Ali Kay & Her Creative Endeavors...

Finding unique, creative and, most importantly, CHEAP ways to cook meals, fix stuff, dress myself and decorate the world around me is what I live for. I believe that almost everything can be re-purposed, re-touched, or re-done with a little bit of t.l.c. and a personal touch! I'm not saying that all of these ideas are uniquely mine, but I do enjoy them, regardless, and love sharing them with you!

Friday, October 1, 2010

Invest in: Spray Paint

One of the millions of things that I never would have realized if it weren't for my dad is how easy it is to personalize stuff with a can of spray paint! Not to mention, it's super cheap!!

I suggest investing in 3-4 cans of spray paint in colors that are in your decorating scheme.  Trust me, when you find an item at a thrift or vintage store that is of great design but maybe dull (or worse, day glo!) colors, a coat or two of spray paint will give it a whole new life...and you can change the color as often as you like!

Here are just a few of the things I have taken the spray can to:  footstools, baskets, frames, patio table, lamp bases, empty coffee cans, dresser handles and knobs, and random Goodwill knick-knacks.  I've included a few pictures below.

Trust me: buy some spray paint!  Just wear gloves when you use it and cover your workspace... and never use it indoors!

Love,
Ali Kay





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