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I’ve told you before how I love find new ways to use ordinary things I have in my home. Today I’m going to share a few more with you, though I can’t claim credit for them. These are things I’ve seen in magazines, on the Web, even in my friends’ homes - and I just couldn’t wait to try them in my home.

The first is using a toothbrush holder as a flower vase. Use a toothbrush holder with a covered top that has four holes in it. Stick a flower in each hole and voila, instant flower arrangement. Of course, before you try this you’ll want to make sure all of the dried toothpaste is scrubbed off the holder.

The next idea is using wineglasses as candle holders. Using glasses with a thick wall, place votive candles inside. Use sand or very small pebbles to create an earthy bed for the candles to lie in. The look is interesting, elegant and romantic.

One unique idea is to use binder clips to display photos or postcards. You can either stand the clips on their metal legs and insert the picture into the clip, or have the clip lying flat-side down with the pictures in between the metal legs. This has a very modern look to it. You will want to use smaller pictures, as large ones would fold over.

And you know those bulletin board squares you usually use to tack up notes or bills on? Repurpose them into jewelry holders. Decorative push pins add some glamour, and then you can hang up your necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

So there you have it, just a few of the creative ways you can use everyday items. Cheaper than buying the real thing, and you’ll feel so decoratively clever, even if the ideas did come from a magazine or website. I won’t tell.

Happy decorating, Amy