Thursday, October 26, 2017

Dressing up a Metal Basket for Thanksgiving

When you are in the biz of having a space at a Vintage or Flea Market it's just inevitable that you will end up with a few pieces that are a big head scratcher. Why did I spend real money on this? (even if it's just a few dollars) Will anyone else see any potential for this item? Do I just chuck it, or hang on to it until inspiration grabs me by the collar and forces me to make a little effort?



I considered taking a photo of this old metal flower basket as a "before", but it was just too blah. It has a green tint to it that borders on "mustard" and it's definitely seen better days...probably at a cemetery many years ago. It's been sitting in my garage, (first at the old house, and then here) and I look at it each Fall and think that I might give it a try, but then always get sidetracked.





the rust is interesting, though.






On our last shopping trip, my sister actually picked up a basket similar to this and considered it. (that one had a spider inside hitching a ride, so she quickly put it back down) OK, so someone else thought that one might be interesting. I could have just painted it, but ironically, it was the mottled color and rough patina that attracted me in the first place.

So I took a chance on this kinda, sorta ugly duckling and stuffed a few faux Fall foliage pieces inside with a white pumpkin and a couple of birdies. For extra interest I wound a piece of stray garland around the twisted metal handle. 



so now it's looking a little more interesting...



I guess when we are enamored with vintage pieces, we are taking a chance on something that may appeal to us, but others might not see the value in. But sometimes we're able to take something iffy to others, and work a little magic with it.







I usually end up here on the kitchen table for a photo, 
since the lighting is usually good.


I'm coming up with a plan for it for Thanksgiving,
and I'll share that soon.

Hope you're having a good week.
The temps have lowered and we're looking at High temps
 in the 40's by the end of the week!
brrrrrr.

xoxo,
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16 comments:

  1. I love the basket. Glad it found a new purpose!

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    1. thanks Judy, I guess anything other than the cemetery is a step up! haha. Have a great week!

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  2. That looks great, and I would've bought it too. Styled as you have makes it even more attractive for selling (note to self if you ever have a tag sale!). Oh, and I definitely have some head scratchers, and still pick them up (you'd think I'd learn after all these years, but as long as people's tastes change, the buying will somewhat too, I suppose).

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    1. I'd love for you to come to my house and cart away all the c#ap!!! And we could have fun buying more c#ap!!!

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  3. Soo pretty! Love the birds and that big white pumpkin!

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  4. thanks Vel, gotta have some birdies in the mix!

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  5. Hi Deb- your autumn basket is gorgeous - you've styled it perfectly, ma'am!!!

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  6. I love it Debra! I have a collection of 5 funeral baskets. I just can't pass them up. My mom use to use them on my father's grave so they hold a soft spot in my heart. Although none of mine are the ones she used. I have them hanging in my shed and pull them out now and then to use, but I love the idea of using it for Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  7. Love the funeral basket and how you styled it......I would have bought that one too!!!

    There are many head scratchers here too!! What was I thinking???

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  8. Love your fall take on the funeral basket. It just took a little love, pumpkin, birds and fall foliage! Looks great!

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  9. Que bello me encanto,saludos desde Venezuela,gracias por tanta belleza.

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  10. I like what you did with that basket! It has a great shape and looks like a lot of room for foliage.

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  11. Love your funeral basket!! I have one on the dining Room that I decorate for every Holiday and Season!! Thanks for sharing!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  12. So happy to see you being creative with that wonderful basket. I cannot wait to see what you do for Thanksgiving.
    Hugs,
    Kris

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  13. It is so beautiful! I always love reading your blog around November because you begin to incorporate different fall tones and things that have a "Thanksgivingy" feel. I really love November and relish every last second of fall's beauty right up until Thanksgiving night!

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  14. Hi Debra, just popping in to let you know that you will be featured at SYC tomorrow.
    hugs,
    Jann

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