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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Napa Style Inspired Lazy Susan ~

I saw this great lazy susan in my latest Napa Style catalog - 

I love this! I just love the rustic feel and the functionality. But the price tag is a bit high at $249.00. Now have I mentioned how much I enjoy Micheal Chiarello? Maybe for a later post...

So I have a bunch of spindles (thanks Gayle) and I was going to cut one down, sand it and get it prepped, until I laid eyes on a candlestick ($1.99) that I picked up at Goodwill awhile back. I also recently picked up  a lazy susan for $4.99 and a wood plate for $1.99. 

I assembled them, 

and played around a little bit, 


and finally decided it will be a piece for my "new" craft room.

I like the Napa Style version for $249.00, but I LOVE my version for $9 bucks!

Linked to:
Frugal Friday Linky Party at The Shabby Nest
Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors
Anything Related Tuesday at All Thingz Related
 DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land

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41 comments:

  1. JaneMarch 23, 2010 at 4:52 AM

    I love your version for $9.00 too! This is a wonderful repurposing of three items into one perfect lazy susan.
    Jane

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  2. RoryMarch 23, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    Great post! Wow! $9 spent on things you repurposed vs $249 on something that could possibly have been made in China. And in the process you saved at least 3 things from a a potential landfill. That's what I call an economic stimulus package. Outstanding!
    We need more americans to think that way. Keep up the good work!
    Rory
    http://thegreentiquessolution.blogspot.com/

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  3. SuzanneMarch 23, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    Yours is fabulous! Are you serious about the $249??? How could that be? Is it made of gold? Love your eye for putting things together.

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  4. VanessaMarch 23, 2010 at 5:34 AM

    Great job, you've inspired me! I think I'll keep my eye out for component that could make one of those. I'd love to pile it high with cheses and fruit. Of course a glass of red wine goes without saying!
    Love
    Vanessa

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  5. 1 Funky WomanMarch 23, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    Love it. I just bought a nice wooden lazy susan at the Goodwill for $2.00 and thought I would make an art caddy for my daughter, but I might like this better.
    Great job!

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  6. WendyMarch 23, 2010 at 5:46 AM

    We love Napa Style, too! You did an awesome job! I like the color of your candlestick against the wood! Thanks for sharing :)
    Wendy

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  7. Lori EMarch 23, 2010 at 5:48 AM

    How does a company justify a price that high to begin with.
    Good for people like you who take the idea and show how simple it it to do it yourself.

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  8. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMarch 23, 2010 at 6:05 AM

    You are so clever, Chelsea! I love this! I like all the ways you played with it, but I think it's a perfect piece for a craft room.

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  9. adrienneMarch 23, 2010 at 6:16 AM

    that's awesome!

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  10. KimMalkMarch 23, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    You should, because it's beautiful!

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  11. HeidiMarch 23, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    yours is gorgeous, LOVE the color of the candlestick!

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  12. TammyMarch 23, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    That is awesome! I love how you could use it for so many things!

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  13. Tammy @ tinselshop.comMarch 23, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    I just LOVE the Napa Style catalog! Great idea!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  14. Krista@RustikChicMarch 23, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    I saw that in Napa Style too and loved it. Yours is
    A-Mazing!! I want it ;) Thanks for another great inspiration to create!

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  15. Elder EsplinMarch 23, 2010 at 8:18 AM

    OH SO CUTE! Great Job!

    Jennie @ Cinnaberry Suite

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  16. Anne MarieMarch 23, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    i LOVE! getting my Napa Style.....

    we work with barn wood a lot and the inspiration is so fantastic - besides his recipes are awesome, and his kitchen! just over the top!

    your idea is so great....

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  17. KrisMarch 23, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    So stinkin' cute!! My mom and her friend saw a lazy susan at a winery that was made out of wine barrel slats, complete with red wine stains and the stamp of the winery on it, for sale with a hefty price tag as well. My mom's friend came home and made us each one out of a salvaged wine barrel, complete with red wine stains and winery stamp on it, for pennies on the dollar, just like you did. It is a fab piece in my kitchen. I keep it next to my stove with my cooking oils and such on it.

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  18. MillieMarch 23, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I'm going to make this, you are a genius!

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  19. AngieMarch 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Once again - Brilliant!!

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  20. Molly AnneMarch 23, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Okay I almost choked when I saw that top one was 249.00! Yours looks just as classy - total genius! I need one for my craft space too! Thanks for the idea.

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  21. JanieMarch 23, 2010 at 1:51 PM

    I actually like yours better!

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  22. KM StudiosMarch 23, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    awesome!!! I gotta remember to do something like this for my dining room side table

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  23. EMBELLISHMarch 23, 2010 at 6:38 PM

    I really like this project. Very clever and quit useful.

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  24. ErinMarch 23, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    O wow! I really need one of these. Must get to a Goodwill ASAP.

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  25. Morgan//Nuts and BowsMarch 23, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    This is such a great idea!! Way to go! These turned out great!

    ~Morgan

    http://meetvirginiaandroo.blogspot.com/
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeetVirginiaShop

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  26. Katie BrownMarch 23, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Wow...I love it! It such a great splurge vs. steal, but I prefer your steal. Thanks for sharing!

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  27. SarahMarch 23, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    ohhhh. I love this idea!

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  28. chrisMarch 23, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    I love that, great job. It's so satisfying isn't it? Plus now we can all steal your idea....yeess!

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  29. michelle@somedaycraftsMarch 23, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    I like your more than the expensive one anyways! Oh I want to make one now!!!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 24, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    Just love it when someone comes up with such clever ideas!! This is just a great idea!! Would love to join your Inspired linky but am wondering what day is it actually? Put you button on my sidebar under Wednesday parties but am not real sure.

    bee blessed
    mary

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  31. chany tzeraMarch 25, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Very very beautiful, so pretty and yumy yumy jajaja xxxooo Chany

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  32. Miss ObaraMarch 26, 2010 at 10:33 AM

    Another great project, Chelsea! I 'heart' it!

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  33. SueMarch 27, 2010 at 12:11 AM

    Love the second picture with the chicken.so cute! I am really going to have to start going to the good will more often! :-)

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  34. Amy@TheLemonCottageMarch 28, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Great project!
    I love when you can duplicate something for next to nothing!
    Fabulous!
    ~Amy

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  35. Wendy March 28, 2010 at 8:09 PM

    So lovin' it!!! Especially all decked out with your pretty, neutral Easter decor!

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  36. UnknownApril 6, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    This looks SO GREAT! Thanks for linking it to Anything Related!
    ~Bridgette

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  37. Sweet Bee CottageApril 6, 2010 at 7:46 PM

    Wow! You saved $240 plus shipping, tax, etc. Your version is fantastic!

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  38. Carry GraceApril 13, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    I'm pretty sure I like yours better!

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  39. AnonymousApril 15, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    What a great idea! Now I know what to do with those old spindles I have sitting in my garage. Thanks for the idea and inspiration!!!!

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  40. The Pineapple RoomApril 15, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    What a great idea! Now I know what to do with those old spindles I have sitting in my garage. Thanks for the idea and inpiration!!!!

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  41. Kat @ Black Kats DesignApril 23, 2010 at 7:07 AM

    You were caught being creative and featured on Black Kats Design Fab Friday Favorites. Stop on by and grab a button to show off!

    Kat @
    Black Kats Design

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