It’s time again for our monthly Thrift Challenge! I love joining this group of talented ladies each month and seeing what everyone comes up with. This time my find was a vintage washboard and I can’t wait to share it with you!
Thrift Challenge Rules
But first the rules! For this challenge, our item has to be budget-friendly and thrifted from a store, garage sale, etc. Then we have to incorporate it into our home decor. We can leave the item as is or redo it.
This time around I went thrifting in my own garage! I actually found this vintage washboard for a steal at an antique store in Kansas City years ago.
Vintage Washboard
The vintage washboard was manufactured by Maid-Rite in Columbus, OH in the 1940s. I think it’s so cool to have pieces like this showcased and to teach our kids the history of these finds!
This piece had been sitting in storage because I didn’t know where I wanted to put it. When we remodeled our laundry room last winter, (READ THAT POST HERE) there was a perfect place on the wall to hang it. I finally unearthed it last week and put it up over our folding table.
What do you think?
I love the character the piece added to our laundry room!
Now I’m going to send you off to see what the rest of the gals came up with!
Tara at Stilettos and Shiplap
Thanks so much for stopping by and taking this tour with us today! I hope you found some fun inspiration for your own home! Have a great day and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a post!
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Terrie says
I love the washboard and where you placed it. Another great find Dori! Love working with you on our challenges. You bring us such great inspiration. Have a wonderful week!
Tara @ Stilettos and Shiplap says
Such a cute washboard and I love how you finally got to use it after hanging on to it for all that time. Doesn’t that make it even more special? Perfect spot to display it!
Dori says
It really does! Thank you Tara!
Emily says
Dori, I LOVE the washboard!! The brass on the washboard is sooo cute! It looks perfect in your beautiful laundry room!! Thank you so much for joining us on this challenge!!
Happy Monday, my friend!!!
~Emily
Dori says
Thanks so much Emily! It’s always fun working together!!
Shae says
I love you washboard Dori! I love teaching my kids about the history of an antique too!
Dori says
Thank you Shae!
Teresa O’Connor says
Oh my word this is just awesome I’m in love!! That looks awesome in your laundry . It’s absolutely perfect in that room .. It’s as though it was made just for that space .. Love it!!
Teresa
Dori says
You’re too sweet!! Thank you, Teresa!!