My youngest daughter {O}, age 8, is all about her accessories. She loves fashion design, and gets great joy out of planning her outfits, head to toe, every day. Her hair accessories have been taking over my side of the bathroom cabinet, and she has been keeping a lot of her jewelry in a box, which as you can imagine, tends to get things a little tangled. Something had to be done, and I had a great idea for an accessory holder!
There’s an antique place in E. Wareham nearby, called Clam Shack Antiques, that we’ve frequented often in the past couple of years. I knew it was just the place to hit first, for some of the supplies I needed for my project, as I recalled there was a load of old antique door knobs there. I rummaged through them all, chose some I really liked, and bought them for a deal.
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At home, I already had the perfect piece of wood. My father comes down to visit us a lot, and when he comes, he usually brings a load of stuff we may, or may not, want. He knows how we love to make something, out of nothing. Or take a piece of junk, and turn it into something nice or useful. This nice solid piece of wood, was among the last load he showed up with. It’s not truly perfect actually. Someone had routered it, but the piece was not cut exactly even, to begin with. But that’s alright. We embrace imperfections. (Starting with ourselves. Do we have a choice? ; ).
I had all I needed, to get to work on my vision.
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This is what I made. I painted the wood, and then distressed it a little. Then I had Michael install 3 of the door knobs I chose for this project, in my particular specified order. (So important, you know.) I did not want any two knobs alike for this project, so we are saving the rest for another upcoming house project.
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Here, is {O}’s accessory holder in use, just as I had envisioned it. Well, it’s not actually quite done, as you see. I’ll tell you more about that in a minute. But the knobs are just perfect, to hang her accessories on. She has some nice pieces, too!
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{O} is such a fun kid to have around. She has such a feminine style, and gets so excited about anything I want to do with her, or her room. She appreciates my creative side, has one of her own, and is as enthusiastic as I am, about any project I brainstorm about, or work on. She loves to work with me, too.
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Hunting for door knobs, has been so fun. I have discovered how unique door knobs can really be.
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The glass ones can be especially fascinating, and beautiful.
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But even this dinged up one has such character. I think it’s brass, underneath that paint. This one, and it’s match, were pretty yellowed, when I brought them home. We just washed them with hot water and soap, and they whitened quite a bit. They still look old and discolored of course, which is why I love them. But…not yellow.
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I really still cannot believe, that I grew up in a house that is close to 100 years old, and I never appreciated it’s history, while I lived there.
I want a second chance!
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Which reminds me. Were you wondering what the 4th hole was for? I’m going to get a door knob from my parent’s house, that I just mentioned, and add it to this piece of art, that I created for {O}’s room. It is like art – don’t you think? My father will be selling the house soon, now that my mother has been gone for 6 years. It’s just taken him a long time, to be ready to let go. I think he’s still working on that, actually. (So am I. ) Anyway, that house is loaded with all of the details that a house of that age does, including more doors and doorways than you can shake a stick at. And thus, door knobs.
That 4th hole will be filled, very soon. I could easily find another door knob in my antique hunting, and I will be getting lots more, anyway. But it’s important to me, that the last one be from my old home, and {O}’s grandparents, for this.
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{O} confiscated the ceramic bunny, that was put aside to go back up in the attic, from our Easter house decorating pile. It looks quite fitting and perfect, in her room. And she found it’s ears, are just the right size for her bracelets.
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And in these photos, have been peeks for you, of another project I have already mentioned I’ll be sharing. That post will be up by Thursday, in The Homestead (Home & Gardens) section of this blog.
So, what did you think of this project? Did you like my idea? Please share your thoughts, in the comments. : ) I love it so much, I get giddy.
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How do you attach the knobs to the board?
Hi Cathy! – Thanks for your visit and question. The way the doorknobs were attached was with a wooden dowel that was fit into the knobs stem, and the other end of the dowel into a pre-drilled hole in the board, the same diameter of the dowel. We put some wood glue in the hole, and on the dowel as well, before we fit them together.
We hope that answers your question!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it LLR!! Great idea! I recently went to New England Demolition in Fall River and almost bought door knobs but they weren’t as inexpensive as I wanted :). I did get some old stuff I’m still trying to figure out what to do with! {O}’s room looks awesome! Love the bead board and the pink! I haven’t been too crafty lately but have a project I want to do as soon as this rain stops! I am joining your party today…yesterday was too busy to sit at the computer~ Great Job!!!!
I tweeted about this party. @iladeedacraft
Thank you, Dee!
I was just at a Craft Store and they were clearancing knobs for $1.00 each. They were rustic type knobs. I didn’t snag them because I had no idea what to do with them. This is perfect! (Now i need to text my sister who works there and make sure they still have them!)
Love this cute idea. Great way to reuse the old door knobs you changed out and get organized in a chic vintage style!
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What a great project! I love anything like this where you rescue and incorporate vintage hardware, etc. for a new purpose! Great job!
I so want to make one of these for myself! This is so cute!!!
What a sweet idea!! I LOVE it!! Thanks for sharing!
I love old door knobs! I pass them by at antique stores not knowing exactly what to do w/ them…but next time I’m buying! I’m featuring this brilliance on next weeks All Things Inspired and I’ll tweet it right now, maybe you’ll pick up a few more friends that will link to your new party! sending love~
xo
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
Yippeeee!! This will be my second time having one of my project’s featured at your place, All Things Inspired, Robin!! I need to get my sidebar a button here! lol. So excited – thanks so much!
That is a great way to orhanize jewellery! I bet your daughter is very happy!
I am having a giveaway on my blog. $27 store credit to get a fabulous organizer from Cmmoca’s handmade shop. Ends 11/5. Just leave a comment to win!
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Very cute idea!
: ) Thanks for the tweets & follow. : )
I love it! And I love that room (what I can see of it)…I had pink on my walls when I was young too. 🙂
You did? Did you have your own room, or share with your sister? {O} does have a cool room. We’re still decorating. : )
These knobs look absolutely perfect together. And I think using one from your parents’ house is a great idea–sentimental AND pretty! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Thanks Erin. : ) I love filling my home with meaningful history, and family pieces. Even just a doorknob! lol
Hey, I meant to tell you I wasn’t able to add your button to my site. I think you might check your code. Thanks for having the party! Always love the cool stuff I find there. Appreciate you stopping by as well!
I sent you an email, asking which code you grabbed, so I can check it. Thanks for the alert. : )
what a clever way to use door knobs and I love that you rescued them from a old salvage place. i really like how they keep your necklaces straight and not thrown all over the place (that is my house) 🙁
This is great. I linked up too.
Thanks for hosting!!!
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Hunting for the door knobs was 1/2 the fun. I love old/antique stuff. This really does work nicely to hang her jewelry. I am sure they will fill up fast. lol
Gorgeous. Really beautiful.
Thank you. 🙂
I Love it! Really perfect.
I love it too. : )