Faeryhollow

I have one of these and have tried to think of a clever use for it. You've done it! I also love the idea of it holding eggs, and you could also fill the jar with jelly beans for an especially colorful display. I really like the idea of using it for something that ties into the chicken theme. Barbara

These are great! Where do you find the tags? I've looked all over for these particular types of tags to use on a project and couldn't find them at office supply stores, discount stores, or anywhere else. Barbara

I love your style, and want to welcome you to one of the most fun sites that I've found around. I really look forward to seeing more of your romantic junkin' projects! Pink is perfect :o)
Barbara

Wanda, I've been to the Habitat Restore and Page's many times, and agree with you that they're treasure troves! I have an old wringer washer that I got at Page's, and could have loaded up with much more if we'd have had room in the truck. They do have good sales. We also hit the thrift stores in Mt. Pleasant, James Island, Johns Island, and Summerville, as well as Charleston. The area is a junker's paradise. I'll have to look up your shop in Greer the next time we go down the mountain.
Barbara

From a fellow bibliophile as well as an ardent Louisa May Alcott fan....this is a wonderful project! The patina is great. I've been wanting to try to use beeswax to age items and give them a soft luster, and this lovely example just inspires me to go for it. I'm a beekeeper and so have easy access to plenty of wax. By the way, I also love the scene with the umbrella - a sweet romantic scene with Jo and Fritz :o)
Barbara

Thanks, ya'll for the kind remarks. I really love the community here, as well as the members' wonderful ideas and skills that are so inspiring to me. Sharon, I'm afraid that I don't have an helpful information about that bulb clip. I believe that I found it at a thrift store (where else!) and have never seen another one like it. I imagine that lamp supply shops may have them, though, or perhaps you could find one on-line. Barbara

I'd LOVE to find one of these commodes with the oak tank. We have oak wainscoting made from old doors similar to the beautiful paneling in your bathroom, and I've always wanted one of the high oak tanks for our master bath. The TP holder is too cute, as is the towel rack!
Barbara

What a great project, and there are so many ways that you could customize it and places you could use it. Great job!
Barbara

This is so clever! I love the whimsy :o)
Barbara

Another great idea for my old silverplate! Keep the projects coming! I love your style :o)
Barbara

You have SUCH great ideas! I have many pieces of old, worn silverplate, and I'd love to try the paint effect on some pieces. The bead and ribbon trim is another lovely addition. I've also seen silverplate pieces with broken china mosaic, and I've always wanted to try that. It would be beautiful combined with the paint.
Barbara

Sorry, but my cat stepped on the keyboard! As I was saying...I would LOVE to have a pink stove, but I'd have to redecorate the kitchen. If I'd found that stove, my blue willow dishes and blue ceramic tile would have to give way to shabby chic pink! What a great find!
Barbara

I would LOVE

What a great idea! I also love old books, and this sturdy bookshelf will certainly hold those hefty volumes in style.
Barbara

Thanks for cheering me on! Check out my new suitcase project using a vintage train case.
Barbara

This is another beautiful use of these charming old insulators. There seems to be no end to the fabulous ways to display them! I'd leave them up year round, also. You could consider weaving grapevine or a simple garland around the cord to hide it.
Barbara

The candelabra is a wonderful way to use these. I just wish I had one to put some of my insulators in! I posted a hose reel a week or so ago that I made out of one of my more colorful insulators. You may want to look at that for some of your stash.
Barbara

This is a wonderful make-over. I love the chicken and chicken wire. This would be a great addition to any country kitchen (including mine)!
Barbara

Thanks, everyone, for all of your encouraging words. To answer a couple of questions....I used clear silicone caulk in a gun, but can't remember what brand. Think I got it at Lowes. As for the solar light kit, I would think that you might be able to buy inexpensive path lights and replace the covers with the insulators. That's great idea! If you have a Harbor Freight store in your area, I know that I've seen them there. The problem that I have here with solar lights is that we have too much shade back in our "hollow" for them to work very well.
Happy treasure hunting,
Barbara

Very sweet!

Thanks! I love garden art, as you can see. I call this Mrs. McGregor's Tool Shed, since it's far too girly to be Mr. McGregor's. :o)

I love, love, love this idea! I have bunches of similar old frames and Victorian cards. I just need to figure out which door I'd put it on.

Great job, and I love the black! I'm partial to toile, and think that would make a fabulous cushion.

Thanks for the kind remarks, everyone. You've made me feel very welcome, and I can tell that I will get addicted to this site in a hurry! The pic is from last Spring. I'll have tulips in April or May, and the rhododendrons bloom beautifully in the summer. Back here in the woods we have lots of rhodos, mountain laurel, wild flowers, ferns, and much more.

Thanks so much for the warm welcome to this great site. I love looking around as well as sharing the fun projects that I've done. This pic is from last summer. Although we're in the South, it's not THAT warm! I won't have flowers for a month or two, except for the hellebores.

Thanks for the kind comments! I just found this site, and have loved looking at all the wonderful projects. I am so happy to find other kindred spirits who enjoy turning trash into treasure and know that I'll be inspired by all of you creative junkers here.