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Metal Love

Donna at Freckled Laundry is hosting a fabulous party on Saturday to showcase metal items used in decor.  I will be linking up to her party and know she would love for you to stop by for a visit.  Here are a few items in my home made of various metals, not so rustic, but I love the look they impart.

 
This is a vintage juicer previously owned by my MIL.  I believe it is steel.  I love the look of it next to my mother's yellow-ware bowl.
This is a hammered copper mother/daughter figurine purchased at Kirkland's.  A favorite of mine.

This vase is made from hammered copper as well, also from Kirkland's.  I love the turquoise color and use it in my guest room.


My current dining room center piece sits on a silver tray and is used with silver candlesticks from GW.  The silver tray was a gift a few years ago.

This piece was rusty, but I spray painted it with ORB.  It was bought at a consignment shop. It hangs on the screened porch.
 
A similar one spray painted green hangs in my guest bath room. 

Here a metal can to which I applied the rooster joins in a vignette including old silverware in a pitcher.

 
This metal pail is from Michael's about 8 years ago.  It has a greenish tint.

This metal piece hangs inside the screened porch as well.  I spray painted it cream and mod podged the geraniums to it.

 
Here a white/rust metal pail holds roses and hydrangeas in the sun room.

This metal rack sits in the guest bath to hold extra towels.

This is a heavy gold colored cupid candle holder located in the guest room.
 Here a little bird peeps through a metal wall ornament turned cloche.



These tall metal candle sticks fill a corner in the dining room.  

I trust you have enjoyed this tour through my home to find metal objects.  I have quite a few and had not realized how many I had purchased.  Interesting!

I am also linking to these parties:

Feather Your Nest Friday at French Country Cottage,

Show and Tell Friday at My Romantic Home.

Thanks to these wonderful hostesses for inviting us to the parties!!!

Comments

  1. A Hint of HomeMay 5, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    That's an interesting post. I have so many metal things, I would need several posts to show them all. lol
    You have so many pretty pieces. Thsnks for sharing them!

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  2. Rose H (UK)May 6, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Hi Kathy, Not until I read your post did I realise how many metal things I have! Yours are so pretty. Love MIL's juicer, I think it's so nice to use things with a family history :o)
    Have a great weekend.

    Rose H

    P.S. Glad you like bluebells too...

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  3. Sissie's Shabby CottageMay 6, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Hi Kathy,
    Thanks for sharing with us how metal can be absolutely beautiful. You ahve so many pretty vingettes. Made my morning even better.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  4. shannon i olsonMay 6, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I love your metal, so much fun to decorate with.
    The juicer and the yellow bowl are great.

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  5. Kathleen EllisMay 7, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Hi Kathy...I love your "angelic" centerpiece! The silver tray makes it "BEST"!
    Have a beautiful Mother's Day!
    ;-D Kathleen

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  6. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 8, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    All of your vignettes are fabulous. You do have such lovely things and yes, I so agree, metal can be wonderful. Hope you had a very special Mother's Day. Hugs, Marty

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  7. Blue Creek HomeMay 10, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    So much pretty metal. I love the wire cloche with the little bird.
    Rhonda

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  8. Room Service ~ Decorating 101May 11, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I am with you on this ... I love decorating from 2nd hand stores ect. I love the hunt and the comments and looks from others when they found out how little I spent. This week I got a linen tablecloth at goodwill for $2.67 ! Gotta lov it!

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  9. UnknownMay 12, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    You have some gorgeous pieces! I especially love the copper & silver tray/candlesticks. Thanks so much for linking with my party!

    xoxo,
    Jami

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