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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Lemons to Lemonade

What's It Wednesday #30

I love checking out other blogs for ideas and inspiration. On one such trip to “Le Petit Cabinet de Curiosites”, she showed a gorgeous old oil and vinegar cruet that she was selling. It was pretty, but I didn’t really “need it”, until… she said, ‘I use them in the bathroom for shampoo and conditioner’. LIGHTBULB!!! I suddenly needed it in the worst way! Sadly, it was already sold, and I was broken hearted. So I hopped on eBay and searched for weeks, but couldn't find one with that tarnished and ornate look I was seeking. Finally, my heart skipped a beat, there it was, an exact match, except… it only had one bottle L. I bought it anyway, hoping to find another bottle to match. After several failed attempts, I knew it would probably never happen, so I started thinking outside the box.

LIGHTBULB!!! Mouthwash in the bottle, a pretty etched glass, and use the stopper holder ring to hold the toothbrush. “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”.
Hugs,

Patti


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67 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    You are just too clever! What an inspired idea, and what a gorgeous piece.

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  2. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaJune 20, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    Lovely! It's such a great idea :)
    Thanks for hosting... lovely features too! Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

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  3. Scrappy Pink CornerJune 20, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    That is so clever. I love it, love how you have thought out side the box. Enjoy your new gadget.
    ANA

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  4. KarenJune 20, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    I cant think of a prettier way to store mouthwash,that is a gorgeous piece. Great features as always. Thanks for hosting!

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  5. NanaDianaJune 20, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    What a great way to use that piece...and who knows? When you least expect it you might run across a matching glass insert.

    Great features today, too. Blessings- xoDiana

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  6. allisamazingJune 20, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    What a wonderful idea! It looks amazing :)

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  7. A Bit of the BlarneyJune 20, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Love to visit here. You have such clever ideas!!! Wishing you well! Cathy

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  8. AnneJune 20, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    What a great idea!You were inspired by someone (as we all are)and took it up a notch!What a great idea.I love it as a tooth brush cup holder.
    (((Hugs)))
    Anne

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  9. Pat@Life At Lydias HouseJune 20, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Another delightful adaptation! I always enjoy seeing your treasures!

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  10. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJune 20, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    What a great ideal and so pretty too.
    Hugs~~~ Daphne

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  11. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJune 20, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    What a clever idea! It's beautiful and useful too. You really know how to make lemonade out of lemons.

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  12. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorJune 20, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    What a beautiful way to store mouthwash on your counter, "necessity is the mother of invention":)Love the ornate details. Thanks for featuring my succulent garden. I'm so flattered! Hope you are having a wonderful week!Hugs,Poppy

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  13. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorJune 20, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    What a beautiful way to store mouthwash on your counter, "necessity is the mother of invention":)Love the ornate details. Thanks for featuring my succulent garden. I'm so flattered! Hope you are having a wonderful week!Hugs,Poppy

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  14. Cindy AdkinsJune 20, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Great idea...and beautiful! Thanks for hosting!
    Cindy

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  15. Riki SchumacherJune 20, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I love your tarnished cruet idea! Use them in the bathroom, might have to borrow that. Love your blog, just lovely. Great to meet you, Riki

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  16. SUSAN HEMANNJune 20, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    There is a company called Victorian Papers (catalog) that sells silver handled make-up brushes and they have beautiful toothbrushes. Just what you need for your set.

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  17. Kameel huise tussen sporeJune 20, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Love your story with the wonderful lemon that turned into lemonade.

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  18. My Shabby Streamside StudioJune 20, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Definitely should submit that bathroom caddy tip to a magazine!

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  19. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 20, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Great idea Patti. I love it. I agree, lemonade is much sweeter than lemons. Great features and thanks for letting us share each week.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  20. GenevaJune 20, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    That's a wonderful idea... I really hate my mouthwash bottle and do my best to hide it ... but your idea is a wonderful solution! Love it!
    Blessings!
    Geneva

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  21. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 20, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my necklaces this week. Always enjoy your party!!

