by Pat
Ideas of what I can do with this great find
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I saw this and had to have it. It's very heavy, I don't know what it was before. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Heavy metal, about 18" x 16" x 12"
65 answers
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I love it !!! Weave the tiny lights in it & hang it in the yard.
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Chatty Larson
on Jun 06, 2015
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use the base as a planter and hang the top on the wall and wire a brass or copper plate in the center as a focal point. That way in your room the pieces would be cohesive.
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Tamara Goetten
on Jun 07, 2015
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put a plastic plant saucer in the bottom and use it to hold you wet boots and umbrellas while they dry on a porch.
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Karlotta Stephenson Brown
on Jun 07, 2015
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Attach a strap or rope inside add a pretty scarf - summer bag. Assuming it's not oversize
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Meredith
on Jun 07, 2015
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i think i would altered it into a fairy house..
![Terry]()
Terry
on Jun 07, 2015
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put a string of twinkle lights in it for an outdoor latern
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Connie Phillips
on Jun 07, 2015
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Remove the lid. Turn it upside down. Take a three light (small) chandelier from one of those old ugly brass light fixtures. Paint all to match, hang in bathroom over your tub, in your laundry room, over your dinette, or in a little girl's room. Paint according to the room you place it. As is, IF it closes well and if you place rubberized cushions on the bottom to add stability; you can add a round glass top to use as an end table outdoors or inside.
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Mollie Hoff
on Jun 07, 2015
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You said it was very heavy so that cuts out the purse idea. How big is this? That would help with thinking up an idea as to how to repurpose.
![Lindy]()
Lindy
on Jun 07, 2015
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Put the same colored large flower pot inside and plant morning glory's...place it in a rock garden, so the flowers can trail into the rocks. I can see it !! :)
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Barb Fraser
on Jun 07, 2015
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Keep it simple, the basket is already ornate. Paint it to match decor, multiple candles inside (in clear holders), maybe an silk ivy "boa" (can't think of the word) around the bottom = beautiful patio table centerpiece. Great find! :-)
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Cynthia Nye
on Jun 07, 2015
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how about removing lid, cover with round wood, acrylic, etc. for use as an end table?
![Joyce]()
Joyce
on Jun 07, 2015
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Beautiful the way it is....do a nice inside material and use it as storage in any room.
![WB]()
WB
on Jun 07, 2015
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Make it into a light. Put LED lights inside.
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Donna Gadbaw Mitchell
on Jun 07, 2015
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Lamp base?
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Pam Lindau
on Jun 07, 2015
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It is lovely! Depending on your decor, you could line it with a removable cloth bag and use it as a towel hamper in your bathroom.
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Meaganlhd
on Jun 07, 2015
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so nice see through- candles in it in a glass bowl, keep the lid on for safety, look great as is, inside or out- that is if there is no rust on it- or you could ship[ it to me I love it
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Julie Harrison
on Jun 07, 2015
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I'd find a glass that would fit, put a candle in it (battery operated) surrounded by your vase filler of choice ( potpourri, shells, decorative balls, etc.) and set it on an entry table or bathroom vanity in a table scape
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Melanie Fowler Gross
on Jun 07, 2015
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Yarn holder or turn it into a hanging light fixture.
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Tris Smith
on Jun 07, 2015
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A few big candles. hang it add a dowel perch, put a couple of colourful life like birds in it. garbage can large clear glass balls that would reflect the light and give a rainbow effect. Keep but open lid, then use as a planter, with a pot inside. Paint pot same colour as bin.
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Charlie
on Jun 07, 2015
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Make it into a chandlier light fixture with all crystal and glass beads. Beautiful for bedroom or even bathroom.
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Donna weahunt
on Jun 07, 2015
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I would be using it to hold a plant after lining it with moss or even coco fiber. Would put a plant saucer for catching excess water so as to not let bottem get wet.
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Mimi Haywood
on Jun 07, 2015
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I think I would find a piece of glass to make the top, the put battery operated Christmas lights ( white or colored ) and use it as a coffee table.
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Mary Friedline
on Jun 07, 2015
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I get Moroccan vibes, make it a table. Stenciled and stained round wood top. Repaint the base whatever color you like, I could see it being equally pretty in a bright or a neutral color.
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Brandy Kirlin
on Jun 07, 2015
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I would go with solar lighting and make a porch chandolier out of it, it's really a wonderful find, how large is it? I would definately light it up and enjoy those details.
