Wednesday, May 16, 2012

On Purpose

Repurposing one item and transforming it into something more functional and wayyyyy cooler is – sadly – one of my greatest thrills in life. And the following may be my greatest re-creation yet.
I will give a virtual high-five to the reader who guesses what these printed rabbit fur pillows once were.

…Or, I can just tell you. Once upon a time, those pillows were actually a vintage fur coat. Though the coat was delicate (and by that I mean the lining was attached to the seams like patches of psoriasis) and a little too big (and by that I mean I was a gold tooth away from being a pimp), I loved the print, and knew that one day this piece would come in handy. A couple years later, in a stroke of genius, I realized that its greater purpose was to become an unconventional piece of furniture. And, viola! Stylin' pillows.

Now, if I can only figure out what to do with the sleeves of the coat… leg warmers, anyone?

A belt as a necklace? A headband as a bracelet? What accessory item have you repurposed?

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