This salvage door was about to be thrown out on the curb when a friend called and asked me if I wanted it.
Her husband was helping with an upgrade at a house just around the corner from us and when he found out the owners were going to throw it out, he offered it to me because he knew of my affection for all things old and quirky. Of course, I said “yes!” immediately.
Today, I’m joining up with a bunch of blogger friends for a fun Holiday-themed Trash to Treasure blog hop! If you’re anything like me, making the most of Found Treasures and giving them new life is part of the thrill of making your home YOU. Taking what someone else was throwing away and turning it into something useful and beautiful is such a blast. Welcome to the Holiday Edition of “Trash to Treasure” – and a huge thanks to Kimm over at Reinvented for organizing this collection. 😀
This lovely salvage door came to me quite worn and perfectly chippy, with old hardware intact. As soon as I saw it’s chippyliciousness, I was hooked. I knew I could do something fun with it – and I have.
Just check out this Chippylicious goodness! Swoon…
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Salvage Door Gets Her Christmas Update
This summer, she graced our front porch with a bright yellow star on it. And now, she’s getting a Christmas update! While I am usually quick to whip out my brushes or my favorite paint sprayer, I chose not to this time. Sometimes you come across something that is perfect just as it is. It’s got a story to tell and to cover it with fresh paint would be a shame. Such was the case here. The only thing I did to this door was give it a quick wipe down. That’s all that was needed.
The only supplies you need:
Super Simple How-To
Cut your length of ribbon or jute as desired, loop through your wreath and staple to the back of the door. Crazy-easy! Christmas decor in under 2 minutes flat. We love this, yes? 😉
I chose to use some leftover jute chair webbing. It’s sturdy, inexpensive and I love it’s neutral color with just the slightest touch of red.
A cozy chair with a wool throw, a birch tree stump as a side table and a hot cup of coffee. All you need now is a good book or a favorite magazine.
I hope you’ve been inspired to keep your eyes open for all the fun curbside treasures just waiting to be brought home and given new life! It’s such a great way to bring in character and add more “story layers” to your home.
*Here’s a secret: blanket scarves make GREAT throws for your sofas and chairs. The black and white “throw” you see here is one of my blanket scarves. Three cheers for multi-use Pretty Things! 😀
Make your home *yours* – whether that means spic-and-span, shiny new things or the weathered, old chippy finds that speak to your soul. Like this salvage door. 🙂
If you love it, use it. That’s what makes your home uniquely YOU.
Check out what my creative Trash to Treasure friends have come up with below. Lots of inexpensive, easy Christmas decor ideas here!
Oh, and Merry Christmas. 😉 <3
I am so glad you didn’t paint it. I am with you…it is perfect just the way it is. Love the wreath and that is a great tip about the blanket scarf. Very nice.
Thank you, Michelle! Have a great day- 🙂
I am seriously swooning over that door! It is chippy perfection. So wish I could come hang out with you on your beautiful porch Sarah! Thank you so much for joining the T2T blog hop!
Thank you, Kimm! And thank YOU for hosting such a fun collection! 😀
I love what you have done with this door! I need this for my porch. Great job!
Thank you, Sherry! 🙂
I am so in love with this!! That door gives me all the heart eyes, and is just perfection. I love the little chippies in it! That porch looks so comfortable – I love it!
Thanks girlfriend!! <3 <3
I love the old door in all it’s Chippyliciousness! You coined a new word, love it!! It looks great on your porch and that simple wreath just really sets it off 🙂 it’s a good thing you put that Birch side table on casters because it looks great where ever you locate it in your home!
Thank you, Toni! I’m so glad you like it! 😀 I have three different birch side tables – some have casters and some don’t – but either way, I love them. 😉
Love your old door! And couldn’t agree with you more that sometimes things are better just left as they are! Love your cosy Christmas porch!
Thank you, Sam! 🙂
Sometimes the simplest things are the most beautiful! Thanks for sharing your door with us!
You are so right, Ann! 🙂
I, too, love old doors and I love this one! Great simple decor and will have to check out the chair webbing! Good idea. Thanks.
Thank you, Kim! I’m happy that you liked it! 🙂
Love it Sarah u are so crafty going to fix a wreath for my side door like that ?????
Thank you, Aunt Belinda!! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog and taking the time to comment – I always love hearing from you. 🙂 <3
Hmmm…I have the perfect spot for this. I love the simplicity of the wreath against the chippy door! Classic farmhouse , friend.
Thanks, Girl!! I’m so glad you love this! 🙂 <3
I’m in love! What a beautiful transformation. Stunning!
Thank you, Carolann!
I live this door in all its chippy glory!! I want to curl up out there with a cup of hot chocolate (I don’t drink coffee…shush, lol) and read a good book!
Lol!!! We can still be friends, even if you don’t drink coffee, Susanne. 😉 😀 Ha ha ha!!!
I love old doors almost as much as I love old windows. Looks lovely with the wreath.
Thank you, Claire! Old things are the best…I love the stories they hold! 🙂
Love it, especially the chair webbing! What a great idea!
Thank you, Pat!! I’m so happy you like it! 😀 Thanks for taking the time to comment! 😀
I will be right over for a cup of coffee and a nap on your beautiful holiday porch.
XOXO
You know I would love that, Lisa!! Thank you for the kind words – 🙂