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New Month Long Link Party for a Good Cause!

October 17, 2011 by Cassie 22 Comments

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Are you looking for a way to give back to your community and to bless families in need?  Before I proceed, let me add that I am on board with this awesome project that was the brainchild of Julia, from 551 East Furniture Design. I was thrilled when she asked me to participate!

You are invited to participate in a special link party where you can link up a piece of furniture you have restored and then donate this furniture to a charity of your choice such as Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity Restores, local church groups, etc.

This is a great chance to give to those in need and even give back to the stores that have given us so much.  How many of you have purchased pieces from the above places only to paint and turn around and sell for profit?  I know that is part of the business, and this is a great chance to turn around a piece of furniture and donate it.  I thought I would share with you one of my favorite re-does that was purchased at the Habitat ReStore in Baltimore, MD.  For some reason, I have found French pieces a-plenty at this ReStore, such as this sideboard.
After giving it some elbow grease and love, I turned it into this…
After some work, it was worth much more than I paid, and the profit from it could be put to good use in the hands of these charitable organizations.  Here are all the details.


Link Party Name:  Habitat Heros
Dates:  October 20 through November 20
Host Blogs:  Cassie from Primitive and Proper, Jacqueline from Simple Home Life, Julia from 551 East Furniture Design, Katie from Wildwood Creek.  The link party will connect through all four host blogs.

Link party participants will:
1.  Link up a piece of furniture that you have restored.
2.  Donate this piece of furniture to a charity of your choice.
3.  Follow one or all of the host blogs to ensure that you receive updates.
4.  Post the Habitat Heros link party button on your sidebar.

Link party hosts will:

Choose one project each week and feature the creator’s project and blog.
On November 21 all entries will be entered into a giveaway, which will include a prize from each host.


More details and a list of prizes will be announced on October 20.


See you at the party!

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  1. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:24 am

    What a great idea for a party!

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  2. MommaHen says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:42 am

    What a great party! I’ll have to keep my eye out for a great piece to donate.

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  3. Mel @ junkinjunky.blogspot.com/ says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Fabulous idea! You are so gracious.

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  4. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:54 am

    Such a fantastic idea!! I love it!! I definitely would ove to participate!

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  5. Kara @ June & Bear says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:34 am

    Since it’s just a hobby for me, I have thought about doing this. This is a great motivator to get started on something. I’ll try to find a piece soon so that I can participate.

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  6. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:41 am

    What a great idea! And love your sideboard!

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  7. Sarah says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    This is such a super idea! I’m excited to get involved!

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  8. michelle says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful idea and I love the piece that you found and transformed. I will have to keep my eyes open for something to transform.
    xo

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  9. [email protected] Road says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:05 pm

    What a fantastic idea!

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  10. Andrea says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    This is wonderful idea. I think I know just the piece I can donate.

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  11. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:54 pm

    What a great idea and cause! It does feel so good to give back and it really is such a simple helpful thing to do. Yay for doing good, friend!

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  12. Ali Richardson says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    AWESOME idea, I love this! I think I have a project or 2 on my long to-do list that could get donated once completed. You rock! YAY!

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  13. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    Great idea!! I just donated a coffee table to a little art/performance place that is a nonprofit in my town. It always feels good to help someone else out.

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  14. Bonnie Inc. says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:15 pm

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  15. Bonnie Inc. says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    Wow! This is amazing and I’m going to put the button in my sidebar and participate. Where do you think is the best place to donate a piece? Where are you donating yours?

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  16. Allison says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:01 pm

    A great idea, a fun project and a wonderful cause! Your piece is gorgeous, Cassie.

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  17. Renee @ where the grass is greener says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:49 pm

    That’s a great idea…just donated one of my last pieces to a silent auction at the high school. Now I have a reason to look for more furniture!!!

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  18. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    October 18, 2011 at 12:51 am

    Awesome – what a great idea!

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  19. DecorandtheDog says

    October 18, 2011 at 1:04 am

    What a fun idea! I’ll be on the look out for something to make-over and donate!

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  20. lemondropdreams says

    October 18, 2011 at 1:14 am

    This sounds like fun…I’m sure I have something lurking in my basement…if not, i’ll pick something up at Goodwill, Restore, etc…

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  21. Kahli says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    That sideboard is lovelyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. Great job. Love the new party!

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  22. [email protected] says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    What a great idea! I’ve been crazy busy so I might not be able to do this, but I’m definitely going to keep my eye out for something I can redo quickly. Awesome idea Cassie!!

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