You’ll Never Guess What These Used to Be…


What do you get when you combine a handful of old drapery hooks and a little imagination?
Hint: it’s small, stylish, and surprisingly useful.

This unexpected transformation is one of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” projects—easy, creative, and totally charming.

See how these humble hardware pieces became perfect little display stands for coasters, cards, and more. You won’t look at drapery hooks the same way again!

👉 Check out the quick and clever tutorial

Ready to give something in your junk drawer a second chance?

My Repurposed Life

Gail Wilson shares step-by-step tutorials, before-and-after pictures, and detailed instructions for various upcycled projects on her site.

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