One of my favorite things is to reinvent old furniture.... I scour garage sales, thrift stores, flea markets, craigslist and antique stores in search of a piece that "speaks to me." I look for dove tailed drawers, solid wood, detailing, uniqueness, and as a sleep d
I cannot take any credit for this project at all, but I had to share it. My husband spent so much time and energy tuning this into somethin...
While I was perusing Pinterest researching at our local library for this post I realized how badly I need a card catalog. I was so mista...
-Contributed by Emily Gainer Library research has changed dramatically since 1983. Or has it? I pondered this question while looking at books to add to the CHP collection. I discovered this book: Library Use: A Handbook for Psychology by Jeffrey G. Reed and Pam M. Baxter (1983), donated by Francis Graham. The recommendations in this…
"This amazing antique card catalog has been completely refinished and repurposed into the most incredible bar or entryway console. It features a custom built white oak quarter sawn top and white oak base. The piece is custom finished using General Finishes Light Brown Dye and Espresso Water-based Stains and topped with a High Performance Satin for the most beautiful
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Sometime last year, I went on this frenzy of looking for a used card catalog that I could make beautiful. In my mind, I thought that a nice big card catalog would be the perfect
Unleash the vintage charm in your organization with these stunning card catalog cards! These classic cards offer a timeless and sophisticated touch to your home or office. Perfect for organizing your book collection, recipes, or any other personal treasures, they are an ideal way to add a touch of nostalgia to your desk or decor. Get ready to step back in time with these beautiful card catalog cards, the perfect addition to any vintage, shabby chic, or rustic-themed home or office.
Notice the rose city has rose carpeting on the floor and still has a crazy old card catalog at their library! There are roses on practically everything in this town.
After sitting in our garage for over a year, an old piece of a library becomes my repurposed card catalog - stop by and see how we did it!
Vintage library card catalog makeover via DIYontheCheap.com.
When I was trying to learn new bindings I made these little books out of old cards from library card catalogs.
This is a DIY crime scene. If you are sensitive to graphic images consider yourself warned. Last year when I was gearing up for The Hoard Sale I found a listing on Craigslist for 2
Hey everyone! I want to share with you how you can turn these cute vintage metal card catalogs into funky little end tables. I first bought this card catalog thinking, I’d have a project for it somewhere in mind, but it...Read More
"Card Catalog" Storage Boxes: I found a shelf with boxes at a flea market for $100. It looks like a card catalog but is just a shelf with boxes on it. The boxes are smaller at the top and longer as you move down. The boxes are labeled with numbers and labels like Fantasy, True C…
I'm totally in love with card catalog home decor and it's my new mission in life to find one. I've seen some pretty killer DIY'd ones, but there's just something about an original and all the history it has. In the mean time, I'm just going to swoon over some of these beauts floating around
Amanda Jones Furniture. 2,952 likes · 2 talking about this. If you would like an estimate on having your furniture painted, please send me a message.
Do you love the look of card catalog cabinets but hate how impractical the storage is? So did Michelle and her husband Nate of the blog Decor and the Dog (dog Ike pictured above!). So they designed a cabinet that would offer more storage flexibility but give the look of a faux card catalog cabinet. And they’ve shared the instructions on how to make your own!