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  22. melissa @ daisymaebelle.comJune 20, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my chalkboard! You made my day! I am back linking up again this week!

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  23. Lee Caroline - A World of InspirationJune 20, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Hi, I tried to link up a lovely makeover for you today but it kept telling me I did not have a link back, which I have and checked twice?

    I will try again later :)

    Lee

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  24. Sonny GJune 20, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    love your glass container. so pretty.

    I liked up my porch..

    thanks for hosting
    Sonny

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  25. Linda @ Life and LindaJune 20, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Such great containers and so pretty. Great idea with the mouthwash. Good luck finding the missing piece.

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  26. Grammy GoodwillJune 20, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    Good for you for coming up with another way to use this. It's beautiful.

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  27. RhissannaJune 20, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    Now you need those clear acrylic toothbrushes! What a lovely, useful idea. Why shouldn't our bathrooms be pretty? I'm going to keep a look out for something like this. I love the idea of mouthwash in a pretty decanter, not some huge plastic bottle.

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  28. KarenaJune 20, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Very creative Patti!! Always so much inspiration to be found here!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena
    2012 Artists Series

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  29. GailJune 20, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    What a great idea Patti! Great features this week and thanks for hosting, Gail

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  30. Cottage and BroomeJune 20, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Thanks for hosting, you guys always find the best things, Laura

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  31. La Vie QuotidienneJune 20, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    How nice this is. And a big thank you for featuring Le Bistro...I am very flattered!

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  32. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRJune 20, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    What a lovely way to display your essentials! This is just beautiful! Thanks so much for hosting this great party each week!

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  33. AnonymousJune 20, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    I'm number 36 on the linky list....thanks for the reminder email!



    Ciao Bella
    Creative Carmelina

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  34. Liz @ Quirky VistasJune 20, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Sometimes stepping away from something is just the thing to coming up with a solution. Great inspiration to see what you did with this piece. Thank you for sharing so many great blogs and providing us a place to link up.
    Liz

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  35. Glenda/MidSouthJune 20, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    My first time to join in, so if my post is not appropriate just let me know. Thanks bunches for hosting.
    Great idea for the cruet set - pretty way to dress up the bathroom.

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  36. Doll in the Looking GlassJune 20, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    You certainly are so resourceful. Such an elegant touch for your bathroom.

    Thanks for hosting the linky party.
    Debra

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  37. BabsJune 20, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    Your mouthwash "cruet" is gorgeous. I've been looking for a pretty container for mouthwash and you've inspired me to think outside of the box. Thanks for the inspiration and for the party reminder, and for hosting.
    ~Babs

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  38. TracyJune 20, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Gorgeous! I just love old silver pieces, and how wonderful that you found a new function for this. I admire that both you and Paula take the time to "live beautifully", it's inspiring.

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  39. The Charm of HomeJune 20, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    Thank you for hosting!
    Sherry

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  40. Heirloom treasuresJune 20, 2012 at 11:23 PM

    I love old silver with patina. Your find is lovely, especially the way you found a use for it. Now I want one. :)

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  41. Antiques And TeacupsJune 20, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    What a great idea! That is so cool! I'm late again...but am always so glad to come and see the wonderful things everyone always posts. Thanks so much for hosting!
    Ruth

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  42. Shingle CottageJune 21, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    What a beautiful idea,it looks so decadent x

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  43. Miss KittyJune 21, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Girl, you are so good at thinking outside of the box! Your pretty cruet set now being a more usable item for your mouthwash and toothbrush...great idea. Thanks, Patti, for featuring my DIY chandy...that is such an honor for me!

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  44. Johanna GehrleinJune 21, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    Hello Patti and Paula,
    oh whow, what a luxury bathset makes this oil and vinegar set. ou are ingenious. Love that look. Thank you for sharing this and all the other inspirations and for the sweet comment on my last post. What is Wednesday is a great party.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  45. Connie@shabbyforsureJune 21, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Hi, Love your bathroom set. Thanks for hosting the party. Sorry I couldn't get the party button to work...Connie

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  46. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    This is Perfect! such a great and stylish idea!
    New follower from the Blog Hop
    -Buffi
    My Wonderfully Dysfunctional Blog

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  47. Castles Crowns and CottagesJune 21, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    PATTI!!!!!! WAIT...before I go on, I just want to tell you that I TOO found a set like this and I USE THEM FOR GLITTER!!!!!! They look great in my workshop!

