On Friday, I met a couple of my friends for lunch. We always have a blast when we get together, and had not done so since I retired a year ago. Believe me, did we ever talk and laugh! So much fun. We went to a local restaurant and had baked potatoes and salads. The salad bar at the restaurant has about fifty different items on it, and is always so fresh! After a few hours, we all went our separate ways with promises not to wait so long to get together again.
I had to go to the grocery store, so I had planned to stop at a couple of new antique/repurpose shops. At one of the shops called Odds & Ends, I bought a cute little metal sign which I'll show you another day. I had noticed a huge trug/tote/tool box sitting outside as I entered the store, then stopped and looked at it again on my way out. It was marked $25.00. But I didn't want to spend that much. Then I was sitting here last night wondering why on earth I didn't buy it! Why do we do that???!!?? Anyway, I decided I would get up this morning and go buy it. I was hoping she would come down a little on the price because I am so CHEAP! I didn't want to pay over $20.00. So this morning I rushed back to the shop and it was still there. I carried it to the register and asked the owner if that was the best she could do on the price. She said, "Would you go $20.00?" I said, "Sold"!! It never hurts to ask.
I'm quite sure it will get a makeover very soon, but since we planned to work in the yard today, it will be a few days before it gets painted. I wanted to show it to you anyway. So here it is on my dining room table.
It has already been painted and distressed, but I'm not crazy about the color, and I want the inside painted too. But let me tell you, this thing is huge and has 4 compartments!! It is 25" long, the compartments are 6" high, it is 8" wide, and stands 12" tall. It reminds me of the ones I've seen done in white on some of the blogs.
I just gathered up some items that would fit inside so I could show you. I don't know what I'll end up with when I give it a makeover, but here are a few more pictures of it.
I set a country casual table to go with the tote. These Gibson dishes were bought at a consignment shop a couple years ago, and I only have 4 plates. I only have four of these pink napkins and chicken napkin rings too, so only four places are set.
On another note, I took the wreath from the front door and added a bunch of florals to it to give it a new look. I'll call this my random wreath, no rhyme or reason to it, just using what I had on hand.
This is the same wreath that was up for Easter, but below is the Easter look. I removed the easter eggs, and just started poking other items all over the wreath.
I trimmed the shrubbery today, and we added new red rock around it. I should have taken pictures to show you. The shrubs were so big. (I'm afraid I'm not the best at trimming, so I won't show you, but sufficeth to say, they got a good hair cut)! They do look better though and the new rock always neatens everything up.
Gotta get something for the pots beside the bench, but it's still a little cool, so that will be a little later too.
I had to go to the grocery store, so I had planned to stop at a couple of new antique/repurpose shops. At one of the shops called Odds & Ends, I bought a cute little metal sign which I'll show you another day. I had noticed a huge trug/tote/tool box sitting outside as I entered the store, then stopped and looked at it again on my way out. It was marked $25.00. But I didn't want to spend that much. Then I was sitting here last night wondering why on earth I didn't buy it! Why do we do that???!!?? Anyway, I decided I would get up this morning and go buy it. I was hoping she would come down a little on the price because I am so CHEAP! I didn't want to pay over $20.00. So this morning I rushed back to the shop and it was still there. I carried it to the register and asked the owner if that was the best she could do on the price. She said, "Would you go $20.00?" I said, "Sold"!! It never hurts to ask.
I'm quite sure it will get a makeover very soon, but since we planned to work in the yard today, it will be a few days before it gets painted. I wanted to show it to you anyway. So here it is on my dining room table.
It has already been painted and distressed, but I'm not crazy about the color, and I want the inside painted too. But let me tell you, this thing is huge and has 4 compartments!! It is 25" long, the compartments are 6" high, it is 8" wide, and stands 12" tall. It reminds me of the ones I've seen done in white on some of the blogs.
I just gathered up some items that would fit inside so I could show you. I don't know what I'll end up with when I give it a makeover, but here are a few more pictures of it.
At present, it holds 3 blue mason jars, a candleholder/candle.
Here you can see its imperfections. Character!!
I set a country casual table to go with the tote. These Gibson dishes were bought at a consignment shop a couple years ago, and I only have 4 plates. I only have four of these pink napkins and chicken napkin rings too, so only four places are set.
On another note, I took the wreath from the front door and added a bunch of florals to it to give it a new look. I'll call this my random wreath, no rhyme or reason to it, just using what I had on hand.
This is the same wreath that was up for Easter, but below is the Easter look. I removed the easter eggs, and just started poking other items all over the wreath.
I trimmed the shrubbery today, and we added new red rock around it. I should have taken pictures to show you. The shrubs were so big. (I'm afraid I'm not the best at trimming, so I won't show you, but sufficeth to say, they got a good hair cut)! They do look better though and the new rock always neatens everything up.
Gotta get something for the pots beside the bench, but it's still a little cool, so that will be a little later too.
I hope you've had a wonderful day!
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Love your wonderful tool box, they are so fun to work with. Looks like you are getting things in great shape in the yard. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Love the character of it!
ReplyDeleteSelene @ Restoration Beauty
So many possibilities! What a great find!
ReplyDeleteLove your find! and your right....I always ask if that's the best price. And the wreath looks great!
ReplyDeleteThat is some tool caddy!!! And I am soooooo jealous!!! They are so hard to find and what a great price too.....I know you'll paint it some yummy color and fill it with fun things!! I also did yard work today, a bit cold and still quite wet but wanted to get a start on cleaning up.....
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted one of these. My hubby has something similar, he called it a shoe shine box, it's where he kept all his polishes. I have to look around the basement but it very much looks like yours. Do you know what color you are going to paint it? Be sure to share!
ReplyDeleteYour dishes are beautiful and I love how you jazzed up the wreath. It's an All Occasion wreath!
Wish we had something to trim! It was warm today...67!! Now we are having thunderstorms. I'm almost ready for bed and I love to fall asleep listening to rain and thunder...I know, I'm weird!
Do you have a new blog design? I love that new picture of you...you are so pretty!
XO,
Jane
Hi Kathy! Thanks for the sweet note on my blog. Your tote is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a steal for $20! So happy to be following you!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
The toolbox is a great find. You can do so much with it. I love your new profile pic too. Thanks bunches for visiting me, Olive
ReplyDeleteThat is such an awesome find! I love it. Your wreath is gorgeous, too! Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week. Have a wonderful week. :)
ReplyDeletehugs
Kathy