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New Idea for Old Fireplace Guards
This summer I picked up some beautiful old fireplace guards at a garage sale. The guy had a pair of brass guards and one that was cast iron. I bought all three... a package deal! I had originally thought I would use them on the corners of my flowerbeds to keep the water hose from dragging through the flowers, but then I had a bright idea and placed them at the corners of my back steps.(notice all the leaves...it's beginning to look a little like fall)
The one to the left stands among my heart rocks.
They have a nice design...not too ornate, just simple good looks. They're handsome.
They have little feet...
...and lots of character!
Tell me if you can relate to this... I knew the moment I saw these that I wanted them. I didn't know for sure what I was going to do with them, but I knew I wanted them.
It's fun to take a traditional item and find an entirely new purpose for it.
Fireplace guards turned door greeters...you never know what life has in store for you.
Here's a Heart Rock for your Pocket:
And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Wishing you God's best,
Elaine
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Oh what a wonderful Idea!
ReplyDeleteI would do this if I still had mine. I dug a couple out of a pile of trash...and added them to the WIP (waiting in a pile) ...the junk man that comes and hauls off metal took them.
My hubby didn't know any better...and let him. :/ Oh well, I'm sure that if I truly needed them...I would have put them to use sooner.
I like the hose guard idea.
have a great week.
Husbands are never supposed to throw anything away without permission. It's a rule. :)
DeleteThis turned out lovely! There are so many old things not used for the original purpose that can be incorporated into our spaces and simply appreciated for their beauty.
ReplyDeleteCheryl, I love to give new purpose to things. I couldn't agree more! I hope you will visit again soon. Thanks.
Deletei collect heart rocks also, but they're in a cup near my kitchen window. never thought of displaying them outside. i would guess that lots of people (women people) collect them, as it's hard to pass them by.
ReplyDeleteHello Anonymous heart rock collector! I see them everywhere I go! Every time I see one I say, "I love you, too" to God.
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