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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Repurposing a Vintage Blue Voss Wash Tub

The other day my husband came in and said, 
"I got you a surprise today." 
My reply, "Oh, yeah, what is it?" 
"You'll have to go see. It's in the back of truck." 

Well, it took me about 5 seconds to get out there and what I found made me smile from ear to ear...an old galvanized wash tub and it was blue! I ran inside, squealed, jumped up and down, hugged his neck and said, "It feels like Christmas!" It was a really good surprise. I've been on the lookout for one ever since I saw a lady using a double wash tub next to her front steps holding big ferns. It was gorgeous.

Now the dilemma, what to do with it? There are so many options, but here is where it has settled, for now.

After trying it out as a planter by the back door and as a storage/table in the kitchen, I finally chose to put it in the sun room.

I added an asparagus fern in a white enamel bucket with read trim. This way it is still versatile. All I have to do is remove the plant and I can quickly use it somewhere else.

It will hold ice and drinks at my next outdoor party and may even hold my Christmas tree this year.  The base is very sturdy and has a nice decorative design. 

I'm still excited...excuse me while I go jump up and down and squeal some more!

 

P.S. I'm very thankful I don't have to wash my laundry in my new wash tub!

Here's a Heart Rock for your Pocket:
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. 
Exodus 14:14

Wishing you God's best,
Elaine

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