My Vintage Pictures

Hey everyone!

So some people may say I have a strange obsession with vintage pictures. I'm not really sure why, I just think it's cool to have something no one else will ever have (plus you have to admit they are really interesting to looks at). I haven't thought of a way to use them yet, so I just thought I would show you some of them until I find something I want to do with them.

So I went to an antique mall this past weekend, and found some pictures I really liked. Most pictures I find are about $3-$7 each so when I found a whole bin labeled  5 for a $1, I couldn't look anywhere else. I was there for probably 2 hours and looked at only pictures.

First, I found this picture of 3 ladies and a man in a car. I know absolutely nothing about cars, so if you know what type of car this is, please tell me because I would love to know.

Next, I found a picture of 2 girls and a boy. Looking at it now, you can see half of another boy on the left. There were names on the back of the picture, so I am just guessing it's their names (Bud, Myrtle, and Holly).

The next picture I got is probably my favorite and I'm not really sure why. It's just 2 girls on a log. 

I picked this picture because I thought it was kinda strange. Even a little creepy (and I am not one who likes creepy things) so I'm not really sure if I like it hanging in my room.

So, I got this picture because it's interesting. 2 guys in suites, with a cow. The first thing I thought when I picked it up was "I wonder what the cows name is". I am now realizing it is actually called a calf. 

Lastly, I got this picture because we have the same name. I didn't even have to think twice. 

I have a few more pictures, but I didn't want this post to get too long. Please let me know if you have a strange obsession with vintage pictures so I know I'm not the only one. Also, I would love some ideas for projects I can do with them. Hope you all have a great Columbus Day!

Love, Riley

How To Make A Crate Shelf.

Hey everyone!

So this is a cheap, easy project that only took me 20 minutes to put together.

What you're going to need
*Crate/wood box
*Wood
*Tape Measure
*Saw
*Screws/Nails
*Screwdriver

So about a month ago I was at an estate sale and found this really great crate that looks like it was used to transport wine. It was originally $20 but I got it for only $10.

I wasn't sure what I wanted to use it for at first, but then I remembered the huge pile of nail polish under  my vanity. So project make a crate shift had begun.

So first things first, decide how many spaces you are going to want. I wanted 3 but I am only using it for nail polish, so if you are looking to use it for bigger things you may only want 2.  Next you have to measure the length and the width of the crate. I decided to make the shelf landscape so I measured the width which was 13in. Then I divided it by the number of spaces I wanted, which is 3. So each space was about 4.3in wide. Next I marked 4.3 inches on the side of the crate to mark where the wood would go in.

Now measure the length of the crate. Mine was 19.5in, so then I marked the wood that goes inside the crate 19.5in. If you are using 2 pieces of wood remember to mark both. You may want to draw a light line for when you saw the wood.

The next step is to saw your wood.

After your done you may want to sand the edges. Put the wood in the crate to make sure it fits. If it's too big you can always saw the edges.

The last step is to screw the wood into place.

Now you have your new crate shelf. I like how it turned out, but I may end up painting it white. This only took around 20 minutes to put together and ended up costing me only $15!

Thanks for reading and I hope you all have a great October!

Love, Riley