new life for old jewelry boxes

Old jewelry boxes are a common find around the house, at garage sales
and at thrift stores.
How about breathing new life into these boxes with a little paint, maybe
some fabric and found things?

Here are two before and after examples of jewelry boxes that have been upcycled.

 

 

( http://predictionspast.blogspot.com/2012/08/before-and-after-jewelry-box.html )

 

( http://www.pkglitzblog.com/2012/09/stepping-out-of-jewelry-box.html )

 

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These are pins from our Treasure Chest Pinterest Board "Altered"

 

 

 

http://pinterest.com/vtgtc/altered/

 

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Inspired? Refresh a found piece for yourself or as a handmade gift for a friend.

Here are pictures of a few "diamonds in the rough" that were recently donated to Goodwill Retail Outlets in Southwestern Michigan.

 





 

 

 

 

Happy Treasure Hunting and thank you for supporting

Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan!

 

 

Vintage Brooches

DIY Plain Wall Solutions

Every house has one, the dreaded wall.  One wall in the whole house that is completely blank in the most unnerving fashion.  The possibilities are endless, but your time is limited and your budget is tiny.  Why not take an afternoon and try out these easy DIY solutions to rid you of that dreaded plain wall.

Get Moving

The New Year is just beginning and if you haven’t hopped on your Resolution list it can feel like you’re already behind.  You’re not!  Take the rest of this month to get up and get moving.

One of my own New Year’s Resolutions was to get healthy.  Like many American women with the stress of a job, school, and life my weight has been slowly tipping the scale.   This is one of the hardest resolutions to maintain.  I can’t tell you how many years I have written it down only to ignore it as soon as a sweet treat came into my life.  If you’re like me and you absolutely love junk food, television, and curling up on your couch then this is our rallying cry:  Get Moving! 

Here are 5 steps that will get all of us back on track.

Cyber Monday Sale

After you get your fill of turkey, stuffing, and family head on over to our Etsy shop for our Cyber Monday SALE!  Make sure to use the special code for 35% off store items.  

The code is: CYBER35.  

This sale code is valid MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 ONLY. 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and a great Monday.

Transition from Fall to Winter, 2012

With the winter season approaching faster than ever, it is easy to get left behind in the seasonal trends. Convert your fall wardrobe with a few updates that can make the transition to winter much easier!

Coats Through the Ages

Coats have slowly evolved to cater to people of each time period. We searched through each generation’s different styles for influence and inspiration for today’s trends!

Halloween In Vintage

Halloween is the one time of the year that we get to be any character we want.  When thinking of your most ideal outfit this year, consider the possibilities of incorporating vintage as a creative and unexpected twist for Halloween 2012.

Treasure Chest + Polyvore

Treasure Chest has joined Polyvore to offer you some more tips on how to pair those great vintage finds with your everyday pieces.  We hope you enjoy our eye candy!

70's Suede Jumper by treasurechest01

Fashion Week 2013: Timeless and Versatile

If you’re a busy gal like us then getting a moments peace to watch fashion week is out of the question.  But, don’t worry!  The Treasure Chest ladies have done some of the best kind of research to bring you fashion week in a few nutshells.  Our next few posts are going to be completely devoted to this seasonal event. So, get in your comfy chair and grab a pen or pencil to jot down some great trend ideas!

Risky Business

Having a versatile work wardrobe that can take you seamlessly from day to night is very difficult to find.  But with a little help from some accessories we’ve compiled some helpful hints to get you from the office back to your social life.

Getting Back

Summer vacation is almost over and the new school year is encroaching on our laid back sunny days.  Getting back into the swing of the school year can be very exciting considering it’s time for the most important event for fashionistas, back to school shopping.  After gathering together your school supply goodies for class you get to go clothes shopping!  We’ve picked up on some new trends for this fall that will help you look stylish every day of the school week, not just the first day.

Transitioning in Style

As the summer winds down it’s time to break into your fall wardrobe.  But, don’t throw all of your summer clothing in the back of your closet yet.  Transition your outfits smoothly by adding a little layering.

Spring/Summer 2012: Style Inspirations & Trends

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Spring is in full-swing and with summer right around the corner -now is the perfect time to review this season’s hottest trends fresh off the runway, inspirations to watch out for, and tips on how to bloom and flourish into your own personal style.  Most importantly, everything mentioned can be found at your local Goodwill Retail Outlet!

So let’s dive into some key inspirations for the 2012 Spring/Summer season!