Thursday, May 2, 2013

A new life for an old bench

I saw a lost soul at our town's transfer station (aka 'the dump'), our most favorite treasure hunting spot. One day, I'll tell tall tales of all our finds, but for now, please feel the sorrow and pain I was filled with when I saw this sad situation. Abandoned! Left to rust!


I thought this can't be it, someone put so much love and creativity into making this metal headboard into a bench (a kindred spirit, many years ago.... isn't that cool?). And it fit in the back of the minivan!

So a few cans of rustproofing blue paint, and a little lumber later....




It's sitting proudly under the lilacs at our side door, next to a blue planter. A good new life!

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13 comments:

  1. Oh how nice! I really like that blue.

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  2. Oh that is beautiful!!!!! Good job! I'm so glad you had the vision to save it! What a shame that such a piece should be lost!

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  3. Such a beautiful bench! Great job! :) Stopping by from the The Creative Home Acre Hop!

    Christine :)
    http://www.myepicureanadventures.com

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    1. Thanks so much, I love that Hop. Seeing many a great blog!

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  4. Oh well done!! This now looks like something from a designer shop. Chel :)

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  5. Can't believe you found that great bench at the dump!! That in itself is fabulous! Love your makeover.

    Thank you so much linking up to The Creative HomeAcre Blog Hop. You are one of my featured posts this Sunday!

    We hope you'll link up again with up this weekend!

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    1. Are you kidding? You just made my day! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
      Of course I'll be back, I'm loving the hop!

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  6. Just perfect! It now has a second life! Enjoy! Bedroom Furniture Online

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  7. Your bench looks very nice. You did a good job bringing it back to life.BED STORE EDINBURGH

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  8. Wow. That looks so beautiful and I am happy you shared it with us. Thank you.
    Nina (Upcycling Tuesday)

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