    I think this is a wise thing to do, to suggest what people can do with the product. I have GOT to get used to thinking that way!! I am so creative, but I have not figured out a way to sell my "NOT NECESSARY" items like my paper shoes!

    ANYHOOOO....how lovely to see you my dear! So you are teaching summer school? I have taken my time away from even tutoring in French. I was asked to do so, but I need a lot of inspirational time to think.

    I WISH YOU A WONDERFUL REST and then a successful time in school! BISOUS, Anita

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  48. Tammy at Tammy Loves DishesJune 21, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    I love it when clever people share their ideas to repurpose lovely treasures! Thank you for sharing!!

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  49. JanetJune 22, 2012 at 12:57 AM

    Thanks for hosting such a fun party! I saw one of those cruets recently at a yard sale and I so wish I would have grabbed it up now after seeing how you are using yours! Great idea!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  50. Donata @ DK's Craft CafeJune 22, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Now that's one sweet lemonade!
    I love the idea and nothing seems to be missing there any more :)
    Thank you so much for hosting and the reminder.
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  51. AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    You are so absolutely clever and this is a great idea. You have the most glorious treasures!
    Thanks so much for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  52. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 22, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    I love your creation! I get so many ideas on the blogs I visit! We are surrounded by so many talented ladies...like you, my friend! Happy summer!

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  53. The Polka Dot ClosetJune 22, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    What an adorable idea! Who know's you might find the missing piece yet!

    Carol

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  54. GinaJune 22, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Oh that is so pretty and I love that you made it your own!

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  55. JuneJune 22, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Just to be able to see that on your counter every morning would be a joy Patti! I love it! You are so, so clever.
    hugs from me...

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  56. The White Pear TreeJune 23, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Very inspiring! I may steal this idea! Hate seeing that ugly mouthwash bottle on the counter.

    Thank you for being my latest follower and inviting me to link up to your party.

    Have a lovely week-end!!

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  57. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageJune 23, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    That is a very cute and creative idea. I should try and link up again soon. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your nice comment. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  58. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveJune 23, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! :)

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  59. Julie MarieJune 24, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Hi Patti... what a gorgeous cruet set!... and how smart of you to use it in your bathroom with mouthwash and toothpaste... you always amaze me with your beautiful finds and how you display them!... hope you are enjoying a lovely Summer!... much love, xoxo Julie Marie (Hello Paula!)

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  60. A Fanciful LifeJune 24, 2012 at 6:51 PM

    Hi Patti,

    Thanks so much for visiting my blog today - so nice to meet you! I especially love the photo of the decorated keys you posted - very beautiful! I read where you used Karen Valentine's ebook to create your blog. I have that too - it's full of really good info that helped me make some changes to mine also. Her Where Bloggers Create blog party is coming up soon. If you are participating, I'll look for yours!

    Sharon :-)

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  61. blossoms vintage chicJune 25, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Thank you so much for your kind words and for stopping by!
    I'm in love with the beautiful piece you featured...what a fabulous idea!! Hoping to come across something wonderful to put my mouthwash in...thank you for always inspiring!
    have a beautiful week!
    xx
    Debbie

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  62. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️June 25, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Very clever idea! I love thinking outside the box. It's a beautiful piece.

    Dee

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  63. TinaJune 26, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    What a great idea!! I love it when a vintage piece is used in an unexpected way. Makes brushing your teeth more elegant.
    Wonderful features this week and every week.

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  64. DiannJune 27, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    This is a gorgeous piece! And I love the thought of using it in the bathroom! Perfect! thank you for sharing with us at TTF and I hope you are having a fantastic day!

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