 26, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I love your excitement....that is totally me :)
    I hopped over from the Tuesdays Treasures linky party, and I am so glad I found you. I am now a follower!

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  58. Linda S.May 30, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Wow, you did find a great score. I have found your blog via your project shown on "The Stories of A to Z". I will become a follower as you are my kind of gal. One question...When "stuff" is curbside, or sitting beside the trashcan, how do you know the finds are yours for the taking? If there is a "FREE" sign, no explaination needed, but how do we know the stuff was not set out for a friend or relative to pick up and maybe the homeowner could not be around at the time. I don't mean to sound negative about your treasures, but just my luck I would be pulling into my driveway with a load of finds in my car, only to see flashing red/blue lights behind me!! KWIM? I would really appreciate your guidance.
    Linda S. in NE
    ls4atwindstreamdotnet

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  59. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    fabulous finds! so jealous! what a fun blog you have, I'm enjoying reading through it. Thanks for the inspiration! :)

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  60. rolling tool chestFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Love all the items. Wonder why folks do away with such treasures. But we are glad they do, huh? I'm with you, love the old tool box the best of all. Love how you displayed them. Have a great day.

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Have a nice day.
Susan

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