July 14, 2016
iPhone Charging Station
Crafts
Hey friends, our Decor Enthusiast Style team is back this month with thrifty decor ideas. I’ve got the cutest idea to share, a vintage find that’s now an iPhone charging station. 
I’ve had this cute dachshund in my thrifty stash for a while. I thought it was about time to give it a makeover. I refreshed it with Valspar Milk Glass spray paint, now it’s sporting a fresh new look and has a new job as an iPhone charging station. 
I am a dog lover and while Murphy is not a dachshund, she totally understands my obsession with all things dogs. My friend Jeanie actually found this lovely, I can’t remember if it was discovered at a yard sale or thrift store. Either way, it’s a winner! 
It’s just been hanging out looking for something to do, I am so happy that it has 2 holes in the bottom, so I can slip my charging cord in. In it’s former life, back in the sixties, it held a wallet and change. You know me, there’s no way Mr. Refresh was going to get this cutie ;) 
I used milk glass on a few spaghetti jars and it worked perfect, so I just had to try it on Rover. 
Cute from the front and from the back! 
It looks perfect sitting in the living room on the bookcase. 
Don’t under estimate the power of spray paint or dachshunds ;) Now let’s see what my fabulous blogger friends are sharing today: Restoration Redoux Our Southern Home Confessions of A Serial Do -It- Yourselfer Refresh Restyle (me) Duke Manor Farm Artsy Chicks Rule 
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14 Comments
ArchiveThis is so stinkin cute, Debbie! I would have snatched that up too. :)
totally love that idea. hope murphy doesn't get too jealous.
I love it, so cute!!!
My dad had this on his nightstand for years! His watch went on the tail. Wish I had it now so I could paint it!
I love it!!! I need to try that paint!!!
It should've left original ......
In it's original state, I believe this was a planter! :) I love the new purpose Debbie! It looks fabulous!
gail
pinning!
Thanks Gail, I thought it was a planter to and then I did some research. It had info on the bottom, can you believe it was for wallets, change and watch holding ;)
Hi, how large were the holes in the bottom? I have a small vintage planter & would like to try this, but I think I will have to drill larger holes. Thanks! Love yours!
Hi Pam, the holes are larger than the small end of the home charger. Share yours on our Facebook page :)
This is a McCoy pottery piece and it was used as a caddie for loose change, a man's wallet, keys, etc. I have two of them. I can't bring myself to paint them but the one you did is precious and looks amazing in your home.