Don’t you just {love} a good upcycle? Do you have anything that you’ve recently upcycled? Some pieces are super functional in one regard — but you have to think a little outside the box to see all of the other functional uses. I’m always strolling through stores wondering what I could use this item for or how I could upcycle a particular piece to meet a need I might have. It drives some of my family crazy, but I guess it’s those creative juices flowing.
So, a month or so ago I was visiting one of my favorite stores: World Market. I could spend hours strolling through this store! I always enjoy their kitchen area, seeing all the fun gadgets and utensils. I get excited just thinking about it {giggle}. Anywho, I saw this White Wire Dish Rack that had an antique finish and thought, “Love! How could I put this to good use outside the kitchen?” It then dawned on me that it would make a great shipping station for my shop! So, guess what? I bought it! And made it into my very own slice of shipping station heaven.
Oh yes I did! ….and I absolutely adore it! It’s so super cute and functional. The minute I set my eyes on it I knew I had to have it and couldn’t wait to put it to good use. It went from dish rack to shipping station!
Pretty fun, right? I already had all of my shipping goodies hanging out on the desk in a very scattered, unorganized manner. So, this added some sweet organization. I even had the dowel on hand to place where the mugs would hang to dry. It was thee perfect spot for storing some of the fabulous washi tape I like to use on the packages. On the others I hang some of the kraft tags I use for embellishments.
What do you think? Upcycle success?
All for the low cost of: $19.99
I just {love} it! Be inspired!
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TidyMom says
02/25/2013 at 7:41 amwhat a great idea! I think I NEED a shipping station! lol
Pat says
02/25/2013 at 7:48 amcute!
Man…I was wishing I had a shipping station the other day. Now, I’m on the look out for something…you’ve inspired me, to go forth and ship! LOL…
Tonya@mycozylittlefarmhouse says
02/25/2013 at 9:55 amAt first look I would not know it had been a dish rack. Very cute!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
02/25/2013 at 9:57 amThat is an awesome idea! It is so cute but so functional!
Trish @ Uncommon says
02/25/2013 at 11:43 amYou think of everything girl! I love it! Hope you are doing well!
Take care,
Trish
Angelina says
02/25/2013 at 3:59 pmTotally, Upcycle Success!!! Adorable and Love it!! 🙂
xo
Angelina
Debbie says
02/25/2013 at 4:24 pmI love it too, Kelly! Great idea, and what a cool dish rack. I’ve never seen them like that before. It sure looks organized now.
Debbie 🙂
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
02/25/2013 at 6:16 pmAMAZING upcycle, Kelly! My favorite party is the washi tape holder! So so awesome!
sandy says
02/25/2013 at 6:22 pmlove the idea!!!
Luisa says
02/25/2013 at 6:47 pmwow!! very creative!
Alyson @Vintage Sunshine says
02/26/2013 at 9:05 amI NEED one of these. What a great idea. I might have to copy you soon.
Amanda says
02/26/2013 at 9:59 amWOW!! That is SOOOOO cool! You are smart!
Zakka Life says
02/26/2013 at 2:37 pmLove this! My favorite part is the dowel for the washi tape.
April says
02/27/2013 at 8:12 pmAwesome idea! I love World Market too-I need to go see if they have any of these at ours.
Jen Goode says
02/28/2013 at 9:53 amWhat a fabulous idea! Now you’ve got me planning a trip to World Market – love it! Thanks for sharing.
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
03/01/2013 at 8:54 amSaving this! haha, I’m so making one of these for my office!
Amanda says
03/03/2013 at 8:24 amSuch a smart idea!
World Market says
04/20/2013 at 10:19 amHi Kelly, it was great meeting you at the Snap conference. We wanted to share this great DIY project with our Pinterest followers and pinned it on our Inspiration by Members board. You can check it out here: http://pinterest.com/pin/248331366925612846/
World Market says
04/30/2013 at 7:14 pmGreat news! We are sharing this wonderful DIY project on our Social Media pages tomorrow. Don’t forget to swing by our Facebook and Twitter pages to check it out.
Thanks!
World Market
Janel@NellieBellie says
08/06/2013 at 8:35 amLove this! What a great repurpose…and it looks so sweet!
Kelly Rowe says
08/06/2013 at 9:23 amThanks so much, Janel! I love how functional this little beauty is. xo
Jescylin says
05/06/2015 at 1:33 pmIf you ever want to sell this mail station I would LOVE to purchase it! I can’t find it anywhere and it’s absolutely adorable. I need it in my life =) LOL Great blog!!
pamela gibbons says
05/06/2015 at 9:22 pmSuch an awesome project, would work for scrapbooking. Would also work as a card & bill station as well.
Kelly Rowe says
05/07/2015 at 6:45 amThanks so much Pamela! This piece is definately multi-functional. 🙂 Appreciate you stopping by. Have a great day! xo.
caryna says
09/01/2015 at 10:09 amThat is an awesome idea! It is so cute but so functional!
caryna says
09/03/2015 at 11:16 amNice job!, Saving this! haha… I’m so making one of these for my office!
Katilyn says
11/01/2016 at 12:45 pmWhat a great idea! Your shipping station is adorable and functional! Up-cycling always feels great.