As the seasons change, eager decorators rush to reflect the turn of the calendar within the style and design of their homes. With the approach of spring comes a desire to celebrate the vibrant time and look forward to warmer-weather pursuits.
Country Sampler stylist Carolynn Geesaman is leading the charge, arranging displays that show off her signature creativity with secondhand, thrifted and repurposed finds. Enthusiastic about upcycling inexpensive objects, she recently directed her energies toward an often overlooked household item—the common metal can.
Along the way, Carolynn learned a few lessons and advises caution when washing and handling empty food cans. “Consider wearing gloves, be sure you have plenty of time to work slowly and steadily, and use pliers to remove pop tabs,” she relates. Cans with straight edges are recommended for easier removal
