Hi, it’s Jackie here from Teal & Lime.  Sometimes I am not sure if it is a blessing or a curse, but as a DIYer, I can rarely see something for what it is.  I see a cool rug and think ottoman.  I see a wastebasket and think pendant light.  I see tablecloth and think slipcovers.

You see, my brain is always analyzing something for what it could be, not what it is.  I suppose, for someone who likes to DIY, it is a blessing.  This ability to think outside the box has helped me personalize my home and save a lot of money in the process.

My latest victims were these driftwood chargers from World Market.  I loved the light, almost gray-washed wood.  But, let’s be honest, I rarely set the table, let alone use chargers.  Just trying to keep it real.  So naturally, my mind starts to wander and think of alternative uses for the chargers.

Then, comes the lightbulb moment.  That moment when you realize just what to do and can’t wait to get started.

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