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Lee Cunningham Green
on Jun 07, 2015
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you could use it as a side table outside. put lights in it to luminate the patio. use it as a plant stand for a fern. also light it up.
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Diane Nuckolls
on Jun 07, 2015
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If the top is attachable I would make it a hanging lamp. It's beautiful.
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Ter890249
on Jun 07, 2015
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Use as a plant cover up for a large plant pot. Inside of house, palm maybe.
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Mary Kuhn
on Jun 07, 2015
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If you can find a bucket/container to fit, it could be a unique addition to your bar...perhaps to hold ice...or snacks for casual get togethers...a lucky find for you!
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Maggie Huffman
on Jun 07, 2015
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If it is sturdy enough, cover it with upholstery and use as an ottoman.
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Nan
on Jun 07, 2015
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Use it as an end table in your living room.
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Nan
on Jun 07, 2015
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Fill it with string lights and hang it.
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Inetia
on Jun 07, 2015
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Treat it the same way you would a wreath form. Place it by the door, either on the floor or on a table, or let it BE a table to hold another decorative item. It's versatile enough to lead many lives.
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Susan Bechamp
on Jun 07, 2015
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It seems to cast beautiful shadows in the sunlight so if you filled it with solar powered "fairy lights" (I've seen them on line for maybe $20-$25) it would be lovely at night. If its rattan maybe under a covered patio? Too pretty to cover up-maybe a specialty cut glass top for indoor use with a lovely floral arrangement on top.
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Lindy
on Jun 07, 2015
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I would double duty it. I would find a container that would fit inside with at lease 1 1/2 inch room between it and sides of cage. I would will the space with white lights. That would showcase the beautiful scroll work. Inside the insert container you could fill with whatever you need in the room but don't want sitting out in the open when not n use. Remote, crochet, etc.
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Linda Fraser
on Jun 07, 2015
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I think it would be great to cover the top and use it as a foot stool!! You can spray paint it any color.
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Amy
on Jun 07, 2015
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Is it wicker or cast iron ?
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Heliane Ripley
on Jun 07, 2015
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Put a hurricane vase inside and put in a candle, the shadows will be so pretty!
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Sherry Fram
on Jun 07, 2015
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succulents/spag moss nside would look awesum..a real show piece...
![Vicki]()
Vicki
on Jun 07, 2015
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Use it as a accent piece in your bath with towels in it
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Kaioverbeck
on Jun 07, 2015
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A strand of clear Christmas lights inside
![Karen]()
Karen
on Jun 07, 2015
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Flameless candle with sphagnum moss
![Gail]()
Gail
on Jun 07, 2015
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Put a small trash can in it for the bedroom or bathroom
![Cindy]()
Cindy
on Jun 07, 2015
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Put a piece of glass on the top. and use as a side table. Glass tops are cheap at hobby lobby and goodwill.
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Karlotta Stephenson Brown
on Jun 07, 2015
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Put a nice colored material sack in it and use it in your bedroom as a hamper
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Lynn Lodge
on Jun 07, 2015
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please take a pic and tell us what you ended up doing with it
![Linda Fraser]()
Linda Fraser
on Jun 07, 2015
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Place a shallow planter with a Mandeville vine or ivy. Train the vine to go through the grooves.
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Jenny
on Jun 07, 2015
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Make it into a unique hanging light fixture.
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Marjo
on Jun 08, 2015
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Store your garden hose in it.
![Ande]()
Ande
on Jun 08, 2015
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It sure is beautiful. Use a candle or small light, just to high light the intricate designs.
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Tonya
on Jun 08, 2015
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Use a $1 solar light inside and a cushion on top and hey presto another seat for the garden.
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Hilary Janin
on Jun 08, 2015
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I found an old lamp stand at goodwill and hung a birdcage on it added a candle and placed it in my yard. It looks awesome. I spray painted a clear coat over the whole thing, and add and remove the candle when using. We took rebar (any hardware store should have this) and placed it through the bottom of the lamp stand so it stays in place.
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Cyndijdalton
on Jun 08, 2015
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I have several ideas..Spray paint it a color that goes with your theme around your pool and store beach towels in it for when company comes. or buy a round trash that can sit inside it and spray paint it and put in as a decorative trash can. Or put a large flower pot in it with beautiful flowers growing and add a string of lights in it. You could maybe put a glass top if not to heavy for it and make a very cool side table and but flowers in the bottom. I don't think it is strong enough for a seat... but storage would be great.
