Our favorite used book store,
Ed McKay was selling some of their old Canada Dry crates that they've used as storage. I nabbed some using our store credit with hopes to create something like these beautiful storage units.
Considering the likelihood of us moving, I didn't want to get the wall o'crates look going and then have to abandon it or leave 90,000 holes in the wall. I limited myself to six crates. Finding six that were in pretty solid condition was enough of a challenge.
Bigbad and I solicited the help of Bigbad Dad to help give support and structure to our crate tower. We sanded the metal edges down that had been painted with author names and used screws to attach the crates together for a shelf/nightstand/storage thing.
The little details are wonderfully vintage and charming to me (chipped paint, weathered patina, old logos), but I especially love that when we do move we'll have a bit of one of our favorite Raleigh places with us.
I link up to
these parties (including
Inspiration Gallery and
Dog Days of Winter) and:
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19 comments so far. What are your thoughts?
I've seen this on Pinterest too, and have always loved the look of it, but just don't know where to go about finding the crates!
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This is fabulous! Thank you for giving our crates a good home. :->
Fantastic! I love old crates and I'm currently putting a few to use in my master bedroom makeover! I really love that they will have sentimental value when you do move!
awe this is so cute! I have the same thing going on in my bedroom and one in the kitchen! I love the rusticness of them!!
so much loving this. Not only because I love used book stores, but also old crates... So wonderful!
The vintage crates are so rustic and so useful. I keep several around the house for storage. You were lucky to score these.
This looks great! I love the rustic look! Huge score!
Jenna @ http://rainonatinroof.com
Great decorating idea!
I love soda crates! But I don't really have anything in mine but some driftwood. Good job ;) I'm a new follower!
Like this very much, you did a great job. andi
I love this!! I'm always on the hunt for crates. Thanks for linking up @ Thrifty Thursdays!
L-O-V-E this!! Thanks for sharing ;)
~Brenda ChattingOverChocolate.blogspot.com
ooo I love....and want...specially cause it says Canada dry...thanks for dropping by....miss ya..xo
What a fabulous find! I would have taken all of them! I love how you styled everything, it's perfect. Thank you so much for linking up to the Inspiration Gallery :)
That is so cute!! What a fun way to display stuff! I am stopping over from shine on fridays! I have a link party going on right now and would love for you to share this and anything else you would like!
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Jill
I NEED to find some of these crates! I'm so inspired!
So glad I came across your blog! I love this! I'm in the Raleigh area too :).
Love the vintage crates. Fabulous find. I would love to try some of those inspiration photos too.
Ruth
I've sent this idea to a few folks, but if you are looking for wooden crates, try wine stores. I don't see them at the farmer's market much, but you may try there too. I would not buy them at the flea market (at least my flea market has these price inflated to $20 a piece...ridiculous).
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