Monday, April 16, 2012

Pickin' Finds Turned into Something GREAT!

Last week we talked about finding neat, old items and where to go look for them. This week we want to show you some ideas of what you can do with the old things you find! Check it out:

Old, rusty planter-
Sprayed black and put a glass top on it- you now have a beautiful side table.





Windows are some of our favorite! You can do anything we old windows-use them as a back drop to spice up a porch. This one is used for our Cottage Garden Patio:



Shutters are great for display pieces:



Rusty Tin is very fun as well! You can use it for chalk boards, magnet holders, or whatever you can come up with:



The goal with this is to have fun, get creative, and make some really neat pieces with a low cost investment.

Other Ideas:
  • Old chandelier- take the bulbs and wiring out and replace with candles. Spray paint the candle chandelier any color you want.
  • Old boards with vintage hooks can be used to make a coat hanger.
Until next time,
~RW


    Wednesday, April 11, 2012

    Let's Go Pickin'!!

    Hello!

    How many of you like to go pickin'?? What is pickin'? At the Rusty Wagon we LOVE to go pickin' and find old items and turn them into something creative. Janine is our merchandiser at the store and she is great when it comes to pickin'. We chatted with her to find out just where all she goes to find really old, neat things like shutters, screen doors, old windows, picket fences, and much more.

    She recommends when looking for anything old and unique for art projects, store displays, or whatever reason you may have up your sleeve head out to:
    • AUCTIONS
    • HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
    • YARD SALES
    • FLEA MARKETS
    • CONSIGNMENT STORES
    • HUMANE SOCIETY THRIFT STORES
    • GOODWILL
    Once you discover your old finds for REALLY CHEAP prices you will begin to get super creative and make all kinds of items! But what can you do with all these really cool items?? Check back for our next blog we are going to give you secrets on what do with old pieces...you're going to love this one!!



    ~RW


    Tuesday, March 27, 2012

    Urban Country Section at the Rusty Wagon

    Hello!

    What wonderful spring weather we are having! We are loving the sunny days and always enjoy having you stop by the store. We have opened a new section of the Rusty Wagon called Urban Country! It is fully stocked with unique furniture pieces, soaps, bath salts, candles, bedroom, kitchen, and office decor. I am posting pictures to peak your interest but you have to come by to really appreciate the new section!









    A casual yet sophisticated look for the home.

    Monday, March 12, 2012

    Country- All the many styles!

    Good afternoon! Today we want to blog about the different styles of country décor and make you aware that the Rusty Wagon has the different styles in the store.  When trying to achieve a country look you can take on many approaches:

    ·Primitive
    ·Farmhouse
    ·Rustic
    ·Urban

    With the Urban look there are many items that can be used. Old windows can be used for picture frames, an old dresser drawer  can be used for a spice rack or shelf, and you can even take the head of a old rake and use it for a necklace holder. Collecting old “junk” items can often be turned into something very urban and country. We have opened a new section at the RW that is called “Urban Country”  come out and take a look at this section to see what we have used to make an urban look.




    Maybe you don’t want to take the Urban approach to country…maybe you want to stick with the rustic theme. Rustic decor is bringing a lot of the outdoors inside the home. This can be achieved by using  log furniture, pine cone art, wild life painting and more.



    Primitive Country is used for creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. You typically use  country, early-American furniture, and pieces that you have collected throughout the years to create a primitive country look through your home.  Primitive decorating can be done on a budget by purchasing accessories  such as pillows, signs, baskets, blankets, and wall décor.  You can take newer products and add with the collection of older items to make a beautiful primitive room. Look at some of these products to create a Primitive idea:




    What country looks do you like? Do you go for the farmhouse look or something more primitive? We want to hear from you and see what you like in your home. Come by the Rusty Wagon and let us show you the different types of décor that create the look you are going for.

    Hope to see you soon!

    ~RW~


    Monday, February 20, 2012

    Spring Is In The Air...

    Greetings Rusty Wagon lovers!

    We are starting this new blog to stay connected with you and pass on our great ideas to you. We want to share with you what we love, new trends, home tips, and much more. What better way to keep you up to date than a blog! Please follow our site and tell all your friends and family..we promise to share some really neat things on here.

    What a great way to kick off our blog with a Spring is in the air post....I don't know about you but here at the Rusty Wagon we are ready for spring and all it has to offer. March will mark the month we get a lot of our new spring products in and with a beautiful day like today we are ready for new spring looks. What room in your home could use a new spring look? We are always looking for new ideas to keep things "Fresh" in the house.

     A spring thought for your home:
    
    spring table


    This is a great idea on how to bring spring indoors and on your kitchen table!
    You will need:
    • Burlap
    • Glue stick
    • Any greenery you can find outside
    • A fun center piece
    • Spring place mats
    • Candles
    Burlap is a "hot item" right now and you can get it for really cheap! As you see we have taken a burlap bag and cut it open and laid it across the table. We have taken little strips of burlap and wrapped it around candles (this is where you use your glue stick) and we have taken greenery from the great outdoors to make a candle ring. Lastly, take spring colored napkins and cut more burlap strips and tie them around the napkin. Finish the napkin ring with a fun piece of greenery like rosemary or thyme and put it in the center of the napkin ring. Come by the Rusty Wagon for spring place mats and WOW- you have just turned your plain dining room table to a instant spring sensation. Next time you stop by the store see our beautiful spring table on display.

    Well that is all for now friends but check back here for great tips, tricks, and a whole lot of Rusty Wagon love..

    ~RW~