Creating a fountain from an old kitchen sink!

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This 1916 kitchen sink cost thirty dollars and another thirty went into clear plastic tubing and a recirculating pump. Viola! A one-of-a-kind potting station a...

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Debbi W

OMG! I love this idea! I will run out to the Habite Store and look for a sink today! thanks for sharing. I so need me one! Here in North florida I can use it ALL YEAR too.

on Dec 05, 2012 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

It is handy as well as pretty, Debbi. And I decorate it for the different seasons - see some of my other posts.

on Dec 05, 2012 · Like 0
Loraine Mullins Challis, ID

like this so much

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

I'm so glad, Loraine! Check out some of my other posts to see the potting sink decorated for the Fall & for the Winter too : )

on Dec 28, 2012 · Like 0
Melody M Chattanooga, TN

i love this reused stuff its so great looking..

on Jan 03, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Thanks for checking out my project, Melody! Happy to hear you liked it : )

on Jan 04, 2013 · Like 0
Somewhat Quirky Grosse Pointe, MI

This idea is #1 on my list for a new potting bench this spring. I better get busy looking for a sink!

on Jan 14, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

I am now looking for a vintage bathroom sink and someone suggested I ask a few plumbers which makes great sense! Good Luck on your search!

on Jan 14, 2013 · Like 0
What Meegan Makes Las Vegas, NV

I am posting this as one of "My Friday Fave Pins" tomorrow, January 18th. I hope you will come by for a visit!!

on Jan 17, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Thanks! Meegan! I'd appreciate it if you would provide a link too, thanks : )

on Jan 17, 2013 · Like 0
Jamala W Whitmire, SC

Wow!.. this looks great.... great idea

on Jan 19, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Thanks, Jamala! This potting sink has been both useful and a nice decorative accent in our garden!

on Jan 20, 2013 · Like 0
Sia@South 47th Sacramento, CA

Oh my! I LOVE this sink, wish I could find one for the cottage reno!!

on Feb 19, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

South 47th this is just a wonderful find and I love it and decorate it year round!

on Feb 19, 2013 · Like 0
Sia@South 47th Sacramento, CA

Hi Barb! I'm Peggy. I have been searching high and low for a sink such as this. I can't tell you how much I love yours!

on Feb 19, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Believe it or not, South 47th , some friends of mine took this out of their old home and wanted to get rid of it! I lucked out! You might check with a few plumbers or architectural salvage places - good luck!

on Feb 20, 2013 · Like 0
Cathy Waverly, IA

I found an old bathroom sink a The Habitat for Humanity store. You might want to check it there is one in your area.

on Feb 20, 2013 · Like 0
Eula Walters Inwood, WV

I already own a 1904 white enamel sink much like this one. Found it tossed over the bank when we bought our little bungalow in Fries, VA. Have had ideas rolling round in my mind for a way to use it. I now know what my first Spring project will be when I go to Fries! Thanks for posting.

on Feb 22, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Oh, how lucky for you, Eula Walters ! You will turn that trash into treasure! Hope you'll show us pictures of your creation too!

on Feb 22, 2013 · Like 0
Dianna Jensen Grand Junction, CO

I would give anything to have a sink like that. I live in an old house that was once an orchard. I love antiques, junk art and gardening. I would probably take the sink out of my house and put one like that in my house! Very creative idea thanks for sharing.

on Apr 15, 2013 · Like 1
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

It was serendipity that I just happened by some friends' house and they said they were trying to get rid of it! Dianna Jensen . You are right, I love dressing it up for the seasons and it makes me happy every time I look at it! check these out to see more sink pictures : )
http://www.hometalk.com/1100793/my-favorite-... ...»
and
http://www.hometalk.com/1248234/spring-is-bu...

on Apr 15, 2013 · Like 1
Lynn Minerva, OH

I have a sink like that, except the sink bowl is in the middle and the whole piece is a bit longer. I can't wait to get rid of it..or at least replace it in my kitchen.

on Apr 24, 2013 · Like 0
Barb Rosen Wilmington, DE

Lynn , when you do you can use it in your garden or sell it! There are lots of folks looking for an old sink!

on Apr 24, 2013 · Like 0
Lynn Minerva, OH

I can see that..lol As a kitchen sink it's not very functional, to shallow. I'm pretty sure the faucet is just as old too. It certainly would be a "statement" piece because of its size & age, Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the vintageness (if that's a word, lol) & collect other kitchen vintage pieces, but my kitchen could desperately use more counter space & a sink that doesn't leave me all wet after washing a load of dishes. I love the aprons on Yours, I just may have to use that idea for mine until I can replace it.

on Apr 24, 2013 · Like 1
Geana Albany, OH

Oh my goodness I LOVE this idea.

on Apr 27, 2013 · Like 1