Turn Your Hoarding Habits Into Art With a Funky Toolbox Planter Idea
I admit, I'm a collector of kinda anything. Even things I have NO idea what to do with.
So when out thrifting, I give myself permission to pick up anything that strikes my fancy. If it's affordable and cool to look at, it's a go! Even if it sits for a (few) year (s).
Well, I wanted something new for my fireplace mantel. So I plunked up a big 'ol plain vintage toolbox which I liked, but.. it wasn't quite enough. Until I added a group of junky wheels and vintage tap handles from my stash.
The end result (visit blog link for full room view) is a one of a kind, (very) quirky flower planter, that can be changed out with freshly cut flowers on a whim... for free!
This post officially gives you permission to hoard. For all the right reasons of course...
So when out thrifting, I give myself permission to pick up anything that strikes my fancy. If it's affordable and cool to look at, it's a go! Even if it sits for a (few) year (s).
Well, I wanted something new for my fireplace mantel. So I plunked up a big 'ol plain vintage toolbox which I liked, but.. it wasn't quite enough. Until I added a group of junky wheels and vintage tap handles from my stash.
The end result (visit blog link for full room view) is a one of a kind, (very) quirky flower planter, that can be changed out with freshly cut flowers on a whim... for free!
This post officially gives you permission to hoard. For all the right reasons of course...
When grouped, my little stash of junky wheels and vintage tap handles made this toolbox planter artfully sing!
Who doesn't love shopping in places like this? (visit blog post for a tour of the fabulous George's Architectural Salvage in Utah) So get on your hands and knees and dig for the small, cool stuff and collect things you love.
Lilacs were the choice for today because they were in bloom. Wonder what will be here next week? It's fun to get a fresh, new look when desired. This is where it pays to water your plants.
Have you ever seen a flower look bad in something vintage? Me neither. Add a few twirly branches and it's beautiful!
Attach your little collection of nothings in a fun way and you have yourself instant junk eye candy! And a prettier way to store your hoard of course.
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...awesome sauce...i gotta go to a salvage store...cabin fevah is killing me when i see this gorgeous and very creative stuff.....Bravo!...great job...
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So cool. Wishing I could rummage through those goodies.
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