Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Sign and Sink

An old sign from a venerable local landscape and an old porcelain sink make an excellent pair!

Old Corbels for New Supports

Old wooden corbels salvaged from an old house are used to create some very sturdy supports for the new window box.

Old Bowling Ball As Lawn Ornament

Don't throw away that old bowling ball.  Place the ball in your landscape as eye candy.  This old purple ball is the perfect accompaniment for the star shaped ball.
An old tool tray becomes a perfect flower holder and sits atop an old metal milk create filled with bottles for impact.

Train Light Cover for Candlelight

An old train glass light cover provide the perfect cover for battery operated candles!

Plant These Table Legs!

This old iron table has lost its' top, but the legs still support a large plant beautifully!

All Purpose Bench


This old wooden plank bench was used in the 1950's as a decoration in a lamp store.  It now functions as bench for plants or to pull up near the firepit.  Sturdy, sturdy, sturdy!

Hedges Bust

This beautiful old bust with many dings, discarded by a neighbor, found its' niche tucked in a row of hedges.

Fountain of Flowers

Don't throw away that non-functioning fountain...let it flow with colorful flowers!

Plant Stand

Looking for a sturdy and  interesting plant stand?  Use small concrete blocks placed on angles to create an interesting graphic that will be sturdy enough to hold even your heaviest plants.

Umbrella Coffee Table

Don't throw out those old umbrella stands, put them to good use to create a rustic coffee table.  This table complements the old metal glider and creates a comfortable seating spot.

Bottle Tree

Why throw those old glass bottles out when you can create your very own bottle tree!  In fact you don't even need a tree, just use an old telephone pole for the base.  String some Christmas lights and create a festive atmosphere year round!

Old Seedbags - A Feast for Your Eyes!

Feedbags or seedbags... whether intended for people or animals are a colorful reminder of our past!

Old Billboard Tags

These old billboard licensing tags make a colorful display on this repurposed window screen!