Friday, September 18, 2015

It Was Free! {Re-Purposing A Yard Sale Find}

So, we were on our way to our son's football game last weekend, when my car (almost) automatically hung a right at a huge neighborhood sale sign. I knew we had about two and a half minutes to look, otherwise we'd risk being late to the game...

So I did the visual "sweep." (You know what I'm talking about.) That's when I spotted this outdoor fireplace on the curb with a sign that read, "Free." No sooner did my car come to a safe, screeching halt, and we were loading this bad boy (lovely lady?) up.


It is rusted to perfection, in my humble opinion.


I couldn't help but picture it used as an oversized lantern,
 filled with candles and pumpkins...


For now, it's bringing a touch of autumn to the front corner of our porch. You can see a few more pictures of our porch, decorated for fall, here.



And now, please tell me... what treasures have you found lately? 

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19 comments:

  1. UnknownSeptember 18, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    What a score!!!! And I luv how you decorated it. :)

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    1. Little FarmsteadSeptember 18, 2015 at 3:53 PM

      Thank you! The price was right. :) Have a great weekend!

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  2. Brenda PruittSeptember 18, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    What a great find! I can see so many different things you can do with that. I'd have grabbed it up too. Lately, I guess the last "find" for me was the beast coffee table.
    Brenda

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    1. Little FarmsteadSeptember 18, 2015 at 5:01 PM

      Well, I'm proud of you for sticking with the beast and giving it a new life! :) I love the color.

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  3. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 18, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    love love love it!!!

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  4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesSeptember 18, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    What a wonderful find...and I love how you are using it!

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  5. Amber ~ The French Pressed HomeSeptember 19, 2015 at 4:26 AM

    Oooh, I bet if the person that put this on the street saw your post they'd have regrets of doing that! :) Curbside finds are ALWAYS the best!

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    1. Little FarmsteadSeptember 19, 2015 at 10:56 AM

      Maybe! ;) Yes, can't beat free. Hope you have a great weekend!

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  6. DonnaSeptember 19, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Love it! Well my funds on thurs weren't found at the curb but at Goodwill! I found 2 ironstone platters, 2 white plates and matching dessert plates all for less than $5! I was quite happy!!!

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  7. pballardSeptember 19, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Holy Moly. What a score. I love it! They way you have it displayed is beautiful.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    I love it filled with pumpkins. Great find.

    Kathy

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  9. MillieSeptember 19, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    great freebee
    http://frugaliciouschick.blogspot.com

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  10. Sandi MagleSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    LOL, a screeching halt, I would have ran you over for that 'bad boy' this looks adorable...and oh, the things you will be to do for the seasons. Nummy! Great Catch!~ Sandi

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  11. CherylSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    This is an awesome find!! Love what you did with it!

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  12. Katie MansfieldOctober 30, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    So cute. What a wonderful find.

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