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Sunday, March 4, 2012

Shabby new mail center

I don't know about you, but I seem to have one area in my kitchen that is a "catch-all" for a lot of junk. It is mostly mail junk, but it still seems to accumulate and get out of control really quick. I needed something to help me contain the clutter. The picture below is the corner of the kitchen counter that seems to be a magnet to anything and everything. I can't believe I am showing this-so embarrassing!
I found this mail center piece for $5 at the Youth Ranch awhile back. Some other ladies saw the potential in it but walked away so I quickly grabbed it. It was definitely not pretty but I knew that some day it would be!
Everyone knows that a little white paint can truly transform a piece from trash to treasure. It was such a beautiful day here that I was able to paint this outside and it dried so quick. A little sanding and distressing added the finishing touches to turn it into a shabby mail center.
The three tiers are perfect for keeping mail in order. The little drawer holds pens and other such things. I might even have my husband drill some holes in the back to make it into a charging center for our phones. A little organization definitely makes the kitchen look cleaner and makes me feel a lot better too!
I may add some sort of graphic to it. I may add bread dough roses to it. I may add a crystal knob to the drawer. I may leave it just how it is now. No matter what I do or don't do to it, it will definitely help me and my kitchen stay more organized!



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29 comments:

  1. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMarch 4, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    What a transformation, Trisha! This piece turned out beautifully! Thanks for stopping by my photo album post!

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  2. UnknownMarch 4, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    I LOVE what you dis with this!!! I have a similar clutter place so this is a great idea! :D

    Hugs,

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  3. Jenny's HeartMarch 5, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    I have a similar clutter issue! This is a great solution :)
    Love it!

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  4. chateau chicMarch 5, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    Your organizational piece turned out so fresh and cute. I'm always on the lookout for interesting pieces to corral the clutter.
    I'm your newest follower and would love if you'd stop by and follow me on GFC.
    Mary Alice

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 5, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Nice transformation, Trisha! It definitely had potential in its before state. I keep seeing one at the local antique and flea mart {smaller than yours} and I guess no one is seeng the potential in it. I just can't figure out where I'd put it or I'd buy it for the $5.00!

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  6. Anita Rowe StaffordMarch 5, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    This is a very nice way to organize all those pieces of mail! You did a wonderful job on the redo, very pretty!

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  7. Cottage and BroomeMarch 5, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Love your new little mail center, it came out great. It was a great thrift find and redo. I am your newest follower hope you will stop by, would love to have you as a follower, Laura - Cottage and Broome

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  8. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicMarch 5, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    Love what you have done with this mail center. Perfectly distressed and painted.
    I am newly following you linky and google visiting from CHS!

    ~Shanon

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  9. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesMarch 5, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Trisha, thank you for sharing your pretty mail organizer at the party. I need one of those to tidy up my clutter. Thanks again and hope you will come next week.--- Shannon

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  10. SuzanneMarch 6, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    Trisha, you shabby little mail center is adorable! I need this too. My kitchen could be so clean but you never know it from the stacks of junk scattered all over it! Makes me want to go thrifting today to find my own solutuion:)
    XOXO
    Suzanne

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  11. AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    How cute. Great job.

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  12. Ivy and ElephantsMarch 6, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    I wish to be clutter free! This is such a cute solution. It looks great painted white.
    Thanks for your visit and sweet comment.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  13. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Hi Trisha,

    Lovely white mail center, I think everyone should have one too!
    Thank you dearly for stopping by my blog and becoming a follower...so nice of you.
    kindredly, Lynnie

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  14. DonnaMarch 6, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    What a great transformation, Trisha! It looks so much happier now:) I can totally see this with a pretty glass crystal knob!

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  15. Rebecca NelsonMarch 7, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    Super fabulous transformation! You KNOW I love it!

    xoRebecca

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  16. Marie Lost Bird StudioMarch 7, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    It came out beautifully!!Love it.
    XO Marie

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  17. LibbieMarch 7, 2012 at 10:03 PM

    I totally did the same thing a few years ago but WOW! Mine is not even half as cute as yours! I am getting all jealous! My problem is once it goes in there....I never look at it again :)

    Really way too cute!!!

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  18. Red Rose AlleyMarch 8, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    Wow Trisha, you saw something that needed some transforming, and you got creative and started your magic. It looks so pretty now with the white. Yes, I would put a decal or something on the front of it. I always get inspired when I see how projects turn out like this. Thank you.
    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  19. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    I bought the same mail boxes with the same intent to redo. Only you did it and I'm still thinking about it.

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  20. Audra MarieMarch 9, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    That is adorable, and I love the idea of a crystal knob. :)

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  21. DoniMarch 9, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Oh that's really cute! I like the crystal knob idea too...whatever glitters!! Thanks so much for linking up with Pearls and Lace Thursday this week! It's so nice to have you visit!
    Blessings, Doni

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  22. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Hi Trisha, hope you are having a great weekend. Just wanted you to know I included this post in my Saturday Picks today. Congrats on your feature! There is a button on my blog for a feature page or your sidebar if you are interested. I'd love to see you at the party again soon!

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  23. MimiMarch 10, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Love the new mail center. I picked up one of these and I'm not even using it. thanks for the reminder.

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  24. Ivy and ElephantsMarch 10, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Thanks so much for linking. I saw that I wasn't a follower?! But I fixed that right away. (smile)
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  25. imsteelefullofscrapMarch 11, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    It turned out beautiful I am a newbie here from Ohio that just found you

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  26. Barbara NeubeckMarch 11, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Hi Tricia,
    Love the transformation you created. It looks so good on your bench and whatever you decide to do to decorate it wil be lovely. I would definately add a crystal knob on the drawer...perfect.
    God Bless
    Barb from Australia

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  27. The Charm of HomeMarch 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  28. Gloria WestermanMarch 15, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Oh I need one of these....love it...

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  29. Herballistic GardenMarch 28, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    I love this mail center! It's so pretty with the wee drawer in front!
    Great job! Following you on Linky Followers now...xo wendy

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