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Debbie
on Jun 08, 2015
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I think that is so cute! You said it's heavy, I wonder if it would look really neat attached to an old bicycle as the bike's basket? It has a lot of charm! I love the idea of making it into a seat for outside or in. You could fill it with some decorative balls from Hobby Lobby and make a great centerpiece..great conversation piece! Please post if you know what it's and where it's from (era)! Ty
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Kvinson
on Jun 08, 2015
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Sorry, know what it is...*
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Kvinson
on Jun 08, 2015
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It looks like it's made with wrought iron....too good to leave out near a pool, in my opinion! I'd use it as extra cushion storage in the LR or BR...
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Victoria
on Jun 08, 2015
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put a round piece of glass on top and use it as a coffee table. Could paint to match ass. in the room.
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Janice cox
on Jun 08, 2015
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its a statement piece without doin a thing to it....cheers
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Vicki
on Jun 09, 2015
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cannot tell what size it is from photo. i would agree with making a statement piece indoors.
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Bev1359113
on Jun 10, 2015
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I would line it in a dark color and then make a bar out of it....add a spot in side for the wines and bottles and then an area for the glasses. You can also see if you can lock it.
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Gabrielle Gidley
on Jun 11, 2015
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I would use it to hold extra pillows or as a magazine rack in the living room just as it is.
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Kelly S
on Jun 11, 2015
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I like it the way it is. Maybe paint it a color you like and use it as a planter or outside light, lamp
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Daniele
on Jun 14, 2015
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You could run a ribbon in your favorite color through the top & bottom of the basket part. Then you could get some silk flowers to match and either put them on the bottom or wrap the shortened stem in the ribbon and hang from the lid. I just realized you have 64 comments so you should have enough ideas to make your head spin ;-}!
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Nancy Hatcher
on Jun 16, 2015
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One other idea........I could take it off your hands! I love your find!
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Nancy Hatcher
on Jun 16, 2015
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yes i wonder how much to post to new zealand haha..as i said b4 its a statement piece just how it is....enjoy
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Vicki
on Jun 17, 2015
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It might have been a bird cage.
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N. Susan Hart
on Jul 14, 2015
Chatty Larson
on Jun 06, 2015
Tamara Goetten
on Jun 07, 2015
Karlotta Stephenson Brown
on Jun 07, 2015
Meredith
on Jun 07, 2015
Terry
on Jun 07, 2015
Connie Phillips
on Jun 07, 2015
Mollie Hoff
on Jun 07, 2015
Lindy
on Jun 07, 2015
Barb Fraser
on Jun 07, 2015
Cynthia Nye
on Jun 07, 2015
Joyce
on Jun 07, 2015
WB
on Jun 07, 2015
Donna Gadbaw Mitchell
on Jun 07, 2015
Pam Lindau
on Jun 07, 2015
Meaganlhd
on Jun 07, 2015
Julie Harrison
on Jun 07, 2015
Melanie Fowler Gross
on Jun 07, 2015
Tris Smith
on Jun 07, 2015
Charlie
on Jun 07, 2015
Donna weahunt
on Jun 07, 2015
Mimi Haywood
on Jun 07, 2015
Mary Friedline
on Jun 07, 2015
Brandy Kirlin
on Jun 07, 2015
Lee Cunningham Green
on Jun 07, 2015
Diane Nuckolls
on Jun 07, 2015
Ter890249
on Jun 07, 2015
Inetia
on Jun 07, 2015
Susan Bechamp
on Jun 07, 2015
Linda Fraser
on Jun 07, 2015
Amy
on Jun 07, 2015
Heliane Ripley
on Jun 07, 2015
Sherry Fram
on Jun 07, 2015
Vicki
on Jun 07, 2015
Kaioverbeck
on Jun 07, 2015
Karen
on Jun 07, 2015
Gail
on Jun 07, 2015
Cindy
on Jun 07, 2015
Lynn Lodge
on Jun 07, 2015
Jenny
on Jun 07, 2015
Marjo
on Jun 08, 2015
Ande
on Jun 08, 2015
Tonya
on Jun 08, 2015
Hilary Janin
on Jun 08, 2015
Cyndijdalton
on Jun 08, 2015
Debbie
on Jun 08, 2015
Kvinson
on Jun 08, 2015
Janice cox
on Jun 08, 2015
Bev1359113
on Jun 10, 2015
Gabrielle Gidley
on Jun 11, 2015
Kelly S
on Jun 11, 2015
Daniele
on Jun 14, 2015
Nancy Hatcher
on Jun 16, 2015
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