I was excited to hear about Margo's Party to Show Off Your Industrial Chic! I've never done a linky party before, so I thought I would join in the fun -- only thing is, I'm still stuck in the Primitive/Cottage era, as Margo would say. She has evolved to Industrial Chic from Cottage. It IS very cool. Here's my one and only attempt for Industrial Chic and it's not in my house, but in my garden shed. I wasn't really trying to be Chic, but perhaps she might include this just for grins!
This is an old display case for metal weather stripping that I bought at a garage sale. I didn't know what to use it for until I got it home and decided that it would be great to hold my garden tools. It sits neatly in the corner and keeps them all contained and not just piled up in the floor like they were. I guess you could say this thing is actually "repurposed" but I guess Industrial Chic is repurposed stuff, too!
Here's another close-up shot of this display case. I just love it - AND it's that vintage-y green, too! Can't go wrong with that! It's got all different sized holes in the top for different size weather stripping - which gives me all the right spots for my tools.
Well, there you have it! This is my contribution to the Industrial Chic party! Can't wait to see what the rest of you have to show off! (Margo, where's the refreshments???)
21 comments:
Thanks for coming Vickie. You know i love this piece, I have since you first posted about it. Virtual parties have virtual refreshments, hop over to the post to get your fill
:)
Margo
Hey Vickie....!!
Your display case 'corral' is a BRILLIANT idea & VERY easy on the eyes....LOVE the colour against the plain wood....!!
** Passing the popcorn bowl over to you....! Now where's that wine....!! **
Cheers from Australia,
Tamarah :o)
Very cool piece! And you're so right.. it's the perfect colour for today's decorating world. That metal frame is gorgeous. What's this good piece of living room furniture doing outside anyway?!? :)
Donna
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/
what a fantastic find, absolutely love it. Wish i had one for my garden tools, great idea!
alicia
Love this piece!!!
I love that piece. It's vintage and functional. I'm going to check out some of the other posts in the party. I love this industrial chic idea you speak of. Before I go I'm going to find the party food and have a bite!
It is a miracle that it survived this long. It amazes me what some folks throw away! I'm like you; I like the look but have a hard time reconciling anything industrial to what I have now.Good post, Vicki!
Deb
way cool !!! love the color!
What a creative idea, I especially love the color to the old metal container. Re-purposing is so much fun, being creative while recycling. Thanks for sharing you idea. Happy Autumn!
I would love to have this in my barn! Now. what about in your home for wrapping paper or a collection of vintage yardsticks?
That is a fabulous piece. Can't believe someone got rid of that at a garage sale! I love how you are using it to organize tools but I think it would look great inside too.
Jane
Love it ~ very creative!!
What a neat garden tool holder. I about died when I saw your gopher hood ornament. You are very funny. I am glad I stopped by from the industrial party. I am a Texas girl too.
I love your industrial chic garden tool holder!! woohoo looks great!
How wonderful that you found such a good use for a great item. Love the graphics on it. Sally
Cool. love that piece.
hugs,
tara
That is awesome!
Oh I love that! What a tidy way to keep your garden tools under control.
That is the coolest thing ever! Wish I had one. Funny post below too with the hood ornament! ;D
Hi Vickie, I love that piece you found to keep your garden tools in! I sure could use something like that for our stuff. I'll be sure to start looking at things with a different eye!
Have a good day,
Cheryl
What a cool piece and I love your idea for repurposing it. Plus you just can't beat the color:-)
Rhonda
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