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Michael W
Michael W Blogger Saint Marys, PA on May 20, 2012
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Vintage Hanging Scale becomes a planter

I picked up this large vintage metal basket that used to hang from a scale for weighing. I stuck a planted flower (in it's pot) inside the metal basket and now I have a unique hanging basket for my porch! You can read all about it (and find more fun ideas) on my blog: http://www.inspiredbycharm.com/2012/05/how-d...
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    My new planter.
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    The porch
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    The metal basket 'before'
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  • Shannon at Fox Hollow Cot... North Bend, OR
    I absolutely love this. It's charming and unique! The pulley is pretty fabulous too ;)
    on May 20, 2012 · Like 3
  • Ladena S Ava, MO
    Looks great...Great idea
    on May 20, 2012 · Like 0
  • Kevin M. Veler, Law Offic... Alpharetta, GA
    What a great repurposing. And I agree, I love the pulley
    on May 20, 2012 · Like 0
  • Sandra R Breinigsville, PA
    I love this, my kind of style! A++
    on May 20, 2012 · Like 0
  • Exa H Killeen, TX
    I love finding unique items to use for planters. This one is beautiful!
    on May 21, 2012 · Like 0
  • BrightNest Denver, CO
    Beautiful! Love finding creative potting solutions. We are obsessed with these DIY concrete planters. Here are a few more options: http://bit.ly/J8NuT7
    • DIY Molded Concrete Planters
    on May 21, 2012 · Like 1
  • Michael W Saint Marys, PA
    Thanks so much to everyone for all the sweet comments!
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Keli G Daly City, CA
    beautiful and unique! i especially like the metal cabinet type hanging on the wall!,thrift stores are 1 of the best and cheapest places to find unique items!
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Gabriel R Berwyn, IL
    awesome im totally ripping this off
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Judy L Starke, FL
    Have 2 already, my friends and family call me a junker, I love this stuff!!
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO
    The pulley and the rope add a very nice touch. But I am also digging the awesome collection of old metal funnels...
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 1
  • Kate N La Porte City, IA
    Love it, but now I have to find my own. Where do all of you go for your little treasures like this?
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 1
  • FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
    One of my all time favs from Inspired by Charm. NEED. :)
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Home Repair Tutor Pittsburgh, PA
    Great idea Michael. Definitely provides a unique way of planting flowers.
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Susan C El Cajon, CA
    Love this idea-repurposing is my thing!
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Pam D Alexandria, LA
    Love the new life you gave to this scale. You're lucky to have found one I love it and your use of it. Just lovely and in a perfect setting and place of honor in your outdoor living space.
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Mary Alice M San Antonio, TX
    Adorable look!!
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Lisa H Lynn Haven, FL
    OMG! Love it! I don't grow a lot of flowers-vegetables and herbs are my game-but this is so cute. I would love for you to check out my blog here: http://busymomsdoitbest.blogspot.com/2012/05... Its not very big and is mostly about my garden and has a few baking and crafting posts. Thanks again for sharing.
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Charli R Lebanon, OR
    Love this idea. I have an old chicken feeder w/little suculents in it. love it.
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Vivian J Gainesville, FL
    way cool
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Debi M Washington, NC
    I love re purposing things. This is very artistic
    on May 22, 2012 · Like 0
  • Judy R Wapwallopen, PA
    This is my kind of style. I LOVE it! Love the rack with the funnels too.
    on May 24, 2012 · Like 0
  • Karen W Murfreesboro, TN
    I swear, man, you and I need to go shoppin' together! LOL Love that scale! You scored on that item!
    on Jun 05, 2012 · Like 0

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