That's what the guy said when I asked him what it was and how much was it. I instantly fell in love with the rusty, crusty texture and the shape. Can you guess what it is??? Think ~ Think~ Think.....
AN OLD SWIVEL STOOL BASE! I know...go figure...way cool! My first thought was that it would make a great cloche. Couldn't wait to get it up to the booth at The Depot and see how it would look. I was giddy happy with the outcome. (It doesn't take much). I love how it looks with the herbs but possibitlites are "thru da roof" on what you can put underneath it!
The same guy also had this little old fry basket ( at this point I think he is starting to feel sorry for be because all his other stuff was big ticket crystal chandeliers and I couldn't even afford a single drop crystal ...PRICEY but beautiful!) anyway I flipped my lid ' on this cuz I thought it would make a fab napkin holder.The handle moves, so it will keep the napkins nice and snug in there. So I bought his two trashiest pieces and LOVE them both!
Some of you aren't going to like this last picture.....ESPICIALLY all my friends toughing out the Noreaster going on up north....OR maybe JUST MAYBE this is the little "sign of hope" to help get you thru. I'd like to introduce you the first Daffodil of the season. She arrived yesterday out by my birdfeeder and was out in all her glory this morning soakin up the sun.
Her message is simple........PATIENCE MY FRIENDS, SPRING IS ON IT'S WAY!
AN OLD SWIVEL STOOL BASE! I know...go figure...way cool! My first thought was that it would make a great cloche. Couldn't wait to get it up to the booth at The Depot and see how it would look. I was giddy happy with the outcome. (It doesn't take much). I love how it looks with the herbs but possibitlites are "thru da roof" on what you can put underneath it!
The same guy also had this little old fry basket ( at this point I think he is starting to feel sorry for be because all his other stuff was big ticket crystal chandeliers and I couldn't even afford a single drop crystal ...PRICEY but beautiful!) anyway I flipped my lid ' on this cuz I thought it would make a fab napkin holder.The handle moves, so it will keep the napkins nice and snug in there. So I bought his two trashiest pieces and LOVE them both!
Some of you aren't going to like this last picture.....ESPICIALLY all my friends toughing out the Noreaster going on up north....OR maybe JUST MAYBE this is the little "sign of hope" to help get you thru. I'd like to introduce you the first Daffodil of the season. She arrived yesterday out by my birdfeeder and was out in all her glory this morning soakin up the sun.
Her message is simple........PATIENCE MY FRIENDS, SPRING IS ON IT'S WAY!
21 comments:
Wonderful pictures... patience for Spring here in NE is running thin! 19 degrees this morning... Brrr... But, it has to show up one of these days!
Laurie
I love that piece of "junk", LOL!!! I'm going to take the daffodil as a sign of hope here in NW Pa, that spring will come:)
You just gotta love junk !
lol ..great finds !!
Love the rusty crusty junk you found, but I have to say the daffodil is by far my favorite. could you send some of that sunshine up here to the north east, it's snowing now here.
Melissa
stop it now, ya hear ...
I love love love the swivel wivel .....
went junkin yesterday ...will show ya later on stuffintheburbs
beth, that piece of junk is beautiful! i love how you have displayed it. it also has kind of a crown effect....one big, tall crown. what a great find! praying for warm weather for all the goodness garage sales offer.
kathi
Hi Beth, Thanks for stopping by my blog, Im glad you liked the photos. I like that stool bottom. good idea putting that plant there. Have a great day. Julian
What great finds. I love what you're doing with them. You know the saying' someone's trash, someone's treasure. My fennel is starting to peek through, so we will see how it goes. Have a great day!
You sound like me, they make fun of me at the estate sales because I always pass over the big ticket items for the rusty junk outside.
Great finds!
Anne
I the rusty crusty is the only way to go! And girl - DID you go!!! That's some awesome junk!!! I love the stool base!!!
My mama said she'd make you some cake... she's a good cook. So - bring the junk truck and let's eat cake!!!
;-) robelyn
Great finds. I love that crusty, rusty piece -- I immediately thought cloche too. And that basket will make a perfect napkin holder.
Midge
I love it, now you need to glue you a big rusty door knob in the hole on top to make a cute little finial topper! Janna
I LOVE your "JUNK!"!!!!!...and I am so happy to see a sign of Spring!...I am holding on for some signs here soon!
Hello Beth,
Love the rusty stuff you find out in someones yard, or the side of the house in a junk pile. The best treasure always seem to be rusted with the best Patina to them.
You found a treasure.
Dore
I absolutely haunt junk shops and yard sales for this sort of stuff. I use them in my home all the time. Nice post.
Hi Beth, I love your blog. Thanks so much for stopping by mine. You now have another follower. I am from Ohio and my mother and sister's family live in South Carolina. I wish I could swing by your shop it looks amazing. Love your post on the the new show about pickers. I am a huge fan!!
You are SO right...those of us "up North" can hardly hold back our bulb-envy! But just seeing that bit of green does recall the hope that spring DOES always eventually come! Thanks for the reminder!
Everything looks great! What an idea????? Great stuff! I know it won't be long till I see daffodils.
Blessings~Kim
oh!!! stopped by from another blog and saw your post. Your creative "genius" idea for the napkin holder looks much like one I just found recently while thrifting. It has a little bird on teh handle. see it here for inspiration or something else you could embellish yours with. SOOO cute. Great idea. Junk is just GREAT! http://faithgraceandjoy.blogspot.com/2010/02/white-wednesdays.html
enjoyed my visit.
Thanks for stopping by my blog Beth:) Glad you enjoyed it! Love your creative take on the OLD Swivel Stool... so cool and three cheers for the daffodil, so ready for Spring!
xoxo
Valerie
Hi Beth - love the stool base/cloche. Very creative. Lani
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