Add Some Architecture

Hello friends, it's my favorite time of year again.

No, not spring, althought that sounds nice, we had FROST on the ground just yesterday.

I'm talking about FLEA MARKET SEASON. 

It may be flea market season all year round where you live, and if it is I'm insanely jealous, but here in Ohio we have limited access to other people's JUNK. 

One of my favorite things to shop for at flea markets is ARCHITECTURAL elements for my home.  I live in a fairly new house, built in 2000, and other than a little crown moulding, there's not much interesting architecture.  I know that some of you live in gorgeous homes built in eras when corbels and fancy mantels were common place, but the rest of us like to add just a few of those elements to our sometimes plain tract house decor. 

THAT'S where flea markets come to save the day.  Architectural elements are fairly easy to find, and though some may consider them TRASH, they become instant TREASURES in your home.

Check these out from Better Homes and Gardens

Old mantels are some of my favorite pieces.  Fake yourself a fireplace, or use one as a headboard.

Oh my, what a fabulous way to add texture to a plain bathroom.  That paneling on the tub is just divine.  Love the chippy vanity too, by the way.

Love ceiling medallions?  Old sheet music and a beautifully detailed frame make for a gorgeous ceiling.

Shutters are another fave.  Prop them on your mantel, hang them on the wall and use them to organize small papers.  See?  Architectural salvage can even be practical.

Not a flea marketeer?  Check out your local Habitat Restore, or an architectural salvage store for fabulous finds.

Have a great day everyone, and link up those projects!  Thanks so much to everyone that parties with us every Tuesday.  I visit as many of you as I can, and your creativity astounds me!

Trash to Treasure Tuesday Participants

1. Clean Mama - Covered Containers 2. NO-SEW Bow TUTORIAL 3. Coral Monogram Display 4. Wine Glass Shutter Project 5. Antler Bottle Stoppers 6. Rush Seat Makeover Tutorial 7. Dog Sihouettes 8. Vanity Makeover 9. Teacher's gift 10. A Spindle Lamp Revamp...Jane @ FF 11. Reinvented Vintage Dress 12. Bargains 13. Clay Pot Make over 14. Ecclectic Entry @ Perfectly Imperfect GIVEAWAY ENDS AT 10 15. Accidental Art A G-way 16. Ornate Frame to Bulletin board 17. Handmade Pincushions Giveaway 18. use those 'dust-collecting' pictures 19. Super Easy Child's Apron 20. Captain Awesome Sign 21. Loving Yellow @ junkblossoms 22. CHAIRS! Before & After 23. PB inspired memo board 24. Please Knock... 25. Sunny' Life in Rehab 26. Sunny' Life in Rehab 27. Yard Sale Season! @ la maison LaFortune 28. DIY fab ribbon wreath! 29. Kara (DIY Desk Refinishing) 30. DIY Antique a Mirror! 31. Old Window Greenhouse @ Sparta Savings 32. DIY Grain Sack Bench 33. Spice Rack @ Airstream Memories 34. Entry Table makeover 35. THE COUNTRY CHIC COTTAGE Cedar Monogram 36. iPod Cosy -- VERY CUTE!! 37. Personal Accessories with Recycled Materials 38. Straw Wreath Repurpose 39. Guess The Car Giveaway!! 40. Labor Of Love @ One Life Many Journeys 41. DIY Plans:Bistro Table & Stools 42. Gift of Relaxation @ SWEET CHARLI 43. numbered crate FREE box find!!! 44. Chunky Candle Makeover 45. Mother's Day Gift 46. dresser makeover 47. Patti 48. The FRAME GAME 49. Summer Wreath 50. Organize and Decorate (shutters) 51. Art Holder 52. Dresser Before and After 53. Book Purse 54. Stamped Little Birdie Shirt 55. 34 Cent Chic DIY Necklace 56. Melissa@The Southern Door 57. Bench Make Over @ Remodelaholic 58. 2nd Hand Planter @ Rob's World 59. DIY Produce Bags @ Rob's World 60. Decals on Canvas

61. Kim's Spring Living Room 62. $5 Table Make-over @ My Dear Trash 63. The Answer Is Chocolate 64. Quickie Coastal Project 65. Hairbow Tutorial 66. Fireplace pt 2 67. Polly 68. Amazing Chair Face Lift 69. Goodwill night stand rehab 70. Picture Perfect Barn Stars 71. DIY Flowered Party Lights 72. DIY Cheese Dome 73. Ribbon Organizer 74. custom cork board 75. ampersand pillow $ giveaway!! 76. Pencil & note holer 77. shelf makeover! 78. Denim Fabric Flowers 79. Zipper Ruffle Pillow @ Love Stitched 80. ~Posts for Hanging Your Mason Jars~ 81. ENHANCED WASTEBASKET -a little bit of everything 82. Key Fob Tut 83. Persnickety Peacock Garden Markers 84. Sassy 'Dress Shirt' @ Potholes and Pantyhose 85. Onita 86. Fabric Covered Push Pins 87. Thrift store tray make over 88. Insulated lunch bag 89. $1 Seashell Display Box-Tutorial 90. Melissa 91. Melissa (Birdie Makeover) 92. Fun Canvas Re-do 93. My $5.00 garage sale find 94. A Day of Doing Projects 95. Kitchen Redo: $200 Budget Pt. 4 Painting Trim 96. Our Guest Room Re-Do @ House of Grace 97. Metal Plant Markers @ childmade 98. Cierra 99. Cake Tray Redo 100. easy FIRE stand from dollar store 101. Little Lamp Love @ Meet Virginia!! 102. Barbie clothes 103. Salt & Pepper Grinder Reinvented 104. Cheap crackle finish with Elmer's glue 105. Tonya @lovinthemoments 106. Settee @ la maison LaFortune 107. corrugated cardboard wall decor 108. dropcloth drapes 109. Faux Finish China Cabinet 110. tatertots & jello {SAUCEPAN BIRDHOUSES} 111. Trash 2 Treasure- End Table Before & After 112. Mossy Balls @ the Rouse House 113. Prettydarncute 114. big diy S and A from cardboard 115. kids gathered shirt tutorial 116. glass cake stand tutorial 117. ruffled shirt tutorial 118. Tomato Cage Mirror 119. Laurie Downey

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